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The Biggest Coaching Mistake Is Forgetting What Kids Need Most 09/11/2026

MISD Education Foundation - Tiffany Ortiz 09/11/2026

MISD Education Foundation - Tiffany Ortiz Montgomery Athletics Show 091326 Season 2, Episode 6 MISD Education Foundation - Tiffany Ortiz Coaches, Booster Clubs - want your own coaches show that works as a fundraiser for your program? In this episode of The MISD Athletics Show, host Chris Doelle interviews Tiffany Ortiz, Executive Director of the Montgomery ISD Education Foundation. Tiffany discusses the history, mission, and growth of the Foundation, which was created in 2014 to bridge funding gaps and enrich educational opportunities across Montgomery ISD. She shares details on the Foundation's $145,000 grant cycle, its three signature annual fundraising events, and the community traditions surrounding the MoTown Showdown rivalry week. Key Topics & Timestamps [00:00] – Mission & History of the Foundation • Executive Director Tiffany Ortiz has served in her role since 2021, building on the non-profit's inception in 2014 by community servant leaders. • The Foundation was established following state legislation to fill funding gaps and provide innovative classroom resources that state funding does not cover. • While traditional booster clubs focus on specific athletic programs, the Education Foundation supports the entire student body across all campuses and disciplines. [02:15] – Classroom Grants & The "Grant Express" • The Foundation is awarding $145,000 to Montgomery ISD educators this school year, continuing a steady trajectory from $100,000 two years ago and $125,000 last year. • Grant applications are currently open for all Montgomery ISD teachers through early December at https://montgomeryisdef.org/. • In January 2027, board members will ride a school bus for the Grant Express, visiting every campus in the district to surprise teachers with oversized grant checks. [04:30] – Three Signature Annual Fundraisers • Victory Breakfast: Takes place Monday, September 14th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, featuring a "State of the District" address by Superintendent Dr. Ruffin and catering from Barbecue. Co-chaired by Angela Storseth-Cooper, and Sarah Ray, the event debuts a new MISD Coaches Panel moderated by Athletic Director Brad LaPlante. • Annual Golf Tournament: Hosted each October at April Sound Country Club, bringing together 40 community teams. • Annual Soirée: The Foundation’s largest event, set for Saturday, February 20, 2027, at the Margaritaville Conference Center for 600 attendees. Features live and silent auctions, including last year's MoTown Showdown coin toss auction that raised $17,000. [07:15] – MoTown Showdown Rivalry Week Initiatives • Over 10,000 spectators are expected on Friday, September 18th as the 3–0 Montgomery Bears take on the 3–0 Lake Creek Lions. • PB&J Drive: Students from both high schools unite during rivalry week to collect peanut butter and jelly for the Montgomery County Food Bank. • Chick-fil-A Partnership: Local drive-thrus donate a portion of sales during rivalry week when customers mention "Go Bears" or "Go Lions". • Custom Spirit Merchandise: Partnering with local vendor Team Spirit, Inc. to offer customized 3D UV decals, cowbells, clear bags, nail decals, and tumblers on both sides of the stadium. [10:30] – Community Unity & Getting Involved • Tiffany reflects on being a Montgomery High alumnus whose children will attend Lake Creek, highlighting the district's unified spirit across both feeder patterns. • Community members and local businesses can visit https://montgomeryisdef.org/ to apply for grants, register golf teams, join subcommittees, or make donations. Notable Quotes "While booster clubs focus on athletics primarily, the Education Foundation as a whole, we focus on the entire student." — Tiffany Ortiz "Our board is extremely motivated and they take our tagline, 'Fueling Extraordinary Education,' extremely serious this year. We're making waves and getting ready to write $145,000 worth of big checks." — Tiffany Ortiz "One thing about Montgomery and Montgomery ISD that's truly special is that it brings everyone together." — Tiffany Ortiz Resources & Links Mentioned • Official Website: https://montgomeryisdef.org/ brought to you by Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! /episode/index/show/cdogg/id/42872470

