
Texas professional educator, Erik Thormaehlen, sets out on an episodic journey of professional development. This podcast includes interviews with (mostly retired) coaches, superintendents, principals, teachers, and various professional educators. Usually the subject will be a retired AD/HFC but to keep it interesting, that’ll change from time to time.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 56 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Join us for a special edition of the Tale Lights Podcast, as we interview Boerne ISD Place 4 Candidate, Armando Trevino. With no debates or forums in Boerne ISD this election season, we try to present to anyone interested in listening, the platform o... more
Kerry Barboza grew up in San Antonio, Texas. After attending high school at Thomas Jefferson, Kerry was on his way to Oral Roberts in Tulsa, before checking out the coast of Virginia while working on his Master’s Degree and getting his feet wet in th... more
Kerry Barboza grew up in San Antonio, Texas. After attending high school at Thomas Jefferson, Kerry was on his way to Oral Roberts in Tulsa, before checking out the coast of Virginia while working on his Master’s Degree and getting his feet wet in th... more
Dickie Faught grew up near Brownfield, Texas, and attended college at San Angelo State University. Coach Faught began his coaching career in Klondike, Texas. After a two year stint in Klondike, Coach Faught made a jump back towards home and went to B... more
Coach Shivers grew up in Boerne, Texas. He graduated the Salutatorian of BHS in the Class of 1992. As a high school basketball player, Robbie helped the Boerne Greyhounds reach the 1990 State Championship game. He then went on to Stephen F. Austin... more
In the 45th edition of the Tale Lights Podcast, I did something different. I sat down with a former player of Coach Rip Sewell to honor the deceased coach that made a major impact in the lives of kids out in Ozona, Texas, for many years. Blake Mood... more
Rick Keith grew up on the Texas Gulf Coast, when his family's livelihood sent them headed out east to Connecticut. In many ways it was a real blessing because in Connecticut, "Tex", as he was called, would find the sport of cross country. As a state ... more
Steve Taylor grew up the son of a Baptist preacher in Spur, Texas. He went on to play college football at San Angelo State University. After a couple of years as a graduate assistant, Coach Taylor decided it was time to go for the "big money" in th... more
I played for Coach Williamson in Uvalde in 1988-89.....tight end/defensive end on the quarterfinal team and bi district champion team. Thank you for this comprehensive interview with him. It brought back a lot of memories and was especially interesting to me to find out how much he grew as a coach from his experiences in Uvalde and how his basic philosophy never changed. Our mantra before every game was Get-an-owl, get-an-antler, get-a-wildcat- etc. etc. basically do what we have taught you i... more
Erik knows that there is a great story behind each of these coaches and he’s uncovering history 1 interview at a time! Love it!
This coach is one of the best
Such a great idea and great resource for young coaches around the state. Also great to hear from some of my old coaches. Great memories from some great times! Nice job Erik!
Very interesting for anyone that wants to have a career in education!
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I have been listening to Ericks podcast for over two years. I have found each and every show at least enlightening and a learning experience. The balanced and straightforward structure and delivery is earnest and I appreciate that.
I really enjoy the show and guests. My favorite part is when he shows his witty personality. But my most most favorite part about this podcast is that it’s so entertaining that I’ve decided to cancel my serious Xm, amazon music and direct tv subscriptions because I’m... more
Love listening to your podcast coach! Go lions
My brother in law tells me about how great of a coach you were. Glad to see you with your own podcast
my husband has told me tons of stories and is great to see you have your own podcast.
This is a great podcast!
I’m learning to with every episode!
This podcast gives great feedback and input from a coaches point of view! A student like myself listens to these to help decide what career option is best for me, kind of get inside feedback of the job. Great stuff Erik Thormaelen!
Best podcast I have ever listened to. Great content, can’t wait for more great stuff!










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