The Oxford Charger Podcast

After a hiatus I'm glad to be back with you and I have a fantastic guest today on the podcast today: Coach Konrad Ernst with the Oxford Charger Wrestling team. This conversation was actually recorded last November. Yeah, I know. It's been a while. But this was with only a short bit into the season and he and his athletes were figuring out each other and what Charger Wrestling could be. Turns out,...

After a hiatus I'm glad to be back with you and I have a fantastic guest today on the podcast today. If you have had a kid at either Central Elementary or Oxford High then you're probably a bit familiar with SRO Officer Zach Anderson. Officer Anderson has been working with law enforcement for over 18 years but has found true enjoyment working with our schools, the kids, and their families. Zach ta...

On this episode we have the Oxford High's new principal Dr. Dana Bullard. Dr. Bullard came to Oxford after stints at Corinth High School and Aberdeen High School. Dr. Bullard has also worked in Jackson with the Mississippi Department of Education for a while after teaching in the classroom for many years. In our conversation Dr. Bullard shares a bit about her own experiences before coming to Oxfor...

On today's episode we have the Oxford High's John Davenport . Mr. Davenport has been with the school district over 22 years now leading the theater department. He teaches classes as well as directing/producing multiple performances each year. Mr. Davenport was OSD Employee of the year in 2018. In this conversation we talk about what caused him to pursue theater, what brought him to Oxford High Sch...

The Oxford School District has a unique staffing structure where we have two athletic/activities directors. I'm not sure there's another district in the state with the same setup. On this episode of the Oxford Charger Podcast I sit down with Tabitha Beard and Chris Baughman to talk about their journey from the softball/baseball fields into athletics administration and their hopes & dreams for...

Welcome back to another episode of the charger podcast. We’ve been on a brief hiatus with summertime and the busyness of school getting started back. But we’re ready for the school year ahead and have a few interviews already lined up BUT… if you have any ideas for who might be a great guest, please be sure to reach out to me on the socials. @chargerpodcast Today we welcome back Mr. Roberson, our...

This episode we have Coach Kyle Long. Coach Long is in his first year as Softball HC after 12 years at the helm of East Central in Hurley, MS where he saw lots of success. The softball season has been a good year so far as the Chargers went undefeated in district play. The team is excited for the upcoming postseason. So listen in As always, be sure to follow along on the socials at @ChargerPodcast...

Welcome back to the first episode of the 2022. I get to sit down with Oxford Middle School Principal Audra Rester. Mrs. Rester has been with the Oxford School District for eight years and served thousands of students and families and teachers. As she is close to retiring from OSD in a few months, she looks back at what brought her in to education, how she measures success as an administrator, and...

This episode we have Coach Cade Hoggard. Coach Hoggard is an OG Charger and returns to Oxford to take over the head coaching duties from Coach Baughman. Coach Hoggard had an illustruius career at OHS and went on to play college ball at Mississippi State and Delta State. He's coached at Olive Branch and Amory before coming back to Oxford. During the conversation he speaks on what he learned abo...

This episode we have Coach Hunter Crane of the Boys & Girls soccer teams. Coach Crane has been a part of Charger Soccer now for seven years and is looking forward to a challenging but rewarding season. Both of his teams have high expectations in a Region stacked with Tupelo, Starkville, and Grenada. As always, be sure to follow along on the socials at @ChargerPodcast, and send any feedback, su...

This week we have Pratt Wilkinson & Andrew Martin from the Oxford Charger Booster Club on to talk about this weekend's big fundraiser, Boosters & Blues. This once a year event directly benefits Charger Athletics & Activities by supplementing the team budgets throughout the year. If you'd like to attend this weekend's event visit https://t.co/gNSexqvzzD or any of the Booster...

In this episode we have Heather Lenard with us. Heather Lenard is the Public Information Officer for the Oxford Public Schools and has been with the district for three and a half years. She speaks specifically about the Return To Learn plan for the OSD as well as what all goes into her job in keeping the public informed about all that's going on and upcoming with the district. Then she talks a...

