The 50/50 Podcast

The INSIDE #TXHSSOC crew returns for a After Dark Edition with Episode 12 as we look back at Day 1 & 2 of the State Finals, Live from Georgetown. We also look ahead to Day 3 as 6A finally joins the party on Day 3 (Saturday). An absolute must listen episode...Don't miss it! [Originally recorded: 4/10/2026]

The INSIDE #TXHSSOC crew returns for a Special Easter Edition for Episode 11 and our edition of the playoffs. Michael Goos, Head WSOC Coach of the Salado Lady Eagles and Jason Adkins, Head WSOC Coach of Smithson Valley join us to discuss their upcoming preparations for their state final matchups versus Celina and Walnut Grove respectively. We also discuss and Regional Final, State Semis, and Soccer Realignment, before concluding with out State Finals Preview. An absolute must listen of an episode...Don't miss this great episode! [Originally recorded: 4/5/2026]

The INSIDE #TXHSSOC return for Episode 10 as it's our second edition during the state playoffs. Kevin Gomez, Founder of Yellow City Soccer joins us to discuss all things Panhandle-Plains, as well as Parker O'Quinn, Head MSOC Coach of the Humble Summer Creek Bulldogs, fresh off a big win and prep for a Regional Final. We also look back at the Area and Regional Semifinals and discuss in depth the upcoming Regional Finals. Don't miss this great episode! [Originally recorded: 3/28/2026]

The INSIDE #TXHSSOC crew are back with Episode 9 and it's our first playoff edition! In this episode we're joined by Carlos Ruiz, Head WSOC Coach of the Midland Legacy Lady Rebels and Aaron Wessner, Head MSOC Coach of the Frisco Emerson Mavericks as they discuss their seasons so far, winning their first round playoff matches and clinching Bi-District titles, along with preparing for their Area Rd. matchups. We also look back at the first round of the playoffs along with look ahead with the Area Rd. Spotlight, as well as unveiling "The Underrated" list. Don't miss this great episode! [Originally recorded: 3/22/2026]

The INSIDE #TXHSSOC crew are back with for Episode 8! In this episode we're joined by Phil Duhon, Head MSOC Coach of the Heath Hawks and Matt Dickinson, Head WSOC Coach of the Prosper Eagles as they discuss their seasons so far, winning district championships, and preparing for playoffs. We also unveil the latest edition of the State RPI, the first edition of this year' Dark Horse List and we highlight some key Bi-District Round matches. Don't miss this great episode! [Originally recorded: 3/11/2026]

Hector and Rafa are back with the latest edition of INSIDE #TXHSSOC! In this episode we're joined by Jesse Tovar of Prep 1 as we discuss all things El Paso High School Soccer. We also unveil the latest edition of the State RPI, the new Texas Sizzlin' 7, and we look at some key district races that will be must watch down the stretch. Don't miss this great episode! [Originally recorded: 3/1/2026]

It's the Chaos Edition as we talk all things 2026-2028 UIL Realignment as we're joined by Coach Winston Pool, Head WSOC of Cedar Park and Michael Strong, Head MSOC of the Boerne Greyhounds. We discuss Winners & Loser of the newly released realignment and get into 6A and 5A Regional talk. Don't miss this great episode! [Originally recorded: 2/4/2026]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with another LIVE show as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 5, we're joined by Coach Erin Poyner. Head WSOC Coach of Katy Freeman. We discuss her squads season so far in their first official Varsity season and their historic season so far. We also unveil the second edition of the RPI, as well as the release of our newest list, The "Yeah But," List. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC! [Originally Recorded: 1-24-2026]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with another loaded show and our final episode of 2025! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 4, we're joined by Coach Caitlin Sawyer, Head WSOC of Austin Vandegrift as we discuss her squads great season that was last year and what we can expect this year. We also look in-depth at Regions 3 and 4. We follow that with the unveiling of our inaugural edition of this season's RPI. We wrap up the show by looking at our personal top moments of the podcast in 2025 and top moments of the 2025 TXHSSOC season. Don't miss out on this great episode! [Originally Recorded: 12-30-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with an another loaded show! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 3, we're joined by Coach Lankford, Head WSOC Coach of Frisco Wakeland, as well as Trevor Burkhead, Head WSOC Coach of Lubbock Cooper. We then unveil the inaugural edition of "The Dark Horse List" along with our Region 1 and 2 preview. Don't miss out on this great and final episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC for 2024! [Originally Recorded: 12-22-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns quickly with another great show in Episode 2. Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In this episode, we're joined by Baily Perrine of Dripping Springs WSOC and Showcase Director of the Hill Country Soccer Showcase, We wrap up the show with the unveiling of "The Watch List" and look at the 2025 Champions Review. Don't miss out on this great episode! [Originally Recorded: 11-28-2025]

