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Olympic marathoner Dakotah Popehn joins the show ahead of her highly-anticipated return to the Boston Marathon this April!Most recently, Dakotah came in 10th at the 2025 USATF Half Marathon Championships in a very stacked field. The Puma-sponsored distance runner has had a storied career so far, and does not seem primed to be slowing down any time soon.Dakotah is well-known for her participation in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics; she came in 12th with a time of 2:26.44. Her PR in the distance came in 2023 at the Chicago Marathon when she came in 12th with a time of 2:24.40–a time that places her 13th all-time for women U.S. marathoners. Dakotah also has a 1:08 half under her belt.Dakotah's journey began at St. Francis High School in Minnesota, where she ran cross country and track, while also serving as the goaltender on the girls hockey team. She continued her running career at Northern State University in South Dakota, where she was originally a walk-on, but ended up flourishing, coming in sixth in the 10k at the 2017 NCAA Outdoor Champs.Dakotah's unheralded rise through the ranks has continued in her professional career: she has won Grandma's Marathon in Minnesota twice and the Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon in Minnesota three times.In today's conversation, Dakotah gives me extensive insights on confidence, delusional belief, how to push through hard days, running 130-mile weeks, her walk-on to the Olympics story, and so much more. Guys, this may take the cake for my favorite episode this year. It was full of good energy and deep insights. Do not miss it & share it with a friend!Tap into the Dakotah Popehn Special.  If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. Comment the word "PODCAST" below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W  N O T E S-BUY MERCH BEFORE IT'S GONE: https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

Join our host on the Context Coaching Podcast as we welcome Theron Wilburn, former athletic director at St. Francis High School, Palo Alto High School, and Cathedral Catholic coach. Theron shares his extensive journey in the world of high school athletics, from his early aspirations and career choices to his impactful stints at various institutions. Learn from Theron's dedication to building relationships, fostering culture, and his valuable insights on career sustainability and personal growth. His stories and advice are a must-watch for anyone involved in sports administration or coaching! 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:25 Early Life and Career Beginnings 01:18 College and Career Pathway 03:39 First Job and Early Challenges 04:49 Transition to Palo Alto High School 07:31 Experience at Cathedral Catholic 09:07 Return to the Bay Area 12:15 Building Relationships and Culture 22:22 Career Reflections and Advice 29:14 Staying True to Yourself in Professional Environments 30:25 Building and Sustaining Professional Relationships 32:25 Networking and Professional Development 37:32 The Importance of Exposure and Travel for Students 44:07 Trusting the Process and Overcoming Adversity 46:39 Reflecting on Trust and Professional Relationships 50:27 Advice for Aspiring Professionals

Beyond the Buckets | Episode #169 | Beyond the Buckets | Sami Pompei - Saint Francis High SchoolSami Pompei is the head girls' basketball coach at Saint Francis High School, where she brings a wealth of experience and a passion for developing young athletes. Before taking the helm at Saint Francis, Sami led the girls' basketball program at Los Gatos High School, where she made a significant impact by fostering player growth and team success. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and building a winning culture.Sami's own playing career began at Pinewood High School under the renowned coach Doc Sheppler, where she emerged as a standout guard known for her leadership, court vision, and competitive spirit. Her high school success paved the way for a collegiate career at Sacramento State, where she gained valuable experience competing at the Division I level.With a background that spans playing and coaching at various levels, Sami is committed to using her knowledge and love for the game to inspire the next generation of athletes at Saint Francis. She strives to help her players succeed on the court and become leaders in life.#podcast #beyondthebuckets #show #basketball #coach #life #lifestyle #coaching #entrepreneur #business #ceo #lifecoach #mentalperformance #YouTube http://ow.ly/3kdI30qOSc6   #Applehttp://ow.ly/cAeV30qOSc8   #Spotify http://ow.ly/7EIe30qOSc9  

