Down The Line - Season 2

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.DTL Podcast Host Roy Austin and Co-Host Chris Padilla are back to bring you more conversations with Football Coach Michael Bonneville, a Transformational Coach helping post high school graduate students keep the dream of education and football alive. Enjoy the show. Talk to you soon, down the line. Thank you for the support. Follow  Roy and Chris  on Instagram @VSSPODCAST and @VSSREPLAYVisit Bonneville Football Academy now for more information @ https://bonnevillefootballacademy.com1:00 - Welcome to Show2:00 - What is Bonneville Football Academy?4:00 - How did Bonneville Football come about?5:00 - Valley State Football Coach7:00 - Coach Bonneville…Soccer Star?9:00 - Played for Chicago Rush Arena football10:00 - Mike Ditka treatment11:00 - Bethune-Cookman Alumni13:00 - Good Hands over Good Feet as a WR17:00 - How we recruit players19:00 - Invest in your body and recovery22:00 - Football Intelligence, Character References23:00 - Culture creates winning26:00 - Coach B shares an personal story29:00 - Bonneville Academy Values31:00 - Have to be Coachable34:00 - Multiple sport athletes are built different36:00 - One Sport focus is bad for athletes39:00 - Visit Coach Bonneville Academy Online41:00 - Take ACT/ SAT as a freshmanYou can follow Coach on Instagram and Facebook. https://www.instagram.com/bonnevillefootballacademyhttps://www.facebook.com/bonnevillefootballacademy

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.DTL Podcast Host Roy Austin and Co-Host Chris Padilla are back to bring you more conversations with Christina McDonald - ATX Transformational Coach and Personal Trainer. Enjoy the show. Talk to you soon, down the line. Thank you for the support. Follow  Roy and Chris  on Instagram @VSSPODCAST and @VSSREPLAYWelcome Back for Season Two1:00 - Lots of dogs 2:00 - Training since 20114:00 - Why I Coach5:00 - Dallas vs Houston rivalry 7:00 - Christina gives a Texas history lesson 9:00 - Roy looks like a 500 year old ancestor 11:00 - Manga Cum Laude College graduate 13:00 - Authenticity Matters 16:00 - What makes a good coach?18:00 - Functional Training 21:00 - Training for SWAT officers 23:00 - More about TrainingMovie of the week in honor of Christina and personal training.Training Day - Featuring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawk.To be featured on Down The Line contact the podcast team on social media or email downtheline@vsspotlight.com. Follow us on social media.https://www.instagram.com/vssreplay/ https://www.instagram.com/vsspodcasthttps://twitter.com/VSspotlighthttps://www.facebook.com/VSspotlightSupport our work and visit us @https://www.vsspotlight.com/down-the-line.html

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.DTL Podcast Host Roy Austin and Co-Host Chris Padilla are back to bring you more conversations with Ricardo Ortega of MLB Trash Talkers.Enjoy the show. Talk to you soon, down the line. Thank you for the support. Follow  Roy and Chris  on Instagram @VSSPODCAST and @VSSREPLAYWelcome Back for Season Two1:00 - Lifetime Padres Baseball Fan3:00 - Fernando Tatis a liability at Short Stop 5:00 - 2017 Astros Champions Swag7:00 - Houston sports fans are fair weather 9:00 - Baseball Tickets prices are Up 11:00 - A Reds fans tried to beat up Roy 14:00 - Dodger stadium is dangerous 16:00 - Baseball is perfect 20:00 - MLB is missing out on fan experience 22:00 - MLB robo umps are trash 24:00 - LA Dodgers thriving in community 28:00 - San Diego Padres No Hitter30:00 - Golden Chick over Raising Canes34:00 - MLB Lockout, Walker Buehler37:00 - MLB lockout raises ballpark prices 41:00 - Las Vegas Raiders 43:00 - Tropicana Field sucks 46:00 - Astros, Minute Maid need to open roof48:00 - Follow MLB Trash Talkers Movie of the week in honor of Ricardo and the MLB lockout.Major League - The 1989 Sports Comedy. To be featured on Down The Line contact the podcast team on social media or email downtheline@vsspotlight.com. Follow us on social media.https://www.instagram.com/vssreplay/ https://www.instagram.com/vsspodcasthttps://twitter.com/VSspotlighthttps://www.facebook.com/VSspotlightSupport our work and visit us @https://www.vsspotlight.com/down-the-line.html

