The 50/50 Podcast

Ep. 120, Brian Lee: Head WSOC Coach, Rice Owls

Brian Lee, Head WSOC Coach of the Rice Owls, joins us LIVE! Coach Lee shares his thoughts on how his team's season has gone so far and how he approaches non-conference versus conference play. We discuss how their only non-conference loss versus defending national champion, Florida State, has really helped them, as well as the personality and make up of this year's team. Coach Lee shares his thoughts on the many recent changes of college soccer and where it's headed, as well as his thoughts on TXHSSOC and the ongoing development of youth soccer athletes in Texas. This and so much more. A great information-filled and entertaining show. Don't miss this exciting episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded 9-25-2024]

Ep. 119, Elias Ramos: Head WSOC Coach, McKinney Boyd

We're LIVE with Elias Ramos, Head WSOC Coach of the McKinney Boyd Broncos. Coach Ramos helps us look back at the summer of soccer and his experience of presenting at the 2024 THSCA Coaching School. We discuss how last year helped prep his upcoming season this year and what has him excited about this upcoming season. He also gives us insight on what makes this year's team different from teams from the past. We also discuss where he believes TXHSSOC is headed after the recent major changes from the UIL, along with the many great benefits of TASCO as we look ahead to the upcoming convention in November. This and so much more. A great information-filled and entertaining show. Don't miss this exciting episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded 9-9-2024]

Ep. 118, Battle of the Birds: Derek Pittman, UTSA WSOC & Jake Plant, UIW WSOC

Derek Pittman, Head WSOC Coach of UTSA and Jake Plant, Head WSOC Coach of UIW join us LIVE for a very special episode as the highlight the historic announcement of their rivalry match that is scheduled for Sunday, August 18, 6:00pm, at the home of San Antonio FC, Toyota Field. Dubbed "The Battle of the Birds," or as we've labeled it, "The Toyota Field Takeover," we go back and forth with both coaches on how the match came to be, the buzz it is generating, and what it means to the San Antonio Soccer Community. A great show filled with great insight and laughs. Don't miss this exciting episode. 
 
 
[Originally recorded 8-5-2024)

Ep. 117, Bryan Hayman: USMNT Super Fan & Head MSOC Coach, Baytown Sterling (Summer of Soccer Talk)

Coach Bryan Hayman, USMNT Super Fan and Head MSOC Coach of Baytown Sterling, joins us for a special "Summer of Soccer" episode. We discuss a wild summer of soccer with Euro, Copa America, and USMNT Head Coach talk, as well as a look ahead at the upcoming Olympics and talk all things USMNT and USWNT. We also discuss TXHSSOC and the inaugural Division I/Division II format. This and so much more. A great information-filled and entertaining show. Don't miss this exciting episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded 7-19-2024]

Ep. 116, Jimmie Lankford: Head WSOC Coach, Frisco Wakeland & TASCO Region II Director

We're LIVE with Jimmie Lankford, Head WSOC Coach of the reigning 5A Girls State Champion - Frisco Wakeland Wolverines. Coach Lankford is also the TASCO Region II Director. We look back at a wild summer of soccer with Euro, Copa America, and USMNT Head Coach talk. Coach Lankford give us an inside look at the tradition and culture of excellence that is Wakeland and what it's like handling expectations as a reigning state champion. We also discuss how TXHSSOC has changed and where he believes it is headed, along with the many great benefits of TASCO and his upcoming soccer coaches clinic in El Paso, hosted by TGCA. This and so much more. A great information-filled and entertaining show. Don't miss this exciting episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded 7-15-2024]

Ep. 115, Collin Salyers: Head MSOC Coach, San Antonio Brennan

We're LIVE with new Head MSOC Coach of the San Antonio Brennan Bears, Collin Salyers. Coach Salyers takes us through the hiring process and how his unique situation in returning to his Alma Mater where he once played and started his coaching career, as an Assistant. Coach Salyers also shares how he knew he was ready for his first head coaching opportunity. We discuss what has him excited about his new program and his thoughts on TXHSSOC. We also dive into some Euro, Copa America, and USMNT talk. This and so much more. A great information-filled and entertaining show. Don't miss this exciting episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded 7-10-2024]

Ep. 114, Austin Greenway, Head WSOC Coach, Beaumont West Brook

We're LIVE with new Head WSOC Coach of the Beaumont West Brook Lady Bruins, Austin Greenway. Coach Greenway takes us through the hiring process and how he know we was ready for his first head coaching opportunity. We discuss what has him excited about his new program and his thoughts on Region 3 and thier new district (19-5A) as they make the shift from 6A to 5A. This and so much more. A great information-filled and entertaining show. Don't miss this exciting episode! 
 
[Originally Recorded 6-29-2024]

Ep. 113, Alonso Ramirez: AR Shots Photography

Proud Partner, Alonso Ramirez, CEO of AR Shorts Photography joins us for Episode 113. Dubbed as "Behind The Lenses," we dive into a deep look at what it means to be a professional photographer covering soccer and sports. Alonso also gives us great insight into content creation and why it and a positive social media presence can help improve an athlete's opportunities during the college recruiting process. Alonso also gives us insight into where he believes the industry is headed. Don't miss this great show! 
 
 
[Originally Recorded: 6.19.2024]

Ep. 112, Emergency Podcast: UIL Approves Historic Change for TXHSSOC

EMERGENCY PODCAST EDITION: Join us for our very first Emergency Podcast episode as we discuss in depth the why, the meaning, and the potential impact of the UIL's historic decision made on 6.11.2024 to split all three classifications into a Division I and Division II format for the State Playoffs. 
 
[Originally Recorded On: 6.12.2024]

Ep. 111, Kevin Hirst: Athletic Coordinatory & HFC Coach, San Antonio MacArthur

We're back with Episode 111 and this time we're proud to host our first-ever Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coach, Kevin Hirst, of San Antonio MacArthur. Coach Hirst gives us insight into the world of an Athletic Coordinator and what the hiring process of a coach looks like from start to finish. We also look back on the year that was for MacArthur Athletics as Coach Hirst highlights the accomplishments of both the Boys and Girls soccer programs in 2023-2024. Don't miss this great episode! 
 
 
[Originally Recorded: 5.31.2024]