Marc DeCastro

Jersey Coaches Chewing the Fat

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Jersey Coaches Chewing the Fat shines a spotlight on New Jersey coaches. Hosted by NJSIAA Baseball State Champion coach, Marc DeCastro, the show is an in-depth conversation that highlights philosophies on practicing, skill-development, and developing the standards of a winning program.

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Marc DeCastro

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Michelle Schlichtig-Hastings: Haddon Heights High School Head Softball Coach 06.07.2026 43:45

A conversation with Michelle Schlichtig-Hastings, 4-time Sectional Champion, and 3-time State Champion Head Softball Coach at Haddon Heights High School. —— Send an email - jerseycoacheschewingthefat@gmail.com Follow on X - @JCCTFPodcast —— Contact Jim Griffin with Sports Paradise - jgriffin@sportsparadise.net —— Visit Emily Buys Houses - emilybuyshouses.com —— Season 2 Theme Song: Phase of Every...

Season 2 Trailer - Jersey Coaches Chewing the Fat 29.06.2026 1:48

Jersey Coaches Chewing the Fat returns for a second season on Monday, July 6th. ---- Send an Email - jerseycoacheschewingthefat@gmail.com Follow on X - @JCCTFPodcast ---- Season 2 Theme Song - The Phase of Every Moon by Stars Apart

S1 Bonus Episode: Programming Update 09.03.2026 3:14

Host Marc DeCastro details what's ahead for Jersey Coaches Chewing the Fat

Jenn Melker: Steinert High School Head Softball Coach 02.03.2026 48:54

A conversation with Jenn Melker, reigning three-peat State Champion Head Softball Coach at Steinert High School.

Evan Baumgarten: Ramapo High School Head Boys Soccer Coach 23.02.2026 39:10

A conversation with Evan Baumgarten, winner of 693 games, and 8-time State Champion Head Coach of Ramapo High School Boys Soccer.

Rob Gogerty: Cedar Grove High School Head Football Coach 16.02.2026 41:45

A conversation with Rob Gogerty, State Champion, and reigning back-to-back Sectional Champion Head Football Coach at Cedar Grove High School.

Andrew Bailey: Boston Red Sox Pitching Coach 09.02.2026 45:51

A conversation with Andrew Bailey, a Haddon Heights native who had a 12-year career in Major League Baseball, and is currently the Boston Red Sox Pitching Coach.

Erin Bernat: Kingsway Head Field Hockey Coach 02.02.2026 39:27

A conversation with Erin Bernat, reigning State Champion Head Field Hockey Coach at Kingsway High School.

Karen Patruno Anderson: Paul VI High School Head Girls Soccer Coach 26.01.2026 47:04

A conversation with Karen Patruno Anderson, reigning back-to-back State Champion Head Girls Soccer Coach at Paul VI High School.

Frank DeLano: Haddonfield High School Head Football Coach 19.01.2026 59:03

A conversation with Frank DeLano, a 2-time Hall of Fame inductee, and the 6-time State Champion Head Football Coach at Haddonfield High School.

Brett Young: Charleston Southern University Baseball Top Assistant 12.01.2026 45:04

A conversation with Brett Young, former head baseball coach at Paul VI High School, and current top assistant at Charleston Southern University, a Division 1 baseball program in South Carolina.

James DeCastro: St. Rose of Lima Head Boys Basketball Coach 05.01.2026 51:05

This week’s second conversation is with James DeCastro, the 676-game winner, and 13-time League Champion coach of St. Rose Boys Basketball.

Eric Newell: Haddon Heights High School Head Baseball Coach 05.01.2026 55:52

This week’s first conversation is with Eric Newell, head baseball coach at Haddon Heights High School, and a 2-time NJSIAA Sectional Champion.

Introducing Jersey Coaches Chewing the Fat 01.01.2026 1:45

State Champion baseball coach Marc DeCastro sits down with New Jersey coaches of varying levels for in-depth conversations to find out what has made them successful