In this episode we sit down with Robert Gonzalez, head coach of the boys and girls Charger Swim teams. Coach Gonzalez has been the swim coach for six years and has seen continual growth in his program resulting in state records, state champions and lots of expectations for the future. Be sure to follow along on the socials at @ChargerPodcast, and send any feedback, suggestions, and ideas to blake@...

Bradley Roberson was recently named the new superintendent of the Oxford School District. Mr. Roberson has served in the district already as a teacher, coach, athletic director, principal, and assistant superintendent. He's very familiar with the district already and looking forward to continuing to keep things trending upward. Listen in as we talk about what he sees as challenges the district...

The AVID program at the Oxford School District strives to prepare students for for year universities and the real world. I was able to sit down with Lauren Lauzon, AVID Coordinator to learn about the program and what they do to help Charger students set big goals for themselves and create a plan to set them on a path for success beyond the high school years. Mrs. Lauzon is also the Cheer Coach for...

Noah Hamilton came to Oxford High as principal in the Fall of 2019 after serving school districts on the Mississippi coast and Northeast Mississippi. He sits down with us to talk about his background in teaching/coaching before becoming a principal, what he saw as both opportunities and goals for the Oxford High job, and how he hopes that OHS can equip students for the real world after graduation,...

Wer'e here in fall of 2020 and Chris Patton's Cross Country teams are just weeks away from the State Meet in Jackson. In this episode of The Oxford Charger Podcast you'll hear a quick update on Coach's summer wedding, and then we delve into his guys and girls running Cross Country this season. The state meet is just a few weeks away, and he talks through how he structures his train...

Last time Coach Cutcliffe was on the pod his team had just won the 6A State Championship. We recorded this interview Sunday night as his team looks forward to their third game of the season. So his coaching staff has two games under their belt so far. In today’s conversation you’ll hear 3 big things from Coach Cut. What he has learned about his team so far through practice, competition and games. ...

In this episode we sit down with Hunter Crane, head coach of both the boys and girls Charger Soccer teams. Coach Crane has been the head girls coach for five years and this year takes over the boys program as well. We hear of his transition into this dual role, what he's learned about his boys' team over the summer, and the expectations for this off season as they prepare for winter soccer...

In this episode we hear form our new volleyball coach, Ashley Martin. Coach Martin has been with the team since the spring and is eager to have her girls on the court to start their season next week. Coach Martin talks of her journey into coaching, what she sees in her team, and how she intends to play with speed and energy this season with the Chargers.  As always, be sure to find us on the socia...

Welcome back for another episode of the Charger Podcast! In today's episode I get to sit down with Justin Ware, head athletic trainer for all Charger Athletics. Justin has been with the School District working with our athletes for six years now.  Justin talks of what drew him to the field of athletic training, the ways he assists all of the teams at both practices and competitions, and the im...

In today’s episode we have a conversation with Coach Drew Tyler, head coach of the Charger Basketball team. Coach Tyler has been coaching with the team for 28 years now, 24 of those as head coach.  Coach Tyler talks of growing up the son of an SEC head football coach and what he learned from his dad, Bob Tyler. Coach Tyler shares the importance of giving it your all each day, and gives a brief loo...

In today's episode we hear from Coach Tabirha Beard. Coach Beard has been the Charger Softball Coach for four seasons now and now is entering her fifth year with the school district. Coach Beard talks of her own introduction to Fast Pitch and eventually into teaching/coaching. She discusses what she wants her teams to be known for and the bright future she believes her squad has. Coach Beard i...

In this episode we sit down with Charger S&C Coach Jason Wilfawn. Coach Wilfawn has coached athletes from the middle school level up to Southeaster Conference Football weightrooms. He has been a part of the Charger Family for just over four years now as he trains guys and girls at both OHS and OMS. We hear of his journey into coaching and how he ended up a Charger, plus we learn of his trainin...

In this episode we talk with Mike Martin, Athletics & Activities Director for the Oxford School District. Mr. Martin has been a part of OSD for thirteen years and in education for about 40 years. He talks of what it takes to lead a top notch program like the Oxford Chargers and the challenges he faces as he and the coaches work together to be as successful as possible. Mr. Martin also speaks o...