It's a Special Edition of the Pod as we welcome Rob Bledsoe, President of TASCO and Head MSOC Coach of San Antonio O'Connor as he joins us LIVE. We look back at a historic 24-25 TXHSSOC Season and look at the state of TXHSSOC. We also look ahead to the 2025 TASCO Convention and take an inside look at TASCO as an organization and the many things they have in the works for high school soccer coaches across the State of Texas. Coach Bledsoe gives us insight into some of the clinicians and speakers at the upcoming TASCO Coaches Convention, November 20-22, 2025, at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas. An information-filled and entertaining show filled with laughs...Don't miss this exciting episode!    [Originally Recorded 10-19-2025]

It's a special edition of the Pod as Jeanette Spain, college soccer parent (UTSA) and former TXHSSOC parent and Dripping Springs Booster Club President, joins us to have "Real Talk" from a parent's point of view. We discuss everything from Club and High School Soccer to the college soccer recruiting process and how a parent can balance it all and be best prepared to support their son/daughter through their recruiting journey. Don't miss this great episode filled with hard truths, laughs, and great insight!    [Originally recorded on September 28, 2025]

Derek Pittman, Head WSOC Coach of UTSA and Jake Plant, Head WSOC Coach of UIW join us LIVE for a very special episode as they highlight the return of the second annual "Hometown Showdown" between UTSA and UIW WSOC set for Thursday, September 4, 6:30pm, at the home of San Antonio FC, Toyota Field. Dubbed "The Battle of the Birds," or as we've labeled it, "The Toyota Field Takeover," we go back and forth with both coaches on their thoughts from last year's historic match, the current state of their teams, and their preparations for upcoming conference play in the American Athletic and Southland respectively. They also hit on why this match means so much to the San Antonio soccer community. A great show filled with great insight and laughs. Don't miss this exciting episode.    [Originally recorded 8-25-2025)

Friend of the Pod and one of the brightest minds in College Soccer, Ahmad Brown, Assistant WSOC Coach & Video Performance Analysis, USC Trojans, joins us once again. In this episode we discuss the importance of how being a military veteran has helped shape Ahmad’s coaching career to last season’s great run for USC. We also discuss their upcoming season and their new stadium scheduled to open later this month. We also discuss Coach Brown’s specialty that is video performance data and analytics and it’s impact on the game and how USC Women’s Soccer implements it. A fun-filled episode with lots of laughs and great info...Don’t miss this exciting episode! [Originally Recorded: August 2, 2025]

Coach Justin Lowry of the Melissa Cardinals joins us to discuss their recent summer event, "The Soccer Tournament" (TST). Coach Lowry shares insight on how the tournament came to be and how it played it out along with lessons learned in it's inaugural year and thoughts on the future of the tournament. He also shares his thoughts after his first year at the helm for Melissa MSOC and what has him excited about the upcoming 25-26 season. Don't miss this special heartfelt episode!    [Originally Recorded 7-26-2025]

A special and heavy heartfelt show as we pay tribute to Coach Reece Zunker, Head MSOC Coach of Kerrville Tivy, who sadly passed away along with his wife in the recent Hill Country Flood tragedy. Along with INSIDE #TXHSSOC Co-Host, Rafa Castorena, we're joined by a star-studded panel of coaches in Bryan Hayman of Baytown Sterling MSOC, Elias Ramos of McKinney Boyd WSOC, and Eduardo Venegas of Georgetown WSOC. We look at the Summer of Soccer and dissect the FIFA Club World Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup, and UEFA Women's Euros. The coaches then tell us about their team's summers so far and what has them excited about the upcoming season. Don't miss this special heartfelt episode! #KERRVILLESTRONG #HILLCOUNTRYSTRONG   [Originally Recorded 7-7-2025]

Great friend and long-time colleague, along with new Head WSOC Coach of the University of Dallas, Jeremiah Narvaez, joins the Pod! We discuss his ongoing transition into his new role as Head Coach and what his summer looks like on the recruiting trail. Coach Narvaez also gives us an in-depth look at what it means to coach and attend/play at a D-3 institution and program. Don't miss this great episode!    [Originally Recorded 6-10-2025]

