Coming off of a bye week, the Carlsbad Cavemen feel rested and ready to take on their most important challenge yet - district. Coach Sanders discusses how he plans to get players to buy back in halfway through the season, creating plays inspired by other teams, his love for fishing, and even the relatability of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
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When you think of an MLB team, you typically think of the players and coaching staff. It goes a whole lot deeper than that for a franchise to find success. We dive into the world of professional athletic training at the highest level within an organization on the brink of a playoff appearance. Taylor Bennett tells us about big league dining, clubhouses, the perks of being on an MLB staff, the Mariners' famous trident, and much more! Trey and Taylor have known each other for almost 10 years from the New Mexico State University baseball program. Side note: Taylor is a great guy with a true passion for working with athletes!
It's bye week time! The Cavemen Football team will get some much needed rest and time to reset ahead of district play. We talk college rivalries, how to keep athletes out of grade trouble, team distractions, and much more. This episode was a ton of fun!
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Going into Week 5 against the 4-0 Roswell Coyotes, Coach Sanders talks about getting his team up for the challenge, motivation from within, and trusting his top leaders to get the job done offensively each week. We dive into the landscape of college football, an inspiring story of Terrell Davis, and, of course, more football movie talk. Join this week, it may just be the best one yet!
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This week's podcast notes: What is the best football movie of all time? Coach Sanders and Trey don't have making answers. We recap the Volcano Vista 28-7 loss on the road and how the team bonded. Defensive standouts and what to expect going into week 4 against an 0-3 Clovis Wildcats team. Also, WHAT'S YOUR FOOTBALL PET PEEVE?
This week’s podcast notes: Cavemen football coach, Cale Sanders, determined to revitalize the program, embarked on a mission to rebrand the team with a fresh logo. With renewed confidence and a renewed sense of purpose going into Week 2, the Cavemen fought for an early lead and ultimately beat Goddard to put their record at 1-1. This marked the first win for Sanders - looking ahead to a promising future for the Carlsbad Cavemen football program.
Heading into Week 2 of the football season (vs Goddard Rockets), Cale Sanders joins us for the first time on the podcast. We discuss his football background, recap on the Eddy County War against Artesia, changes to the Carlsbad offense, and much more!
Mack Mabrey found some big success in baseball at the high school level and knows what it takes to get things done in the classroom. It was a pleasure to have him on the podcast to discuss the things he's learned, his future, music, movies, and more! We wish him the best of luck in college ball at San Jacinto CC!
Faith Aragon could very well go down as the best Cavegirl softball player of all time. She was a leader both offensively and defensively while helping to lead her team to back-to-back championships. Faith tells us about her excitement for the next level, her routine when under pressure, which award meant the most to her, and much more!
Just a couple of years after being drafted, Mickey Jannis was let go by the Tampa Bay Rays and decided to reinvent himself as a baseball player. His story might be as unconventional as his pitching style. Don't miss out on this episode as we dive into the mind of one of the world's best knuckleball pitchers!
Tylen Gonzalez is a dual-sport athlete with tremendous potential. Standing at 6' 6", he will be heading to Tucson in 2023 to compete at the Division 1 level. He tells us all about the work he's put in, the recruitment trip experience, and much more! We're excited to see the hard work he's put in pay off this year on the football field and then on the basketball court.
Hallee Smith has had great success on multiple social media platforms as an influencer and an exciting content creator. Hallee has branded herself as a multi-passionate influencer so she doesn't have to box herself into one specific category. She jumped on the podcast to talk about what sports have done for her career, how she learned to keep from burning out, and much much more. This interview provided incredible insight on the world of a famous creator!
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Alexa Dugan put a ton of work into becoming one of the best soccer players in Carlsbad High School history. Her efforts paid off in the form of dozens of awards including multiple 1st Team All-State selections, Gatorade Player of the Year, State Champion, and much more! She has chosen West Texas A&M to continue her athletic career. After a career that helped to put CHS soccer on the map, we look forward to seeing what she does going forward!
Grant Harvill is one of the most determined athletes we've had a chance to have on the show. From a relief pitcher with very little at-bats in 2021 to the on-base percentage leader on the team, starting pitcher, and strong point in the #1 seeded Cavemen lineup, he has come a long way! This week Grant and the Cavemen prepare for the highly anticipated state tournament.
Grant will be playing college baseball in Ottowa, KS for Ottowa University!
Jessica Munro worked hard in the offseason to strengthen her body and her game. Now she leads the #1 seeded Cavegirls as they head to Albuquerque to compete for a state title. It's no wonder she is going to be playing softball at the next level!
Munro was also a large part of the first ever Cavegirls Soccer state championship team. She was a skilled midfielder as the Cavegirls made back-to-back championship appearances.
As a kid, Ramon Loya used to watch in awe of the Friday night lights in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He looked up to the players that wore blue and marveled at the silver helmets they took the field in. Years later, Ramon finished up his senior season and signed with the Amherst College Mammoths to pursue his football career and trade his threads for purple.
He gives us insight on how he marketed himself as a player to get more looks and opportunities at the college level.
The card hobby has exploded into popularity over the past two years even more than ever! Se_one of 777 Breaks joined Trey on the podcast to discuss what a card break is and why it is such an easy way to jump into the collecting game. On this episode we get insight on why the Honus Wagner card is so valuable, the origin story of 777 Breaks, building a community, the importance of trust in the industry, and much much more!
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Sean Brown has been working hard to continue pursuing his athletic career. After a successful career at Mississippi Valley State, he has become the first center drafted to the USFL Stars! As this new league kicks off it's first season since 1985, Sean is looking to take advantage of his opportunity and be the best teammate he can be.
You're going to want to hear this one!
Jake Fuentes signed on as a student-athlete with Western Wyoming Community College and has set his sights on some big goals after a state championship for the second time in a row! Join us for this podcast as we discuss his training, mindset, family, future, and much more!
Signing to your dream school is something people hope to do their entire young life, Nolan Perry made it happen with the help of his impressive baseball skillset. This smooth righty is looking to put Carlsbad on the map even more as he climbs the ladder to Division 1 competition following his senior year. We want to wish Nolan and the Cavemen the best of luck going into the 2022 season starting on February 19th!