Saddle Up Podcast

This week, Jason Patterson joins the show to talk about his remarkable journey into college coaching and how he found himself in South Texas coaching alongside Delray Brooks and George Morgan. This Nevada native found the love of his life and a true sense of peace while living in the Rio Grande Valley.

Shelly Castillo, one of the newest members of the UTRGV Hall Of Fame for her time on the Track & Field/ Cross Country team in 1996, joins the show this week. Listen now!

Bobby Saenz is our guest this week on the Saddle Up podcast. As an entrepreneur driven by his family and his community, Bobby set out with a Chef as his partner to create something special. He is a huge fan of sports and is now a major sponsor for UTRGV Athletics. Ladies and gentlemen, the Bobby Saenz episode is here... it's dang good!

🎙️🌟 Welcome to another episode of the Saddle Up Podcast, your go-to source for all things UTRGV Athletics! 🌟🎙️

🏛️ Join us as we sit down with Dr. Guy Bailey, the distinguished President of UTRGV. With a career dedicated to enhancing higher education, Dr. Bailey brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership that has profoundly impacted our university community. 🎓📈

🔊 Episode Highlights:

🎙️ About Our Guest: Before taking the helm at UTRGV, Dr. Guy Bailey served in notable positions at several universities, contributing to educational excellence and student engagement. His strategic vision continues to steer UTRGV towards new heights, making it a vibrant hub for academic and athletic excellence.

👂 Tune in as Dr. Bailey shares his experiences and plans for fostering an integrated environment where student-athletes thrive. Perfect for students, alumni, and all supporters of the Vaqueros!

👉 Have questions or thoughts? Drop them in the comments below! Engage with us and let’s celebrate our Vaquero spirit together! 🎉

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Newly named UTRGV Men's Basketball Head Coach, Kahil Fennell, does not have the most conventional path to becoming a Division 1 Head Coach. His journey from copier sales to flying on private charters after beating a Roy Williams-coached University of North Carolina team. Coach Fennell is looking forward to changing the direction of the UTRGV Mball program, it starts now!

Many people might know Gavin Navarro came from Edinburg North High School, attended UTPA briefly, and then went chasing Hollywood. But what you might not know is what fueled him to dream big, the person that loaned him $300 to get to California, and how hard he has fought to stay in 'Tensil town'. His movie, The Long Game, is out now.... but Gavin bet on himself even though it was a 'long shot'... and he is winning.

Barbara Barrera, landed on the UTPA campus as a sophomore tennis player from West Texas... she never left. Find out who designed her conference championship ring, her love for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, why she felt out of place when she first got to Edinburg, and of course a crazy dorm story from co-host G Garza. LFG!!!

UTRGV Football is coming to the Rio Grande Valley in the Fall of 2025. Meet the man tasked with leading the helm and putting that winning tradition together. Travis Bush, joins the Saddle Up Podcast this week to discuss his upbringing, his vision, and what he would tell Gonzalo at halftime if he is having a regrettable first half.

Coach Derek Matlock brings the energy as always this episode! Listen to him tell the story of how he got down the Edinburg, what he loves about the University, and his favorite spot to eat in Edinburg, My Place Mexican Cafe. You don't want to miss this.... also find out why we got to pour beers on him after their game against Grand Canyon University. Saddle Up, lets gooooooo!