The Spartan Standard

Episode 25 of The Spartan Standard features two of De La Salle’s longtime head coaches! Coach Derricke Brown and Pat O’Rourke sit down with Cross Country Head Coach John Pelster and Football Head Coach Justin Alumbaugh to get the latest updates from both programs.

Coach Pelster looks ahead to the upcoming invitationals and what’s next for Spartan Cross Country, while Coach Alumbaugh reflects on the emotions following the memorable matchup against Centennial at UC Berkeley. Two programs, two veteran leaders, and plenty of Spartan pride!

Faith. Integrity. Scholarship. Go Spartans!

Recorded on 10/6/26

The latest episode of The Spartan Standard is packed with fall sports talk as Coach Derricke Brown and Pat O’Rourke look ahead to a huge Football matchup against Cardinal Newman, check in on the Cross Country season, and spotlight the upcoming Nike Invitational.

The featured segment is Coaches Corner with Water Polo Head Coach Robby Arroyo, who joins the show to talk about his program, the season ahead, and what it takes to build a successful Spartan team.

Recorded on September 1, 2026, this episode is your latest inside look at De La Salle Athletics.

Topics include:
Football vs. Cardinal Newman
Cross Country season update + Nike Invitational preview
Coaches Corner with Water Polo Head Coach Robby Arroyo
The latest from around Spartan Athletics

The Spartan Standard — Faith. Integrity. Scholarship

We’re back — and there’s plenty to talk about!

Pat and Coach return to The Spartan Standard to recap an unforgettable spring at De La Salle, including Coach Jeans’ legendary career and retirement, the latest MLB Draft news, and Drue Sanchez’s state championship performance on the golf course.

Then, the focus shifts to the fall as we preview the Cross Country Invitational and an especially challenging Varsity Football schedule.

Spring highlights. Fall previews. Spartan athletics.

The Spartan Standard.

Coach and Pat spend some time with Senior Bubba Vargas who is a true Spartan in every sense of the word.

Pat and Coach recap the 2024-25 school year - a very successful one that was capped off with the State Boys School of the Year award!

Pat and Coach have a conversation about the upcoming trip to London for the De La Salle Varsity Football team. The duo also do a quick update on Cross Country and Water Polo.

Join Pat and Coach as they welcome Robby Arroyo on to preview the big game vs Miramonte coming up on 9/27/24. The trio also discuss the importance of having a strong culture set for the program.

Pat and Coach have a conversation with Head Varsity Football Coach Justin Alumbaugh about their upcoming game with Serra. The trio also discuss DLS alumni in the NFL and NCAA.

Pat & Coach have a conversation with Coach Alumbaugh about the post-season, our dear friend Steve Jacoby and a few of our Alumni who are playing in NCAA and NFL.

*Recorded on 11/9/23

Coach and Pat speak to Leo about the Back to Back State Championship Golf team, NIL deals and the goals for DLS Athletics in 2023-24.