Episode 15: From Player to Program Builder: The Coaching Journey of Joseph Frias
In this episode of Those Guys Sports Podcast, Chris and Troy are joined by Coach Joseph Frias, who shares his incredible football journey from El Paso to college football, professional football in Europe, and eventually becoming the head coach who transformed Chaparral High School football. Coach Frias discusses how he rebuilt a struggling program, developed a winning culture, and helped lead the Lobos to one of the most successful seasons in school history.
From coaching philosophy and leadership to recruiting, player development, and the importance of community support, this episode is packed with valuable insights for coaches, players, parents, and football fans throughout the Borderland.
🎙️ Welcome & Introducing Coach Joseph Frias (0:00)
🏈 Growing Up in El Paso & Franklin High School (1:25)
⚾ Multi-Sport Athletics & Choosing Football (3:20)
🎓 College Football Journey (10:45)
🏆 Playing at College of the Canyons (12:00)
🌽 University of Nebraska Omaha Experience (17:30)
🏈 Professional Football in Europe (24:20)
💪 Why Coach Frias Took the Chaparral Job (32:00)
🔥 Changing the Culture at Chaparral (34:00)
🏫 Coaching in a Small Community (36:30)
🤝 Building Community & Booster Club Support (38:10)
📈 The Turning Point for Chaparral Football (40:20)
🧲 Recruiting Student-Athletes Back to Football (42:00)
🏋️ Building a Strength & Conditioning Program (45:10)
🎯 Advice for Young Football Coaches (47:00)
❤️ Family, Coaching & What's Next (49:30)
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Hosted by Chris and Troy, Those Guys Sports Podcast covers football at every level—from FBS to FCS, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and New Mexico & Borderland high school football. Every week we bring you coaching interviews, recruiting insights, player spotlights, game analysis, and conversations that celebrate the game of football.
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