#83 Zack Threadgill

#85 Jon Roberts

Click to Book your Episode [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469205/fan_mail/new] On Episode 85 of the More Than The Scoreboard Podcast, I sit down with Jon Roberts, Head Football Coach at Mountain Pointe High School in Arizona. Coach Roberts shares his coaching journey from youth football fields in Casa Grande to leading one of Arizona’s most storied programs, while discussing the importance of culture, leadership, accountability, and building genuine relationships with players. We dive into the legacy of great coaches, why character development must come before recruiting and offers, the role of community in sustaining successful programs, and what it truly means to be a transformational coach in today's game. This is a powerful conversation for coaches, parents, athletes, and anyone passionate about developing people beyond the scoreboard.

#84 Kevin McCabe

Click to Book your Episode [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469205/fan_mail/new] Episode 84 features Arizona sports broadcasting legend Kevin McCabe, known by many as the "Dean of Arizona High School Sports." In this powerful conversation, Kevin reflects on more than four decades of covering athletes, coaches, and communities across Arizona while sharing lessons on relationships, leadership, mentorship, resilience, and faith. From his journey through addiction and recovery to the importance of character in youth sports, Kevin offers a candid and inspiring perspective on what truly matters beyond the scoreboard.

#83 Zack Threadgill

Click to Book your Episode [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469205/fan_mail/new] Zack Threadgill is a longtime Arizona educator and football coach who spent 13 years leading the program at Apollo High School, where he built a culture centered on integrity, communication, accountability, and relationships. A former Apollo player himself, Zack shares a powerful perspective on leadership, mentorship, community involvement, and the realities of balancing coaching with marriage and fatherhood. In this conversation, we dive into the evolution of his coaching journey, the importance of investing in young people beyond the game, and why developing communication skills, strong culture, and authentic relationships are just as important as wins and losses.

#82 Mike Bedosky

Click to Book your Episode [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469205/fan_mail/new] Ep 82 Mike Bedosky is the definition of servant leadership. A former standout offensive lineman at the University of Missouri, Mike went from the football field to the classroom, from coaching to administration, and now abou to serve as an Assistant Superintendent in Georgia. In this episode, we dive into leadership, culture, accountability, academics, multi-sport athletes, the role of parents, and why relationships still matter most in education and athletics. Mike brings a powerful perspective as a former player, coach, teacher, principal, and educational leader — and this conversation is packed with wisdom for coaches, parents, administrators, and athletes alike.

#81 Roy Lopez

Click to Book your Episode [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469205/fan_mail/new] Had the opportunity to sit down with Coach Roy Lopez—one of the most respected and impactful coaches I’ve been around. After spending more than 20 years as a head high school coach, with stints at Marcos De Niza, Sunnyside, Tolleson, and Desert Ridge, he’s now continuing to make an impact as the defensive line coach at powerhouse Hamilton HS. We dive into leadership, building real relationships with players, the importance of administration in program success, and what it truly means to serve others through coaching. We also talk about his journey, his son’s path to the NFL, and the impact of the Roy Lopez Foundation. This one is about culture, connection, and doing things the right way.