On this episode of Inside Athletic Training, we welcome in Eli Hallak, the Director of Health Services & Sports Medicine at St. Francis High School located in La Canada, California, and the host of the Wrap It Up Sports Medicine podcast. Eli shares details about his decades of experience in sports medicine, talks about the growth of the athletic training profession, shares what it's like working with high school athletes, provides insight into the ins-and-outs of athletic training at the high school level, and much more. You can learn more about Eli and his passion for athletic training and sports medicine at the links below:https://www.aacitest.org/https://nhhsm.org/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wrap-it-up-sports-medicine-more/id1729678604For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Monday May 13, 2024. Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima.  Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Todd Wolfson is the Boys' Basketball Head Coach at St. Francis High School in California. In this episode, Mike, Jason, and Todd discuss the positives, negatives and potential solutions to improve AAU Basketball for the betterment of the game.If you have a chance to leave us a 5 star rating and review on your favorite podcast app we would really appreciate it. Tell your friends in the coaching community about the show and make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an episode. Check out hoopheadspod.com where you can listen to every episode we've ever recorded and find out more about what drives our show. You can also sign up to receive our weekly newsletter to gain even more access to great content from our guests.If you're looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you'll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.comGet ready to take some notes as you listen to this special AAU episode with Todd Wolfson from St. Francis High School in the state of California.Website – https://www.sfhs.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=392005&type=dEmail - coachwolfson@gmail.comTwitter/X - @CoachWolfsonVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team's training efforts this summer with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only financing to make getting new equipment easier than ever. Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com or follow them on Twitter @FastModel. Use Promo code HHP15 to save 15%GameChangerIntroducing GameChanger, a free app that provides you with data to make strategic coaching decisions and to deliver memorable moments to your team and its fans. Engage your players, empower your coaching...

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Tuesday May 7, 2024. Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Monday May 6, 2024. Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Wednesday May 1, 2024. Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Easter. Feast of St. Joseph the Worker.  Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Tuesday April 30, 2024. Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Tuesday April 23, 2024. Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter.  Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Monday April 22, 2024. Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of the Society of Jesus. Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter.  Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Wednesday April 17, 2024. Wednesday of the Third Week of Easter.  Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Tuesday April 16, 2024. Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter.  Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Wednesday April 10, 2024. Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter.  Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Tuesday April 9, 2024. Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter.  Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Monday April 8, 2024. Monday of the Second Week of Easter. Feast of the Annunciation.  Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Friday April 5, 2024. Friday in the Octave of Easter. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Tuesday March 19, 2024. Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent. Feast of St. Joseph the Husband of Mary. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Monday March 18, 2024. Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Wednesday March 13, 2024. Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Tuesday March 12, 2024. Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Monday March 11, 2024. Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Wednesday March 6, 2024. Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Tuesday March 5, 2024. Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Monday March 4, 2024. Monday of the Third Week of Lent. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Friday March 1, 2024. Friday of the Second 'week of Lent. First Friday of March.  Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Tuesday February 27, 2024. Tuesday of the Second 'week of Lent. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Mass from St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan. Monday February 26, 2024. Monday of the Second 'week of Lent. Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Catholic Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan.  Tuesday 2/20/2024.  Tuesday of the First Week of Lent,   Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Catholic Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan.  Monday 2/19/2024.  Monday of the First Week of Lent,   Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Catholic Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan.  Thursday 2/15/2024.  Thursday after Ash Wednesday,   Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Catholic Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan.  Wednesday 2/13/2024.  Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time.  Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Catholic Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan.  Wednesday 1/7/2024.  Wednesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time.  Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Catholic Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan.  Tuesday 1/6/2024.  Feast of the St. Paul Miki & Companions.  Tuesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time.  Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Catholic Mass from the St. Clare Chapel in St. Francis High School in Traverse City Michigan.  Monday 1/5/2024.  Feast of the St. Agatha.  Monday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time.  Celebrant: Fr. Michael Class, S.J.

