The 50/50 Podcast

Ep. 33, Shaun Soderling & Nick Rizzo: College Soccer, #SoccerChat, & The 2022 United Soccer Coaches Convention

It's a special Holiday Edition of the #5050Pod! #SoccerChat Podcasts hosts and college soccer coaches, Nick Rizzo (St. Mary's University-MN) and Shaun Soderling (Brescia University), join us LIVE. We discuss their journey as podcast hosts, their current college programs, and the upcoming 2022 United Soccer Coaches Convention. Don't miss this fun-filled holiday episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded: 12-23-2021]

Ep. 32, Mike Carroll: Player Development Director, SG1 Soccer Club

Coach Mike Carroll joins us LIVE. As the Player Development Director of SG1 Soccer, Coach Carroll explains their Grassroots and Player/Community-centered initiatives for one of the fastest growing clubs in the Greater Houston area. Don't miss this exciting episode. 
 
[Originally Recorded: 12-20-2021]

Ep. 31, Jason Adkins: Head WSOC Coach, Smithson Valley High School

We're joined LIVE by Jason Adkins, Head WSOC Coach of the Smithson Valley Rangers. Coach Adkins discusses all things Ranger Soccer and their upcoming season. Coach Adkins also share with us the many lessons learned from last season and highlights some of his top returning players. Don't miss this exciting episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded: 12-16-2021]

Ep. 30, The Anniversary Show: Year One

An all-star panel joins us live to celebrate our one-year anniversary! Our great cast of guests included Rafa Castorena and Harry Austin of the San Antonio Soccer Roundtable, Jeff Organ of the Texas Soccer Journal, and Jesse Tovar, CEO of Prep 1. We look back at Year One, what Year Two will bring, our special spin-off show, Inside #TXHSSOC, and the State of the Game in Texas. Don't miss this special episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded: 12-12-2021]

Ep. 29, Logan Minshew: Magic in the Hill Country

Logan Minshew, Head WSOC Coach of the Fredericksburg High School Battlin' Billies joins us LIVE. Coach Minshew discusses the program turnaround that has occurred under his tutelage, his squads upcoming season, and his highly successful annual tournament, the Fredericksburg HS Hill Country Winter Classic. Don't miss this exciting episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded: 12-4-2021] 

Ep. 28, Larry Friend: Career Reflections of a Servant Leader

Only the second WSOC Coach in Air Force Academy history, Coach Larry Friend joins us once again on the heels of having announced his retirement. Coach Friend reflects on a distinguished career in coaching and coaching at a special place like the Air Force Academy. He also discusses leadership lessons and moments from his time both Active Duty and as a coach. Don't miss this exciting episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded: 11-28-2021]

Ep. 27, Kalea Ajel & Jordan Bushnell: The Next Level Journey

Top prospects from the San Antonio area, Kalea Ajel, Cibole Steele High School and Jordan Bushnell, Schertz Clemens High School, join us LIVE. Kalea and Jordan join us to discuss their unique friendship and relationship as club teammates and high school bitter rivals. They also discuss their ongoing journey to play at the next level and provide advice for future Prospective Student Athletes (PSA). Don't miss this exciting episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded: 11-1-2021]

Ep. 26, Skylar Skelton: Recovery Through Resiliency

Highly touted prospect, Skylar Skelton of Liberty High School (Peoria, AZ) joins us LIVE. Skylar discusses her journey during her recovery from an ACL injury and how it helped better prepare her for life going forward and how she managed the college recruiting process while recovering from an extended injury. 
 
[Originally Recorded: 10-25-2021]

Ep. 25, Stephanie Sazo: Head WSOC Coach, El Paso Del Valle High School

Newly named Head Women's Soccer Coach of the El Paso Del Valle Conquistadores, Stephanie Sazo joins us LIVE. We discuss her transition from Assistant to Head Coach and her the Conquistadores will look different under her watch, while maintaining the long tradition of excellence for the West Texas power. 
 
[Originally Recorded: 10-18-2021]

Ep. 24, Derek Pittman: Head WSOC Coach, UTSA

PACK PARK WEST: Founder & Host, Hector Cano is joined by Derek Pittman, Head WSOC Coach at UTSA. Coach Pittman talks about his squad's remarkable fall season, overcoming COVID obstacles, and their ongoing efforts to connect with the San Antonio community and to increase their attendance at Park West. Don't miss this exciting episode!!  [Originally Recorded: 10-11-2021]