Episodes
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Coaching Connections with Marcus Alvarado - Episode 54 - Rick Cabrera
Coach Alvarado has a chance to catch up with his friend Rick Cabrera, the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Northwestern State University. They speak about Rick's journey, what defines a successful coaching career, FAMILY, his father being a LEGEND in the Dominican Republic, and much much more!!!
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Coaching Connections With Marcus Alvarado - Episode 53 - Drew Maddux - 11:27:24, 8.41 PM
On Episode 53, Coach Alvarado had a conversation with Drew Maddux on leadership, his journey, as well as his trick shots!!! Be sure to check it out on Youtube as well!!!
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Coaching Connections with Marcus Alvarado - Episode 52 - The Vela Family
On this episode we dive into the unique perspective of a father who coached his sons in high school, as well as the perspectives of his two sons who are now both coaches.
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Coaching Connections with Marcus Alvarado - Episode 51 - Gabe Lazo & Raul Placeres
Episode 51 is out NOW!!! I had such a fun time talking with Coach Gabe Lazo and Coach Raul Placeres!!! These guys are ELITE COLLEGE COACHES!!! Raul Placeres: Head Coach Maryville College Gabe Lazo: Assistant at the University of Tennessee Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, & SoundCloud!!! LIKE…
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Coaching Connections with Marcus Alvarado: Episode 50 with Frank Martin
The LEGENDARY Frank Martin from the University of Massachusetts joins Coach Alvarado on Episode 50 of Coaching Connections. Coach Martin talks about influential coaches he has had in his life and career, discussions on leadership, and so much more. Be sure to like, share and subscribe to the...
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Coaching Connections: Episode 49 - Coach Andrew Collazo
Coach Collazo shares his journey to become a head high school basketball coach. He had a successful first season as a head coach, but upon news that the school would be closing at the end of the school year, Coach Collazo does a great job of keeping his team locked in on their goals, as well as...
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Coaching Connections: Episode 48 Triva Corrales and Rihana Houy Morgan
A Championship conversation between two State Championship coaches!!!
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Coaching Connections: Ep 47 Lucas Ramirez, Omar Sanchez, Ernest Lopez, John Hirst
Coaching Connections with Marcus Alvarado Episode 47: Lucas Ramirez & Omar Sanchez (LABC EDITION) Coach’s Office: Ernest Lopez & John Hirst On this episode we spent time in Phoenix for Final Four weekend. We had a blast at the NABC Convention and had the opportunity to connect with my friends…
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The Return of Coaching Connections: Episode 46 - Rodney Clark
On this episode of CCWMA, I brought back the very first guest I ever had on the show, except this time, with NO MORE INTERNET VIDEO CALLS to do the interview. We had the opportunity to speak to Coach Clark in his element and see what he is passionate about outside of the gym walls. On The Coach’s...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 43 - Chuck Martin
On the very first Episode of Season 2, I had the distinct pleasure to speak to Coach Chuck Martin, Assist Coach at South Carolina!!! Chuck has had an amazing journey though the profession. We discussed everything from coaching though the pandemic to working with legendary coaches like Frank…
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Coaching Connections - Episode 42 - Alan Stein Jr
ALAN STEIN JR!!!! Alan is a professional keynote speaker and the author of the amazing book “Raise You Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best.” On Episode 42 I had a chance to sit and speak with Alan. We discussed an array of topics such as leading through the global pandemic,...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 41 - Mike Balado
On Episode 41, I had a chance to sit and speak with Coach Mike Balado, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Arkansas State University. We had an amazing conversation speaking about his childhood, family, his journey, working through this new normal, working under a hall of fame coach like Rick Pitino,...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 40 - Cavin Leonard & Lucas Ramirez
On Episode 40 I had a chance to sit and talk to Coach Cavin Leonard of John Jay High School in San Antonio, Texas and Coach Lucas Ramirez of Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Coaching Connections- Episode 39 - Kimble McHone & Brian Molina
On episode 39 I had a chance to sit and talk to two outstanding men in the profession. Coach McHone and Coach Molina have been in the profession for several years and are definitely well respected veterans in the game. Coach McHone is the head boys coach at Boerne High School and Coach Molina is...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 38 - Andre Owens
On Episode 38, I had a chance to sit and speak with Andre Owens, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Sam Houston State University. Coach Owens spent some time as a head coach, played collegiately at The University of Texas at San Antonio, played professionally in Germany and Turkey, and has had a...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 37 - Tommy Strine
Coaching Connections - Episode 37 - Tommy Strine by Marcus Alvarado
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Coaching Connections - Episode 36 - Antonio Daniels
Coaching Connections: Episode 36 - Antonio Daniels On Episode 36 I had a chance to sit with a 13-year NBA veteran, former #4 draft pick in the NBA Draft, NBA Champion, and now Color Analyst for the New Orleans Pelicans for Fox Sports, Mr. Antonio Daniels. Our conversation covered his childhood,...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 35 - Mercedes Jorge
Coaching Connections: Episode 35 - Mercedes Jorge I had the chance to sit and speak with Coach Mercedes Jorge! She is the Director of Basketball Operations for Presbyterian College. We had a great conversation and she gave a lot of valuable insight for young coaches trying to get into the college...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 34 - Robert Bell & Joseph Fabian
Coaching Connections - Episode 34 - Robert Bell & Joseph Fabian by Marcus Alvarado
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Coaching Connections - Episode 33 - Mike Lopez
Coaching Connections: Episode 33 - Mike Lopez On episode 33 I had a chance to catch up with Mike Lopez, Head Coach/Athletic Director at Sunnybrook in San Antonio, Texas. Coach Lopez also is the host of the Creative Coaching Podcast, and recently just released his Player’s First Podcast, both of...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 32 - Walker & Herrera