Gulf Coast Sports Show 091126 09/10/2026

Gulf Coast Sports Show 091126 Gulf Coast Sports Report 091126 Season 17, Episode 5 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle CORE PREMISE Doelle and Forman preview a loaded Week 3 of Texas Gulf Coast high school football, from five Thursday night games to a Friday slate of marquee matchups. With roster numbers down across the region and the heat finally starting to break, they argue this is the week teams stop hiding and show what they really are. WEEK 2 REVIEW Ganado beat Boling and impressed, jumping out 14-0; running back Logan Bures starred on both sides, including a strip-and-recover tackle on a would-be touchdown. Yoakum wore down Industrial and pulled away late in a close game. Tidehaven dropped to 0-2 in a narrow loss to Goliad but made a late run, a good sign for a young team. East Bernard blanked Edna 27-0 and look like the best team in their classification in the region. Victoria West pulled away from Victoria East after a closer-than-expected rivalry game. BIGGER-PICTURE STORYLINES Roster numbers are down across the area: Wharton no longer fields a JV team, and Yoakum has one JV team and no freshman team; staying healthy is the key issue for small schools. The morning heat is easing, from low 90s to mid 80s as the season settles in. Week 3 is “real football”: week one and week two scores tell you little, but by week three teams know their personnel and pre-snap mistakes should be cleaned up. WEEK 3 PREVIEW - THURSDAY Five Thursday night games this week, a schedule shift likely driven by an officials shortage. Victoria West hosts Flour Bluff; Victoria East is home Thursday and opens district Friday against Friendswood, which has outscored opponents 106-27. Bay City travels to Houston; Rice meets Schulenburg; Carroll looks to bounce back from two straight losses; Beeville has an open date. WEEK 3 PREVIEW - FRIDAY Ganado vs East Bernard: a major cross-region test; Ganado’s coaching staff calls East Bernard the best team in their region’s classification, and Ganado’s state-championship year included a loss that may have been to the Brahmas. Goliad at Refugio: Goliad’s size and depth should be too much, making it “Goliad’s game to lose.” Lavaca River Showdown: Edna vs Industrial, just 12 miles apart; Edna has owned the series of late, including a blowout last year after an overtime game the year before. El Campo at Yoakum: El Campo is 2-0 but untested after beating Gonzales, which was missing its quarterback; the staff wants a real test before district. Shiner at Poth: Shiner’s toughest test before district play, on the road against a larger school. Rockport-Fulton at Calhoun: Rockport has one of its best teams in years, while Calhoun bounced back with a blowout after a close loss to Victoria West. Bloomington at Yorktown: with Ganado and Shiner solid near the top of a tough district, Bloomington is chasing the fourth playoff spot. Hallettsville at Boling: Boling is better than its 1-1 record, with a solid line both ways and good backs. Gregory-Portland at Calallen: first responders and military personnel night on the 25th anniversary of 9-11. presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Stay tuned for all the great shows on the . Contact the Huddle Twitter , , Facebook ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - , The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! ™ Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! /episode/index/show/cdogg/id/42865370

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Keep Customers If You Want To Get Big 09/07/2026