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.DTL Podcast Host Roy Austin and Co-Host Chris Padilla are back to bring you more conversations with the Founder of ATX Fast, Nyegel Cardenas.Enjoy the show. Talk to you soon, down the line. Thank you for the support. Follow  Roy and Chris  on Instagram @VSSPODCAST and @VSSREPLAYWelcome Back for Season Two1:00 - A Good Omen 2:00 - Zacatecas, Mexico roots First Generation Hispanic 3:00 - Grew up in Military family mostly Japan, England 4:00 - Global Perspective makes a good coach 6:00 - Coach thought he the was Japanese 9:00 - Cultural Integration to the USA11:00 - Transition from Soccer to American sports was hard for a preteen 13:00 - Hardball, Hardest Part of Life is showing up 14:00 - Vista Ridge High-school, Leander, TX17:00 - Recruiting 101, be D1 on and off the field. 20:00 - Air Force helped Coach grow by kicking his butt23:00 - A good coach wakes up your drive 27:00 - Struggles shaped my mission 32:00 - ATX Fast staff rundown 39:00 - ATX Fast is doing great work 42:00 - 7 on 7 football rules explained 46:00 - ATX Fast teaching players how to network 48:00 - Inclusive, Diverse, Football Community  Movie of the week in honor of Coach Nyegel and football greatness.Available Now - American Underdog: The Kurt Warner StoryFollow us on social media.https://www.instagram.com/vssreplay/ https://www.instagram.com/vsspodcastVarsity Sports Spotlight Sports Media Productions, Marketing and Public Relations for Teams or Athletes. We Help You Shine.

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.DTL Podcast Host Roy Austin and Co-Host Chris Padilla are back to bring you more conversations with Billy Pinckney about all things baseball.Enjoy the show. Talk to you soon, down the line. Thank you for the support. Follow  Roy and Chris  on Instagram @VSSPODCAST and @VSSREPLAYWelcome Back for Season Two! 1:00 - Welcome Billy 3:00 - From Bat Boy to Content Creator/Player Procurement 4:00 - Baseball is a fraternity 5:00 - The MLB lockout sucks8:00- Hard to Make a Living in Baseball 12:00 - Angels GM Perry Minaisan is all business; like the rest of baseball 14:00 - No elevator to the top, only stairs  15:00 - Robot Umpires in Baseball

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.Host Roy Austin and Co-Host Chris Padilla are back to bring you more conversations with people who are making a difference in community sports.Enjoy the show. Talk to you soon, down the line. Thank you for the support. Follow  Roy and Chris  on Instagram @VSSPODCAST and @VSSREPLAYWelcome Back for Season Two! 1:00 - Recap Season One3:00 - The Weight of Gold ( VSS watchlist on HBO Sports)7:00 - Life of an Olympic Athlete is Tough, unless you are NBA player10:00 - Nic Harris, Mike Taylor,  Coach Bo Lucero, Savannah Foster - Athletes First12:00 - Super Bowl Talk14:00 - We are sidetracked, all conversation goes back to the Cowboys16:00 - Super Bowl Position Breakdown20:00 - Bengals Draft Picks making a difference 22:00 - RB matchups - Joe Mixon is a flat-out baller25:00 - WR matchups - Cooper Kupp is special 28:00 - Joe Burrow is scary good30:00 - Super Bowl PicksTo be featured on Down The Line contact the podcast team on social media or email downtheline@vsspotlight.com. Follow us on social media.https://www.instagram.com/vssreplay/ https://www.instagram.com/vsspodcasthttps://twitter.com/VSspotlighthttps://www.facebook.com/VSspotlightSupport our work and visit us @https://www.vsspotlight.com/down-the-line.html

