Episodes

Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns for Season 5-Episode! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. We look back on Day 3 of the UIL State Championships in Georgetown, featuring 6A. We also look back at Region-by-Region breakdown of the Finals and how they did head to head. We wrap up with a great discussion on a historic weekend in Georgetown and a look back at a historic season of TXHSSOC. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!
[Originally Recorded: 4-14-2025]

Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns for Season 5-Episode! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. We're LIVE from Georgetown as we look back on Day 1 and Day 2 of the UIL State Championships, featuring 4A and 5A. We also look back at the fresh breaking news regarding Highland Park and Liberty Hill in the 5A/D2 State Final. We also look ahead to the third and final day of the State Championships, featuring 6A. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!
[Originally Recorded: 4-11-2025]

Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns for Season 5-Episode! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In this episode we're joined by Dave Simeone, Director or Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches, along with Winston Pool, Head WSOC Coach of Cedar Park and Jerson Carrasco, Head MSOC Coach of Klein Cain. Coach Simeone talks about the upcoming United Soccer Coaches blended Advanced National course, hosted by West Texas A&M, while both Coach Pool and Carrasco give us insight into their seasons and playoff experiences so far as they prepare for their upcoming State Championship matches. We wrap up with a look at the upcoming State Finals in Georgetown! Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!
[Originally Recorded: 4-6-2025]

Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns Episode 9 of Season 5! A great, great show today as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In this episode we're joined by Matt Dickinson, Head WSOC Coach of defending state champion, Prosper and Rudy Moreno, Head MSOC Coach of Mesquite Poteet. Both coaches give us insight into their seasons and playoff experiences so far as they prepare for their Regional Final matchups versus FM Marcus and Dallas Highland Park, respectively. We then shift our focus to the State Playoffs where we look back on the madness of the Area and Regional Semifinal Rounds. We end with a look ahead with our Regional Final Spotlight. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!
[Originally Recorded: 3-30-2025]

Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
INSIDE #TXHSSOC is back with Season 5, Episode 8! It's another fabulous LIVE show as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In this episode we're joined by Jason Adkins, Head WSOC Coach of Smithson Valley and Will Maloney, Head WSOC Coach of Lake Travis. Both coaches give us insight into their season and playoff experiences so far, as they prepare for Area Round matchups versus San Antonio Jay and San Antonio Taft, respectively. We then shift our focus to the State Playoffs where we discuss Bi-District chaos and highlight 12 upcoming Area Round matchups, along with 50/50 Podcast Contributor, Coach Steve Sanchez. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!
[Originally Recorded: 3-23-2025]

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with another fabulous LIVE show as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 7, we're joined by Kevin Gomez, Founder of Yellow City Soccer and Coach Juan Romero of San Antonio Southwest MSOC. Kevin gives us insight into the genesis of the Yellow City Soccer and his dedicated coverage to TXHSSOC in the Panhandle Plains region, while Coach Romero discusses his squads fabulous season so far in preparation for the state playoffs. We unveil the latest installment of the RPI, highlight some key district races, and and wrap up with another set of our prestigious Teams of the Week Awards. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!
[Originally Recorded: 3-12-2025]

Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with another loaded LIVE show as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 6, we're joined by Coach Scott Davis of San Antonio Taft WSOC and Coach Peter Fargo of El Paso High School WSOC. We discuss their seasons and winning district titles along with their respective districts, regions and playoffs. We unveil the latest edition of the RPI, highlight some key district races, and and wrap up with our prestigious Teams of the Week Awards. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!
[Originally Recorded: 3-9-2025]

Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with another loaded LIVE as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 5, we're joined by Coach Michael Strong of Boerne MSOC and Coach Kyle Olson of Austin Northeast MSOC. We discuss their seasons so far along with their respective districts and regions. We also unveil our latest newcomers to the Dark Horse List and the release of our newest list, The Hidden Gem List! We wrap up the show by giving out Teams of the Week awards. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!
[Originally Recorded: 2-2-2025]

Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with another loaded show and our first of 2025! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 4, we're joined by Coach Emily Horvath of Austin Anderson WSOC and Rob Bledsoe of San Antonio O'Connor MSOC and Vice President of TASCO. We discuss their seasons so far along with our overview of Regions 3 and 4. We also unveil our latest edition of the RPI and our newest Dark Horse List candidates. We wrap up the show by giving out the first of our Game Ball and Teams of the Week awards. Don't miss out on this great and final episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC for 2024!
[Originally Recorded: 1-20-2025]

Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Garrett Kull, new Head WSOC Coach of the UTPB Falcons, joins us LIVE. Coach Kull gives us an inside look into the hiring process and why he felt the time was right to make the jump to UTPB. A college coach at multiple divisions and and former High School Coach, Coach Kull talks about his previous experience at both levels has prepared him for his new role. We also discuss the climate of the current college recruiting process and the portal, along with his take on the state of TXHSSOC. Don't miss this exciting episode!
[Originally Recorded 12-29-2024]