Full list of coaches and other individuals interviewed for each episode.
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Episode 70
Wesley Lambert, head football coach and athletic director, Wimberly ISD
Wesley Lambert , head football coach and athletic director for Wimberley ISD, decided early on that he wanted to sink his roots deep and keep his family in one place, and that is exactly what the Lambert family has done. Returning to his wife Lacey's hometown, they have been in Wimberley now since 2011. With both Coach Lamberts leading the program, (Lacey is the girls coordinator) they are planted firmly in the hill country, leading one of the most consistently competitive school districts in the state.
Episode 69
Mike Fullen, head football coach and athletic coordinator Abilene High
From “the Graveyard” of San Saba (if you know about that, you know your Texas football) to the big time Friday night lights of west Texas 5A football, Mike Fullen has seen it all in his 30 plus years of coaching. As head football coach and athletic coordinator for the Abilene High Eagles, Coach Fullen knows the demands of running a successful athletic program and the challenges of being in a large district in west Texas, where travel times for district games are similar to vacation road trips for our more densely populated area schools. His longevity with the district brings a consistency that is one of many reasons for his continued success in a very competitive area of the state.
Episode 68
Craig Slaughter, head football coach, Wall ISD
Craig Slaughter, head football coach for Wall ISD, is no stranger to the football life. Growing up a coaches kid, with other coaching relatives as well, he never thought of doing anything else. His years of experience on both sides of the ball have proved valuable to the Wall program, where he served as the DC for 7 years before taking over two years ago. Transitioning from a run-heavy offense to the spread, the Hawks haven't missed a beat the last two years and finished a perfect season at 16-0 this past year to win the 3A-2 state championship. Coach Slaughter is proud of his hard working country kids and the community that he, his wife and daughter call home.
Episode 67
Jeryl Brixey, head football coach, Brownwood ISD
For Brownwood's head football coach, Jeryl Brixey, winning is found in the margins. He believes it's the little things that many programs overlook that make the difference between average and great. As he continues our series on in-season practice scheduling, it is obvious that no part of the game is overlooked in his planning. With new facilities being finished up, including an overhaul of Gordon Wood Stadium, Brownwood is set to continue their strong winning tradition and do it in first class style.
Episode 66
Leeland Hamilton, head football coach, Hillsboro ISD
New head football coach for Hillsboro ISD, Leeland Hamilton, is making his debut in the head coaching ranks to lead the Eagles program. Moving to a mostly new district this year, he is excited about the opportunities this town and school district have to offer and more importantly, for what he can bring to this community. Coming from a large 6A program at Katy Morton Ranch, he will have to make some adjustments to the smaller numbers as he will work to 2-platoon his athletes as much as he can. Having connections at the NFL, college and high school levels, Coach Hamilton will have all the resources he needs to pull from to get his new program where he wants it to be.
Episode 65
Larry Hill, head football coach and athletic coordinator, Smithson Valley
Coach Larry Hill has been the head football coach in Smithson Valley for over 30 years. This kind of longevity is almost unheard of in todays coaching world. Growing up watching his father and his influence on young men and idolizing some of the greats, like Tom Landry, Bear Bryant and Darrell Royal, Coach Hill never second guessed his decision to enter the coaching profession. His commitment to excellence and his motto of "do what we do better than they do what they do" has established a strong winning tradition for the Rangers and himself personally, having over 300 wins as a head coach.
Episode 64
Randy Jackson, retired football coach, current motivational speaker and author
This is our 3rd time to talk with Coach Randy Jackson on the show. Coach Jackson has over 30 years experience from high school to professional. This episode kicks off our first in a series on in-season practice planning. We discuss his favorite way of scheduling the week's practices and specifics with daily breakdowns so you can get the most of out of your time on the field.
Episode 63
Jaron Roberts, head football coach and athletic director, Brady ISD
Head football coach and athletic director for the Brady Bulldogs, Jaron Roberts had been looking for the opportunity to get back close to he and his wife’s hometown of Comanche. That chance finally came when he landed the head job in Brady. In the last two seasons he has put up impressive records of 8-3 and 7-4. This next alignment they will be dropping down from 3A to 2A and with their Tough People Win (TPW) mentality, they hope to expand on the success of the last two seasons.
Episode 62
Alan Haire, athletic director and head football coach for the Jarrell Cougars
Head football coach and athletic director for the Jarrell Cougars, Alan Haire has been doing what he's doing long enough to know what is important and what comes second. From home visits to greeting kids at the door when they come in, relationships drive the atmosphere of his athletic program. Expectations are high for the cougars and hard work is an every day expectation for athletes and coaches alike. But this is what it takes to prepare young men for the real world outside of the school system and this is his priority. Being a master motivator every day is required to be a part of his athletic staff and this is what brings success to Coach Haire's program.
Episode 61
Michael Enriquez, head football coach and athletic director, Karnes City
Michael Enriquez is beginning year two as the head coach and athletic director for his hometown of Karnes City. His goal is to restore "Badger Pride Never Dies" to the hearts and minds of his athletes. He is all in for love for family and love for your teammates. This is the driving principle behind everything he and his coaching staff do for their athletes. From the relationships with players and coaching staff to relationships with the community in general, Coach Enriquez personifies what small town Friday night football is all about!