Beyond the Buckets | Episode #140 | Noah Stapes - Saint Francis High School Assistant CoachNoah Stapes is currently serving as an assistant basketball coach at Saint Francis High School, entering his second season in the role. His connection with the school runs deep, as he was once a standout player during his high school years at Saint Francis. Known for his impressive skills and dedication to the game, Stapes left a lasting impact on the school's basketball program as a player.After his successful high school career, Noah Stapes continued his basketball journey at the collegiate level. He played college basketball at both Point Loma and Monterey Bay, where he achieved notable success on the court. His experiences as a college player likely contributed to shaping his understanding of the game and developing the skills necessary for coaching.Now, in his role as an assistant coach at Saint Francis High School, Stapes brings a wealth of firsthand experience and a passion for the sport. His coaching style may be influenced by the lessons he learned throughout his playing career, and he likely serves as a mentor and guide for the next generation of basketball players at the school. While not widely known on a national scale, Noah Stapes is undoubtedly making a meaningful impact within the local basketball community, fostering a love for the game and helping young athletes reach their full potential.Out now on all podcast platforms! #podcast #beyondthebuckets #show #basketball #coach #life #lifestyle #coaching #entrepreneur #business #ceo #lifecoach #mentalperformance #YouTube http://ow.ly/3kdI30qOSc6   #Applehttp://ow.ly/cAeV30qOSc8   #Spotify http://ow.ly/7EIe30qOSc9  

Sac City Unified holds a hygiene donation drive for unhoused students and families. Also, girls flag football dominates high school sports across the state. Finally, CapRadio staff recommend the best Sacramento-themed gifts. Sac City Unified's ‘Hygiene Drive' for Unhoused Students The Sacramento City Unified School District is running a new kind of collection effort to help local unhoused students and families. The district is conducting a “hygiene drive” from now through Dec. 22, and is accepting donations of items like shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste, socks, diapers, pads, tampons and more. Ashley Powers Clark, Homeless Education Services Program Coordinator for SCUSD, joins Insight to shed more light on the initiative, and how these resources can be critical to those in need throughout the district. Donations can be dropped off at the Serna Center at 5735 47th Ave. in the blue bin by the front desk in the lobby between normal business hours. More information about the district's Homeless Education Services is available by calling (916)643-2450 or emailing Homeless-services@scusd.edu. Girls Flag Football  Girls flag football. It's the buzz on high school campuses all over California these days. The newly-sanctioned sport has become so popular so quickly, that coaches have more girls signing up than they have room for on their teams.  On Insight, we'll revisit our conversation about the explosive growth of girls flag football with Will DeBoard, Assistant Commissioner with the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section, as well as Varsity Flag Football Coach, Melissa Triebwasser, of Sacramento's St. Francis High School, and learn how the game is similar yet also very different from the boys version.  We'll also find out why it means so much to the players and their coaches to be able to take the field in this historically male-dominated sport. SacramenKnow Local Gift Ideas  CapRadio SacramenKnow Newsletter editors Claire Morgan and Janelle Salanga asked staff for their go-to picks when it comes to local gifts. And CapRadio colleagues did not disappoint. Claire and Janelle share this year's list for the best Sacramento-themed gifts. You can get the SacramenKnow Newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. The twice-weekly newsletter lets you explore the region, get involved in your community and experience moments of joy.

In Part 3 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School just outside Pasadena, California, shares keys to building his program and his advice to youth sports parents. In Part 3 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School just outside Pasadena, California, shares keys to building his program and his advice to youth sports parents. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School just outside Pasadena, California, candidly shares why he so quickly shifted from playing to coaching, which featured him becoming a head basketball coach by 22 years old. In Part 2 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School just outside Pasadena, California, candidly shares why he so quickly shifted from playing to coaching, which featured him becoming a head basketball coach by 22 years old. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

