Coach's Corner

State Finals, the time is now!

Sheeesh! Coach Specht '86 recaps one of the wildest games in St. X history at a packed Paycor over a previously undefeated Elder team. They discuss individual performances and the importance of locking back in to complete the mission, and an upcoming state semi final game against Middletown Middies.

St. Xavier Bombers Win! Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 recap the entire season in the first 2 minutes of the episode to open up the door to the Bomber Bandwagon ahead of a regional final against Elder at Paycor stadium (the first Elder-X regional final since 2001) after an all time classic win over Moeller. Will offers some humble pie for the ridiculous, costume worthy landyard Coach Specht...

Coach Specht has dialed in the offense and Will Reilly has dialed in the volume fluxuation on the pod.  Things are cooking at the right time. They discuss First and second team all GCL, shaking off the rust and a second round victory over a very talented Lakota East team, the importance of remaining present in pursuit of greatness, and how Coach Specht plans on advancing deeper into the playoffs (...

After the forfeiture of the scheduled week 10 opponent St. X held a scout bowl for the members of the scout team.  Roman Dean '26 + Dimitri Bermudez '26 join the podcast to discuss their experiences with Bomber football, what they love about St. X, and offer Coach specht some advice on playcalling.

Team Captains Grant Hester and Daniel Vollmer join the pod to discuss finishing the season 7-2, what it'll take for a deep playoff run, and some of their favorite memories so far with St. X

Defensive Coordinator and best friend of the pod Jake Brodbeck joins to discuss building momentum, how to build a dominant defense, and if Coach Specht loves defense too much?

Coach Specht and Will Reilly recap a 17-14 victory over one of the toughest opponents they've faced in Louisville Trinity and the upcoming game against Lasalle for King of the Road.

Coach Specht and Will Reilly invite linebackers coach, math teacher, and legend of St. Xavier Matthew Reilly '09 onto the podcast to discuss his return home, head coaching at Charlotte Catholic, how he works with such a talented lineback class, and how to find momentum after a few losses.

Athletic Director Tim Banker joins to discuss the first ever football and soccer double header this Friday against Elder.  Coach Specht reviews a tough loss to Moeller, and the game plan for building momentum against an undefeated GCL opponent.

Coach Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 welcome any and all bandwagon fans as they catch everyone up on the season to start off the episode by recapping quickly every game, they discuss the rivalry with Moeller, and share live which punt is going to be a fake (?!?!) in an effort to play a little mental chess against the opponent and to boost the number of downloads.

Following a great win over Indy Cathedral Offensive Coordinator Robert Klotz joins Steve Specht and Will Reilly to discuss his play calling philosophy, the first play he's going to run against Westerville North, and how large a donation it would take in order to allow someone to call the first play.

Bombers 20 - Centerville 7.  Coach Specht and Will Reilly discuss a dominating defense, a growing offense, and the thin line between 50 point victories and close defeat. All of this while only have 2 technical difficulties

Coach Specht and Will Reilly overcome incredible odds, heroic even, to get this weeks podcast out.   Coach Specht discusses a week 1 win over Lakota West (14-7), what they learned week 1, and how he expects the players to respond in against a talented and young Centerville team

The years start coming and they don't stop coming.  Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 beging their 8th (!) season of the pod, and start off with Coach Specht's GUARANTEE of his 5th State Championship before diving into two new segments and previewing this weeks game against Lakota West

Outright GCL champion/varsity head basketball coach and local legend Ryan Fleming joins the coach's corner to talk about what the GCL league means to him, his philosophy on high school basketball, the joy of coaching with his dad, and what being all in at St. X.

Defensive captains Gordy Sulfsted '25 and Kobe Clapper '26 join the podcast to talk about their season, what they learned, their favorite moments, and Gordy tries to convince Kobe to commit to Notre Dame live on the pod. 

The 2024 offensive captains Chase Herbstreit '25, Tucker Kattus '25, and Daniel Vollmer '26 discuss a great season, the next step in their careers, and the door is open for them to finally tell Coach Specht what they really think.

Coach Specht, Tim Banker, and Will Reilly discuss an instant classic against Lakota West and a legacy defining game against Moeller in the regional finals.

Coach Specht talks about a tough win over Winton Woods and his impending revenge tour. Co-Host Will Reilly and Specht discuss the price that gets paid as things get harder and harder and you get closer and closer to success.

Coach Specht '86, Tim Banker '95, and Will Reilly '09 talk about the All GCL selection process, an upcoming matchup against 10-1 Winton Woods, and vote to put new rules on the ballet for the game of football.

If you want to catch up on an entire season of action prior to the Bombers run to a 5th state championship, something guaranteed by Coach Specht '86, this is the episode you're looking for. 

Tim Banker '95, Steve Specht '86, and Will Reilly '09 talk about a win over St. Ignatius, senior day, and how to prepare for a long playoff run.

Steve Specht, Tim Banker, and Will Reilly discuss a King of the Road victory, who from the St. X community they would want as a road trip buddy, and an upcoming Friday night (!) game against Cleveland St. Ignatius.

Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 discuss a tough loss against a talented Louisville Trinity team, how close games and a hard schedule help prepare a team for a deep playoff run, and their favorite road trip novels prior to the King of the Road matchup against Lasalle.