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]