In Part 1 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School in California, discusses his childhood passion for hoops and what compelled him so early to move from playing to coaching.  In Part 1 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School in California, discusses his childhood passion for hoops and what compelled him so early to move from playing to coaching.  Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Tuition will increase next year across Cal State campuses. The rise of girls' flag football at high schools. Celebrating the journeys of centenarians — anyone over 100 years old — in the Sacramento region. CSU tuition increase Starting next year, it will cost more to attend a Cal State university. CSU Trustees approved a 6% tuition increase each year, over the next five years. By the time it's Fall 2028, that amounts to a nearly $2,000 increase in tuition, and came with opposition from students and faculty across the state. There are 23 Cal State campuses, and on its homepage it prides itself as “the nation's most diverse four-year university – ethnically, economically and academically” adding that “students graduate with less (or no) debt.” CapRadio Reporter Janelle Salanga explains the upcoming tuition increase and how the Cal State system got to this point. Girls' flag football Girls' flag football.  It's the buzz on high school campuses all over California these days.  The newly-sanctioned sport has become so popular so quickly, that coaches have more girls signing up than they have room for on their teams.  On Insight, we'll explore the explosive growth of girls flag football with Will DeBoard, Assistant Commissioner with the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section and Varsity Flag Football Coach, Melissa Triebwasser, of Sacramento's St. Francis High School and learn how the game is similar yet also very different from the boys version.  We'll also find out why it means so much to the players and their coaches to be able to take the field in this historically male-dominated sport. Celebrating Carmichael's centenarians The fountain of youth may be found in Carmichael.  The Eskaton Village is throwing a big celebration this week in honor of the more than 50 centenarians that live across its various communities.  But you don't need to live there to celebrate. Nicole Zamora, Director of Fund Development at Eskaton, and centenarian Marian Stonesifer joins us to talk about this Friday's event, plus get some real-life advice on how to live a long and healthy life.

Our guest today, State Champion Head Coach of St. Francis High School Todd Wolfson. Tune in as we discuss what separates platers to be recruited at higher levels, how to be competitive in the mission league and how important it is for parents to understand the process to get their child recruited.

Note: In the fall of 2020, Talkin' Hoops with Coach Jon Cook was interrupted for what was supposed to be one basketball season. For a couple of specific reasons, I was unable to publish what would have been the final episode of Season 1, or to resume the podcast for well over two years. I apologize to Jamie Kachmarik for that, and I am publishing this episode now as pre-cursor to the re-launch and the beginning of Season 2 of the Talkin' Hoops with Coach Jon Cook podcast. Thanks so much for listening and/or giving us a second chance and listening again. For all of Season 1 this podcast has been about sharing the stories that make up the basketball journeys of our guests.  Perhaps no one who has joined the podcast has a journey that has touched so many levels of the basketball world and provided such rich experiences as the journey of Jamie Kachmarik.  Jamie joins me for this episode of the podcast and shares the story of his journey as well as how his stops have shaped his philosophy of basketball and of coaching.  Please enjoy my conversation with Coach Jamie Kachmarik of St. Francis High School in Toledo, Ohio. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-cook0/support

In this FightBack Library Release, Adriana Contreras joins us to discuss the health and safety of student-athletes in high school and collegiate sports. Adriana is a voluntary Assistant Coach on the swim team at the University of Nevada, Reno, a former Assistant Coach at UC Davis, a former Senior Group Coach for the DART swimming team, a former Assistant Swimming Coach at the University of the Pacific, Head Swimming Coach at St. Francis High School, and a certified professional and collegiate Division I soccer referee.Adriana talks about how parents should communicate with their children's coaches and doctors to create a healthy sporting experience, the mental health challenges brought on by high-pressure athletics—including the lessons learned from Simone Biles' Olympic experiences—what student-athletes should know about the rules and regulations around performance-enhancing drugs, and much more.

