Kenney and the Coaches

Season 4 is here! And I kick off year #4 of the podcast with OSSAA Executive Director David Jackson. Kick back, relax and enjoy our conversation. We talk a lot about his journey to becoming the Executive Director and some of issues he’s faced during his tenure.

Season 3 finale with Weleetka head football coach and 2024 Class B-II state champion Tristan Garringer.

Talking a little basketball on this episode with Comanche boys basketball coach Anthony Bowie. 3rd year as a head coach but his years of being an assistant prepared him for his opportunity as the man in charge! 🏀

Mid-January = Oklahoma high school basketball madness! Take the journey on I-40 with me as I visit with Okemah Lady Panther Coach Gary Kennemer🏀🏀🏀

Happy New Year!! 🎊🎉🎆 I take a trip on Talihina Drive (just over the phone) for 2025’s first episode to visit with Talihina head football coach Kelly Gravitt. From no season in 2022 to playing for a state championship in 2024 is a pretty impressive feat. How was that possible? Listen and find out.

It’s almost 2025! Ending the year visiting with Mr./Coach Jack Francis! I like to call him Mr. Comanche. A great influence on kids and just a great person.

Merry Christmas Week! 🎅🏻🎄 Talking a little Kellyville football and powerlifting with Coach Jarred Westmoreland.

Lindsay Lady Leopard Head Coach joins me on the pod to talk Lindsay girls basketball and girls basketball in the state.

Happy Football State Championship Week! Talking a little football with Bethel Head Football Coach Joey Ginn.

On this episode, I visit with Del City Head Football Coach Robert Jones. We talk everything from his journey into coaching and becoming a head coach, his Del City football program, the advantages of going the JUCO route and the transfer portal.

Happy Thanksgiving week! 🦃 On this episode, I visit with Hooker XC and Track Coach Jarret Kachel. We talk about winning 4 State Championships in one school year… read that again. We also talk his approach to coaching, the things he learned from his, should be Hall of Fame, dad and the importance of strength when it comes to running.

On this episode, I visit with Weatherford Boys Basketball Coach Derrick Bull. We talk about the back to back state championship games and what it’s going to take to get back there this year and the infamous 4-2 game against Anadarko two years ago.

This episode is with Velma-Alma assistant coach Kenney Spigner. 😁 With special guest host, Carra Spigner, we talk about a lot of things including my coaching career and being the first at a couple of places, the importance of the phrase DGOW to me and Carra’s version of the Random Rapid Fire.

On this episode, I visit with Alex Boys Basketball Coach Isaac Byrne. We talk everything from relationships coaches build with their players, the amazing facilities at Alex and even how to pronounce the school’s name. podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

Antonio Graham. First year head coach of the Owasso Rams. Great conversation. We talk about his journey to becoming the head coach at Owasso, being the first minority head coach at Owasso and what pressure really is all about. Check this episode out! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

This episode, I visit with Madill Head Wrestling Coach Austin Pettigrew. We talk Madill wrestling history, misconceptions about wrestling and the popularity of the sport in Oklahoma. podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I visit with Allen Lady Mustang Head Girls Basketball Coach Dottie Slabaugh. We talk everything from making it to the state tournament last season, to small town community support, to success spilling over from season to season. podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

Football, football,football! This episode has Meeker Head Football Coach Allen Potts. We talk influences, pregame, and team activities! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

A special episode of the pod. Return guest John Bailey and I discuss the issue of small school football programs in Oklahoma doing what they can to keep the sport, including dropping down to 6 man which isn’t played in Oklahoma. Check this episode out! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode I visit with Davis head basketball coach Dakota Blackwell. We talk everything from coaching at a traditional football school to coaching in the All State game to being named district coach of the year and even the “train” in Davis. podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I visit with Frederick Bomber Head Football Coach Bret Tyler. We talk about coming back home to coach at his alma mater, adjusting to 11 man after spending over a decade coaching 6 man football in Texas and of course the Random Rapid Fire questions at the end. podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I visit with Morris Assistant Football Coach Jack Dingus. We talk a little football, track and powerlifting. We talk about how coaches need to be involved with their sports organizations, how track and in-school weight classes are beneficial to all programs and the random rapid fire at the end. podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

Happy September! On this episode, I visit with Wynnewood Assistant Football, Baseball and Head Boys Basketball Coach Chase Sawyer. We talk everything from how he got into coaching to the how the grind of being a collegiate athlete helped him in managing all of the sports he coaches and even coaching against your alma mater. And the Random Rapid Fire. podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

Happy Football Week! Scrimmages have started and the 2024 season is just around the corner. On this episode, I visit with Harrah Head Football Coach Chris Bliek. We talk everything from the first day of practice to simplifying the game to even the impressive social media presence of Harrah football. And of course, the random rapid fire questions. podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I visit with Pocola Head Football Coach Jason Parker. We talk everything from his interesting route into coaching, to the high expectations for the Indians this season and even the footwork he puts into recruiting for his players. Plus, the Random Rapid Fire at the end! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches