Join Joel Fitzpatrick, Trey Stewart, and Jed Blackwell as they discuss the stories that make the high school sports landscape in the Upstate of South Carolina special, featuring both current athletes and coaches and the stories that still resonate years later.
Coach Don Frost shares his journey from playing sports to coaching, highlighting the impact of mentors and the importance of building a strong team culture. He also discusses his health scare and the lessons he's learned from coaching.
Takeaways
Mentorship and guidance shape the path of a coach
Building a strong team culture is essential for success
Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Coaching
05:45 Highlights and Memorable Moments at Riverside
13:11 First State Title and Personal Challenges
20:19 Importance of Health Awareness and AEDs
24 Mar 2026
Too Fast Too Strong: Srock A Cornerstone Of Byrnes Legacy
The conversation with Coach Mike Shrock covers his journey from playing high school sports to becoming a successful strength coach at Burns High School. It delves into his coaching philosophy, approach to training male and female athletes, and the impact of faith on his life and career. Coach Shrock's passion for athletic development and dedication to his athletes shine through in his stories and insights.
Takeaways
Passion for Athletic Development
Importance of Faith
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Gratitude
06:32 Relocation to South Carolina
15:33 Approach to Coaching Male and Female Athletes
32:02 Expanding Coaching to Other Sports
39:34 Recognition and Faith
9 Feb 2026
Catching Up With Sinclair Cannon
Join us as we catch up with Greer legend Sinclair Cannon to get his thoughts on Signing Day, his storied Greer career, and what he's doing now.
28 Jan 2026
Who We Are, and What We're About
In the first episode of the High School Heroes podcast, we'll hear from Joel Fitzpatrick, Trey Stewart, and Jed Blackwell about their years of coverage of high school athletics in the Upstate, what draws them to the stories, and what future episodes of the podcast will explore.
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