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JSerra Catholic High School has had nearly tripled its average number of student converts to the Catholic faith in the past five years, with 130 baptisms since 2016 and almost 100 of those since 2021. In this insightful podcast, JSerra's OCIA leader, Sr. Miriam, shares her five essential ingredients to building a culture of discipleship in a Catholic school that teens find attractive and that maximize their determination to give their lives to Christ.

Host Pat Reidy had the unique opportunity to sit down to an intimate conversation with Jonathan Roumie in front of a small, live JSerra audience while Jonathan was on campus in August of 2024. The audio of their interview is presented here in its entirety. With both laughter and poignancy, The Chosen actor explains his work and hobbies prior to acting, the crisis moment that led to his total surrender to Christ, and how God's miraculous response to that prayer landed him his first lead role after a 20-year struggle in Hollywood. With humility, sincerity, and approachability, Jonathan discusses why his faith is the center of his life and how playing the role of Jesus has revolutionized not only his career, but his entire life. Jonathan Roumie spent 20 years in Hollywood playing minor roles and doing voice overs when the creator of the hit Christian series, The Chosen, with whom Jonathan had previously work, called and asked Jonathan if he was, “ready to put the sandals back on.” That moment changed the struggling actor's career. The Chosen is the first ever crowdfunded streaming series and has come to be known and loved by Catholics and Christians across the world. Many fans and critics call Jonathan's version of Jesus “the best in any film or television depiction.” Jonathan grew up in a first-generation American family on the east coast and was raised Catholic. His depiction of Jesus demonstrates a personal intimacy with Christ that comes through in the humanity and accessibility he lends to the role. Jonathan talks about this aspect of learning how to play Jesus, from his prayer life to his being overwhelmed to be associated with the God whom he loves and serves. Besides The Chosen, the actor is also known for his role as evangelist Lonnie Frisbee in the 2023 film Jesus Revolution and in the soon-to-be-released Heart of a Servant. He is also a voice artist and a sought-after public speaker, particularly on the Catholic Conference circuit.

Steve Minnis took over a struggling Catholic college with not much more than a lot of vision and a lot of prayer. Twenty years later, Benedictine College has made its mark as one of the top Catholic schools of higher education in America. In this candid podcast, President Minnis shares the three major decisions recent sociological findings show young people make while in college and explains why some colleges have a better influence on those three decisions than others. You don't want to miss Steve Minnis' experience-driven wisdom and his practical college-application-worthy advice.

Tim has been a practicing attorney and CPA for nearly 40 years and is the Founder of The Busch Firm. He is also the Founder and CEO of Pacific Hospitality Group, a premier hotel development and management company with a portfolio of hotels and resorts throughout the United States. Tim and his wife Steph co-founded St. Anne School in California, where Tim served as Chairman and CEO for 17 years; they went on to co-found JSerra Catholic High School. Tim's passion for wine led him to found Trinitas Cellars, LLC, in 2002, located in Napa, California. Tim and Steph are also active supporters of several prominent Catholic organizations and were instrumental in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange purchasing the Crystal Cathedral. This week, I have the privilege of talking with Tim Bush about his early entrepreneurial ventures as a young man to build a successful law and tax advisory firm serving high net worth clients. Tim shares his heart for Catholic education and philanthropy and why he has been a driving force behind the founding of several private Catholic schools and the Napa Institute, which encourages Catholic education and fraternity. We also discuss the importance of charitable giving, the favorable tax laws in the United States for donations, and the joy of being generous.  “We need to stop educating kids the same because they're not the same. They never have been the same, and they need different attention and different motivation.” - Tim Busch “If you do not focus on the spiritual component of your education, you will not be successful.” - Tim Busch  “When you focus on faith, everything else takes care of itself.” -  Tim Busch This Week on The Wow Factor: Tim discusses his early jobs, including paper deliveries, supermarket work, and painting houses, which taught him the value of hard work Why working at a local accounting firm in Michigan proved valuable for his future in the produce and hospitality businesses How Tim transitioned from law to hospitality, focusing on developing office buildings, apartment buildings, shopping centers, and hotels Why it's so important for schools to be in partnership with parents when it comes to education How we can prioritize the spiritual aspect of our children's education, and why it's so important Tim talks about his role in founding two private Roman Catholic schools, St Anne and JSerra, in California Tim explains the origins and purpose of the Napa Institute, which aims to immerse participants in their Catholic faith How you can get involved with the Napa Institute How to instill generosity and stewardship in the next generation The role of example in teaching good habits and the power of stories in conveying lessons Tim Busch's Words of Wisdom: Like all good habits, faith comes from example, not preaching; leaders should remember that.  Connect with Tim Busch:  The Busch Firm  The Napa Institut  Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter

According to Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, Catholic Education is distinct not only in that it offers classes in theology or “religion.” Integration of the curricular and co-curricular is the true hallmark of Catholicism. That means that in Catholic schools – and especially Catholic universities – the goal should be much more than skills building for a future profession and even more than character formation. The ultimate purpose of Catholic education is to guide students into a deeper recognition and understanding of God's revelation of the true, good, and beautiful across all disciplines and in every arena of human life. Dr. Kilpatrick articulates this and discloses the unique way that the Catholic University of America executes on this noble educational venture. ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Peter K. Kilpatrick was appointed president of The Catholic University of America in March 2022 and took office on July 1, 2022. His prior roles are numerous. He served as provost and senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Illinois Institute of Technology and previously as professor and McCloskey Dean of Engineering for ten years at the University of Notre Dame. He launched Notre Dame's first joint Ph.D. program with the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, later expanding to programs with universities in Brazil and Hungary.  Dr. Kilpatrick also served on the faculty of North Carolina State University in chemical engineering for 24 years, from 1983 to 2007, the last eight-plus years as the department head. Dr. Kilpatrick also served as the founding director of the North Carolina Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center. He is the author of more than 100 refereed journal articles in the areas of colloid and interfacial science, emulsion science, and molecular self assembly, particularly as they apply to energy and to bioseparations. His work has been cited more than 5,300 times and he holds or shares 12 patents. He received his A.B. in chemistry from Occidental College (summa cum laude) in 1978 and his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1983. He and his wife, Nancy, are the parents of four adult children. 

Cara Morales returns to the JSerra podcast studio, this time to share with parents of teen and tween girls the causes of and solutions to a growing social epidemic: mean girls. Having spoken to the entire JSerra female student population, Cara shares her approach to reaching the hearts of young women who are often both suffering from and contributing to the mean girl culture. In her trademark manner, Cara analyzes some of the major causes of the sharp spike in nastiness among young female teens with laser-like precision and offers insights that can help parents and educators curb this ever-growing American phenomenon.

Patrick Reidy, the Vice President of Mission & Faith at JSerra High School in Orange County, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss JSerra's innovative faith formation model which has brought over 100 students into the Catholic faith over the past two decades. This podcast is a series of spotlights highlighting best practices and innovations in Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Today we will be talking with Pat Reidy, Vice-President of Mission and Faith at JSerra High School in Orange County, CA about discipleship in the lives of our Catholic School Students. In Luke 6:40, Jesus talks about discipleship, saying, “A disciple who is fully taught will be like his teacher.” So, forming disciples is about communicating likeness - being like Jesus, which can happen to students in class, community life, small groups and through extra-curricular activities. Pat will also share their experiences with RCIA in a school setting.

“You don't build the house; you give them the foundation.” In this inspiring podcast, the “Dynamic Deacon” and father of five outlines practical tips for how to build your sons' and daughters' spiritual muscle memory. Engaging, entertaining, deep, and practical! Listen to Deacon Harold, the “Dynamic Deacon,” as he coaches parents in concrete ways to lay the foundation for their sons' and daughters' growth in personal maturity. Pulling from talking points he shared the evening before in his presentation to JSerra parents, Deacon extrapolates on: What ;”e Church means when it calls parents “educators”; the importance of one-on-one time with children as well as weekly family time; modelling Christ-like behavior; taking full advantage of “teachable moments”; and the what and the why of discipline in the life of our kids. You will walk away from this conversation edified, inspired, and full of ideas for how to be the primary educator your children need… and God made you to be!

