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Press Pass Sports

Craig Sperry & Kale Steed
Texas High School Football
Texas Panhandle
High School Football
Volleyball
College Football
West Texas A&M
Texas Tech
Football
Gruver
Volleyball Playoffs
Cross Country
West Plains
Amarillo
Bryson Daily
Coaching
Softball
Nazareth
West Texas A&M University
High School Basketball
Amarillo High

A twice weekly podcast highlighting individuals and sports in the Texas Panhandle with Kale Steed of Press Pass Sports and Craig Sperry of the Happy Sports Network.

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Latest Episodes

Our final Summer Spotlight Series is on Texline head boys basketball coach Coby Beckner. An outstanding interview with the charismatic coach as we talk about his road to Texline and why he may be the most interesting coach in Texas. He's got a great ... more

We continue our summer spotlight series with long time coach Stacy Ward. Coach Ward talks to us about his career in coaching, coaches who influenced him along the way, his special relationship with Bryan Welps, life after coaching and more.

Our summer spotlight series continues with new West Texas A&M offensive coordinator Kevin Bleil. Bleil comes to WT after a two year stint at Pittsburg St. Bleil talks about his coaching path through college football, what brought him to WT, the influ... more

We kick off our Summer Spotlight Series with retiring Randall XC Coach Rebekah James. Coach James will retire after 44 years with CISD and let's us know what's next for her, who she's passing the torch to and her love for dogs. Be sure to listen ever... more

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Recent Guests

Coby Beckner
Texline head basketball coach
Texline Public Schools
Episode: Summer Spotlight Series with Texline HC Coby Beckner
Stacy Ward
Assistant Coach at River Road High School, 29-year coaching veteran
River Road High School
Episode: Summer Spotlight Series with Stacy Ward
Kevin Bleil
West Texas A&M offensive coordinator
West Texas A&M University
Episode: Summer Spotlight Series with WT OC Kevin Bleil
Rebekah James
Randall XC coach
Randall High School
Episode: Summer Spotlight Series with Rebekah James
Brendan Hausen
Basketball guard, notable college career across multiple programs including Villanova, Kansas State, and Iowa; NCAA tournament participant
College basketball athlete
Episode: Brendan Hausen Interview; Coaching News
Clint Brakebill
Former sports director at KAMR, KCIT; transitioned to communications director at ANA ISD
KAMR/KCIT; ANA ISD
Episode: Clint Brakebill Interview
Collin Bishop
Former Trinity University quarterback and Childress Allstate quarterback
Trinity University
Episode: Special Holiday Interview with Collin Bishop
Taytum Stow
A four-time All-American volleyball player currently studying at West Texas A&M University
West Texas A&M University
Episode: Special Holiday Interview with Taytum Stow
Wade Wilson
Head coach of Bovina High School football team
Bovina High School
Episode: Bovina HC Wade Wilson Interview; Preview of the Regional Semifinal Action in TXHSFB

Hosts

Kale Steed
Host of Press Pass Sports
Craig Sperry
Co-host, Happy Sports Network

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Diamond in the rough

    There are thousands of local sports podcasts across iTunes, but you’ll be hard pressed to find one that sounds as casual and conversational and unscripted as this one. The hosts truly love TX panhandle sports and it shows. They give local sports the media love and coverage that they deserve.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dzewde
    United States8 years ago
  • Classy guys! Great weekly updates!

    Love their podcasts! They are unbiased and bring the love to Texas Panhandle sports! Glad to see it growing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bmarkeer
    United States10 years ago

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Listeners praise depth of local coverage and the hosts' community connection
Classy guys! Unbiased updates; love for local sports comes through
Diamond in the rough: casual, unscripted local sports coverage with strong Texas Panhandle focus

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Summer Spotlight Series with Texline HC Coby Beckner
Q: Who is Coby Beckner that people don't see off the court?
He describes himself as more than a tough coach; off the court he is grateful, generous, and deeply connected to family, students, and the broader basketball community, always aiming to mentor and uplift others.
Summer Spotlight Series with WT OC Kevin Bleil
Q: What's your view on the transfer portal and how it affects your program?
Bleil discusses it as an evolving landscape where data and information help, but decision-making must always consider the players' best interests and long-term development.
Summer Spotlight Series with WT OC Kevin Bleil
Q: How do you balance recruiting with adapting your scheme to fit the players you have?
He explains there is a balance between targeting players who fit the system and being flexible enough to adjust the offense to maximize the strengths of the roster, including potential shifts year to year.
Summer Spotlight Series with WT OC Kevin Bleil
Q: When did you officially arrive at Canyon and start integrating with the WT staff?
Bleil notes he arrived officially in February and immediately began recruiting and getting to know the campus and facilities while aligning with the WT staff's momentum.
Brendan Hausen Interview; Coaching News
Q: What advice would you give to young athletes in Amarillo about balancing high school dreams with the realities of college basketball and the business side of the sport?
Brendan emphasizes playing multiple sports, hard work, family support, humility, and consistency, noting that success comes from showing up every day, embracing adversity, and prioritizing team over individual goals.

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A locally focused sports show covering Texas Panhandle high school and regional athletics with two veteran hosts. Episodes highlight state track, football coaching moves, basketball playoffs, and notable local athletes, often weaving in behind-the-scenes stories, community impact, and reactions to media coverage of events. The banter between Kale Steed and Craig Sperry is a consistent throughline, with frequent nods to sponsors and local institutions. The format tends to blend in-depth regional results with personal anecdotes, making it a strong fit for listeners who crave granular, community-centered sports coverage and accessible commentary from two seasoned hosts.

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Recent guests on Press Pass Sports include:

1. Coby Beckner
2. Stacy Ward
3. Kevin Bleil
4. Rebekah James
5. Brendan Hausen
6. Clint Brakebill
7. Collin Bishop
8. Taytum Stow

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