The 50/50 Podcast

Ep. 94, TASCO Convention Series 2023: McKinney Boyd HS WSOC, Elias Ramos & Kristen Meadows

Ep. 93, TASCO Convention Series 2023: Lake Travis HS WSOC, Will Maloney & Emma Fox

Ep. 92, TASCO Convention Series 2023: Fred Dikranian, The International Soccer School

Ep. 91, TASCO Convention Series 2023: Alexi Upton, Sulphur Springs HS MSOC

Ep. 90, TASCO Convention Series 2023: Zane Barnes, Texas Soccer Network (TSN)

Ep 89, TASCO Convention Series 2023: Adam Birchall, Arsenal F.C.

Ep. 88, Eric Belcher: Head WSOC Coach, Eastern New Mexico University

Coach Eric Belcher, Head WSOC Coach of the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds, joins us LIVE. We take a close look at their ongoing 2003 season and how things are going in his second year in charge at ENMU. Coach Belcher gives us insight on what it means to play at the D-II level and in one of the premier D-II conferences in the country; The Lone Star Conference. We also take a dive into his philosophy on why attending and recruiting at high school soccer matches and events matters. An episode filed with lots of great laughs and great info - Don't miss this exciting episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded 10-17-2023]

Ep. 87, Jerry Hurtado: Head MSOC Coach, Deer Park & Director, San Jacinto United FC

Jerry Hurtado, Head MSOC Coach of Deer Park High School & Director of San Jacinto United, joins us LIVE. We look back at how his program's 2023 season has helped prepare his young squad for a potential breakout season in 2024. We also discuss how he balances being a High School Head Coach and Club Director and how Club and High School can and should co-exist. Lastly, we discuss the state of the TXHSSOC game and where it's headed. An information-filled and entertaining show...Don't miss this exciting episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded 10-2-2023]

Ep. 86, Jarrett Shipman: President, TASCO & Head WSOC Coach, Katy Tompkins

Jarrett Shipman, President of TASCO and Head WSOC Coach of Katy Tompkins High School joins us LIVE. We take an inside look at TASCO as an organization and the many things they have in the works for high school soccer coaches across the State of Texas. Coach Shipman also gives us a behind the scenes look at the upcoming TASCO Coaches Convention, November 16-18, 2023, in Galveston, Texas. Lastly, we examine how his Katy Tompkins program are using the end of last season's success to prepare for the upcoming 2024 season. An information-filled and entertaining show...Don't miss this exciting episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded 9-11-2023]

Ep. 85, Randy Waldrum: Manager, Nigeria WNT & Head WSOC Coach, Pitt

A MUST LISTEN: Fresh off his return from the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Coach Randy Waldrum makes a return trip to the Pod. Coach Waldrum gives us an extensive breakdown of the exceptional performance of his Nigeria Super Falcons, as well as in-depth analysis of the Women's World Cup and his experience in Australia/New Zealand. We also discuss his thoughts on the USWNT, the current job vacancy for the Head Coach position for the USWNT, and his thoughts on soccer in America. Last but not least, we discuss Coach Waldrum's Pitt squad and their upcoming 2023 season and Coach Waldrum's recently launched, Coaches Community. A one-of-a-kind episode loaded with great information and many laughs...Don't miss this exciting episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded 8-22-2023]