It's the return of INSIDE #TXHSSOC...Season 6 - WOW!! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast and 50/50 Pod Contributor, Kevin Gomez of Yellow City Soccer. In this season's first episode, we preview our upcoming coverage and content for the 2025-2026 UIL Texas High School Soccer season. Don't miss out on this great episode! [Originally Recorded: 11-26-2025]

TASCO 2025: Aaron Wessner: Head MSOC Coach, Frisco Emerson [Originally Recorded: 11-22-2025]

TASCO 2025, David Bammel & Will Maloney: Head M/WSOC Coaches, Lake Travis [Originally Recorded: 11-21-2025]

TASCO 2025, Robert Smallwood: Asst. MSOC Coach, Tomball & Author of "Off the Grid, On the Field." [Originally Recorded: 11-21-2025]

TASCO 2025, Dan Moore: Player Development Coach, Wrexham AFC [Originally Recorded: 11-21-2025]

TASCO 2025, Rudy Garcia: Head MSOC Coach, El Paso Parkland [Originally Recorded: 11-20-2025]

TASCO 2025, Bruce Reichman & Warren Cottle: TASCO Hall of Honor Inductees [Originally Recorded: 11-20-2025]

TASCO 2025Maddy Haro: Soccer Account Executive, PlayerData [Originally Recorded: 11-20-2025]

TASCO 2025, Rob Rush: TASCO Hall of Honor Inductee & Head MSOC Coach, NB Canyon [Originally Recorded 11-20-2025]

TASCO 2025-Ep. 142, Thad Goodling: VP of TASCO & Head MSOC Coach, Brazoswood [Originally Recorded: 11-20-2025]

It's a Special Edition of the Pod as we welcome Rob Bledsoe, President of TASCO and Head MSOC Coach of San Antonio O'Connor as he joins us LIVE. We look back at a historic 24-25 TXHSSOC Season and look at the state of TXHSSOC. We also look ahead to the 2025 TASCO Convention and take an inside look at TASCO as an organization and the many things they have in the works for high school soccer coaches across the State of Texas. Coach Bledsoe gives us insight into some of the clinicians and speakers at the upcoming TASCO Coaches Convention, November 20-22, 2025, at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas. An information-filled and entertaining show filled with laughs...Don't miss this exciting episode! [Originally Recorded 10-19-2025]

It's a special edition of the Pod as Jeanette Spain, college soccer parent (UTSA) and former TXHSSOC parent and Dripping Springs Booster Club President, joins us to have "Real Talk" from a parent's point of view. We discuss everything from Club and High School Soccer to the college soccer recruiting process and how a parent can balance it all and be best prepared to support their son/daughter through their recruiting journey. Don't miss this great episode filled with hard truths, laughs, and great insight! [Originally recorded on September 28, 2025]

Derek Pittman, Head WSOC Coach of UTSA and Jake Plant, Head WSOC Coach of UIW join us LIVE for a very special episode as they highlight the return of the second annual "Hometown Showdown" between UTSA and UIW WSOC set for Thursday, September 4, 6:30pm, at the home of San Antonio FC, Toyota Field. Dubbed "The Battle of the Birds," or as we've labeled it, "The Toyota Field Takeover," we go back and forth with both coaches on their thoughts from last year's historic match, the current state of their teams, and their preparations for upcoming conference play in the American Athletic and Southland respectively. They also hit on why this match means so much to the San Antonio soccer community. A great show filled with great insight and laughs. Don't miss this exciting episode. [Originally recorded 8-25-2025)

Friend of the Pod and one of the brightest minds in College Soccer, Ahmad Brown, Assistant WSOC Coach & Video Performance Analyst, USC Trojans, joins us once again. In this episode we discuss the importance of how being a military veteran has helped shape Ahmad’s coaching career, to last season’s great run in the NCAA Tournament for USC. We also discuss their upcoming season and their new state-of-the-art Rawlinson Stadium scheduled to open later this month. We also discuss Coach Brown’s specialty that is video performance data and analytics and it’s impact on the game and how USC Women’s Soccer implements it. A fun-filled episode with lots of laughs and great info...Don’t miss this exciting episode! [Originally Recorded: August 2, 2025]

Coach Justin Lowry of the Melissa Cardinals joins us to discuss their recent summer event, "The Soccer Tournament" (TST). Coach Lowry shares insight on how the tournament came to be and how it played it out along with lessons learned in it's inaugural year and thoughts on the future of the tournament. He also shares his thoughts after his first year at the helm for Melissa MSOC and what has him excited about the upcoming 25-26 season. Don't miss this special heartfelt episode! [Originally Recorded 7-26-2025]