We all know the impacts Covid has had on the world, but how did it affect co-parenting? This week attorney Patrick Baghdaserians joins host Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss how covid caused tension in co-parenting relationships. Patrick touches on: Domestic violence during Covid Differing vaccination views among co-parents Living together in the early divorce stages Cultural and political differences regarding Covid Letting go of control And MUCH MORE Patrick Baghdaserians is an attorney specializing in California Family Law. He grew up in the La Canada Flintridge area, attending St. Francis High School. Patrick then attended Loyola Marymount University and earned his law degree from Southwestern Law School. While in law school, Patrick had the distinct honor of working for renowned Federal Judge, the Honorable Robert M. Takasugi, as a full-time legal extern. While serving the federal court, he was privileged to be involved in and witness dozens of federal trials and hearings. Since 2007, Patrick has been a California licensed attorney, working exclusively in the area of family law. In 2014, he became a State Bar Certified Specialist in the area of family law, gaining a said distinction at a pace not normally seen. In the same year, Patrick became a partner at the largest family law firm in the San Gabriel Valley area, where he remained until starting his own practice in 2019. Since becoming one of the state's youngest Family Law Specialists, Patrick has garnered virtually unparalleled experience, making hundreds of court appearances and representing individuals from all walks of life. Some of his clients include Hollywood writers/producers, world-renowned musicians, and artists, television and film actors, CEOs, corporate executives, heirs to fortunes exceeding 100 million dollars, doctors, dentists, financial planners, accountants, and their spouses. Patrick is an experienced courtroom litigator, having handled virtually all types of Family Law related actions. In 2018, he completed a 15-day trial, where his client was awarded custody of the minor and over $50,000.00 in monetary sanctions payable by the opposing party. Patrick also has the very distinct experience of handling matters from the trial level all the way up to the California Court of Appeal. His appellate experience gives him unique insight into each and every case he handles. To get an extra $100 when you sell your engagement ring to Worthy by going to https://worthy.com/moms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dr Nirav Pandya and Dr. Brian Feeley as the sit down with St Francis High School basketball coach Todd Wolfson for a discussion about youth basketball, AAU, sports specialization, and player development.

Senior Teaghan Brostrom is joined by Dr. Fadia Desmond, the newest president of St. Francis High School, on this special episode on the SFHS Student Podcast Network.

When MaryLynne was in High School, she noticed that the amount of attention students received from counselors depended on their grades. MaryLynne Rodriguez is the Guidance and College Counseling Chair at St. Francis High School in California. On our podcast, MaryLynne shares her background, experience & insights, her approach to counseling, the COVID impact, her advice to high school students. In particular, we discuss the following with her: MaryLynne Rodriguez's Background Approach to College Counseling COVID Impact on Students & Colleges Advice for the High School Students Topics discussed in this episode: Introducing MaryLynne Rodriguez, St. Francis High School [0:43] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:46] Professional Background [3:48] Why Counseling? [4:46] Transition to St. Francis HS [6:22] Role at St. Francis HS [7:23] Approach to College Counseling [8:51] “Good” but Not Well Known Colleges [11:50] COVID Challenges [13:42] Virtual Learning Environment [16:14] College Visits to St. Francis HS [17:47] Advice to College Applicants [19:55] Is Test Optional here to stay? [22:41] Making Things Bright for Students! [24:29] Our Guest: MaryLynne Rodriguez is the Guidance and College Counseling Chair at St. Francis High School, Mountain View, California. Katy earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from San Jose State University, and Master's in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. Memorable Quote: “So I'm coming from a place, where my family wanted me to continue pursuing [my education] but didn't know how to support me.” MaryLynne Rodriguez. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Recommended Episodes: College Experiences from Alumni Calls-to-action: Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast Digest. Follow us on Instagram. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify.

In this episode we talk to Frank Barden, Head Football Coach at St. Francis High School. Coach Barden in starting his 28th year as a head coach, most notably he spent 18 years at Cartersville winning 7 region championships and the state championship in 1999.