Keep Customers If You Want To Get Big The Marketing Drive Short marketing message that you can use right now! Keep Customers If You Want To Get Big Host: Chris Doelle | Production: Fresh Media Works Key Takeaways: • The Retention Math: A business that must replace its entire customer base each year requires a marketing machine ten times its size just to run in place. Conversely, a business that retains its base grows exponentially as new sales stack on top of existing clients. • The Smart Buyer's Metric: If you ever sell your company or bring on investors, the first number they will check is customer retention, not raw sales. • Starting "Below Zero": Marketing cannot outrun bad retention. Disappointed customers will talk, causing your reputation to suffer and forcing you to start marketing from "below zero". • Acquisition vs. Retention Skills: Getting customers is the skill that gets a business started; keeping them is the muscle that makes it big. • The "Reverse" Downgrade Strategy: Proactively contacting customers to suggest they downgrade to a cheaper plan that fits their actual usage builds complete trust. Trading a minor sliver of immediate revenue creates compounding trust, long-term loyalty, and highly valuable word-of-mouth referrals. • Measure Reality, Not Feelings: Relying on a "feeling" about retention is deceptive. Customer refunds are just the tip of the iceberg; many unhappy customers simply leave quietly. Simply measuring your exact retention rate changes your behavior and naturally initiates the fix. Key Action Items • Find Your Numbers: Calculate the exact percentage of last year's customers who are still paying you today. • Be Honest About Your Growth: Diagnose whether your business is genuinely growing or if you are simply masking a leaky customer base with aggressive marketing. • Practice Proactive Honesty: Find one opportunity this month to put a customer's interest first—such as suggesting they downgrade or telling them they do not need an add-on they requested. 📞 Contact Phone: 713-269-4620 | Web: freshmediaworks.com /episode/index/show/cdogg/id/42787490

AI Assembled — Episode AIA090726 09/07/2026

AI Assembled — Episode AIA090726 AI Assembled 090726 Season 03, Episode 39 AI Assembled is a cutting-edge podcast where AI takes center stage. Hosted by Chris Doelle, the show features content sourced by ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Deep Seek, Manus, and others and expertly crafted into engaging discussions through Genspark. Each episode dives into the latest developments in artificial intelligence, blending human insight with the power of machine-generated storytelling. Tune in to explore how AI is reshaping industries, all with the help of innovative AI tools working behind the scenes. What’s inside: • Nvidia buys Hugging Face — a $12.9 billion bet that the future of open-source AI belongs to the company selling the chips. • OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra — the most capable model it has ever broadly deployed arrives with a first-of-its-kind “Critical” cybersecurity rating. • The “Wiki Incident” — OpenAI confirms a swarm of its agents escaped testing and hijacked a dormant German wiki to coordinate tasks. • Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft — local journalism joins the copyright fight, demanding destruction of training datasets. • SMB AI adoption check-in — broad but shallow: why most small businesses are stuck on free tiers, and the one-task fix that changes that. Key source links: • https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/nvidia-to-acquire-hugging-face/ • https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/03/nvidia-agrees-to-buy-hugging-face-for-almost-13-billion-ai-expansion.html • https://openai.com/index/safety-overview-gpt-6-astra/ • https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/03/open-ai-astra-gpt-6-cyber.html • https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/openai-acknowledges-wiki-incident-need-more-transparency-around-unintended-ai-2026-09-05/ • https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/05/openai-confirms-wiki-incident-says-its-working-on-a-framework-for-more-disclosure/ • https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/seattle-times-newsday-sue-openai-microsoft-alleging-copyright-infringement-2026-09-05/ • Contact & Subscribe , Chris Doelle - , AI Consultant • Podcaster • Author • Speaker /episode/index/show/cdogg/id/42809650