A special and heavy heartfelt show as we pay tribute to Coach Reece Zunker, Head MSOC Coach of Kerrville Tivy, who sadly passed away along with his wife in the recent Hill Country Flood tragedy. Along with INSIDE #TXHSSOC Co-Host, Rafa Castorena, we're joined by a star-studded panel of coaches in Bryan Hayman of Baytown Sterling MSOC, Elias Ramos of McKinney Boyd WSOC, and Eduardo Venegas of Georgetown WSOC. We look at the Summer of Soccer and dissect the FIFA Club World Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup, and UEFA Women's Euros. The coaches then tell us about their team's summers so far and what has them excited about the upcoming season. Don't miss this special heartfelt episode! #KERRVILLESTRONG #HILLCOUNTRYSTRONG [Originally Recorded 7-7-2025]

Great friend and long-time colleague, along with new Head WSOC Coach of the University of Dallas, Jeremiah Narvaez, joins the Pod! We discuss his ongoing transition into his new role as Head Coach and what his summer looks like on the recruiting trail. Coach Narvaez also gives us an in-depth look at what it means to coach and attend/play at a D-3 institution and program. Don't miss this great episode! [Originally Recorded 6-10-2025]

We return with a special episode - The Coaches Panel, featuring Alex Adams, Head WSOC Coach of Timber Creek, Justin Johnson, Head WSOC Coach of San Antonio Churchill, and Alexi Upton, Head MSOC Coach of Royse City. Our 6A coaches join us to discuss their new roles and why they made the change. They also give us great insight into the interview and hiring process. We also discuss the state of TXHSSOC and the many changes that have taken place in the last year, along with a look at the Club game and College Soccer. Don't miss this exciting episode! [Originally Recorded 6-9-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns for Season 5-Episode! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. We look back on Day 3 of the UIL State Championships in Georgetown, featuring 6A. We also look back at Region-by-Region breakdown of the Finals and how they did head to head. We wrap up with a great discussion on a historic weekend in Georgetown and a look back at a historic season of TXHSSOC. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC! [Originally Recorded: 4-14-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns for Season 5-Episode! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. We're LIVE from Georgetown as we look back on Day 1 and Day 2 of the UIL State Championships, featuring 4A and 5A. We also look back at the fresh breaking news regarding Highland Park and Liberty Hill in the 5A/D2 State Final. We also look ahead to the third and final day of the State Championships, featuring 6A. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC! [Originally Recorded: 4-11-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns for Season 5-Episode! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In this episode we're joined by Dave Simeone, Director or Coaching Education for United Soccer Coaches, along with Winston Pool, Head WSOC Coach of Cedar Park and Jerson Carrasco, Head MSOC Coach of Klein Cain. Coach Simeone talks about the upcoming United Soccer Coaches blended Advanced National course, hosted by West Texas A&M, while both Coach Pool and Carrasco give us insight into their seasons and playoff experiences so far as they prepare for their upcoming State Championship matches. We wrap up with a look at the upcoming State Finals in Georgetown! Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC! [Originally Recorded: 4-6-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns Episode 9 of Season 5! A great, great show today as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In this episode we're joined by Matt Dickinson, Head WSOC Coach of defending state champion, Prosper and Rudy Moreno, Head MSOC Coach of Mesquite Poteet. Both coaches give us insight into their seasons and playoff experiences so far as they prepare for their Regional Final matchups versus FM Marcus and Dallas Highland Park, respectively. We then shift our focus to the State Playoffs where we look back on the madness of the Area and Regional Semifinal Rounds. We end with a look ahead with our Regional Final Spotlight. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC! [Originally Recorded: 3-30-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC is back with Season 5, Episode 8! It's another fabulous LIVE show as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In this episode we're joined by Jason Adkins, Head WSOC Coach of Smithson Valley and Will Maloney, Head WSOC Coach of Lake Travis. Both coaches give us insight into their season and playoff experiences so far, as they prepare for Area Round matchups versus San Antonio Jay and San Antonio Taft, respectively. We then shift our focus to the State Playoffs where we discuss Bi-District chaos and highlight 12 upcoming Area Round matchups, along with 50/50 Podcast Contributor, Coach Steve Sanchez. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC! [Originally Recorded: 3-23-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with another fabulous LIVE show as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 7, we're joined by Kevin Gomez, Founder of Yellow City Soccer and Coach Juan Romero of San Antonio Southwest MSOC. Kevin gives us insight into the genesis of the Yellow City Soccer and his dedicated coverage to TXHSSOC in the Panhandle Plains region, while Coach Romero discusses his squads fabulous season so far in preparation for the state playoffs. We unveil the latest installment of the RPI, highlight some key district races, and and wrap up with another set of our prestigious Teams of the Week Awards. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC! [Originally Recorded: 3-12-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with another loaded LIVE show as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 6, we're joined by Coach Scott Davis of San Antonio Taft WSOC and Coach Peter Fargo of El Paso High School WSOC. We discuss their seasons and winning district titles along with their respective districts, regions and playoffs. We unveil the latest edition of the RPI, highlight some key district races, and and wrap up with our prestigious Teams of the Week Awards. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC! [Originally Recorded: 3-9-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with another loaded LIVE as Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 5, we're joined by Coach Michael Strong of Boerne MSOC and Coach Kyle Olson of Austin Northeast MSOC. We discuss their seasons so far along with their respective districts and regions. We also unveil our latest newcomers to the Dark Horse List and the release of our newest list, The Hidden Gem List! We wrap up the show by giving out Teams of the Week awards. Don't miss out on this great episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC! [Originally Recorded: 2-2-2025]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with another loaded show and our first of 2025! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 4, we're joined by Coach Emily Horvath of Austin Anderson WSOC and Rob Bledsoe of San Antonio O'Connor MSOC and Vice President of TASCO. We discuss their seasons so far along with our overview of Regions 3 and 4. We also unveil our latest edition of the RPI and our newest Dark Horse List candidates. We wrap up the show by giving out the first of our Game Ball and Teams of the Week awards. Don't miss out on this great and final episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC for 2024! [Originally Recorded: 1-20-2025]