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.Host Roy Austin welcomes our guest Cory James,  current CFL Calgary Stampeders Linebacker, former Oakland Raider and Colorado State Ram football player to the show.  Cory shares his current status at a CFL signee, his love for Chinese food, college football experience, favorite moments and much more. Enjoy the show. Talk to you soon, down the line. Follow Cory James on instagram @cmjames_05Welcome Cory James1:00 - Playing for CFL Calgary Stampeders2:00 - Follow Cory @ CMJAMES_053:00 - The Food in Toronto5:00 - From Del Rio,TX6:00 - Tore ACL Junior Year7:00 - Signed Colorado State University8:00 - Freshman Sack Record9:00 - Don't let bad times get you down10:00 - Coach Steve Fairchild12:00 - Be a standout on and off the field14:00 - Favorite moments in college football 16:00 - Playing at Alabama was special 19:00 - Bowl Game Memories21:00 - CSU Greats, Joey Porter23:00 - Facing the best players25:00 - Studying Film is critical26:00 - All American as Freshman27:00 - 40 Yard, Three Cone Drill28:00 - Select Sports Group, Draft Day29:00 - Surreal Experience as a Player30:00 - Khalil Mack, David Carr, Tom Brady31:00 - Derrick Henry nearly broke my back32:00 - Met Derrick Henry in the hole33:00 - Training and Ready for Football35:00 - Hit a cross-roads to refocus37:00 - Cory is a big gamer. FIFA, COD, 38:00 - Best of Luck Cory JamesTo be featured on Down The Line contact the podcast team on social media or email downtheline@vsspotlight.com. Follow us on social media.https://www.instagram.com/vssreplay/https://twitter.com/VSspotlighthttps://www.facebook.com/VSspotlightOr Visit https://www.vsspotlight.com

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.Host Roy Austin welcomes our guest Marty Beall, University of Richmond Head Coach Women's Soccer to the show. Marty shares his views on his journey in soccer, the current state of college sports and how to get recruited as an athlete.Enjoy the show. Talk to you soon, down the line. Follow Coach Marty Beall on social media @Twitter and Instagram @Marty_BeallCoach has his own podcast, tune in!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-a-college-coach-leaders-locker-rooms/id1532930827Welcome Back1:00- Coach Marty Beall2:00- I Grew Up In Maryland3:00- Started Playing Soccer at 74:00- Freshman Playing with Seniors7:00- Your Grades Matter A Lot8:00- Montgomery College Soccer9:00- I tore my PCL 11:00- My AHA Moment14:00- The Communist Game16:00- The Pandemic Experience21:00- What is next? When is normality coming?23:00- Las Vegas was Empty24:00- How do you keep motivated without games?25:00- What you do matters!26:00- The Mountain of Average28:00- The Infinite Learning Curve29:00- I want you to be the best you can be31:00- Social Media is only the highlights32:00- Comparison is the thief of all joy35:00- Just be yourself39:00- Have Core Values in Your Life45:00- Have to be resilient 48:00- Do More to Connect with People51:00- Lead By Serving Others53:00- We Want Our Players to be Present55:00- Get out of your head, be present57:00- Work as Hard as You Can58:00- Personalize Your Emails to Colleges59:00- How to write emails to college coaches60:00- NCAA recruiting rules are complicated61:00- Advice for those who want be a College Coach62:00- You have to make sacrifices to get better64:00- Bloom where you are planted 65:00- The Only Spider Mascot in the USATo be featured on Down The Line contact the podcast team on social media or email downtheline@vsspotlight.com. Follow us on social media.https://www.instagram.com/vssreplay/https://twitter.com/VSspotlighthttps://www.facebook.com/VSspotlightOr Visit https://www.vsspotlight.com