On episode 32 I had the opportunity to speak with two innovative and positive men in the coaching profession. Coach Marvin Walker and Coach Michael Herrera shared their coaching experiences, their childhood journey, some impactful moments in their career, some important discussions involving the...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 31 - Richardson & Sandoval
On Episode 31 I sat with Coach Dominique Richardson, Head Coach at West Oso HS in Texas, and Matthew Sandoval, Head Coach at Hayes HS in Texas. We discussed their childhood, their coaching journey, Richardson's success coaching on a Navajo Reservation in Newcomb, New Mexico and the tough decision...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 30 - Triva Corrales & Nia Torru
On Episode 30 I had a chance to sit and speak to two amazing women in our profession, Coach Corrales and Coach Torru. Coach Triva Corrales from Judson High School happens to be a state champion coach, but she is an even better person! Coach Torru once coached under Coach Corrales and is now the...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 29 - Dodi Sulaica & Vanessa Villarreal
Coaching Connections - Episode 29 - Dodi Sulaica & Vanessa Villarreal by Marcus Alvarado
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Coaching Connections - Episode 28 - Justin Johnson
On this episode I sat and spoke to Mr. Justin Johnson. Justin is not a coach, he is not a college or professional athlete, he works for Facebook. Justin, did however, play basketball in high school. He credits much of his professional success to the lessons he learned from his high school…
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Coaching Connections - Episode 27 - Dave Klatsky & Mike Jordan
On this episode I had the opportunity to sit and speak with Dave Klatsky, an assistant coach at Colgate University, and Mike Jordan who has been recently hired as an assistant coach at Drexel University. Both of these coaches have played a vital role in the recent success at Colgate University....
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Coaching Connections - Episode 26 - Jason Ludwig
Coaching Connections: Episode 26 - Jason Ludwig Jason Ludwig grew up in East Los Angeles and is currently an assistant coach for Santa Clara University. We discussed his childhood, his coaching journey which includes some time at UCLA and two trips to the Final Four, the Young Coaches Social he...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 25 - Orlando Mendez-Valdez
On this player edition I had a chance to talk to a friend of mine, Mr. Orlando Mendez-Valdez. He is a hero in the Latino basketball community in San Antonio. We talked about his childhood growing up on the Westside of San Antonio, his journey through his basketball career, what it means to give...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 24 - Christina Phillips & David Norris
On Episode 24, I had a chance to talk to two friends of mine. Coach Norris has been in the profession for over 30 years, and is now coaching at Dripping Springs High School in Dripping Springs, Texas. Coach Phillips is currently coaching at John Marshall High School in San Antonio, Texas. Coach...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 23 - Ben Uzoh & Chris Ross
Player Edition: On episode 23, I had a chance to catch up to two San Antonio legends!!! Both Chris Ross and Ben Uzoh played their high school ball in San Antonio. Chris Ross played his high school ball at John Jay and won a state championship off of a half court buzzer beater that was nominated…
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Coaching Connections - Episode 22 - Herb Jackson & Trovocie Jackson
On episode 22 I had to honor to speak with a couple of coaches who have never met each other but share the same passion for the kids they coach and for the game of basketball. Trovocie just completed his second year as the head coach of Centennial HS in Burleson, Texas. Herb Jackson recently...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 21 - Bill Avey & Ryan Purtell
On episode 22 I had to honor to speak with a couple of coaches who have never met each other but share the same passion for the kids they coach and for the game of basketball. Trovocie just completed his second year as the head coach of Centennial HS in Burleson, Texas. Herb Jackson recently...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 20 - Ryan Taplin & Guy Nowlin
What a fun episode!!! Coach Taplin and Coach Nowlin both received news they got their very first HEAD COACHING JOB about a week prior to recording this episode!!! I am extremely happy for them! Coach Taplin is now the head boys basketball coach at Lee HS in San Antonio and Coach Nowlin is now the...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 19 - Stan Leech & Brian Young
On this episode I had a chance to speak with two coaches from the Hill Country in the great stat of Texas. Stan Leech was a long time coach in Boerne ISD, and is now the current Athletic Director for the district. Coach Leech has over 800 wins under his belt as a head coach!!! Brian young has…
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Coaching Connections - Episode 18 - Ian Mahinmi of the Washington Wizards
On this episode I got a chance to have a great conversation with Ian Mahinmi of the Washington Wizards. Ian is absolutely one of the best people you will ever come across on this planet. He is a very humble, genuine, and caring person. We had a chance to sit and talk about his childhood, how his...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 17 - Lou Torres & John Valenzuela
Coach Lou Torres is now retired, but spent several years serving the basketball community in the San Antonio area and had an amazing career. Coach John Valenzuela is having a great career of his own and has been in the profession well over 20 years. He is currently at San Antonio Christian. These...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 16 - Robert Zaragoza & Al Cuevas
Coach Cuevas and Coach Zaragoza both live on the outskirts of Los Angeles, California. Coach Cuevas has been coaching for 30 years, and is currently the head boys coach at Charter Oak. Coach "Zee" has served as Coach Cuevas' assistant as well as spending some time in the professional leagues in...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 15 - Anissa Hastings & Jeffery Chatman
Coach Chatman is the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Steele High School and Coach Hastings is the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Wagner High School in San Antonio, Texas. Both coaches have had a tremendous amount of success in their careers and do an amazing job running their programs. On this...
