The 50/50 Podcast

We're LIVE with Jimmie Lankford, Head WSOC Coach of the reigning 5A Girls State Champion - Frisco Wakeland Wolverines. Coach Lankford is also the TASCO Region II Director. We look back at a wild summer of soccer with Euro, Copa America, and USMNT Head Coach talk. Coach Lankford give us an inside look at the tradition and culture of excellence that is Wakeland and what it's like handling expectatio...

We're LIVE with new Head MSOC Coach of the San Antonio Brennan Bears, Collin Salyers. Coach Salyers takes us through the hiring process and how his unique situation in returning to his Alma Mater where he once played and started his coaching career, as an Assistant. Coach Salyers also shares how he knew he was ready for his first head coaching opportunity. We discuss what has him excited about his...

We're LIVE with new Head WSOC Coach of the Beaumont West Brook Lady Bruins, Austin Greenway. Coach Greenway takes us through the hiring process and how he know we was ready for his first head coaching opportunity. We discuss what has him excited about his new program and his thoughts on Region 3 and thier new district (19-5A) as they make the shift from 6A to 5A. This and so much more. A great inf...

Proud Partner, Alonso Ramirez, CEO of AR Shorts Photography joins us for Episode 113. Dubbed as "Behind The Lenses," we dive into a deep look at what it means to be a professional photographer covering soccer and sports. Alonso also gives us great insight into content creation and why it and a positive social media presence can help improve an athlete's opportunities during the college recruiting...

EMERGENCY PODCAST EDITION: Join us for our very first Emergency Podcast episode as we discuss in depth the why, the meaning, and the potential impact of the UIL's historic decision made on 6.11.2024 to split all three classifications into a Division I and Division II format for the State Playoffs.    [Originally Recorded On: 6.12.2024]

We're back with Episode 111 and this time we're proud to host our first-ever Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coach, Kevin Hirst, of San Antonio MacArthur. Coach Hirst gives us insight into the world of an Athletic Coordinator and what the hiring process of a coach looks like from start to finish. We also look back on the year that was for MacArthur Athletics as Coach Hirst highlights the accomp...

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns for 14th and final episode on the 2023-2024 season with a special edition called "The Champions." Today we highlight the 6A Girls State Champion, Prosper Eagles and their first-ever state title in program history, as well as the 6A Boys State Champion, Katy Seven Lakes Spartans and their second consecutive state title.  Don't miss out on this special episode! #TXHSSOC #5050...

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns with Episode 13 with a special edition called "The Champions." Today we highlight 5A Boys State Champion, Midlothian Panthers and their first-ever state title, along with the 5A Girls State Champion, Frisco Wakeland Wolverines and their 4th title in program history. Don't miss out on this special episode! #TXHSSOC #5050Pod   [Originally Recorded: 4-30-2024]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns with Episode 12 and a special edition called "The Champions." Today we highlight 4A Girls State Champion, the Celina Lady Bobcats and their third consecutive state title, along with the 4A Boys State Champion, San Elizario Eagles and their 4th title in program history. Don't miss out on this special episode! #TXHSSOC #5050Pod   [Originally Recorded: 4-24-2024]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC is proud to bring you Championship Week!! We look back at Championship Saturday and take an in-depth look at Day 4 along with a look back at the entire tournament and The Season that Was - The 2023-2024 TXHSSOC Season. We're also joined by Coach Jarrett Shipman, TASCO President and Head WSOC Coach of Katy Tompkins, as he gives us his insight on his experience at the 2023 State Tour...

INSIDE #TXHSSOC is proud to bring you Championship Week!! Coach Stephanie Sazo of TASCO and El Paso Del Valle is back with us again today as she gives us insight from her day covering matches in Georgetown, including crowning our second state champion during the 4A Boys Final. We preview the final day, Championship Saturday, with an inside look at our quadruple-header of finals (5A and 6A). Don't...

INSIDE #TXHSSOC is proud to bring you Championship Week!! We're joined by Team Member, Steve Sanchez, gives us insight from his day covering matches in Georgetown. Then we're joined by Stephanie Sazo TASCO Region 1 Asst. Director and Head WSOC Coach of El Paso Del Valle, as she provides in depth analysis of the second half of Day 2 at Birkelbach Field, along with a look at Day 3 and the upcoming 6...