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.Podcast host Roy Austin welcomes two collegiate athletes in our student athlete spotlight format. We welcome, Austin Rogers, Faulkner University Men's Basketball, Montgomery, Alabama and Matthew Wheeler, Sul Ross State University Baseball, Alpine, Texas.Austin and Matthew share their story as athletes from the final two years of high school, working through the recruiting process, the transfer portal, COVID and now. Student athletes and the parents of student athletes can learn from our podcast guest. Enjoy the show. Talk to you soon, down the line. Follow Austin Rogers @Instagram:  Arogbabyhttps://faulknereagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/austin-rogers/17709Follow Matthew Wheeler @Instagram: TheTot10 Twitter: the_tot_10https://srlobos.com/sports/baseball/roster/matthew-wheeler/34261:00 - Welcome Austin Rogers, Matthew Wheeler3:00 - D1 athlete going to NCAA Portal 5:00 - “I was a walk on” 7:00 - It is hard to get noticed8:00 - Late Signee as a Senior 10:00 - First offer as a Junior12:00 - Going from East Texas to West Texas14:00 - Broke my foot, got a medical red shirt17:00 - Going Pro, means being a good person 18:00 - “Bet on yourself” Wheeler19:00 - “I kept working” Rogers21:00 - Advice for High School Athlete24:00 - Find organizations to promote your growth26:00 - Had to mature in college28:00 - Moving forward is better than being stagnant30:00 - Social Media changed recruiting 32:00 - Don't get caught up in names of schools35:00 - Posterized a dude, still looking for the film LOL37:00 - Last 3 outs, caught stealing at 2nd to win game40:00 - Staying involved with the home community42:00 - COVID cancelled the season45:00 - Tested Positive for COVID48:00 - Advice for student athlete who wants to play in college after high schoolTo be featured on Down The Line contact the podcast team on social media or email downtheline@vsspotlight.com. Follow us on social media.https://www.instagram.com/vssreplay/https://twitter.com/VSspotlighthttps://www.facebook.com/VSspotlightOr Visit https://www.vsspotlight.com

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.Host Roy Austin welcomes John E. Mosley, East Los Angeles College Head Basketball Coach to the show. Coach Mosley and his ELAC basketball program were featured on eight Netflix episodes  in Last Chance U-Basketball. Last Chance U-Basketball has 100% review on rotten tomatoes and is a must watch.Coach talks faith, COVID, leadership and has tons of encouraging words for our listeners.Enjoy the show. Talk to you soon, down the line. Follow Coach John Mosley on social media @https://www.instagram.com/coachjohnmosley_elac/https://twitter.com/johnmosleyjrhttps://www.cameo.com/johnmosleyjr?qid=16161385181:00- Welcome East Los Angels College - Coach John Mosley 2:00- Life is about responding 3:00- We all got to be coached5:00- Trying to pickup the pieces due to COVID6:00- Can you win the day? - Doc Rivers 7:00- Everybody wake up. Be Positive- Coach John 8:00- A man of faith

