Coach's Corner

Coach Specht, Will Reilly and Gordy Solfsted host defensive coordinator Jake Brodbeck to discuss another classic game between Elder and St. X, how to keep motivated in the dog days of a season, and preview an upcoming game against a talented Louisville Trinity team.

Coach Specht '86, Will Reilly '09, and Tim Banker '95 talk about a classic heartbreaker against Moeller (3:02), preview a huge showdown against Elder (27:30) and look back through the years at some of their favorite St. X - Elder games (39:00)

Athletic Director and special teams savant Tim Banker '95 joins Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 to talk about Tim's observations through various roles at St. X (2:00-21:00), review a 31-7 win over Withrow (21:00-31:00) and preview a huge game against Moeller 31:00+

Coach Specht '86, Will Reilly '09, and Gordy Sulfsted '25 recap a last minute win over Indy Cathedral, introduce a new jingle for an old segment, teach coach Specht some new lingo, and preview a game against Withrow.

Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about the recent victory over Centreville, the moments in high school football you live for, and learn some new keyboard shortcuts.  They preview a rivalry renewed with Indianapolis Cathedral.

Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 welcome a third co-host, senior captain Gordy Sulfsted '25. The gang goes over last weeks loss to Lakota West, previews a Centerville team with several notable alumni, and Gordy tries to keep Coach Specht young with a Lingo-Bee.

Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 kick off the podcast and football season previewing the 2024 Bombers before their away game this week at Lakota West.

John Robinson '00 talks about going from a life on the athletic field to founding one of the most respected egaming brands in the world.  He covers winning a national championship with Yale Lacrosse in 2001, his thoughts on modern screen time, and offers Coach Specht a new gig in coaching. 

Chris Maggio '09 founder of Team Class ( www.teamclass.com ) talks about his entrepreneurial career, love of travel, and how lessons from St. X have helped him throughout his life both personally and professionally. A talented founder, an intrepid traveler, and a true man for others who embodies what it means to be open to growth.

Tim McDonald talks about the genesis, rise, and current state of the Leo H Gerbus '53 Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Mike Schroeder '02 talks about his new company Future Fans ( www.futurefans.com ) and how he's building the solution to a problem he and many parents of young children face - how do I get them interested in watching sports.

Now that Coach Specht can spend less time on his sidehustle as the St. Xavier football coach he can get back to his real job of hosting the podcast.  Before moving on to guests, we wrap up the season and talk to Luke Veech '24 about his mentality, lessons, and memories of St. Xavier football.  If you have a guest recommendation - send it to Coach Specht at sspecht@stxavier.org

Edmond Dantes.  Hamlet. Steve Specht.  Three main characters seeking revenge.  This week Coach Specht and Will Reilly talk about a huge upcoming rematch against rival Moeller in week 2 of the playoffs.

Coach Specht and Will Reilly produce one of their most aligned and clearly thought out podcast episodes.  They talk about the round 1 playoff game against Springboro, whether coach Specht would rather get a Steelers or an OSHA tattoo, and the famed children's author Dr. Zeus

Coach Specht talks about gaining momentum at the right time, how he begged Coach Zach Taylor to mention him in the Bengals press conference, and how proud he is on senior day about his hard work and how he's solely responsible for getting seniors to where they are today.  Will Reilly is just humbled and blessed to be here.

Steve Bradley joins to discuss the naming of the annual St. Ignatius v. St. Xavier football game, the Paul Lammermeier Cup, and discuss the legend of Paul.  Coach Specht touts his coaching brilliance for breaking a losing streak and Will Reilly offers some ideas up for the trophy.

Coach Specht and Will Reilly discuss ways to get momentum back on the Bombers side - Coach Specht by teaching resilience, grit, and balance to his players, Will by burning sage and leveraging ASMR to send intentions to the universe.  Ed Franchi, legendary fundraiser for St. Xavier joins the pod to discuss his career and impact on St. Xavier.

Former Colerain and University of Cincinnati standout and current St. Xavier defensive backs coach Ja'Von Hicks joins the podcast to talk about playing against St. X, his college career, and how his hopes for the future.  Coach Specht and Will Reilly try unsuccessfully to get him to admit he would of prefered playing for the Bombers.

Coach Specht and Will Reilly talk about a tough loss to GCL rival Moeller, the upcoming game against Elder, and share their opinions on Hollywood despite having no real context or network to stand on.

Defensive line extraordinaires and actual high school football players Ted Hammond '24 (#97) and Gordy Sufsted '25 (#11) join Coach Specht and Will Reilly to talk about the season so far, how important their upcoming game against moeller is, and air their grievances live to coach specht.  Coach Specht recaps a fantastic atmosphere against Withrow and tells Moeller several extremely strategic plays...

Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about a tough loss to a great McCallie (TN) team and an exciting upcoming game against Withrow at a legendary Cincinnati stadium.  A brief interlude where ChatGPT debates who is the better Stephen (King or Specht) and Coach learns about TSA precheck.

Defensive Coordinator and friend of the pod Jake Brodbeck joins the coach's corner to talk this years defense, fatherhood, and how he's settling into year 3.

Coach Terrell Williams, 2023 Ohio Strength Coach of the Year, joins Steve Specht and Will Reilly to recap a week 1 win over Lakota West, discuss his journey at St. X and how it's inspired him to improve himself while serving others, and to preview week two up in Detroit.

After 13 minutes and 30 seconds of catching up and rejoicing in best friendship and very little about the subject of the podcast, Head football coach Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 get around to the start of the 5th season of the St. Xavier Coach's corner.  They discuss the upcoming St. Xavier football season, players to watch, the landscape of football in general, and Friday's matchup again...