The 50/50 Podcast

S4 E4, INSIDE #TXHSSOC: Region 2 Overview, Special Guest, RPI, & Teams of the Week/Game Ball Awards

The INSIDE #TXHSSOC crew is back with Episode 4! Coach Alexander Adams of Celina WSOC joins us for our Region 2 Overview. We also release the latest RPI State Rankings of the season, along with the latest unveiling of our Teams of the Week and Game Ball Awards. Don't miss out on this great episode!  
 

Ep. 107, Jason French: Partnerships Manager, Gipper

Jason French, Partnerships Manager for our proud partner, Gipper joins us LIVE. Jason gives us great insight into the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention from the unique perspective of a vendor. Jason also gives us a great detail into what makes Gipper a phenomenal social media marketing platform and some of the great things on the horizon for Gipper. Don't miss this great episode! 
 
[Originally recorded 2/17/2024]

Ep. 106, Rusty Oglesby: President, United Soccer Coaches & Head WSOC Coach, Hardin-Simmons University

Newly elected President of United Soccer Coaches and newly named Head WSOC Coach of Hardin-Simmons University, Coach Rusty Oglesby, joins us LIVE. Coach Oglesby tells us about his recent journey and discuss the many new changes in his life, as well as looking back at the recent 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention. He gives us an inside look at his new roles and his plans for Hardin-Simmons WSOC. We wrap-up by discussing his thoughts on the current state and future of TXHSSOC.
Along the way we had a few surprise guests drop-in during the show. Don't miss this great episode!
 
[Originally Recorded 1-20-2024]

S4 E3, INSIDE #TXHSSOC: RPI, Region I Preview, Teams of the Week, & Game Ball Awards

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns with Episode 3! We release the latest RPI State Rankings of the season, along with the initial unveiling of our Teams of the Week and Game Ball Awards. We rap up with a preview of Region I across 4A-6A. Don't miss our first episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC in 2024! 
 

Ep. 105, Bailey Guffin: Head MSOC Coach, Sul Ross State

Coach Bailey Guffin, Head MSOC Coach of Sul Ross State University Lobos, joins us LIVE. We look back at Coach Guffin's first season at Sul Ross. We discuss their upcoming Spring Season and the big jump they are preparing to make from Division III to Division II in July of 2024.  Coach Guffin shares with us why he chose Sul Ross and his thoughts after one year in Alpine. We discuss his focus on culture implementation and the programs vision and timeline. Coach Guffin gives us insight into his thoughts on competing in their future conference; The LoneStar Conference. We wrap-up with an inside look on his recruiting focus and thoughts on the TXHSSOC and college soccer scene, as well as showcase events and ID camps he and his coaching staff will be attending in the spring. Don't miss this great episode!
 
[Originally Recorded 1-15-2024]

Ep. 104, Bridgett Rogers: Head WSOC Coach, Lubbock Cooper

Bridgett Rogers, Head WSOC Coach of the Lubbock Cooper Lady Pirates, joins us LIVE. We discuss their first tournament weekend in Frisco and the lessons learned along with how this years team has a very different feel. We take a closer look at the highly competitive District 4-5A and how they hope to contend for a playoff birth and more in 2024. Coach Rogers also gives us insight into her role as a play-by-play broadcaster for Texas Tech Women's Soccer and the state of the college game. Lastly, we examine what Coach Rogers thinks of the state of TXHSSOC and where it's headed. A great information-filled and entertaining show filled with laughs...Don't miss this phenomenal episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded 1-8-2024]

Ep. 103, Brandon Milburn: Director of Strategic Growth, United Soccer Coaches

Founder and Host Hector Cano, is joined by the Director of Strategic Growth for United Soccer Coaches, Brandon Milburn. We discuss all things United Soccer Coaches and their initiatives. Brandon also gives us significant insight into the planning and execution phases of the upcoming United Soccer Coaches Convention and some of the fascinating presenters and events they will host. Slated for Jan 10-14, 2024 in Anaheim, California, this year's event promises to be a special one. An episode loaded in exceptional information that you will get nowhere else and also loaded in tons of laughs. Don't miss this great episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded: 1-3-2024]

S4 E2, INSIDE #TXHSSOC: Special Guests, Tournament Talk, RPI Debut, & Champions Review

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns with a look at state-wide tournaments and are joined by Coach Daniel Dollinger, Head MSOC Coach of Frisco HS and Boys Tournament Director of the Frisco ISD Dr. Pink Invitational and Missy Whitman, Marketing Coordinator for Allen HS Soccer and the Pep Boys Eagle Showcase. We also review the season debut of Rafa's very own, Rafa Power Index (RPI), as well as the 2023 Champions Review, where we discuss which champions are most and least likely to repeat. Finally, we look back at some of our best TXHSSOC memories of 2023. Don't miss our final episode of 2023! 
 
[Originally Recorded: 12-30-2023]

Ep. 102, Soccer Chat Holiday Edition: Shaun Soderling & Nick Rizzo

It's year three of the "Holiday Edition" with our friends from Soccer Chat. Shaun Soderling, former Head WSOC Coach of Brescia University and Nick Rizzo, Head WSOC Coach of St. Mary's University (MN) join us LIVE. Shaun talks about his recent decision to depart from Brescia while Nick talks about his squad's 2023 season and the imminent arrival of his second child. We also dive into deep talk regarding the state of the college soccer game, as well as recent headline news regarding MLS and the U.S. Open Cup and the recent ruling made by the European Justice Court regarding European Super League and the UEFA Champions League. An episode packed with great info and lots of laughs...Don't miss this special episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded: 12-21-2023]

Ep. 101, Jake Plant: Head WSOC Coach, UIW Cardinals

Coach Jake Plant, Head WSOC Coach of The University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals, joins us LIVE. We look back at Coach Plant's first season at UIW after five seasons at Eastern Illinois University and look ahead to their upcoming Spring Season.  Coach Plant tells us why he chose UIW and his thoughts after one year in San Antonio. We discuss his focus on culture implementation and the programs timeline. Coach Plant also gives us insight into a comparison between the Southland Conference and his previous conference, The Ohio Valley Conference. We wrap-up with an inside look at his focus on TXHSSOC also discuss what showcase events and ID camps he and his coaching staff will be attending in the spring. Don't miss this great episode 
 
[Originally Recorded 12-18-2023]