The 50/50 Podcast

S3 E7, INSIDE #TXHSSOC: Special Guest, New RPI, State Playoffs Overview, & More...

INSIDE #TXHSSOC is back with Episode 7, as Founder & Host, Hector Cano is joined by Rafa Castorena and Steve Sanchez. It's our final episode of the regular season and we're joined by Coach Darrell Knight, Head MSOC Coach of the Leander Rouse Raiders. Coach Knight gives us insight on their 2023 District Title season and preparations for the playoffs. We also reveal fifth edition and final RPI (Rafa Power Index) Ratings of the regular season. We then wrap up with our latest edition of Game Balls, Team Sticker Awards, and a brief overview of the upcoming State Playoffs, set to begin on Thu, Mar 23. Don't miss this absolutely loaded episode!
 
[Originally Recorded: 3-15-2023]

Ep. 78, Tiffany Van Hoose: Head WSOC Coach, Abilene Eagles

We're joined LIVE by Head WSOC Coach of the Abilene Eagles, Tiffany Van Hoose. Coach Van Hoose talks about orchestrating one of the biggest turnaround seasons in the State of Texas as they have their sights on a District 4-5A title and prepare for the state playoffs. What makes the story more fascinating is Van Hoose is in her first year not only as the coach of the Eagles, but her first year as a TXHSSOC Coach. We also discuss going through the grind that is District 4-5A and what makes the district so tough. Don't miss this great episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded 3-2-2023]

S3 E6, INSIDE #TXHSSOC: Prep 1, RPI, Region 4 Overview & More...

INSIDE #TXHSSOC is back with Episode 6, as Founder & Host, Hector Cano is joined by Rafa Castorena and Steve Sanchez. We're joined by El Paso Correspondent, Jesse Tovar, CEO of Prep 1, who joins us to talk all things El Paso Soccer. We then unveil our fourth edition of the RPI (Rafa Power Index) Ratings and also conduct an overview of Regions 4. We then wrap up with our latest edition of Game Balls and Team Sticker awards. Don't miss this absolutely loaded episode!
 
[Originally Recorded: 2-27-2023]

Ep. 77, Bruce Reichman: Head MSOC Coach, El Paso Del Valle

We're joined LIVE by the all-time winningest Coach in TXHSSOC history, Bruce Reichman, Head MSOC Coach of the El Paso Del Valle Conquistadores. Coach Reichman talks about his recent milestone of 700 career victories. We talk about how he's evolved as a coach and how he's seen the game evolve in the State of Texas. We also discuss the grind that is District 2-5A and some of its history and how it helps prepare their teams for post-season success. Coach Reichman also shares some of the biggest positive and negative changes he's seen in TXHSSOC over the last five years and some of what he believes the future may hold. Don't miss this great episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded 2-18-2023]

S3 E5, INSIDE #TXHSSOC: RPI, Major Announcement, Region 3 Preview, & Much More

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns with Episode 5, as Founder & Host, Hector Cano is joined by Rafa Castorena and Steve Sanchez. We unveil the third edition of the RPI (Rafa Power Index) Rankings and also conduct a preview of Regions 3. We then wrap up by discussing some of the best matches we've covered along with the latest edition of Game Balls. We end with our very first edition of our Team Stickers where we acknowledge the recent strong performance of select programs across the state. Don't miss this absolutely loaded episode!
 
[Originally Recorded: 2-13-2023]

Ep. 76, Jeremy Shannon: Head WSOC Coach, Boerne Greyhounds

We're joined LIVE by Head WSOC Coach of the Boerne Greyhounds, Jeremy Shannon. Coach Shannon talks about the great run and heartbreak in the state tournament from last season and how that has prepared them for this season. We also discuss going through the grind that is District 26-4A and how it helps prepare their teams for post-season success. Coach Shannon also shares with us some of the biggest changes he's scene in TXHSSOC over the last five years and how the sport is very much trending upward. Don't miss this great episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded 2-1-2023]

S3 E4, INSIDE #TXHSSOC: Latest RPI, Region 2 Preview, Best Matches, & Player Game Balls

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns with Episode 4! Founder & Host, Hector Cano is joined by Rafa Castorena and Steve Sanchez. We unveil the second edition of the RPI (Rafa Power Index) Rankings and also conduct a Regions 2 preview. We then wrap up by discussing some of the best matches we've covered or come across in the last couple of weeks. We end with our very first edition of our Game Balls as we select players from across the state and recognize their recent performance. Don't miss this great episode!
 
[Originally Recorded: 1-31-2023]

Ep. 75, Brandon McGibeny: Head MSOC Coach, Howard Payne University

Founder and Host Hector Cano, is joined by the new Head MSOC Coach of the Howard Payne University Yellow Jackets, Brandon McGibeny. Coach McGibeny shares a ton of great insight with us regarding his four-year coaching experience at the JuCo level with Cisco College and why he knew was ready to take the leap and return home to HPU, this time as Head Men's Soccer Coach. We also discuss his experience and passion for the TXHSSOC game. An episode loaded in great information. Don't miss this great episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded: 1-28-2023]

S3 E3, INSIDE #TXHSSOC: Tournament Talk, Region 1 Preview, & The Growth of our Pod Team

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns with Episode 3! We start off by welcoming the newest member and contributor to our Podcast Team, Steve Sanchez. We then take a look at three state-level tournaments in the I-10 Shootout, Austin Lakes Elite Showcase, and the Georgetown Governor's Cup. We rap up by kicking off our regional previews with a look at Region I, 4A-6A. Don't miss our final episode of 2022! 
 
[Originally Recorded: 1-16-2023]

Ep. 74, Tom Byer: Founder, Soccer Starts at Home & International Trainer & Consultant

Founder and Host Hector Cano, is joined by the world-renowned Tom Byer, Founder of the Soccer Starts at Home Initiative and International Trainer & Consultant. A highly respected innovator of the game, Tom discusses his thoughts on the performance of the Japan FA in the most recent FIFA Men's World Cup. He also tells us about the recent All-Japan National High School Soccer Tournament he attended and his experience. We also discuss his Soccer Starts at Home movement and his work with the Houston Dynamo and the future of Youth Soccer development. An episode loaded in great information, don't miss this great episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded: 1-9-2023]