4th and 4 Podcast

Coach Rolando “Rollie” Casas is the wide receiver coach at Weslaco East High School.  A native of South Texas, he played high school football for the La Feria Lions before playing wide receiver at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin.  In this episode we discuss a valley rivalry, a mutual mentor, and my favorite year as a coach.  Keep grinding.  Coach Casas is a social media ghost so if you like this podcast please share to get the word out.  Search Inside the Leather store on Etsy for the most unique putter covers in the game.  If you like my graphic contact @CoachChinea on Twitter to get your own.

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Coach Brian Ware is the defensive coordinator at Lubbock Estacado.  Coach Ware played high school football at Austin Reagan which is now known as Northeast Early College High School.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas while playing linebacker and fullback for the Bulldogs.  In this episode we discuss his coaching journey through the college ranks, the current state of the SWAC and HBCU's, and how all of his experiences developed the coach and father he is today.  Keep grinding.  Follow Coach Ware on Twitter @Coach_Ware and support our sponsor the Inside the Leather store on Etsy.

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Coach Mike Janak is the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Cy-Fair High School.  He played high school football south of Houston at Santa Fe leading them to their first district championship in school history.  Coach Janak played tight end at Texas Lutheran University before working as a graduate assistant at Texas State.  In this episode we discuss the incredible 2017 Cy-Fair state championship team, recommendations for a coach's library and learning through a head coaching change.  Keep grinding.  Follow Coach Janak on Twitter @coach_janak.

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Coach Dick Olin is a former high school head football coach and NCAA offensive coordinator.  His career accomplishments include 12 consecutive winning seasons at Baytown Lee High School, pioneering 7 on 7 in the state of Texas, and evolving the Bayou Bowl.  In this can't miss episode we discuss a ski boat fail, a case of mistaken identity, building a program through community and caring, 7 on 7, and the history of the Bayou Bowl.  Keep grinding.  Follow Coach Olin on Twitter @dickolin1.

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Coach Sean Salinas is the quarterback coach and head track coach at San Antonio Roosevelt High School.  He played quarterback at San Antonio Holmes High School under Coach David Sanchez.  Together they advanced to the 1999 state semifinals before falling to Katy High School 24-14.  Coach Salinas earned his college degree while playing quarterback at Texas Lutheran University.  In this episode we discuss starting your career under your old high school coach, the importance of the Hispanic TXHSFB Coaches Association, and if he is hall of fame worthy.  Unfortunately, there are few edits due to sound quality.  Keep grinding.  Follow Coach Salinas on Twitter @salinasqb11.

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Coach Dustin Dyer is the tight ends coach at Dickinson High School in Dickinson, Texas.  A product of the Golden Triangle, Coach played offensive line at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School and Trinity Valley Junior College.  In this episode we discuss the beauty of a pulling guard, his 2013 state championship game run, and a misunderstanding in rural Arkansas.  Keep grinding.  Follow Coach Dyer on Twitter @Ddyer_77.

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Coach Pete Longoria is the wide receiver and strength coach at Cypress Park High School in Houston, Texas.  A Houston native, Coach Longoria is a former NCAA strength coach and even had a career as a professional wrestler.  His unique background has provided valuable experience in player performance and character development.  In this episode we discuss the value of mentors, the importance of keeping your ego in check, and incorporating character development into your weekly schedule.  Keep grinding.  Follow Coach Longoria on Twitter @D0c_j_6.  

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Coach Cody Glenn is the running backs coach and the head boys track coach at Cy Fair High School in Houston, Texas.  After a decorated high school career in Rusk, Texas he went on to be a fan favorite at Nebraska.  In the NFL he played in Super Bowl XLIV as a member of the Indianapolis Colts.  In this episode we discuss how being yourself is the most natural way to coach, how his upbringing infulenced his career, a mutual mentor, and the lost art of "effort." Unfortunately, there is a bit of an audio issue at times.  I'll get it figured out.  Keep grinding.  Coach Glenn is on Twitter @Txhusker3452.

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Coach Jason Trahan is the wide receiver coach at Pearland Dawson in Houston, Texas. Originally from Louisiana, he played high school football for the Pearland Oilers and is member of the Texas Lutheran University Athletic Hall of Fame. In this episode we discuss balancing your time between football and family, teaching through demonstration and the difficult passing of a colleague. His computer dies at the very end which is the perfect ending to the first episode. Keep grinding. Coach Trahan is on Twitter @CoachJTrahan.

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