In this first episode in our series on “Parents as Primary Educators,” former JSerra teacher and personal counselor, Cara Morales, LMFT, explains why that is more than an overused cliché. Cara attests that God has chosen all moms and dads as the ones he has specifically ordained to raise the children he has given them. And she assures them that He will also provide the help needed to fulfill that unique responsibility. With an eye to the practical, Cara shares tips on how to parent through the trying teenage years with confidence, serenity, and fruitful results. Always original and engaging, Cara recommends concrete steps parents can take to stay connected to their teens even while they seem to be pulling away, and to ensure they remain their kids' number one confidants.

OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas break down the Week 10 games , highlighted by JSerra's stunning 49-0 win against Servite.The guys also cover St. John Bosco sealing the league title and Mater Dei's struggle to put away Santa Margarita.This Part 1 of 2 show ends with reactions to the CIF-SS playoff draw.

OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas review Week 9 results led by Servite's emotional victory against Santa Margarita.They also preview Week 10 games, highlighted by the Servite-JSerra clash that appears especially pivotal for the Lions' postseason chances.Dan provides bonus content at the end of the show that better explains the Lions' challenge.

OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas analyze the first round of Trinity League games and preview the second round games on Oct. 6, 2023.

OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas breakout St. John Bosco's 30-23 loss at Kahuku of Hawaii, and the potential ramifications to lead off their latest show.They also discuss Orange Lutheran's surprisingly lopsided loss to Sierra Canyon, a surprising loss for JSerra at Clovis North and a victory by Santa Margarita against Leuzinger.

This week on Episode 99 of “Swing Hard” in case you hit it, Denny is live at the Boras Classic where Notre Dame takes down JSerra! Plus, Denny and Rob talk about the 30th anniversary of the baseball classic “Sandlot” and Denny shares his 0 for 80 hitless streak story. Lots of laughs and stories this week on “Swing Hard.""Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Arthur C. Brooks has done the homework on happiness. The tenured Harvard Business professor, who is also a best-selling author and sought-after speaker, shares with us the secrets to finding true and lasting happiness — the scientific way. In this full-length recording of a talk he delivered recently to the JSerra community, Brooks lays out the facts about happiness according to brain science, facts that may surprise many of us. The good news is happiness is not as hard to attain as we imagine. Tune in to this entertaining and transformational presentation with the potential to change your way of looking at life. ABOUT THE GUEST Arthur C. Brooks is the William Henry Bloomberg Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic, where he writes the popular weekly “How to Build a Life” column. Brooks is the author of 12 books, including the 2022 #1 New York Times bestseller From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. He speaks to audiences all around the world about human happiness, and works to raise well-being within private companies, universities, public agencies, and community organizations. His upcoming book, co-written with Oprah Winfrey, will explain why suffering is necessary for ultimate happiness.

Dan Albano and Scott Barajas are back for a bonus episode of the Trinity and O.C. Football Podcast. The guys preview the CIF-SS Division 1 final between Mater Dei and St. John Bosco and discuss the coaching changes at Servite, JSerra and coming at Mater Dei.

OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas review the Week 9 games in the Trinity League, discuss playoff scenarios and take a look Week 10.

OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas complete their in-depth previews of the Trinity League by looking at Orange Lutheran, Santa Margarita, JSerra and Servite heading into the start of the Trinity League.

OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas talk about the performances of El Modena and Servite in Week 5 before beginning their in-depth preview of the Trinity League. This is Part 1 of an expanded episode. Part 2 previews Orange Lutheran, Santa Margarita, JSerra and Servite.