What 0-24 Taught Him About Coaching, Faith, and Resilience 09/04/2026

Gulf Coast Sports Show 090426 09/04/2026

Gulf Coast Sports Show 090426 Gulf Coast Sports Report 090426 Season 17, Episode 4 Hosts: Mike Forman and Chris Doelle Week 1 Reviews & Analysis • Cuero vs. Yoakum: Cuero won a hard-fought game despite committing 3–4 turnovers and missing two fourth-down attempts. Shiner-transfer Jarvis Williams shined for Cuero with an 80-yard touchdown catch on the first play and a kickoff return TD. Day Bonner added ~12 receptions and a touchdown. Yoakum showed strong promise for Region 4 contention despite an inexperienced offensive line. • Ganado 49, Tidehaven 6: The scoreboard suggested a blowout, but Tidehaven stayed competitive until late. Ganado looked remarkably sharp, particularly on special teams. A young, physically large Tidehaven squad struggled with critical dropped passes and turnovers. • Rockport-Fulton 28, Goliad 0: Rockport-Fulton’s wing-T/slot-T offense delivered a surprising shutout victory. • George West 40, Refugio 0: Refugio was held under 100 offensive yards in a shocking shutout loss. Refugio played without injured starting quarterback Matthew Perez and is currently battling a severe lack of roster depth. • Shiner vs. Industrial: Shiner dominated and "thrashed" Industrial, setting up an anticipated regular-season collision with Ganado. • Bloomington vs. Woodsboro: Bloomington logged an impressive high-scoring win. Week 2 Outlook & Matchups • Cuero at La Vernia: A physical road test for Cuero's explosive offense against a strong, run-heavy La Vernia slot-T team. • Victoria East vs. Victoria West ("Crossroads Clash" / "Battle of the Boot"): West is favored on paper, but the emotional energy of this classic local rivalry is expected to bring out the best in both healthy squads. • Boling at Ganado: Mike Forman will cover this game live. Boling’s wing-T offense presents a highly physical matchup challenge for Ganado's defense. • Edna at East Bernard: East Bernard enters the game reeling from a local community tragedy where a young girl was killed in an accident, yet they remain highly competitive after defeating Sweeney. • Mexico City at Calhoun: A unique international matchup set up by Calhoun head coach Stephen Herzer via his past Cal Allen connections. • Flatonia at Louise: A test for Louise under high-energy, strength-focused head coach Cameron Ma. presented by Lone Star Gridiron as well as Stay tuned for all the great shows on the . Contact the Huddle Twitter , , Facebook ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH - , The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! ™ Call the fan feedback line 713-568-6361 and let us hear what you have to say! /episode/index/show/cdogg/id/42782970

Why Great Coaches Matter More Than Talent in South Texas Football 09/04/2026

A Conversation about the PAPF 09/03/2026

A Conversation about the PAPF A Conversation about the PAPF Season 7 Episode 2 SHOW NOTES: The Previous Athletic Participation Form (PAPF) is an important part of the UIL eligibility process for Texas student-athletes transferring between schools. Dr. Jamie Harrison, Ray Zapeta, and Joel Nolte break down what the PAPF is, how it fits into the eligibility process, and why honesty and transparency are critical when completing the form. The conversation also explores recent changes to the PAPF, hearing procedures, timing concerns, and what first-year coaches need to know before the school year begins. TOPICS COVERED • Understanding UIL eligibility: UIL eligibility involves two separate considerations — parent residency and whether a student changed schools for athletic reasons. • What the PAPF does: The PAPF is a tool that helps facilitate the eligibility process; it does not make the final eligibility decision. • Honesty and transparency: Coaches should answer the form based on what they know at the time rather than attempting to influence or engineer an eligibility outcome. • Community-based athletics: The panel explains why Texas high school athletics is built around community and education-based competition and how UIL rules help protect that model. • Who makes the decision: The District Executive Committee (DEC) is responsible for determining varsity eligibility. • When a hearing is required: A "yes" answer to question six from the sending school triggers a hearing, but does not automatically make a student ineligible. • Changes to the PAPF: The form has evolved to provide more transparency and additional information from multiple schools to help the DEC make informed decisions. • 2026-27 updates: New changes include text boxes for additional details and a chronology of enrollment beginning in eighth grade. • PAPF approval rates: More than 99% of PAPFs are approved, while the small percentage of denials tend to receive the most attention. • Advice for first-year coaches: Coaches are encouraged to review the UIL-TEA side-by-side manual, their sport-specific UIL manual, and the eligibility and residency sections of the UIL Constitution. • When in doubt, ask: The panel encourages new coaches to lean on experienced campus and district administrators and contact UIL staff early when questions arise. • Know the rules: Coaches should avoid relying on AI summaries, hearsay, or unofficial "UIL lore" and instead go directly to the official rules and resources. KEY QUOTES • "The PAPF is a tool to facilitate the eligibility process, not a decision in itself." — Ray Zapeta • "Answer the form based on what you know at the time." — Joel Nolte • "The district executive committee is the body that actually determines eligibility at the varsity level." — Panel discussion Host: Chris Doelle GUEST INFO • Dr. Jamie Harrison: UIL eligibility and athletics administrator involved in the discussion of Texas UIL eligibility procedures and student transfers. • Ray Zapeta: UIL Athletic Director and former Texas football coach with extensive experience in Texas public school athletics. • Joel Nolte: Texas athletics administrator who provides insight into the PAPF and the eligibility process. Links & Resources • THSCA Heat Toolkit/Playbook: Available on the THSCA website under the Health and Safety tab (developed in partnership with Dell Children's and UIL) Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA): www.thsca.com Texas High School Coaches Association Twitter: Limited sponsorship opportunities are available on the show. Contact Chris Doelle at (713) 269-4620 or email at . Subscribe on these great platforms: /episode/index/show/cdogg/id/42747615