We return with a special episode - The Coaches Panel, featuring Alex Adams, Head WSOC Coach of Timber Creek, Justin Johnson, Head WSOC Coach of San Antonio Churchill, and Alexi Upton, Head MSOC Coach of Royse City. Our 6A coaches join us to discuss their new roles and why they made the change. They also give us great insight into the interview and hiring process. We also discuss the state of TXHSSOC and the many changes that have taken place in the last year, along with a look at the Club game and College Soccer. Don't miss this exciting episode!    [Originally Recorded 6-9-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns for Season 5-Episode! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. We look back on Day 3 of the UIL State Championships in Georgetown, featuring 6A. We also look back at Region-by-Region breakdown of the Finals and how they did head to head. We wrap up with a great discussion on a historic weekend in Georgetown and a look back at a historic season of TXHSSOC. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!    [Originally Recorded: 4-14-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns for Season 5-Episode! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. We're LIVE from Georgetown as we look back on Day 1 and Day 2 of the UIL State Championships, featuring 4A and 5A. We also look back at the fresh breaking news regarding Highland Park and Liberty Hill in the 5A/D2 State Final. We also look ahead to the third and final day of the State Championships, featuring 6A. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!    [Originally Recorded: 4-11-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns for Season 5-Episode! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In this episode we're joined by Dave Simeone, Director or Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches, along with Winston Pool, Head WSOC Coach of Cedar Park and Jerson Carrasco, Head MSOC Coach of Klein Cain. Coach Simeone talks about the upcoming United Soccer Coaches blended Advanced National course, hosted by West Texas A&M, while both Coach Pool and Carrasco give us insight into their seasons and playoff experiences so far as they prepare for their upcoming State Championship matches. We wrap up with a look at the upcoming State Finals in Georgetown! Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!    [Originally Recorded: 4-6-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns Episode 9 of Season 5! A great, great show today as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In this episode we're joined by Matt Dickinson, Head WSOC Coach of defending state champion, Prosper  and Rudy Moreno, Head MSOC Coach of Mesquite Poteet. Both coaches give us insight into their seasons and playoff experiences so far as they prepare for their Regional Final matchups versus FM Marcus and Dallas Highland Park, respectively. We then shift our focus to the State Playoffs where we look back on the madness of the Area and Regional Semifinal Rounds. We end with a look ahead with our Regional Final Spotlight. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!    [Originally Recorded: 3-30-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC is back with Season 5, Episode 8! It's another fabulous LIVE show as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In this episode we're joined by Jason Adkins, Head WSOC Coach of Smithson Valley and Will Maloney, Head WSOC Coach of Lake Travis. Both coaches give us insight into their season and playoff experiences so far, as they prepare for Area Round matchups versus San Antonio Jay and San Antonio Taft, respectively. We then shift our focus to the State Playoffs where we discuss Bi-District chaos and highlight 12 upcoming Area Round matchups, along with 50/50 Podcast Contributor, Coach Steve Sanchez. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!    [Originally Recorded: 3-23-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with another fabulous LIVE show as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 7, we're joined by Kevin Gomez, Founder of Yellow City Soccer and Coach Juan Romero of San Antonio Southwest MSOC. Kevin gives us insight into the genesis of the Yellow City Soccer and his dedicated coverage to TXHSSOC in the Panhandle Plains region, while Coach Romero discusses his squads fabulous season so far in preparation for the state playoffs. We unveil the latest installment of the RPI, highlight some key district races, and and wrap up with another set of our prestigious Teams of the Week Awards. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!    [Originally Recorded: 3-12-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with another loaded LIVE show as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 6, we're joined by Coach Scott Davis of San Antonio Taft WSOC and Coach Peter Fargo of El Paso High School WSOC. We discuss their seasons and winning district titles along with their respective districts, regions and playoffs. We unveil the latest edition of the RPI, highlight some key district races, and and wrap up with our prestigious Teams of the Week Awards. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!    [Originally Recorded: 3-9-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with another loaded LIVE as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 5, we're joined by Coach Michael Strong of Boerne MSOC and Coach Kyle Olson of Austin Northeast MSOC. We discuss their seasons so far along with their respective districts and regions. We also unveil our latest newcomers to the Dark Horse List and the release of our newest list, The Hidden Gem List! We wrap up the show by giving out Teams of the Week awards. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC!    [Originally Recorded: 2-2-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with another loaded show and our first of 2025! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 4, we're joined by Coach Emily Horvath of Austin Anderson WSOC and Rob Bledsoe of San Antonio O'Connor MSOC and Vice President of TASCO. We discuss their seasons so far along with our overview of Regions 3 and 4. We also unveil our latest edition of the RPI and our newest Dark Horse List candidates. We wrap up the show by giving out the first of our Game Ball and Teams of the Week awards. Don't miss out on this great and final episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC for 2024!    [Originally Recorded: 1-20-2025]

Garrett Kull, new Head WSOC Coach of the UTPB Falcons, joins us LIVE. Coach Kull gives us an inside look into the hiring process and why he felt the time was right to make the jump to UTPB. A college coach at multiple divisions and and former High School Coach, Coach Kull talks about his previous experience at both levels has prepared him for his new role. We also discuss the climate of the current college recruiting process and the portal, along with his take on the state of TXHSSOC. Don't miss this exciting episode!    [Originally Recorded 12-29-2024]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with an another loaded show! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 3, we're joined by Coach Lankford, Head WSOC Coach of Frisco Wakeland, along with our Region 1 and 2 overview. We then unveil the inaugural edition of "The Dark Horse List!" We wrap up the show by discussing some of our Top/Favorite moments of the 2023-2024 season. Don't miss out on this great and final episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC for 2024!    [Originally Recorded: 12-28-2024]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with an absolute loaded Episode 2. Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In this episode, we bring on a series of great guests in Jesse Tovar of Prep 1, Ricardo Guzman of the Allen Eagles Soccer Booster Club, and Coach David Bammel, Head MSOC Coach of Lake Travis and Tournament Director of the Austin Lakes Elite Showcase. We wrap up the show with the unveiling of the initial State RPI and look at the 2024 Champions Review. Don't miss out on this great episode!    [Originally Recorded: 12-14-2024]