The PSFCA Podcast

We interview the 2025 class of the PSFCA Hall of Fame.

Dave Baker – Central and Williamsburg

They reflect on the big moments, memories, and lessons they've accumulated throughout their careers.

In this episode, we have news on the PSFCA East / West games and Big 33 games coming up in May, as well as information on the rosters, coaching staffs, Buddy program, youth clinic, fan fest, and host families. We also interview 2025 Big 33 head coaches, Matt Ortega from Coatesville, and Tom Abel from Northern-Calvert. The coaches discuss the process of selecting players, installation and practice time, and general thoughts on the game.

On this episode of the PSFCA Podcast, we update you on news of the upcoming PSFCA Clinic, the selection of the Big 33 team, the Big 33 Super Bowl streak, and the Big 33 Buddy Bowling event. Additionally, we revisit the Big 33 and PSFCA East / West selection process with past president, Ed Gallagher, and speak with director of our sponsor, SVS Sports, Jim Cantafio, about what programs they offer.

On this episode of the PSFCA Podcast, we interview defensive coordinator, Bill Reiss, of the Lackawanna College football staff. Coach Reiss has been a member of the Lackawanna staff since the Spring of 2009, and is entering his finishing his 16th year.

Ryan Freed (East Stroudsburg University) and Gannon Brubaker (Temple) discuss duties and responsibilities of being a student assistant coach in college as another avenue to stay in the game. Additional topics include balancing school and coaching, relationships with collegiate staff and players, and growing in their respective roles.

Joe Gazza, of Aurum Sports, discusses NIL at the HS and collegiate level, including education, current issues, and where all of this is headed. 

An interview with David Blair, the PIAA State-Wide Rules Interpreter, who discusses new rules and points of emphasis going into the 2024 season, the current officials shortage, and the possibility of instant replay at the HS level. Also, an interview with newly retired Downingtown West HFC, Mike Milano, who talks about his career, the reasons for his retirement decision, and what his plans are going forward.

On this podcast you will hear an update on the 2024 PSFCA membership structure and benefits. Additionally, we have interviews with two of the 2024 class of the PSFCA Hall of Fame, Dave Gingrich, long-time head football coach of Cocalico HS and Bret Stover, who is still guiding his alma mater, Upper Dublin.

On this podcast you will hear a quick recap of the PSFCA Small and Big School and Big 33 games, information on the 2024 PSFCA membership structure and benefits. Additionally, we have interviews with two of the 2024 class of the PSFCA Hall of Fame, Mike Matta, long-time head football coach of Downingtown East and Dennis Iezzi, who built Middletown HS into a power in the 80s.