The 50/50 Podcast

Ep. 23, Angel Hernandez & Victor Valle: Head Varsity MSOC & WSOC Coaches, El Paso Franklin High School

Newly named Head Coaches of El Paso Franklin High School, Coach Angel Hernandez (MSOC) & Victor Valle (WSOC) join us live. Natives of El Paso, they talk about their unique story where their career paths have literally mirrored one another. Don't miss this exciting episode!!  [Originally Recorded: 9-13-2021]

Special Edition, Greg Smith: College Recruiting 101, Evolution, & Trends

Special Edition: Founder & Host, Hector Cano is joined by Greg Smith, President of College Promoters USA. We dive deep into the world of college recruiting and the college recruiting process. We examine many of the Do's and Dont's that make up College Recruiting 101 and 
A MUST LISTEN for both parents and student-athletes. Don't miss this exciting episode.  
 
[Originally Recorded: 7-30-2021] 

Ep. 3, Summer2er1es: Bryan Carbajal, El Paso Eastwood High School

We closeout our limited summer series,  #Summer2er1es by showcasing newly named Head Men's Soccer Coach of the El Paso Eastwood Troopers, Bryan Carbajal. Coach Carbajal discusses his journey and what it took for him to get his first Head Coaching job and his plans for the future of the Troopers. 
 
[Originally Recorded: 7-2-2021]

Ep. 2 Summer2er1es: 6v6 High School Summer Development League

Coach Kara Walters, Head WSOC of Boerne Champion HS, joins us for the next edition of our #Summer2er1es.  We discuss her unique 6v6 High School Summer Development League and its many benefits. 
 
[Originally Recorded: 6-21-2021] 

Ep.1, Summer2er1es: 2021 Southeast All-American Soccer Showcase

We kickoff our limited series, #Summer2er1es by showcasing some of the best ID Camps & Showcase Events, with Aaron Wessner, U.S. Event Director and Mike Townson, Assistant U.S. Event Director of the 2021 Southeast All-American Soccer Showcase.
 
[Originally Recorded: 6-15-2021]

Ep. 22, D’Angelo Garcia: The University of The Southwest & Why the NAIA

Founder & Host, Hector Cano is joined by Coach D'Angelo Garcia, Head WSOC Coach of University of the Southwest. Located in Hobbs, New Mexico, Coach Garcia gives us insight into what the last year and season was like for his program as they are located in one of the most pandemic-restricted states in the United States. We also examine parts of what makes the NAIA different and not so different from the NCAA and what makes it special. Don't miss this exciting episode!   
 
[Originally Recorded: 6-10-2021]

Ep. 21, Greg Smith: Controlling Your Recruiting Process

Founder & Host, Hector Cano is joined by Greg Smith, President of College Promoters USA. A highly successful organization based out of San Antonio, Texas for the last 25 years and with multiple franchises across the country, we discuss the very importance of when and why student-athletes must take ownership of their recruiting process and begin to act as early as possible.   A MUST LISTEN for both parents and student-athletes. Don't miss this exciting episode!!
 
[Originally Recorded: 6-3-2021]

Ep. 20, Obed Hernandez: Club & High School Soccer - A Better Coexistence

Founder & Host, Hector Cano is joined by Coach Obed Hernandez, Coach & Director of Goalkeeping for the El Paso Locomotive Youth Academy and Founder of Revolucion GK Academy. A former longtime high school coach, we discuss the importance of how and why Club and High School soccer must work together and support one another. Don't miss this exciting episode!! 
 
[Originally Recorded: 6-2-2021]

Ep. 19, Derek Pittman: Consistency, Communication, & Culture

Founder & Host Hector Cano is joined by Coach Derek Pittman, Head Women's Soccer Coach at UTSA (University of Texas at San Antonio). We discuss his teams 2021 journey through a pandemic and very different spring college soccer season. We examine how the importance he and his coaching staff place on team culture helped prepare them for an unprecedented season, as well as what the future holds for the Roadrunners. We also take an inside look at the NCAA D-I Tournament and College Cup. Don't miss this exciting episode!!
 
[Originally Recorded: 5-25-2021]

Ep. 18, Zach Rockford: Athletic Performance in College Soccer

Founder & Host Hector Cano, is joined by Coach Zach Rockford, Director of Athletic Performance at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. We take a closer look at the current state of strength and conditioning at the collegiate level for soccer student-athletes. We also examine what current high school student-athletes should expect at the next level and what they should be doing now.  Don't miss this exciting episode!! #TXHSSOC #5050Pod
 
[Originally Recorded: 5-12-2021]