Today's guest is Pat Reidy, Vice President for Mission and Faith at JSerra Catholic High School in Orange County, CA. There's a lot of talk right now about being a mission driven school. We will be discussing this critically important topic with Pat,  talking about what it means, what it doesn't mean, and what it looks like in practice.

In this recording of a recent talk given by Fr. Robert Spitzer, the famed author, television host, and international advisor gets into the nitty gritty of the most contentious moral controversies confronting American young people today. With his trademark brilliance-made-simple, Fr. Spitzer identifies the undergirding bases of several modern moral stances and counters each one point by point with clarity and persuasion. Buckle up for this exhilarating, high-speed presentation that will have you on the edge of your seat and eager for more! About Fr. Robert SpitzerFr. Robert Spitzer is a Jesuit priest, the former president of Gonzaga University, and former Rector of JSerra Catholic High School. Fr. has authored over 10 books and made innumerable media appearances including The History Channel PBS series (multi-part series entitled Closer to the Truth), the Today Show (debating euthanasia), and Larry King Live(debating Stephen Hawking). His myriad of published articles has appeared in major publications Philosophy and Science and the Business and Professional Ethics Journal. Fr. Spitzer has spoken the world over, including addressing government officials in Costa Rica, Tony Blair's Cabinet in London, and on both sides of the conflict in Northern Ireland. He is the founder of numerous major national institutes such as Magis Center, Spitzer Center, and Healing the Culture. Additionally, Fr. has produced multiple television series for EWTN, most recently Fr. Spitzer's Universe. Fr. Spitzer has been a frequent speaker at JSerra and a regular presider at our all-school and Baccalaureate Masses.

Today we will be talking with Chris Ledyard, the Athletic Director of JSerra High School. Prior to his work at JSerra, Chris spent over 20 years as Athletic Director at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. For Catholic schools, sports is always a key component to the proper fulfillment of our faith mission. During our program, we will dive into the issues of integrating faith, virtues and moral values into athletics in schools. All of this and more will be coming to you on this edition of “Follow to Lead.”

Students struggle in school for a variety of reasons. How do parents recognize when their son or daughter's academic struggle deserves expert attention? How do they help their teenage child to overcome the stigma associated with learning challenges? In this mini-podcast, JSerra's Director of Learning and Academic Support, Drew Clute, tackles a topic which is touching upon more and more parents via their teenagers' academic experience. Drew steps us through the methods and the means parents and teachers can use together in order to hearten young people facing academic trials and arm them with the tools to bring them through with confidence and success. ABOUT THE GUEST Drew Clute is the Director of Learning and Academic Support at JSerra where he oversees multiple programs that provide support for various student groups on campus. Drew earned a bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration Fresno State University (2006) and a certificate in serving under-privileged and at-risk youth. In 2010 he complete his M.A. in Secondary Education, as well as two credentials in social studies and mild-moderate special education. Drew spent six years teaching special education, History, Economics, and US Government in Fresno before coming to JSerra. He and his wife, Kristen, live with their two daughters, Chloe and Nora, in Laguna Beach, Calif.

In Episode 51 we're speaking with Brett Kay who played Titan Baseball from the 1999 to 2001 season, playing primarily catcher. In those three years at Fullerton, Titan teams went to Omaha twice in years 1999 and 2001. Kay was behind the plate and caught the third Titan no-hitter when Kirk Saarloos no-hit the UoP Tigers. He also earned All-Big West First team honors in 2001, had a Titan career batting average above .300, was selected in the 8th round by the New York Mets in the 2001 MLB draft and is currently the head baseball coach at JSerra in San Juan Capistrano. Dave caught up with Brett on the JSerra campus recently to discuss growing up in southern California, playing baseball for the Cal State Fullerton Titans, playing professionally and eventually returning home to coach baseball.Highlights include:

Cara Morales believes that waiting is a necessary part of life and that if we embrace it with the right attitude it not only makes us stronger — it leads us to Christ. Usually, Cara says, we are not very good at waiting. Advent, however, the season of preparation for Christmas, gives us the chance year after year to embrace the reality of waiting and to ask Jesus to wait with us. Cara gives us three practical tips that will focus our hearts and lives on the expectant hope of Jesus in the days leading up to His coming this Christmas. ABOUT THE GUEST Cara Morales is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who divides her career between her private practice and parent coaching. A Franciscan University graduate, Cara was the founding member of JSerra's theology department and campus ministry program. Additionally, she crafted a vision for JSerra to become one of the first high school's in the country to provide full-time on-campus professional therapy, a practice she sees as increasingly more critical given the continual breakdown of the family. Cara now resides with her husband and three children in Idaho, where she continues to counsel clients and coach parents though her growing Facebook ministry: Powerfully Connected Parenting Tweens and Teens.

After spending three years playing in the New York Mets organization, Brett Kay transitioned into the world of high school coaching. By his own admissions, it wasn't always easy. But since taking over the JSerra baseball program in 2006, the team holds a .639 winning percentage while sending 76 graduates on to playing at the collegiate or professional levels. He also serves as the school's assistant athletic director. You can follow him on Twitter @coachkay13.   Join the High School Coaches Club as a FREE member! (This is the ONLY way to get the weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox every Wednesday!) You can send recommendations for future guests by clicking here. You can pick up a High School Coaches Club sticker here. Contact Max Price via Twitter or email: max@highschoolcoachesclub.com Follow High School Coaches Club on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Visit highschoolcoachesclub.com for more.   Powered by @nettingpros and Driveline PLUS. Get $25 off your first year as a new Driveline PLUS member by using coupon code HSCC when you check out.

JSerra's new Virtue Program has been a smash hit with students and staff, but three months into the project, some parents are asking, "Weren't you doing enough?" JSerra History Teacher, Sr. John Michael of the Dominican Sisters of Ann Arbor, gives a dynamic overview of the big picture around virtues and shares some concrete stories of the fruit it is bearing in the lives of our students. Tune in and get the inside scoop from one of the architects and boots-on-the-ground practitioners of the Dominican Sisters only high school virtue program in the nation. ABOUT THE GUEST Sister John Michael has been in religious life for over ten years. For the past three of those years she has been a JSerra student favorite as a U.S. History and World History instructor. Sister has been pivotal pioneer of the Dominican Virtue Program being piloted on the high school level at JSerra. She grew up near Kansas City, Missouri with four sisters and a brother and enjoys many hobbies — not least of which are hiking, kayaking, playing guitar, piano, and just about every sport.

Bridget Desmond raised ten children, but that is only a small part of her role as a shaper of young people's lives. In her 16 years as Dean of Discipline at JSerra, she has had thousands of conversations with teenagers about the virtues they are made for and the behaviors that do — or do not — help them reach that destiny. In this 12-minute mini-podcast, Mrs. Desmond shares her wisdom regarding: The "why" and "how" of discipline within a Catholic framework What virtue-based discipline means How to discipline with love What teens who act out are really saying to adults Tips for parents on disciplining with long-term human formation in mind Enjoy this brief conversation with a veteran in forming young people. ABOUT THE GUEST Bridget Desmond, JD, graduated from Loyola University of Los Angeles and attended Loyola Law School. For many years, she was the only woman in an otherwise all-male law firm, practicing law from 1974 through 1983. She joined the staff of JSerra Catholic High School in September of 2005 and has served for the past 16 years as one of the school's two Deans of Discipline. More significantly, she is happily married with 10 children and 21 grandchildren.

OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas breakdown the Mater Dei-St. John Bosco showdown from Oct. 1 to highlight their weekly analysis. They also preview a Week 7 schedule led by Santa Margarita-Servite on Thursday, Oct. 7.