Garrett Kull, new Head WSOC Coach of the UTPB Falcons, joins us LIVE. Coach Kull gives us an inside look into the hiring process and why he felt the time was right to make the jump to UTPB. A college coach at multiple divisions and and former High School Coach, Coach Kull talks about his previous experience at both levels has prepared him for his new role. We also discuss the climate of the current college recruiting process and the portal, along with his take on the state of TXHSSOC. Don't miss this exciting episode! [Originally Recorded 12-29-2024]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with an another loaded show! Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In Episode 3, we're joined by Coach Lankford, Head WSOC Coach of Frisco Wakeland, along with our Region 1 and 2 overview. We then unveil the inaugural edition of "The Dark Horse List!" We wrap up the show by discussing some of our Top/Favorite moments of the 2023-2024 season. Don't miss out on this great and final episode of INSIDE #TXHSSOC for 2024! [Originally Recorded: 12-28-2024]

INSIDE #TXHSSOC, returns with an absolute loaded Episode 2. Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast. In this episode, we bring on a series of great guests in Jesse Tovar of Prep 1, Ricardo Guzman of the Allen Eagles Soccer Booster Club, and Coach David Bammel, Head MSOC Coach of Lake Travis and Tournament Director of the Austin Lakes Elite Showcase. We wrap up the show with the unveiling of the initial State RPI and look at the 2024 Champions Review. Don't miss out on this great episode! [Originally Recorded: 12-14-2024]

We're BAAACK! It's the return of INSIDE #TXHSSOC, Season 5. Founder and Host, Hector Cano is joined by High School Soccer expert and Co-Host, Coach Rafa Castorena of The San Antonio Soccer Roundtable Podcast and fellow 50/50 Pod Correspondent, Steve Sanchez. In this season's first episode, we preview our upcoming coverage and content for the 2024-2025 UIL and TAPPS Texas High School Soccer season. Don't miss out on this great episode! [Originally Recorded: 11-27-2024]

Eric Alonzo, Head WSOC Coach of the Irving MacArthur Cardinals, joins us LIVE from Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, for the 2024 TASCO #TXHSSOC Coaches Convention.

Jerry Hurtado, 2024 TASCO Hall of Honor Inductee and Deer Park Head MSOC Coach, along with Bryan Hayman, Head MSOC Coach of Baytown Sterling, join us LIVE from Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, for the 2024 TASCO #TXHSSOC Coaches Convention.

Todd Wheeldon, President-Elect of the Texas Association of Soccer Officials (TASO), joins us LIVE from Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, for the 2024 TASCO #TXHSSOC Coaches Convention.

Rusty Oglesby, President of United Soccer Coaches and Head WSOC Coach of Hardin-Simmons University, joins us LIVE from Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, for the 2024 TASCO #TXHSSOC Coaches Convention.

David Parks, Head MSOC Coach of the Crandall Pirates, joins us LIVE from Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, for the 2024 TASCO #TXHSSOC Coaches Convention.

Perry Van Der Beck of the International Soccer School and International Soccer Symposium, joins us LIVE from Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, for the 2024 TASCO #TXHSSOC Coaches Convention.