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.Roy Austin and Chris P. talk with Bonifacio "Robert" Lucero, Head Coach for Austin Westlake Basketball. Austin Westlake and Coach are in the middle of the best winning stretch for the storied Texas high school program. Coach Lucero is an open book, as genuine as they come. Coach has had extreme ups and downs in recent years, on and off the court. Enjoy the show. Talk to you soon, down the line. Follow Coach Lucero on social media @https://www.instagram.com/bonifaciolucero/https://www.instagram.com/westlakenation/1:00 - Welcome to Show2:00 - Intro, Hays First Head Job3:00 - From Albuquerque, Then El Paso4:00 - El Paso Hanks, Glory Years5:00 - Dad was a coach6:00 - Give a player a goal7:00 - Coach Manny Pacheco, Bob Hackett8:00 - Played in State Soccer Finals9:00 - First love was basketball10:00 - Keep Playing, No Shortcuts11:00 - Coach Marc Richardson12:00 - Find Peace in your work13:00 - Be Coachable14:00 - Covid brought us closer16:00 - The plan after high school18:00 - Marcos Lucero can ball19:00 - Tracy Carter gave me a tip20:00 - Damion James, Nacogdoches 21:00 - AHA Moment! To be a Coach22:00 - Met my wife, the referee23:00 - She crumbled up my number26:00 - Moved to Austin 30:00 - Found out Wife had Breast Cancer33:00 - More Hard Times, Son, Bo needs Surgery 35:00 - More surgery for Son, Bo38:00 - What hard times taught me40:00 - Bo is strong, made it through42:00 - Never Lose, Just Learn44:00 - Hard to be at the Top, then Bottom46:00 -Bonds get tighter to make a playoff run47:00 - Matthew Mayer has best mullet around48:00 - City Mullets are not Country Mullets49:00 - Austin Westlake Alum can Ball Out50:00 - Just lost the state championship52:00 - Concerned about my players taking it hard54:00 - Lost to Carsen Edwards & Tristan Clark56:00 - Biggest Challenge for Student Athletes58:00 - Strong Support Matters60:00 - Worry about Growth, not winning61:00 - I had a lot of fear as a Coach62:00 - Building character, makes for winning63:00 - Tell us about Chico's Tacos65:00 - Challenges for Parents of Athletes 67:00 - Players need to know their role70:00 -We carry 18 ball players, help them learn72:00 - Current State of Texas HS Basketball74:00 - Manage and Work the Game76:00 - Good at History 79:00 - Family Genealogy80:00 - Peruvian Roots?!81:00 - Final Thought82:00 - Advice to a prospective Head Coach 83:00 - Stay Persistent, Search out Learning85:00 - Outro, Next WeekTo be featured on Down The Line contact the podcast team on social media or email downtheline@vsspotlight.com. Follow us on social media.https://www.instagram.com/vssreplay/https://twitter.com/VSspotlighthttps://www.facebook.com/VSspotlightOr Visit https://www.vsspotlight.com