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Coaching Connections - Episdoe 14 - Art Gonzales & Mike Gonazales
Coach Art Gonzales is an amazing person and had an outstanding career as a coach and assistant Athletic Director in San Antonio. His is now retired and heading the San Antonio Area Association of Basketball Coaches and is doing a great job of growing the profession. His son, Mike Gonzales, is...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 13 - Joe Fabian & Charlie Boggess
Charlie Boggess is the All-Time wins leader in the greater San Antonio area with 915 career wins. He has since retired, but was convinced out of retirement to be an assistant coach for one of his former assistants. He was inducted into the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017. Joe...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 12 - Dwayne Gerlich & John Hirst
Coaching Connections: Episode 12 - Dwayne Gerlich & John Hirst
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Coaching Connections - Episode 11 - Brad Lacey & Bryan Penna
Coaching Connections: Episode 11 - Brad Lacey & Bryan Penna Brad Lacey is the head boys basketball coach at Churchill HS in San Antonio, Texas, and Bryan Penna leads the Boys program at Somerset HS in Somerset, TX. Both guys have been in the profession over 20 years and have great insight. I hope...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 10 - Steve Sylestine & Ray Carroll
Coaching Connections: Episode 10 - Steve Sylestine & Ray Carroll WOW!!! How lucky was I to be able to have a conversation with Steve Sylestine & Ray Carroll. With almost 70 years of combined experience, they have so much to offer. This was an amazing conversation that you don’t want to miss!!!...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 9 - Jamie Boswell & Brandon Bourg
Coaching Connections: Episode 9 Jaime Boswell & Brandon Bourg Outstanding men and amazing coaches!!! What a great conversation we had!!! We touched on everything from their coaching journeys, to the best game they’ve ever been a part of, to the importance of the Texas Association of Basketball...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 8 - David President & Jarvin Hall
I had an opportunity to talk to two guys who not only know about winning, but more importantly know about working with and molding the lives of young men. David President of Shadow Creek HS & Jarvin Hall of Harlan HS touched on their recent seasons, their journeys in the profession, Dream Team or...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 7 - Chris Adamek & Eric DeLosSantos
Chris Adamek & Eric De Los Santos “Rivalries & Friendships” I had a chance to talk to two coaches I have had the pleasure of going to battle with several times in so many epic rivalry games in the McCollum / Harlandale Frontier Classic. Through that rivalry we developed friendships just as all of...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 6 - Luke MacKay & Cliff Ellis
Basketball has given these two coaches the opportunity to travel the world. The experience and perspective the game has provided them is priceless. On this episode, Coach Luke Mackay and Coach Clifton Ellis talk about their journey. We discuss impactful moments in their career, a final four...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 5 - Lonnie Hubbard & Steve Perez
On this episode we have an amazing conversation with Coach Perez and Coach Hubbard. We talked about Covid-19 lockdown hobbies, building better young people through athletics, starting their coaching careers at the middle school level and working their way up to the varsity level, The Last Dance...
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Coaching Connections - Episode 4 - Jordan Burns & Reggie Ollendieck
On this episode I got a chance to talk to a great friend of mine, Reggie Ollendieck and a young man I consider family, Mr. Jordan Burns!!! I owe Coach Ollendieck a lot in my career and I’m grateful for our friendship. Jordan Burns has done some amazing things in his career at Colgate University....
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Coaching Connections - Episdoe 3 - Rudy Bernal & Joseph Martinez
On this episode we visit with Coach Joseph Martinez of Lanier HS and Coach Rudy Bernal of Antonian. Bernal also spent 30+ years running the Lanier basketball program during his Hall of Fame career! Coach Martinez played for Bernal (Lanier ‘02) and was his assistant for 6 years before taking over...
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Coaches do more then coach the sports they love. They make powerful impacts on the players and coaches they interact with. On the show we explore the stories of coaches from across the country.
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