JSerra football coach Scott McKnight talks about the Lions' impressive win at Rancho Cucamonga to kickoff the analysis of Week 4, which also included big wins by Santa Margarita, Servite, St. John Bosco and Orange Lutheran.  OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas also preview this week's games:JSerra-Newport HarborHelix-ServiteLa Mirada-Mater DeiMcKnight also talks about why the JSerra-Newport Harbor game holds a special meeting with him.

On our next episode of Follow to Lead, we will be talking with Mr. Rich Meyer, President of JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, CA.  Prior to his position at JSerra, Rich taught middle school English in Spain, Spanish and English back in the United States and served as Headmaster of an All Boys Catholic School. We invite you to join us for this truly interesting interview on Follow to Lead.  

What makes Catholic schools what they are? What's the secret to their success? Dominican Sister, Sr. Maria Catherine, shares her insights about the exceptional qualities students and their families are finding as they make their way in large numbers to Catholic schools, many for the first time. A product of the public school system herself, Sister explains the reticence she had to Catholic education – even after she made her religious vows – and the surprise she experienced when she finally saw firsthand what Catholic schools were all about. Listen in as she unpacks the unique model of forming students for lifelong happiness that are at the center of JSerra and all strong Catholic schools. ABOUT THE GUEST Sr. Maria Catherine, O.P. is from the great state of Texas. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, she worked in various industries but mainly banking and administration before entering the convent. Sister has traveled widely and has been one of a few representatives of her community on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is a published author in the Catholic San Francisco, The Imaginative Conservative, and Homiletic and Pastoral Review. She loves teaching English and Theology and continues to be grateful for the opportunity to study Aquinas at Ave Maria University. She is currently teaching English at JSerra Catholic High School.

Tune in as licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founding JSerra faculty member, Cara Morales, goes toe to toe with the number one challenge facing parents today: their relationship with their teenagers. She offers inspiring insights on the centrality of strong relationships for our children's success in school and beyond, and explains why our connection with them is their best hope for navigating a jarringly secular culture and achieving overall happiness. She also shares tricks and tips for building bonds with teen children that will produce behaviors and outcomes every parent wants for their sons and daughters. ABOUT THE GUEST Cara Morales is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who divides her career between her private practice and JSerra Catholic High School. A wife and mother of three, she is the founding member of JSerra's Theology Department and Campus Ministry program. Additionally, she crafted a vision for JSerra to become one of the first high schools in the country to provide full-time, on-campus professional therapy — a practice she sees as increasingly more critical given the ongoing breakdown of the family. She spearheads JSerra's original seminar series for students called Identity Formation, which creates co-institutional small groups that carry out conversations with teens about the cultural toxins that challenge their faith and values. Recently she launched a Facebook page for parent support called Cultivating Character through Parental Connection.

BallN Gems with Coach Geoffrey Clayton JSerra HS

Who doesn’t like school in their pajamas? As teens enter week nine of the COVID shutdown, parents are seeing the novelty of stay-at-home school wearing off — and trying to deal with the consequences. In this episode, counselors Olivia Huie and Cara Morales share insights as educators and moms on how to help quarantined teens cope and parents stay sane! Week nine of the shelter-in-place has almost everyone on edge. What seemed like a dream come true to teenagers has become more like an unbearably monotonous version of Groundhog Day. High school students are now reporting a host of conflicting reactions to being isolated from their normal outlets for support. Some are anxious and depressed; others are bored and unmotivated. How can parents deal with such a myriad of issues and manage their own work-from-home schedule simultaneously? JSerra counselors Olivia Huie and Cara Morales tag-team in this Plugged In episode to offer sound and timely advice for working moms and dads with kids. With humor and wisdom, and their own kids interrupting this Zoom-recorded podcast, they share from the heart about the real challenges and surprising successes of managing life in lockdown.

In this week’s episode of the Scorebook Live California Podcast, reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with former Mater Dei star forward and current JSerra assistant coach Taylor King about his relationship with Gary McKnight, playing at Duke and Villanova, how he overcame drug use to have a successful pro career oversees and much more.

In this week’s episode of the Scorebook Live California Podcast, reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with former Mater Dei star forward and current JSerra assistant coach Taylor King about his relationship with Gary McKnight, playing at Duke and Villanova, how he overcame drug use to have a successful pro career oversees and much more.

A former lacrosse player who is an avid surfer and serves as the Director of Campus & Sports Ministry at JSerra Catholic High School in Orange County, California. He is also a 3rd degree Knight. He attended Creighton University (a private, Jesuit university) and Franciscan University of Steubenville where he majored in Theology. Be sure to stick around for his emotional story about the "Jersey Ceremony" as well as why May 18th is so significant.

We go Inside The Dugout with JSerra Head Coach Brett Kay. We'll follow his journey from two-time All-American at Mater Dei to becoming an 8th round pick out of Cal State Fullerton to walking away from pro baseball after three years to begin his journey as a high school baseball coach. That and much, much more.

In this week’s episode, JSerra football coach Pat Harlow discusses why 17 players have left his program this offseason, his playing days at USC and in the NFL and his relationship with Todd Marinovich, plus much more.

In this week’s episode, JSerra football coach Pat Harlow discusses why 17 players have left his program this offseason, his playing days at USC and in the NFL and his relationship with Todd Marinovich, plus much more.

Do good guys and girls always finish last? Not according to JSerra Athletic Director Chris Ledyard. Chris shares with parents the secrets of raising great kids through the medium of sports and shares his strategy for teaching young people how to achieve excellence in mind, heart, and spirit without sacrificing excellence on the field. In his short tenure as JSerra Catholic High School's Athletic Director, Chris Ledyard has created a culture of transformational coaching that forms student-athletes in Christian character without sacrificing wins. In today's podcast, Chris explains how virtue-based athletics is the key to unlocking young people's God-given potential — the potential not only to excel physically, but to overcome adversity, respond to life's greatest challenges, and ultimately to love their neighbors as themselves. Chris Ledyard spent more than twenty years at the helm of the athletic program at Franciscan University in Steubenville before joining JSerra in October 2016. During his tenure at Franciscan, he built their athletic programs from the ground up and led the school through the process of receiving full accreditation in NCAA Division III. He was named the 2015 Athletic Director of the Year by Sports Faith International and Coach of the Year for soccer by the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference in 2006, 2007, and 2008. He coached in high school and state championship tournaments in Ohio and West Virginia in track and field, soccer, and wrestling (1990, 1993-95, 2006-2011, 2013) and was a college athlete himself, having wrestled at Ithaca College in New York. Chris and his wife, Lisa, have six children, all of whom are athletes and musicians.

In The Paint hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland spent countless hours in the gym and unload everything about top teams and players from their notebooks, and brains, in the latest podcast. The guys break down Rancho Christian's upset of Sierra Canyon at The Classic at Damien, JSerra's win over Sheldon at the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic, and which unsigned seniors should be on the radar of college basketball coaches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Paint hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland spent countless hours in the gym and unload everything about top teams and players from their notebooks, and brains, in the latest podcast. The guys break down Rancho Christian's upset of Sierra Canyon at The Classic at Damien, JSerra's win over Sheldon at the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic, and which unsigned seniors should be on the radar of college basketball coaches!

Extended preview of the Mater Dei-St. John Bosco match-up in the CIF-SS Division 1 championship on Nov. 30, 2019.

Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas reveal their awards year-end awards for the 2019 Trinity League football season and preview the playoffs.

Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas breakdown the Week 10 games in the Trinity League and wrap-up the lower levels for the freshmen and junior varsity.

Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas review the Mater Dei-St John Bosco showdown from Oct. 25 and preview the final week of the Trinity League season.

Rich Meyer President of JSerra Catholic High School talks about his passion and vision as president of Jserra, and how he and his wife handle raising 8 children. Derek and Rich also discuss how letting your kids fail and not interjecting as a parent can be a positive for your child.