Kenney and the Coaches

On this episode, I visit with Norman North Head Football Coach and OFBCA Executive Director Justin Jones. We talk everything from his influences to becoming a coach, Norman North football, what the OFBCA does for Oklahoma high school football and even the evolution of summer pride. And the Big 3 at the end! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I visit with one of the G.O.A.T.s of Oklahoma High School football. Recently retired Owasso Football Coach Bill Blankenship. We talk everything from program building, to his time as University of Tulsa head coach, football at the 6A-1 level and even the differences in college and high school coaching. And of course, the Big 3! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

Season 3 Premiere time!!!! On this episode, I visit with Western Heights Head Football Coach, former OU football player and former NFL football player J.D. Runnels. You really need to listen to this one! It includes program building, culture building, insights on being a college player and a pro player. Great conversation. Plus, there's a new addition to the Big 3! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-c...

Season 2 Finale!!!! On this episode, I visit with Dewar Dragon Head Football Coach Josh Been. I couldn't think of a better person to have on the season finale. Coach Been and I talk everything from the Dragons 2023 season, to 8 man football and even the upcoming open transfer rule. podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I visit with Caddo Head Football Coach Trenton Harmon. We talk about everything from the things involved with becoming a head coach, to the best 8 man defense, to the state of Caddo athletics and the upcoming open transfer rule. podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I visit with Fairview Yellowjacket Head Football Coach Robert Bernard. We talk about everything from winning 30 straight games and back to back class A football titles, to how important family and community are to success and even get a little into the upcoming open transfer rule. Of course, the Big 3 at the end! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

Happy New Year from Kenney and the Coaches. On this episode, I visit with OSU Men's Basketball analyst and NIL administrator Barry Hinson. We talk everything from the people that have had an impact on his life, to what makes high school sports in Oklahoma special, to the positive impact NIL is going to have on all sports. This episode is jammed packed full of big time D1 college basketball tal...

On this episode, I visit with Mustang Head Softball Coach Lacy Darity. We talk everything from her coaching influences, to the differences in the slowpitch game and fastpitch game, to her playing days at OSU and even a little Kenny Bare talk. Plus, we tackle the Big 3 at the end! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

Merry Christmas from the Kenney and the Coaches staff (which includes me)... on this episode, I visit with OBA Head Football Coach Chris Cayot. We talk everything from small town football, the importance of a positive culture in your program, being able to openly talk about your faith in a school setting and even what goes into a school deciding to make the change from 11 man to 8 man. And we tack...

On this episode, I visit with Drumright Head Football Coach Chris Elerick. We talk everything from the big turnaround the Tornadoes had this past season, to the impact of small town football and even just talking about 8 man football in Oklahoma. And of course, we tackle the Big 3! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I visit with Coyle Bluejacket Head Football Coach Marcus Cooper. We talk everything from taking over the program and improving year after year, preparing kids for playoff football and even the influence of his uncle Coach Milton Cooper on his coaching career. Plus, we tackle the Big 3 questions at the end. podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I visit with the new head girls basketball coach of the Marlow Lady Outlaws, Megan Robbins. We talk everything from her journey to Marlow starting out in the college ranks, the struggles and victories of being a mom and a coach, the grind of being a D-1 athlete and even who is the best basketball player in the family. podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

Happy Thanksgiving from Kenney and the Coaches! On this episode, I visit with Durant Lion Head Football Coach Todd Vargas. We talk everything from why he became a coach and the people that had an impact on him, to his involvement in OFBCA, to talking about the impact D-1 commit XaDavian Sims has had on the Durant Lion football program and of course, we tackle the Big 3 at the end. podpage.com/kenn...

On this episode, I visit with Laverne Tiger State Champion Football Coach Matt Cox. We talk everything from the people and things that influenced him to be a coach, the tradition of Laverne Tiger Football, the 8 man athlete and of course the Big 3 at the end. podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I visit with defending 5A Boys State Championship Coach of Del City, Coach Lenny Hatchett. On top of the Big 3 questions, we talk everything from this upcoming season, to the impact he's had on other coaches, and even some of the new rules upcoming for high school basketball. podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I visit with Duke Tiger Head Boys Basketball Coach Nick Gable. We talk everything from winning a state championship, to the coaches that had an impact on him and even how he constantly has his teams as some of the best in the state. Plus the Big 3! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I visit with Seiling Wildcat Head Football Coach Gary Manuel. We talk everything from coaching his son, to his team working their way up the ladder to the number 1 ranking in Class B, to his championship college career. And of course, the Big 3! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this special episode, I visit with the unsung heroes of the coaching profession, the coach's wives. I talk with Julie Bare, Lacy McGuire and my wife, Carra Spigner. We talk about the good and the challenging parts of being a coach's wife. Plus, I throw the Big 3 questions at these ladies at the end... spoiler, the pizza is a heart attack on thin crust! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I visit with Edmond North Assistant Girls Basketball Coach BC Collins. We talk everything from the people that had an impact on him becoming a coach, to the relationships built through this platform we have as coaches, to his days at OCA and Bishop McGuinness. Plus we tackle the Big 3 at the end. Maybe even a little MJ v Lebron! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I visit with Hall of Fame Cross Country and Track Coach Jerry Loveall. We talk everything from how he has always approached coaching runners, the differences in cross country and track, his humbling experience being inducted into the Hall of Fame and even his record holding performance as a Velma athlete. Plus, we tackle the Big 3 at the end. podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I visit with back to back 2A Boys Basketball State Champion coach, defending Tournament of Champions coach and a coach that's coming off of an undefeated season... no, it's not three different coaches, it's just one! Dale Pirate Basketball Coach Jeff Edmonson. We talk everything from the historic past couple of seasons for the Pirates, the people that had an impact on...

I didn't have to go very far to find this episode's guest. I talk with co-worker and Velma-Alma Offensive Coordinator Ben Justus. We talk everything from his journey to Velma-Alma and the people that have influenced him throughout his journey, to the difficulties some have transitioning to 8 man football from 11 man, to some thoughts on playoff football, to high powered offenses vs stout d...

On this episode, I talk with former OU football player and current Lawton Ike Head Football Coach Javon Harris. We talk everything from changing the culture of a football program, his promotion of his players and program through social media, to the people that had an influence on him becoming a coach, to even the grind it takes to be a D1 player. And of course, the Big 3 at the end... and it'...

On this episode, I talk with the Back to Back Defending 4A State Champion Fastpitch Coach of the Lone Grove Lady Longhorns Dennis Furr. We talk everything from his influence to become a coach, to the benefits of a tough schedule, to dropping down to class 3A this season and of course, we tackle the Big 3 Questions at the end! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches

On this episode, I talk with back to back to back... to back State Champion Coach of the Seiling Lady Wildcats Brady Hamar. We talk everything from his girls commitment to excellence throughout this run, what it takes to stay focused on the task at hand, to the people that made an impact on him becoming a coach and even cauliflower crust on pizza! podpage.com/kenney-and-the-coaches