Hoffer's High School Sports

Cheverus' softball coach (and the older brother of my co-host) joins us to talk about his team, his generational pitcher, Addison DeRoche, his playing and coaching career, his family and his philosophies on life and coaching.

The longtime Greely boys' hockey coach has stepped down after 32 seasons, 417 wins and five state titles. Listen to Mothes describe his reasoning and reflect on his time leading one of the state's finest programs.

Michael and Tim talk about the upcoming spring sports season, focusing on baseball, softball and lacrosse. The podcast begins with a look back at the first year of Hoffer's High School Sports.

The former Yarmouth girls' soccer coach talks about taking over at Gorham, his memories of his triumphant time with the Clippers and many of the great players he got to coach.

The longtime high school and college coach, currently the coach of Cheverus football, talks about the new landscape of college recruiting and what it means for high school players and their hopes and dreams. 

Intraversato talks about his playing background, getting into coaching, navigating coaching girls from two rival towns and leading Yarmouth/Freeport the state championship in February.

Cheverus senior Ellie Skolnekovich, a standout goalie in both field hockey and ice hockey and a regular singer of the national anthem at Cheverus events, talks about playing both sports, her success in high school, her college plans and other aspects of her life

In this week's podcast, we hear from players and coaches from the newly crowned Thornton Academy boys' hockey state championship team.Coach Jamie Gagnon, along with players Brayden Duane, Jake Skillings, Brennan Tabor and Cole Fernald discuss winning the title and we also hear from Cheverus/Yarmouth coach Dave St. Pierre about his squad's valiant effort, which fell one goal shy.

In this week's podcast, we hear from players and coaches from the Cheverus girls' and Portland boys' basketball state champions.Stags coach Billy Goodman and players Anna Goodman, Kylie Lamson and Kristin King talk about their unbelievable come-from-behind win over Hampden Academy.Bulldogs' coach Joe Russo, along with players Lucas LeGage and Loic Ramazani discuss their team's amazing run from the No. 6 seed to champion.

In this week's podcast, we look back at the high school basketball regional tournament and hear from the coach of the Class B South champion boys, Yarmouth's Connor Hasson, the coach of the Class A South champion boys, Portland's Joe Russo, along with one his top players, Loic Ramazani, and the coach of the Class A South champion girls, Cheverus' Billy Goodman, along with his daughter and team captain, Anna Goodman.

The longtime Channel 8 sports director talks about growing up playing sports in Yarmouth, his career path, the state of local sports coverage and some of his favorite stories and people.

In this week's podcast, we discuss the high school basketball tournament, which begins in earnest tomorrow.The discussion includes in-depth analysis of the Class A and Class B boys' and girls' field.

The longtime Windham High School public address announcer talks about his many years calling games at Windham and at St. Joseph's College, the athletes and coaches he's shared the sidelines with and some of his favorite stories

The Thornton Academy senior football standout talks about winning the Fitzpatrick Trophy. We first hear from TA coach Kevin Kezal, who discusses what Ayoob meant to the program.

Maine Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and longtime coach Matt Rogers joins Michael and Tim to discuss his recently released book, "The Recipe for Being a Great Coach-It's More than Wins and Losses." Matt reflects on his athletic and coaching career, being a host family for numerous Portland Sea Dogs players and what he hopes to impart by writing a book about his experiences.

The longtime Greely boys' hockey coach talks about championships won and lost, the great players he's coached and the state of high school hockey, and what can be done to fix it.

Oakley McLeod, a senior at Windham High School and the founder of the Mental Edge Softball Camp, along with her father, Jason, and Cheverus junior Addison DeRoche talk about the work they're doing to shine a light on young athletes' struggles with mental health and Saturday's fundraiser.

After leading Westbrook's football team to the first championship in program history, Johnson reflects on the magical ride and talks about his connection with the school, the city and the players who made a fairy tale come true.

The longtime Gorham girls' basketball coach talks about his basketball journey, from the County, to Farmington to Gorham, with a side gig selling cars in San Diego mixed in. Berthiaume also discusses his titles won, along with some near misses, as well as coaching stars like Emily Esposito and Mackenzie Holmes.

Michael and Tim take a quick look back at the football state games then look ahead to the basketball and hockey seasons.

Cheverus' athletic director talks about her playing career, coming to Cheverus fresh out of Franklin Pierce University to coach, her journey to becoming one of the top ADs in Southern Maine and how she juggles work and a young family.

What a season it's been in Westbrook! Last week, the Blue Blazes won their first-ever regional title. Coach Sam Johnson and players Gio Staples, Tony Bongomin and Owen Taylor reflect on their win over Kennebunk and what it meant to a title-starved community while they look ahead to Saturday's state game showdown versus powerhouse Cony. Westbrook won't be the only local team to play for a Gold Ball. Greely, Portland and Thornton Academy are doing the same, and their coaches, Caleb King, Nick Cliche and Kevin Kezal, talk about their title opportunities.

Gorham volleyball's Emma Tirrell, Cape Elizabeth girls' soccer's Branden Noltkamper, Cheverus field hockey's Andrea Musante, Yarmouth boys' soccer's Justin Morrill and Scarborough boys' soccer's Mark Diaz talk about their teams' championship runs.

The legendary basketball coach talks about his love of the game, his many coaching stops, the importance of a lucky belt, his family, local sensation Cooper Flagg and much, much more.

A look at the ongoing playoffs, with predictions!

Longtime Portland High School boys' soccer coach Rocco Frenzilli talks about how he discovered soccer in high school, helping start the PHS program, his long coaching tenure and the many people he's influenced and been influenced by.

The legendary football coach talks about his playing background, getting into coaching, his long stint with South Portland and his final act, at Scarborough, where he finally won an elusive state title. That and much more from a wonderful 87-year-old man who has four children, eight grandchildren and is now a great grandfather as well. 

The Cheverus junior softball ace talks about her college recruiting process, verbally committing to Florida State and her unique journey.

Coach Wood talks about her playing background, taking over the Scarborough girls' lacrosse program at a young age and immediately tasting success, coming to Freeport and winning titles in two different sports and her relationship with the athletes she coaches.

Michael and Tim have a discussion of the fall sports season to date and touch on some other topics as well.Guest interviews will resume next week.

The great Dave Eid.