The Coaches Call

Leslie Slovak, Richardson ISD, Brian Gibson, Wink In this episode of ‘The Coaches Call’ hosted by Chris Doelle, Libby Pacheco interviews experienced coaches Brian Gibson and Leslie Slovak on effective strategies for acing coaching interviews. The discussion covers essential preparation techniques, maintaining professionalism, the importance of transparency and relationship-building, and how to set yourself apart […]

Greg Nelson, HUDL In this special replay from Season 3, Episode 7, Chris Doelle interviews Greg Nelson, Senior Vice President of HUDL, discussing the evolution and impact of HUDL’s suite of products on high schools. Greg shares insights about HUDL’s rise in the sports tech space, having expanded from 200 football teams to encompassing over […]

Eric Villasenor, Amanda Wolf-Schramm – Creating a coaching philosophy In this episode of The Coach’s Call, Chris Doelle introduces moderator, Randy Bermea of Rockwall. He interviews Coach Eric Villasenor of Eagle Pass and Coach Amanda Wolf-Schramm of Smithson Valley to discuss the importance of developing a coaching philosophy and understanding ‘your why’. The coaches shared […]

Russell Lucas, Heather Sanders – Exit Interviews In this episode of The Coach’s Call, Chris Doelle introduces moderator, Coach John Snelson. He and coaches Heather Sanders and Russell Lucas discuss their approaches to conducting end-of-year evaluations and exit interviews with student-athletes. They emphasize the importance of honest feedback from athletes, practical tips for facilitating productive […]

Stephen Mackey – The Texas Way Description: Host Kendall Miller, head football coach and athletic coordinator at Frisco Emerson High School, interviews Stephen Mackey of 2Words Character Development about an exciting new program being launched at the THSCA’s Coaching School called “The Texas Way.” This initiative aims to elevate sportsmanship at UIL athletic events. Coach […]

Jason Richards, Muleshoe, Colby Davis, Lewisville ISD, Greg Voyles Wink Coach In this episode, Brian Gibson, Athletic Director at Wink High School interviews Jason Richards of Muleshoe, Colby Davis of Lewisville ISD, and Greg Voyles of Wink. Briefing Doc: End-of-Season Evaluation for Coaches Source: Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Coaches Call Podcast Participants: Brian […]

Stephanie Dillard, Matt Nally In this episode, Jamie Boswell, Athletic Director at Andrews High School interviews Stephanie Dillard and Matt Nally The Coaches Call Podcast: Navigating the Modern Parent Landscape Source: The Coaches Call podcast – a coaches’ roundtable podcast featuring Jamie Boswell, Athletic Director at Andrews High School, Stephanie Dillard, Head Volleyball Coach at Palestine […]

Alicia Russo-Murrell & C J Villegas In this episode, Terrenee Knight, Asst. Athletic Coordinator/Head Boys & Girls Cross Country & Track Coach  at Walnut Grove HS  interviews Alicia Russo-Murrell and C J Villegas The Coaches Call Podcast: Navigating Coaching and Parenthood I. Introductions (0:00-3:20) Podcast host Chris Doelle welcomes listeners back to the coaches call […]

Kelli Campbell & Shannon Rideout In this episode, Shannon Rideout, Assistant Athletic Director Ft. Bend ISD interviews Kelli Campbell, Program Director of The Future Coaches of Texas Association (FCTA). The Coaches Call Podcast: Cultivating the Future of Coaching I. Introduction and THSCA Initiatives This section introduces the hosts and the theme of Season 4, focusing on the […]

Tim Prokup & Joe Martin In this episode, Joe Martin, Executive Director of the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) interviews Tim Prokup, Co-Founder and CCO of Eccker Sports, about NIL and recruiting. Some of the things covered: History of the NIL Recruiting tips for athletes Involvement of high school coaches in recruiting The dark […]