The Coaches Call

SEC Associate Commissioner Talks Recruiting Season 6 Episode 9 Host: Chris Doelle Co-Host: Tim Prukop Guest: Matt Boyer The transformation of college athletics through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) regulations and the implementation of revenue sharing. Key Takeaways: • Revenue Sharing Implementation: Under the House vs. NCAA settlement, schools can now share 22% of annual […]

Blake Lawrence – Understanding NIL Season 6 Episode 8 Host: Chris Doelle Co-Host: Tim Prukop Guest: Blake Lawrence, CEO & Co-Founder, Opendorse Opendorse CEO Blake Lawrence — a former starting linebacker at Nebraska whose career ended after four concussions — joins Tim Prukop to break down what Texas high school coaches need to understand about […]

Leading Through Combat, Cancer, and Coaching: Brooke Brittain Season 6 Episode 7 Guest Host: Coach Bob Wager, High School Relations Director & Special Teams Coach, Texas Christian University Host: Chris Doelle Guest: Coach Brooke Brittain, Athletic Coordinator & Head Girls Basketball Coach, Mansfield Tigers Coach Bob Wager — 30-year Texas high school football coach and […]

Advocacy, Politics, and Protecting Education-Based Athletics with Dr. Josh Childs Season 6 Episode 6 Hosts: Chris Doelle & Brian Polk, Chief Operating Officer, THSCA. Guests: Dr. Josh Childs, University of Texas at Austin. In this episode of The Coaches Call, host Chris Doelle hands the mic to Brian Polk, Chief Operating Officer of the Texas […]

How to Improve Your Program and District with Data Season 6 Episode 5 Hosts: Chris Doelle & Libby Pacheco Guests: Dr. Kyle Craighead, Everise; Dr. Josh Childs, University of Texas at Austin A continuation of the Episode 4 conversation, this episode moves from why the data matters to what coaches and ADs actually do with it […]

What the Data Says about Sports Season 6 Episode 4 Episode: Research on the Impact of Education-Based Athletics with Kyle Craighead & Dr. Josh Childs Hosts: Chris Doelle & Libby Pacheco Guests: Kyle Craighead, Co-founder, Everise; Dr. Josh Childs, Associate Professor, University of Texas at Austin In this episode of The Coaches Call, co-host Libby […]

REPLAY Protecting your marriage as a coach Season 6 Episode 3 Episode: REPLAY Protecting your marriage as a coach Host: Chris Doelle Interviewer: Brian Wood (OC, Wayland Baptist; ROC Mentoring Program) & Brandi Wood Topic: Marriage and coaching — making it work together. • Brian’s 3 tips for young coaches: be loyal to your school, […]

Joe Martin (THSCA) and Rusty Dowling (THSADA) Season 6 Episode 2 Episode: Joe Martin (THSCA) and Rusty Dowling (THSADA) Host: Chris Doelle Interviewer: Libby Pacheco (Texas High School Coaches Association Education Foundation C.O.O) Guest: Joe Martin, Executive Director of the Texas High School Coaches Association and Rusty Dowling, Executive Director of the Texas High School […]

Jon Shalala – ANSRS Season 6 Episode 1 Episode: Interview with Jon Shalala, Creator of ANSRS Host: Chris Doelle Guest: Jon Shalala, Founder of ANSRS In this episode of The Coaches Call, host Chris Doelle sits down with Jon Shalala, the founder of ANSRS, a revolutionary data and video management system for football coaches. Jon, […]

Kendall Miller – Past THSCA Board President Season 5 Episode 12 This episode focuses on the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and the role and structure of its board of directors. Coach Amanda Wolf-Schramm interviews Coach Kendall Miller. It begins with administrative announcements regarding membership, coaching school, and legislative updates, highlighting the association’s work [&#82...

Jason Richards: Muleshoe, Colby Davis: Lewisville ISD, Greg Voyles: Wink Season 5 Episode 11 In this episode, Brian Gibson, Athletic Director at Wink High School interviews Jason Richards of Muleshoe, Colby Davis of Lewisville ISD, and Greg Voyles of Wink. Participants: Brian Gibson: Athletic Director (AD), Wink High School (Moderator) Jason Richards: AD and Head […]

Geno Pierce, Jeremiah Chapman – Performance Course Season 5 Episode 10 The Coaches Call: Summer Strength & Conditioning – The Performance Course Way Host: Chris DoelleGuest Host: Coach Erin Smith, Flower Mound Marcus Girls SoccerGuests: Gino Pierce, CEO of Performance Course Jeremiah Chapman, Vice President of Performance Course Episode Summary In this special episode, host […]

Leslie Slovak, Richardson ISD, Brian Gibson, Wink In this episode of ‘The Coaches Call’ hosted by Chris Doelle, Libby Pacheco interviews experienced coaches Brian Gibson and Leslie Slovak on effective strategies for acing coaching interviews. The discussion covers essential preparation techniques, maintaining professionalism, the importance of transparency and relationship-building, and how to set...

DW Rutledge and Phillip Engle – MyCoachingTree.com Host Chris Doelle introduced Libby Pacheco as guest host and she, D.W. Rutledge, and Philip Engel discussed the evolution of the THSCA job board and its partnership with My Coaching Tree. Rutledge recalled how job searching was previously done through athletic sales representatives, while Engel explained how he […]

Dr. Curtis Culwell – Legislative Consultant for THSCA In this episode of The Coaches Call, host Chris Doelle speaks with Dr. Curtis Culwell, a legislative consultant, about the Texas legislative process and its impact on high school athletics. Dr. Culwell provides insights into how bills become laws, the role of lobbyists, and how coaches can […]

Dr. Jamey Harrison – UIL Deputy Executive Director In this episode of ‘The Coaches Call’ hosted by Chris Doelle, Joe Martin, executive director of the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA),  interviews guest Dr. Jamey Harrison, deputy executive director of the University Interscholastic League (UIL), provides an overview of UIL’s role in Texas high school […]

 Ty Gipson and Chris Doelle Season 5 Episode 5 In this episode, Austin Vandegrift Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator, Drew Sanders, interviews Waterboy Graphics owner, Ty Gipson and Fresh Media Works founder Chris Doelle.  They discuss sports branding and marketing strategies for high school athletic programs. Key Takeaways Consistent branding across physical and digital […]

Melanie Hinson and Chief Richard Palomo Season 5 Episode 4 In this episode of The Coaches Call, host Chris Doelle introduces Melanie Hinson, the Assistant Athletic Director for Southwest ISD, who then interviews Southwest ISD Police Chief Richard Palomo. The discussion revolves around the safety protocols and best practices for high school team travel, particularly […]

Coach Chad Hennessey and Chuck Griffin Season 5 Episode 3 In this episode of The Coaches Call, host Chris Doelle hands the mic over to THSCA’s Libby Pacheco for an insightful discussion with Coach Chad Hennessey and Athletic Trainer Chuck Griffin from Georgetown High School. The conversation touches several important aspects of the coach-athletic trainer […]

Coach Joshua Mann and Coach Lexi Brooks Season 5 Episode 2 In this episode of The Coaches Call podcast, host Chris Doelle hands over the interview to Coach Joe Castillo, who converses with Coach Joshua Mann, Head Football Coach at Leander Rouse, and Coach Lexi Brooks, Director of Football Operations (DFO) and Head Boys Track […]

Dr. Puja Patel, Dell Children’s Medical Center Season 5 Episode 1 This episode of The Coaches Call podcast, hosted by Chris Doelle, features a discussion about mental health for coaches. Mike Harrison, head athletic trainer for Allen High School, interviews Dr. Puja Patel, Director of Pediatric Psychology at Dell Children’s Medical Center. They discuss the […]

Scott Lehnoff, Luis Solario Season 4 Episode 12 In this episode of ‘The Coaches Call’ podcast, host Chris Doelle welcomes back Libby Pacheco (THSCA  Education Foundation C.O.O), who leads a discussion with guests Scott Lehnhoff (SCUCISD) and Luis Solorio (Harlingen CISD.) The focus of the episode is on the hiring process for athletic staff, particularly […]

Ray Zepeda – UIL Athletic Director Season 4 Episode 11 This episode of The Coaches Call podcast features Chris Doelle, who introduces Joe Martin, the Executive Director of the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA), who then interviews Ray Zepeda, the Athletic Director at the University Interscholastic League (UIL). The discussion focuses on the UIL, […]

Dr. Jamey Harrison – UIL Deputy Executive Director In this episode of ‘The Coaches Call’ hosted by Chris Doelle, Joe Martin, executive director of the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA),  interviews guest Dr. Jamey Harrison, deputy executive director of the University Interscholastic League (UIL), provides an overview of UIL’s role in Texas high school […]

Leslie Slovak, Richardson ISD, Brian Gibson, Wink In this episode of ‘The Coaches Call’ hosted by Chris Doelle, Libby Pacheco interviews experienced coaches Brian Gibson and Leslie Slovak on effective strategies for acing coaching interviews. The discussion covers essential preparation techniques, maintaining professionalism, the importance of transparency and relationship-building, and how to set...