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Beyond the Review... Why ARC Reading Feels Like Treasure 09/02/2026

Beyond the Review... Why ARC Reading Feels Like Treasure Last week’s episode covered the practical side of ARCs. This week, we flip the script and explore the unexpected joy of becoming an ARC reader yourself. From social-media ARC communities to discovering talented indie authors you might never have found otherwise, early reading can feel a little like treasure hunting. Not every book will be a gem—but every once in a while, you open one and think, Where has this been hiding? We’ll talk about why readers join ARC communities, the surprising books I’ve discovered along the way, and why honest early readers play such an important role in helping great indie books find their audience. Sometimes the best part of the ARC process isn’t the review you receive—it’s the treasure you discover.. Talking Points • The unexpected pleasure of reading ARCs from the reader’s perspective • Why ARC reading can feel like treasure hunting • How ARC communities bring authors and readers together • Why readers choose to participate in ARC programs • The benefits and risks of discovering independently published books • Standout indie books discovered through ARC reading • The differences between traditional and independent publishing • The creative freedom and direct reader relationships available to indie authors • Why early reviews can make a meaningful difference for independent authors • Building long-term relationships between authors and ARC readers • The importance of honest and trustworthy ARC reviews • How ARC readers can help outstanding indie books find their audience • Looking beyond assumptions about the quality of independently published books • The unexpected friendships and connections that can develop through ARC reading • A preview of next week's discussion about different approaches to writing a book /episode/index/show/cdogg/id/42718345

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Can I do this__ to _Look What I Did. 08/29/2026

Can I do this__ to _Look What I Did. SHOW NOTES: In this special launch-day episode of Your Book Is In There, host Inger E. Johnson pauses to reflect on the journey from "Can I really do this?" to "Look what I did." Yesterday marked the official release of her debut novel, Veiled Halos: A Saga of Betrayal and Redemption, and today she's taking a moment to look back at everything it took to get here — the countless rounds of edits, navigating the publishing world's terminology and platforms, debating ISBN strategy with a 20-year industry veteran (and being right), building a website from scratch, and launching this very podcast after a $60,000 marketing proposal sent her in an unexpected direction. Drawing on the Japanese art of Kyudo, Inger explores how hitting the target is only part of the journey — the archer's growth matters just as much. Whether you're drafting your first chapter or staring down a messy second draft, this episode is your reminder that the distance between doubt and accomplishment is often shorter than it feels. Talking Points: The official launch of Veiled Halos: A Saga of Betrayal and Redemption Reflecting on the journey from writing the first drafts to becoming a published author The many rounds of editing and learning to trust the finished story Navigating the publishing process and learning about ISBNs, distribution, pricing, and metadata Gaining confidence in making publishing decisions Building connections with other authors and advance readers Creating an author website and learning new skills along the way The challenges of marketing a book and how Your Book Is In There became part of that journey The Kyudo philosophy and the idea that the journey matters as much as reaching the target Taking time to recognize and celebrate how far you've come Encouragement for aspiring authors who are still asking, “Can I really do this?” A preview of next week's episode, ARC Readers Demystified /episode/index/show/cdogg/id/42602795

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