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Covering Texas HS, Club, & College ⚽ | College ⚽ Recruiting Platform | For those dedicated to The Beautiful Game | Powered by College Promoters USA | #TXHSSOC #5050Pod
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We're LIVE with Elias Ramos, Head WSOC Coach of the McKinney Boyd Broncos. Coach Ramos helps us look back at the summer of soccer and his experience of presenting at the 2024 THSCA Coaching School. We discuss how last year helped prep his upcoming season this year and what has him excited about this upcoming season. He also gives us insight on what makes this year's team different from teams from the past. We also discuss where he believes TXHSSOC is headed after the recent major changes from the UIL, along with the many great benefits of TASCO as we look ahead to the upcoming convention in November. This and so much more. A great information-filled and entertaining show. Don't miss this exciting episode!    [Originally Recorded 9-9-2024]
Derek Pittman, Head WSOC Coach of UTSA and Jake Plant, Head WSOC Coach of UIW join us LIVE for a very special episode as the highlight the historic announcement of their rivalry match that is scheduled for Sunday, August 18, 6:00pm, at the home of San Antonio FC, Toyota Field. Dubbed "The Battle of the Birds," or as we've labeled it, "The Toyota Field Takeover," we go back and forth with both coaches on how the match came to be, the buzz it is generating, and what it means to the San Antonio Soccer Community. A great show filled with great insight and laughs. Don't miss this exciting episode.      [Originally recorded 8-5-2024)
Coach Bryan Hayman, USMNT Super Fan and Head MSOC Coach of Baytown Sterling, joins us for a special "Summer of Soccer" episode. We discuss a wild summer of soccer with Euro, Copa America, and USMNT Head Coach talk, as well as a look ahead at the upcoming Olympics and talk all things USMNT and USWNT. We also discuss TXHSSOC and the inaugural Division I/Division II format. This and so much more. A great information-filled and entertaining show. Don't miss this exciting episode!    [Originally Recorded 7-19-2024]
We're LIVE with Jimmie Lankford, Head WSOC Coach of the reigning 5A Girls State Champion - Frisco Wakeland Wolverines. Coach Lankford is also the TASCO Region II Director. We look back at a wild summer of soccer with Euro, Copa America, and USMNT Head Coach talk. Coach Lankford give us an inside look at the tradition and culture of excellence that is Wakeland and what it's like handling expectations as a reigning state champion. We also discuss how TXHSSOC has changed and where he believes it is headed, along with the many great benefits of TASCO and his upcoming soccer coaches clinic in El Paso, hosted by TGCA. This and so much more. A great information-filled and entertaining show. Don't miss this exciting episode!    [Originally Recorded 7-15-2024]
We're LIVE with new Head MSOC Coach of the San Antonio Brennan Bears, Collin Salyers. Coach Salyers takes us through the hiring process and how his unique situation in returning to his Alma Mater where he once played and started his coaching career, as an Assistant. Coach Salyers also shares how he knew he was ready for his first head coaching opportunity. We discuss what has him excited about his new program and his thoughts on TXHSSOC. We also dive into some Euro, Copa America, and USMNT talk. This and so much more. A great information-filled and entertaining show. Don't miss this exciting episode!    [Originally Recorded 7-10-2024]
We're LIVE with new Head WSOC Coach of the Beaumont West Brook Lady Bruins, Austin Greenway. Coach Greenway takes us through the hiring process and how he know we was ready for his first head coaching opportunity. We discuss what has him excited about his new program and his thoughts on Region 3 and thier new district (19-5A) as they make the shift from 6A to 5A. This and so much more. A great information-filled and entertaining show. Don't miss this exciting episode!    [Originally Recorded 6-29-2024]
Proud Partner, Alonso Ramirez, CEO of AR Shorts Photography joins us for Episode 113. Dubbed as "Behind The Lenses," we dive into a deep look at what it means to be a professional photographer covering soccer and sports. Alonso also gives us great insight into content creation and why it and a positive social media presence can help improve an athlete's opportunities during the college recruiting process. Alonso also gives us insight into where he believes the industry is headed. Don't miss this great show!      [Originally Recorded: 6.19.2024]
EMERGENCY PODCAST EDITION: Join us for our very first Emergency Podcast episode as we discuss in depth the why, the meaning, and the potential impact of the UIL's historic decision made on 6.11.2024 to split all three classifications into a Division I and Division II format for the State Playoffs.    [Originally Recorded On: 6.12.2024]
We're back with Episode 111 and this time we're proud to host our first-ever Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coach, Kevin Hirst, of San Antonio MacArthur. Coach Hirst gives us insight into the world of an Athletic Coordinator and what the hiring process of a coach looks like from start to finish. We also look back on the year that was for MacArthur Athletics as Coach Hirst highlights the accomplishments of both the Boys and Girls soccer programs in 2023-2024. Don't miss this great episode!      [Originally Recorded: 5.31.2024]
INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns for 14th and final episode on the 2023-2024 season with a special edition called "The Champions." Today we highlight the 6A Girls State Champion, Prosper Eagles and their first-ever state title in program history, as well as the 6A Boys State Champion, Katy Seven Lakes Spartans and their second consecutive state title.  Don't miss out on this special episode! #TXHSSOC #5050Pod   [Originally Recorded: 5-2-2024]
INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns with Episode 13 with a special edition called "The Champions." Today we highlight 5A Boys State Champion, Midlothian Panthers and their first-ever state title, along with the 5A Girls State Champion, Frisco Wakeland Wolverines and their 4th title in program history. Don't miss out on this special episode! #TXHSSOC #5050Pod   [Originally Recorded: 4-30-2024]
INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns with Episode 12 and a special edition called "The Champions." Today we highlight 4A Girls State Champion, the Celina Lady Bobcats and their third consecutive state title, along with the 4A Boys State Champion, San Elizario Eagles and their 4th title in program history. Don't miss out on this special episode! #TXHSSOC #5050Pod   [Originally Recorded: 4-24-2024]
INSIDE #TXHSSOC is proud to bring you Championship Week!! We look back at Championship Saturday and take an in-depth look at Day 4 along with a look back at the entire tournament and The Season that Was - The 2023-2024 TXHSSOC Season. We're also joined by Coach Jarrett Shipman, TASCO President and Head WSOC Coach of Katy Tompkins, as he gives us his insight on his experience at the 2023 State Tournament and some of the many things TASCO has in the works, along with some major changes that may be headed our way regarding UIL Soccer. We wrap up by looking back at some of the best moments and memories of the show and share our many thank yous to so many. Don't miss this absolutely loaded episode!   [Originally Recorded: 4-14-2023]
INSIDE #TXHSSOC is proud to bring you Championship Week!! Coach Stephanie Sazo of TASCO and El Paso Del Valle is back with us again today as she gives us insight from her day covering matches in Georgetown, including crowning our second state champion during the 4A Boys Final. We preview the final day, Championship Saturday, with an inside look at our quadruple-header of finals (5A and 6A). Don't miss this absolutely loaded episode!   [Originally Recorded: 4-12-2024]
INSIDE #TXHSSOC is proud to bring you Championship Week!! We're joined by Team Member, Steve Sanchez, gives us insight from his day covering matches in Georgetown. Then we're joined by Stephanie Sazo TASCO Region 1 Asst. Director and Head WSOC Coach of El Paso Del Valle, as she provides in depth analysis of the second half of Day 2 at Birkelbach Field, along with a look at Day 3 and the upcoming 6A Girls and Boys state semifinals. We also examine the upcoming 4A Boys Final between San Eli vs Boerne. Join us each day during the TXHSSOC State Tournament for your end of day wrap-up coverage. Don't miss this absolutely loaded episode!   [Originally Recorded: 4-11-2024]
INSIDE #TXHSSOC is proud to bring you Championship Week!! We're joined by Alexi Upton, Head MSOC Coach of Sulphur Springs as we look in depth at Day 1 of the State Tournament with a look back at the 4A Girls and Boys state semifinals along with a look at Day 2 and the upcoming 5A Girls and Boys state semifinals. We also examine the upcoming 4A Girls Final between Celina vs Boerne. Join us each day during the TXHSSOC State Tournament for your end of day wrap-up coverage. Don't miss this absolutely loaded episode!   [Originally Recorded: 4-10-2024]
Another great and absolutely loaded show! The INSIDE #TXHSSOC crew returns with Episode 7! It's another State Playoffs edition as we look back at the Regional Tournaments across the state and look ahead to the culmination of the TXHSSOC season with a State Tournament Overview. We're also proud to be joined by both Coach Michael Strong, MSOC Coach of Boerne and Kaitlyn Eidson, Head WSOC Coach of Katy Seven Lakes. Last but not least, we issue out our regular Game Balls & Team Sticker Awards. Don't miss out on this great episode!       [Originally Recorded: 4.7.2024]
An absolutely loaded show! The INSIDE #TXHSSOC crew is back with Episode 6! It's a State Playoffs edition of the Pod as we look back at the first three rounds of the State Playoffs and the madness and chaos throughout. We're also proud to be joined by both Coach Bert Atilano of San Antonio Harlan MSOC and Jackson Vaerewyck of the Frisco Sports Networks. We issue out our regular Game Balls & Team Sticker Awards and We wrap up with an in-depth preview of some of the key matchups of the upcoming regional tournaments. Don't miss out on this great episode!       [Originally Recorded: 4.3.2024]
Cole Ouren, Assistant WSOC Coach of the Baylor University, joins us LIVE. We look back at Baylor's 2023 fall season and ahead to their Spring and Fall 2024 seasons. He gives us great insight to the many great lessons learned after two years at Baylor and what has him and the Bears coaching staff about the future. We discuss Ouren's coaching journey from Club to NAIA, and D II to his current role at Baylor. We also have a great discussion on how recruiting has changed and is changing and the state of the college soccer game. Don't miss this great episode!   [Originally Recorded 3-20-2024]
We're LIVE with David Johnson, Head MSOC Coach of the San Antonio Johnson Jaguars. We look back at their season so far and discuss winning a district title with two matches remaining in the regular season and what it means to his program and community. We also discuss competing in the highly respected District 28-6A and how that prepares them for the playoffs. Coach Johnson talks about the evolution of his program in his time at Johnson and their preparation and goals for the upcoming State Playoffs. A great information-filled and entertaining show with lots of laughs along the way. Don't miss this exciting episode!    [Originally Recorded 3-14-2024]
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