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.Roy Austin and Chris P. talk with Nic Harris, Lifetime Boomer Sooner Football Legend about his journey though football. We discuss Nic's journey from Prep Star at Alexandria Senior High School to Bob Stoops OU Football, NFL and current movie project "American Underdog" the Kurt Warner Story.  Ni shares his unique experiences in playing football at the highest levels in prep, college and professional football.   You will love Nic's energy and perspective on life.Talk to you soon, down the line. Follow Nic Harris on social media @https://www.instagram.com/nicharris5/https://twitter.com/NicHarris5Show Notes:1:00 - Welcome Nic Harris2:00 - What is New? American Underdog - Kurt Warner Story3:00 - December 10, 2021, Movie Premier 4:00 - My second career is Film after NFL5:00 - Takes a bit of luck, somebody has to like you6:00 - Son of Alexandria, LA 8:00 - OU Stoops was looking for Ryan Perrilloux, Found Nic9:00 -  Adopted by my High School counselor 10:00 - 65 Collegiate Offers, Soft Verbal to Michigan11:00 -  Double Pneumonia, OU Stoops hospital visit14:00 - High School football team, 21 Interceptions, 9 TD Returns15:00-  Kirby Smart, Former LSU assistant, Now Georgia Head Coach16:00 - Someone turned off the lights at stadium, playoff game18:00 - Keiland Williams, NFL Player, LA high school playoffs20:00 - OU Freshman Season with Adrian Peterson21:00 - Two Freshman DB's starting in Big 12 22:00 - Faced Vince Young, Jamal Charles, Romance Taylor- Championship Season26:00 - Shoutout to Bills Mafia 27:00 - Texas Tech #1 vs OU # 5, Chase Daniel & Mizzou28:00 - OU loses to Florida in 2009 BCS Championship29:00 - Tim Tebow comes after Nic with the Gator Chomp31:00 - Running out of the tunnel in Norman32:00 - Credit to Brent Venables, Bob Stoops33:00 - I make the Madden games, Madden Culture35:00 - Sacking a Human for 8 hours during Madden Filming 36:00 - Favorite Football Venue, Kyle Field - Texas A&M 37:00 - Loudest Football Venue, Autzen Stadium - Oregon Ducks 38:00 - Bob Stoops is a players coach 39:00 - AHA Moment! NFL is real 40:00 - Boise St vs OU, One of the Greatest Games41:00 - Returned for Senior Year, Stay Healthy42:00 - Leading Tackler in the BCS Championship Game43:00 - Played  Safety, Corner, Nickel, DB, LB44:00 - David Nelson, former Florida WR 45:00 - 5 interceptions in one game, twice46:00 - Broke Ed Reed's Louisiana High School Record47:00 - Senior Bowl, Draft Preparation 48:00 - Pulled Hamstring before NFL Combine49:00 - If you don't run it's a red flag at NFL Combine50:00 - NFL Combine is a way to protect NFL Execs51:00 - Dick Jauron, former Bills head coach calls Nic52:00 - The Guy Your Coach Can Trust54:00 - My Greatest Achievement55:00 - NFL Current State - “I would get fined”57:00 - I love my journey, wouldn't change a thing 58:00 - Surprisingly good at Technology, working on Dr. Degree59:00 - VSS Events coming soon60:00 - Nic wants to mentor young athletes61:00 - Adversity Will Come Your Way 62:00 - Outro, Next WeekTo be featured on Down The Line contact the podcast team on social media or email downtheline@vsspotlight.com. Follow us on social media.https://www.instagram.com/vssreplay/https://twitter.com/VSspotlighthttps://www.facebook.com/VSspotlightOr Visit https://www.vsspotlight.com

Looking for an NFL Agent? We got you covered.Roy Austin from Austin and Chris P.  take the show to Laguna Hills, California. We interview Savannah Foster, Vice-President of Client Relations at the Athletes First sports agency,  a premier sports agency  representing players, coaches and broadcasters. Savannah has lived a lifetime in her very short time on earth, she is a humble overachiever with a huge heart. NFL players choose Savannah because they feel her kindness, it is immeasurable.  We talk to NFL Super Woman Savannah about her journey from  Little Miss Tater in rural Kentucky to becoming a highly sought figure at the NFL level. You don't want to miss the conversation with Savannah!1:00 - We want to talk to you Savannah!2:00 - We are Cowboys fans 3:00 - I was an athlete, cheerleader

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.Roy Austin from Austin and Chris P. take the show back home to Austin. We interview Cristian Plascencia, CEO of the Durable Athlete and whisperer to many professional athletes. We talk  to Coach Cristian about his journey from early on interest in fitness to becoming a highly sought after mobility guru. You don't want to miss the conversation with Coach if you experience any stiffness or have trouble sleeping.1:00 - Welcome 2:00- Austin Snowed In4:00- How got started in training 7:00-Found Joy in Strength & Conditioning 9:00- I'm from Salinas, CA 12:00- You are a Coach13:00-Current State Of Gym Training 15:00- Austin Bowie vs Judson 16:00- The Durable Athlete CEO