INSIDE #TXHSSOC is proud to bring you Championship Week!! We're joined by Alexi Upton, Head MSOC Coach of Sulphur Springs as we look in depth at Day 1 of the State Tournament with a look back at the 4A Girls and Boys state semifinals along with a look at Day 2 and the upcoming 5A Girls and Boys state semifinals. We also examine the upcoming 4A Girls Final between Celina vs Boerne. Join us each day...

Another great and absolutely loaded show! The INSIDE #TXHSSOC crew returns with Episode 7! It's another State Playoffs edition as we look back at the Regional Tournaments across the state and look ahead to the culmination of the TXHSSOC season with a State Tournament Overview. We're also proud to be joined by both Coach Michael Strong, MSOC Coach of Boerne and Kaitlyn Eidson, Head WSOC Coach of Ka...

An absolutely loaded show! The INSIDE #TXHSSOC crew is back with Episode 6! It's a State Playoffs edition of the Pod as we look back at the first three rounds of the State Playoffs and the madness and chaos throughout. We're also proud to be joined by both Coach Bert Atilano of San Antonio Harlan MSOC and Jackson Vaerewyck of the Frisco Sports Networks. We issue out our regular Game Balls & Te...

Cole Ouren, Assistant WSOC Coach of the Baylor University, joins us LIVE. We look back at Baylor's 2023 fall season and ahead to their Spring and Fall 2024 seasons. He gives us great insight to the many great lessons learned after two years at Baylor and what has him and the Bears coaching staff about the future. We discuss Ouren's coaching journey from Club to NAIA, and D II to his current role a...

We're LIVE with David Johnson, Head MSOC Coach of the San Antonio Johnson Jaguars. We look back at their season so far and discuss winning a district title with two matches remaining in the regular season and what it means to his program and community. We also discuss competing in the highly respected District 28-6A and how that prepares them for the playoffs. Coach Johnson talks about the evoluti...

The INSIDE #TXHSSOC crew is back with Episode 5! Coach Banning, Head WSOC Coach of Buda Johnson joins us LIVE. We take a look at Regions 3 and 4 and release the latest RPI State Rankings of the season, along with the latest unveiling of our Teams of the Week and Game Ball Awards, along with the introduction of a new award - our Coach of the Week. Don't miss out on this great episode!       [Origin...

Coach Lucas Henderson, Head WSOC Coach of the Monmouth College Fighting Scots, joins us LIVE. We look back at Coach Henderson's 2023 fall season and he gives us great insight on the many great lessons learned after three years at Monmouth. We discuss what the life of a coach and player is at the Division III level and discuss the state of the games from Coach Henderson's perspective. We wrap up wi...

The INSIDE #TXHSSOC crew is back with Episode 4! Coach Alexander Adams of Celina WSOC joins us for our Region 2 Overview. We also release the latest RPI State Rankings of the season, along with the latest unveiling of our Teams of the Week and Game Ball Awards. Don't miss out on this great episode!    

Jason French, Partnerships Manager for our proud partner, Gipper joins us LIVE. Jason gives us great insight into the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention from the unique perspective of a vendor. Jason also gives us a great detail into what makes Gipper a phenomenal social media marketing platform and some of the great things on the horizon for Gipper. Don't miss this great episode!    [Originall...

Newly elected President of United Soccer Coaches and newly named Head WSOC Coach of Hardin-Simmons University, Coach Rusty Oglesby, joins us LIVE. Coach Oglesby tells us about his recent journey and discuss the many new changes in his life, as well as looking back at the recent 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention. He gives us an inside look at his new roles and his plans for Hardin-Simmons WSOC....

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns with Episode 3! We release the latest RPI State Rankings of the season, along with the initial unveiling of our Teams of the Week and Game Ball Awards. We rap up with a preview of Region I across 4A-6A. Don't miss our first episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC in 2024!   

Coach Bailey Guffin, Head MSOC Coach of Sul Ross State University Lobos, joins us LIVE. We look back at Coach Guffin's first season at Sul Ross. We discuss their upcoming Spring Season and the big jump they are preparing to make from Division III to Division II in July of 2024.  Coach Guffin shares with us why he chose Sul Ross and his thoughts after one year in Alpine. We discuss his focus on cul...

Bridgett Rogers, Head WSOC Coach of the Lubbock Cooper Lady Pirates, joins us LIVE. We discuss their first tournament weekend in Frisco and the lessons learned along with how this years team has a very different feel. We take a closer look at the highly competitive District 4-5A and how they hope to contend for a playoff birth and more in 2024. Coach Rogers also gives us insight into her role as a...