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. 

Alexi Upton, Head MSOC Coach of Sulphur Springs and friend of the show, joins us LIVE from Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, for the 2024 TASCO #TXHSSOC Coaches Convention. 

Fred Dikranian 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. 

Stephen Mackey, Founder of 2 Words Character Development & The Texas Way, joins us LIVE from Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, for the 2024 TASCO #TXHSSOC Coaches Convention. 

Founder and Director of Casa Deportiva Cumbre Alta, Nate Taube, a professional club in the third division of the Ecuadorian soccer pyramid, joins us LIVE from Moody Gardens for the 2024 TASCO #TXHSSOC Coaches Convention. 

It's a Special Edition Podcast as we have Breaking News from the UIL as Chris Bezner, President of TASCO and Head WSOC Coach of Wylie High School joins us LIVE. We unpack the major breaking news from the UIL to implement the "Mercy Rule," effective immediately for the 24-25 season. We also 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 Bezner also gives us a behind the scenes look at...

We're joined LIVE by Stefani Webb, SWA and Head WSOC Coach of the UT-Tyler Patriots! Coach Webb shares her thoughts and analysis on how her team's season performance so far and why she believes they are off to their best start to a season in program history. Coach Webb also shares her thoughts on what it's like to compete in the Lone Star Conference; regarded by many as one of the top three Division II conferences in the country. We ask her about her unique role as Senior Women's...

Brian Lee, Head WSOC Coach of the Rice Owls, joins us LIVE! Coach Lee shares his thoughts on how his team's season has gone so far and how he approaches non-conference versus conference play. We discuss how their only non-conference loss versus defending national champion, Florida State, has really helped them, as well as the personality and make up of this year's team. Coach Lee shares his thoughts on the many recent changes of college soccer and where it's headed, as well as his thoughts on...

We're LIVE with Elias Ramos, Head WSOC Coach of the McKinney Boyd Broncos. Coach Ramos helps us look back at the summer of soccer and his experience of presenting at the 2024 THSCA Coaching School. We discuss how last year helped prep his upcoming season this year and what has him excited about this upcoming season. He also gives us insight on what makes this year's team different from teams from the past. We also discuss where he believes TXHSSOC is headed after the recent major changes from...

Derek Pittman, Head WSOC Coach of UTSA and Jake Plant, Head WSOC Coach of UIW join us LIVE for a very special episode as the highlight the historic announcement of their rivalry match that is scheduled for Sunday, August 18, 6:00pm, 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 how the match came to be, the buzz it is generating, and what it means to the San Antonio...

Coach Bryan Hayman, USMNT Super Fan and Head MSOC Coach of Baytown Sterling, joins us for a special "Summer of Soccer" episode. We discuss a wild summer of soccer with Euro, Copa America, and USMNT Head Coach talk, as well as a look ahead at the upcoming Olympics and talk all things USMNT and USWNT. We also discuss TXHSSOC and the inaugural Division I/Division II format. This and so much more. A great information-filled and entertaining show. Don't miss this exciting episode!    [Originally...

We're LIVE with Jimmie Lankford, Head WSOC Coach of the reigning 5A Girls State Champion - Frisco Wakeland Wolverines. Coach Lankford is also the TASCO Region II Director. We look back at a wild summer of soccer with Euro, Copa America, and USMNT Head Coach talk. Coach Lankford give us an inside look at the tradition and culture of excellence that is Wakeland and what it's like handling expectations as a reigning state champion. We also discuss how TXHSSOC has changed and where he believes it...

We're LIVE with new Head MSOC Coach of the San Antonio Brennan Bears, Collin Salyers. Coach Salyers takes us through the hiring process and how his unique situation in returning to his Alma Mater where he once played and started his coaching career, as an Assistant. Coach Salyers also shares how he knew he was ready for his first head coaching opportunity. We discuss what has him excited about his new program and his thoughts on TXHSSOC. We also dive into some Euro, Copa America, and USMNT...

We're LIVE with new Head WSOC Coach of the Beaumont West Brook Lady Bruins, Austin Greenway. Coach Greenway takes us through the hiring process and how he know we was ready for his first head coaching opportunity. We discuss what has him excited about his new program and his thoughts on Region 3 and thier new district (19-5A) as they make the shift from 6A to 5A. This and so much more. A great information-filled and entertaining show. Don't miss this exciting episode!    [Originally Recorded...

Proud Partner, Alonso Ramirez, CEO of AR Shorts Photography joins us for Episode 113. Dubbed as "Behind The Lenses," we dive into a deep look at what it means to be a professional photographer covering soccer and sports. Alonso also gives us great insight into content creation and why it and a positive social media presence can help improve an athlete's opportunities during the college recruiting process. Alonso also gives us insight into where he believes the industry is headed. Don't miss...

EMERGENCY PODCAST EDITION: Join us for our very first Emergency Podcast episode as we discuss in depth the why, the meaning, and the potential impact of the UIL's historic decision made on 6.11.2024 to split all three classifications into a Division I and Division II format for the State Playoffs.    [Originally Recorded On: 6.12.2024]

We're back with Episode 111 and this time we're proud to host our first-ever Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coach, Kevin Hirst, of San Antonio MacArthur. Coach Hirst gives us insight into the world of an Athletic Coordinator and what the hiring process of a coach looks like from start to finish. We also look back on the year that was for MacArthur Athletics as Coach Hirst highlights the accomplishments of both the Boys and Girls soccer programs in 2023-2024. Don't miss this great...

INSIDE #TXHSSOC returns for 14th and final episode on the 2023-2024 season with a special edition called "The Champions." Today we highlight the 6A Girls State Champion, Prosper Eagles and their first-ever state title in program history, as well as the 6A Boys State Champion, Katy Seven Lakes Spartans and their second consecutive state title.  Don't miss out on this special episode! #TXHSSOC #5050Pod   [Originally Recorded: 5-2-2024]