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.Roy Austin from Austin and Chris P. take the show to Great Britain. We interview Marissa King, Team Great Britain Olympic Gymnast.  We talk  to our Olympic hopeful about, Marissa's prep career in England, her Olympic Journey, 11 time All American as a Florida Gator and how COVID has hurt gymnastics, unlike most major sports in the USA. Marissa has a wealth of knowledge that she drops on us and fills our listeners in on what it takes to become an Olympic Gymnast at the highest level.  Get this, she is in Austin, Texas and available to coach your kids. Tune in now.1:00 - Welcome 2:00 - Why are you in Austin, TX?4:00 - Marissa is training Gymnast in Austin5:00 - National Elite Gymnastics- Austin7:00 - How do you overcome fear?9:00 - I love gymnastics 11:00- Gymnastics is a brutal sport 13:00- Difference of Gymnastics in US vs UK15:00- Just play to get an opportunity 16:00- Florida, Stanford or UCLA19:00- Your favorite event, The Floor21:00- Most nervous event 23:00- Current state of gymnastics 26:00- Staying inspired during COVID 28:00- You need to hire Coach Marissa King31:00- Marissa is a natural with Geography 32:00- Never give up, Keep fighting35:00- Next WeekWe wish Marissa and Team Great Britain the best of luck this year.You can follow and support Marissa King@https://www.instagram.com/thebritriss/https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parents-gymnast-workshop-tickets-140891194355To be featured on Down The Line contact the podcast team on social media or email downtheline@vsspotlight.com. Follow us on social media.https://www.instagram.com/vssreplay/https://twitter.com/VSspotlighthttps://www.facebook.com/VSspotlightOr Visit https://www.vsspotlight.com

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.Roy Austin from Austin and Chris P. bring the show to San Diego, CA. We interview Omar Craddock, Track and Field-Triple Jump Champion at the Pan Am Games and being ranked number one in the world in 2019-2020.  We talk  to our Olympic hopeful about, Omar's prep career, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field National Championships as a Triple Jumper at the University of Florida. COVID has hurt track and field, unlike most major sports in the USA. Why don't we have a national track and field league? We love Omar Goodness.You will love the good person Omar is and his beautiful perspective on life and his advice for young athletes. Enjoy!1:00- Welcome2:00- Your Olympic Dreams3:00- The USA needs to pay attention5:00 - We are all people7:00- COVID  hurt training 10:00 - We rely on competitions12:00 - No Hugs, High Fives or Hand shakes15:00 - What was Florida like as a freshman?17:00 - Figuring out life as a freshman on campus18:00 - First Major Gold Medal at Pan Am Games20:00 - Bring Vaseline to Peru 22:00 - My Coach, The Great Al Joyner24:00 - National Track and Field League in the USA?26:00 - Track-town Summer Series 30:00 - Hard to be a Track and Field Pro34:00 - Omar has a good perspective 38:00- Something you are good at 44:00 - Everything Takes Patience We wish Omar Craddock and Team USA the best of luck this season. You can follow and support Omar @:https://www.instagram.com/omargooddness/https://www.journeyglobally.comhttps://omarcraddock.webs.comTo be featured on Down The Line contact the podcast team on social media or email downtheline@vsspotlight.com. Follow us on social media.https://www.instagram.com/vssreplay/https://twitter.com/VSspotlighthttps://www.facebook.com/VSspotlightOr Visit https://www.vsspotlight.com

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.Roy Austin from Austin and Chris P. bring the show to Big Bend Country in West Texas. We interview Marfa ISD Athletics Director, Linda Ojeda.  Roy navigates the listeners through A.D. Ojeda's journey from Prep Star at Del Rio High School to being the first woman to be hired as the Athletic Director in Marfa ISD.  A. D. Ojeda  shares her unique experiences in transitioning from student athlete to sports administrator on National  Girls and Women in Sports Day.You will love A. D. Ojeda's perspective on life and his advice for young athletes.Talk to you soon, down the line. Show Notes:Welcome Marfa ISD Linda Ojeda Historic Hire -  1:00National Girls and Women in Sports  Day- 2:00Marfa Lights is Real - 4:00Freshman on Varsity Squad- 6:00A Good Coach - 9:00I Got Benched - 11:00My Favorite Sport - 14:00College Sports as a Player 16:00Why I started Coaching - 19:00Advice to Prospective Coaches - 23:00Impact of Covid - 26:00Six Man Football - 30:00Balmorhea State Champs inspire West Texas 33:00No More Sharing Helmets - 36:00Not an easy adjustment to COVID - 38:00Sports Life Post Covid - 40:00Your Advice to Young Girls 43:00We wish A.D. Ojeda and Marfa ISD the best of luck this season. To be featured on Down The Line contact the podcast team on social media or email downtheline@vsspotlight.com. Follow us on social media.https://www.instagram.com/vssreplay/https://twitter.com/VSspotlighthttps://www.facebook.com/VSspotlightOr Visit https://www.vsspotlight.com

