The 50/50 Podcast
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Episodes
Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
1hr 2 min
Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In this first of a four-part series dedicated to the 2021 UIL Texas High School Soccer State Playoffs. Coach Rafa helps us look back at a wild opening round of Bi-District play across Texas. We look ahead to the Area Round matchups and possible Regional Quarterfinal matchups later this week.
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[Originally Recorded: 3-28-2021]
Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
39 min
Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by Coach Erik Stolhandske, Head Varsity WSOC Coach of San Antonio LEE High School and his standout senior midfielder, Victoria Castanon. Stolhandske and Castanon talk about playing through the adjusted schedule after the recent major winter storm to hit Texas, the final push for the state playoffs, the significant impact of Castanon on the program, and Castanon's current college soccer recruiting journey.
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[Originally Recorded: 3-7-2021]
Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
59 min
Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by Coach Jay Fitzgerald, Head Varsity WSOC Coach at Ft. Worth Nolan Catholic High School. Coach Fitzgerald talks about his experience through the recent major winter storm to hit Texas, the impact of COVID, and the state of the High School game locally. We also examine his journey as he recently celebrated his 400th career win, all at Nolan Catholic.
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[Originally Recorded: 2-28-2021]
Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
1hr 12 min
Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by Coach Gera Alvarez, Co-Founder of Revolucion GK Academy & former GK Coach for UTEP, as well as former record-setting GK for the University of North Florida and now Revolucion GK Academy Staff Coach, Rhiannon Connelley. This week we dive into all things goalkeeping in "The State of Goalkeeping." Gera & Rhi discussed goalkeeping from the players and coaches point of view, how the position has evolved, insight for aspiring college soccer goalkeepers, and where the position is headed from both the player and coach perspective.
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[Originally Recorded: 2-22-2021]
Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
42 min
Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by Coach Emma Morris, Head Women's Soccer Coach of Bethany Lutheran College (Mankato, MN). Emma discusses managing a program while also being away from family, her particular interest in student-athletes from Texas, and a look at their upcoming spring season. Emma also gives us insight into what she and her coaching staff are building beyond her second year at Bethany Lutheran College.
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[Originally Recorded: 2-14-2021]
Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
52 min
Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by Skye Eddy Bruce, youth soccer pioneer and Founder of Soccer Parenting Association, a parent education and engagement platform. Skye discusses the genesis of Soccer Parenting and its importance in positively progressing the youth soccer game. Skye also dives into trends regarding the youth game as it relates to coaches and parents, what parents should consider about their children as they return to play after COVID, and what exciting projects are in the works for Soccer Parenting in 2021.
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[Originally Recorded: 2-7-2021]
Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
1hr 2 min
Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by Coach Edward Cartee, Head Varsity Men's Soccer Coach at Central Catholic High School and Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for Trinity University Men's Soccer. Cartee discusses the state of high school soccer in Texas and its importance in the holistic development of student-athletes. Cartee also discusses his approach to managing a D-III men's soccer national power in Trinity University, as well as managing super high expectations for his nationally ranked men's soccer program at Central Catholic - as they vie for their fifth consecutive TAPPS D-I state title and sixth in eighth years.
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[Originally Recorded: 2-1-2021]
Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
51 min
Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by Coach Paul Rosales, Director of FC Premier Texas. Rosales discusses managing a club during COVID, thoughts on the club game and balancing it with High School soccer, and what to expect from FC Premier Texas in the future.
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[Originally Recorded: 1-25-2021]
Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
58 min
Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by Coach Paul Rosales, Director of FC Premier Texas. Rosales discusses managing a club during COVID, thoughts on the club game and balancing it with High School soccer, and what to expect from FC Premier Texas in the future.
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[Originally Recorded: 1-16-2021]
Feb 28, 2022
Feb 28, 2022
44 min
Founder and Host, Hector Cano. is joined by Jesse Tovar, Founder and CEO of the High School Athlete Marketing Platform, Prep 1. Tovar discusses how the college recruiting process has evolved during the pandemic and where it is headed. We get real in discussing the do's and don'ts of the college recruiting process to include; common mistakes, misconceptions, and decision-making.
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[Originally Recorded: 1-11-2021]