Coach John Balistere returned to Boulder City after college and jumped right into his passion, high school basketball. Over the last three decades Coach Balistere has developed a consistently-winning Boys Basketball program at BCHS, churning out multiple titles, collegiate athletes and state all-stars. The state title has eluded his head coaching tenure, but that hasn't reduced his enthusiasm in the slightest! Coach Balistere leads his program with an intense dedication to discipline and effort. And his vast network of NCAA, USA and International basketball resources continuously exposes his staff and our athletes to high-level coaching and playing experiences. Coach Balistere is among the top-tier basketball coaches in Southern Nevada, on any level, and is highly regarded and sought after among college and professional programs across the country! And yet, he chooses to share his talents and experiences with our kids right here in his hometown of Boulder City, Nevada. It is no wonder why our Boys Basketball Program is "hated for all the right reasons" all over the state!

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Coach Kevin Ruth has spent the last 27 years educating and coaching Boulder City Eagles. He's coached football, wrestling and flag football with multiple wrestling state champs and 2X state runners-up in flag football. In fact, building on his state championship and collegiate wrestling experience, he was key in rebuilding the BCHS wrestling program over two decades ago. Coach Ruth is the epitome of toughness and integrity and so it comes as no surprise that his teams have taken on those same characteristics. He's another high-quality teacher/coach combo that BCHS seems to have in spades. Coach Ruth's superpower is his innate ability to let you know he cares about you while he's coaching you. He's that favorite uncle that you never wanted to disappoint. In my opinion, he toes the line between high school fun and high school competition better than anyone I've interviewed to date. He's highly competitive but that quality always gives way to his commitment to fun and fairness, no matter how high the stakes are.

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James Cracolici moved to Boulder City just a few years ago and immediately immersed himself into our youth sports community, bringing a lifetime of baseball and football experience, having played on both the high school and college levels. In 2023, Coach Cracolici took it upon himself to resurrect the Boulder City youth football program and they fielded 9 teams in their first season! James and I have a candid conversation about a variety of topics from youth sports to the Boulder City 4th of July parade! I look forward to covering the future student-athletes that Caoch Crack and his staff are training!

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Coach Denny Crine started playing baseball and pitching at a young age in Henderson, NV. He also comes from local baseball royalty: his father is former Eagles baseball coach, Tommy Crine, for whom the Foothill High School baseball field is named. In college he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox and went on to play minor league baseball with Michael Jordan and John Kruk. After leaving baseball he went back to college where he got his teaching degree and went into high school coaching. Sitting down with Coach Crine, you get the sense that there is nothing he doesn't know and understand about the game, yet, he is a constant student of the game continually updating his training and teaching methods. Heading into his second season as the Eagles head coach, you get the feeling that Coach Crine is going to be leading this program for the next several years - and that's perfectly fine by me!

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The truth is, I'm not sure how many State Championships Coach Huxford has because she's too modest to admit; there may be more. Same for Coach of the Year Awards, which I believe she has 7! And make no mistake, the impression you get as you sit across from Rachelle Huxford is Champion! She's measured in all her answers, constantly introspective and a complete strategist on the court. If you want your kids to learn how to win at sports AND AT LIFE, get them into one of her programs before she closes out her Hall of Fame career!

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In this episode I sit down with Kenny & Kannon Rose, 2-sport state champs in volleyball and tennis. If you're a student at BCHS, I highly recommend you listen to this podcast. Kenny and Kanon share their experiences growing up in BC, playing BCHS sports, going to college and living the adult life after high school. Their approach to sports and life will inspire any student. I could have sat and talked with these guys all afternoon and I can't wait to see how successful Kanon and Kenny become!

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This week I have the privilege of interviewing Hunter Moore, BCHS 2x Nevada State Wrestling Champion and Nevada 3A football stand-out. Hunter has been an exceptional athlete for years, first earning accolades in baseball, then wrestling and football. And after watching him throw shot and discuss at a track meet earlier this year, I was shocked to learn that 2023 was his first year throwing in Track & Field. We also get an added bonus of having Coach Alex Moore in the studio too! Hunter will continue his wrestling and educational journey at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia.

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In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing two graduating seniors fresh off their BCHS Girls Volleyball 3A State Championship. We talk about club ball, school life at BCHS, coaching, what we have to look forward to this coming season and a whole lot more. This is our first current-student-athlete interview and these young ladies set the bar high! If you have a student-athlete that you'd like to hear on the podcast please email me at admin@bcsportsnet.com. Eligible student-athletes must be enrolled at BCHS, play sports at the varsity level and be an OUTSTANDING athlete and a GOOD HUMAN BEING. All guests are by BCSN invitation only.

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