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.Your host Roy Austin gives a greeting to our prospective audience and delivers the reason of why this podcast was started with co-Host Chris P. We offer an open invitation to come learn some things about high school, varsity and professional sports. Our team travels the USA searching for sports stories that matter to our listeners. Talk to you real soon, down the line.To be featured on Down The Line contact the podcast team on social media or email downtheline@vsspotlight.com. Follow us on social media.https://www.instagram.com/vssreplay/https://twitter.com/VSspotlighthttps://www.facebook.com/VSspotlightOr Visit https://www.vsspotlight.com

Welcome back to Down  The Line. This week your host Roy Austin and Chris P. provide our listeners their Super Bowl analysis of player and player match ups and picks to win the big game.  Show NotesGreeting - 1:00Dodge Bowl Recap - 2:00Urban Meyer - 3:00Super Bowl Talk - 6:00JPP missing fingers not tackles - 7:00Former Texas Longhorn Alex Okafor - 8:00Too Much Tom Brady - 9:00Leonard Fournette Factor - 11:00Tyreek Hill Factor - 13:00Texas A&M - Galveston Ball Standout, Mike Evans  - 15:00Michael Taylor Preview - 17:00Subscribe Now 18:00To be featured on Down The Line contact the podcast team on social media or email downtheline@vsspotlight.com. Follow us on social media.https://www.instagram.com/vssreplay/https://twitter.com/VSspotlighthttps://www.facebook.com/VSspotlightOr Visit https://www.vsspotlight.com

Thank you for stopping by Down The Line presented by Varsity Sports Spotlight.Roy Austin from Austin and Chris P. bring their guest to the show, American Football Linebacker Michael Taylor.  Roy navigates the listeners through Taylor's journey from Prep Star at Westlake, Georgia High School to the Professional Japanese Football X-League. Mike shares his unique experiences in playing football at the highest levels in prep, college and professional football.  Tune in to Taylor breakdown his relationship with Urban Meyer, Will Muschamp, Lane Kiffin and Mike Tomlin. You will love Taylor's perspective on life and his advice for young athletes.Talk to you soon, down the line. Show Notes:Introduction to Mike Taylor - 1:00Follow Mike on Instagram @internashanal_mike - 2:00 Full Ride offer from Georgia - 3:00Chaos after D1 Offer - 5:00Under Armor All America Game - 7:00Lane Kiffin Plays Madden at Mikes House - 8:00Urban Meyer wins over Mike - 11:00New Texas co-Defensive Coordinator Linebacker Coach Jeff Choate - 14:00Will Muschamp Arrives at Florida - 17:00Johnny Manziel Big Ass Feet - 19:00Texas A&M alumni Mike Evans in Super Bowl, Galveston Ball Product - 21:00"You Can Control You" - Mike  - 24:00NFL Draft - 27:00Major Injury Leads to Improbable Recovery - 31:00Football Outside of America - 34:00Coach Eats Glass - 38:00Completed Second Full Season in Japan - 41:00Advice from Mike to the Student Athlete - 44:00Closing Thoughts - 46:00To be featured on Down The Line contact the podcast team on social media or email downtheline@vsspotlight.com. Follow us on social media.https://www.instagram.com/vssreplay/https://twitter.com/VSspotlighthttps://www.facebook.com/VSspotlightOr Visit https://www.vsspotlight.com