College Park Athletics: Block CP: Recent Episodes
Block CP
A podcast dedicated to promoting all things athletics at College Park High School. Our podcast will focus on interviewing coaches, athletes and parents as we look to gain a better understanding of the goals and aspirations of all involved in College Park High School Athletics
Block CP had the privilege of interviewing Myia prior to her visit to Southern Oregon University where she signed her letter of intent to wrestle for the Raiders. Myia's story most likely resonates with many who had to choose one sport over another based on a number of reasons including injury. Sit back and listen to one of the most talented lids I have ever been around.
Today we interview Sean Hisaka who has led the upstart Falcons to an amazing record despite major injuries. His team has had some amazing wins and is trending upward as they start the second half of their schedule. Take a listen
Today Nate kicks off the Basketball season with new Head Coach Sol Henik. Coach Henik gives Nate his background and outlook on this explosive CP Varsity Basketball team. Sit back and enjoy!
Gigi and Joe interview Sean McGinty who just received a scholarship from Colorado State-Pueblo. Sean details the path to this amazing accomplishment as we are all very happy for Sean.
This week Coach DeLuca speaks with a familiar voice as we break down the NCS Playoffs. On a personal note Coach DeLuca has been a huge supporter of Block CP and we greatly appreciate him and admire the amazing program that he has built.
Yousif interviews Coach Raciti as he gets the boys ready to take on Windsor this Friday night.
This week Nate interview Coach John DeLuca has he prepares for the DAL tournament looking to punch his ticket to NCS.
This week Gigi and Joe interview members of the defending league champ Girl's Golf Team.
This week Yousif chats with Coach about the season thus far giving us all the inside football a fan would want to know.
Today Yousif and Coach DeLuca chat about the season to date after a couple of tough loses and an important win this week. John breaks down the game tonight as CP Water Polo plays tonight Friday Night Lights Water Polo style!
Nate and Yousif chat with Coach Raciti, about the heat wave, and spirit at the nest and unpack the game that was and the upcoming game versus Hercules.
Today Gigi and Joe make their Block CP debut interviewing the very talented Misha Popov. Listen to Misha as he breaks down his future goals and his amazing oppty in Croatia where he played Water Polo over the summer.
This week Nate and Yousif breakdown the previous week and chat about today's game against a very tough Acalanes team
Today Nate and Yousif chat with Football Coach Travis Raciti. The boys ask Coach pointed questions about the talent on the team, the schedule, and his expectations for the coming season. Sit back and enjoy!
This year e have new voices leading the way for the Block CP Podcast. Nate Wendling, Yousif Dajani, Gigi, and Joe Corona will be your voices for our podcast. This week Yousif and Nate interview the wildly successful Boys Water Polo Coach John Deluca. John shared with the guys his expectations and a little about the team after a few short weeks of practice. Sit back and listen to our students shine in their very first podcast!
Ever see the kids on the sidelines sitting with fanny packs, ice, and medical supplies? Have you ever seen an older gentleman running out to the aid of our kids when they have fallen to injury? Well, that's our Sport's Med team made up of students of College Park as well as our very own Al "Doc" Douex.
Get to know College Park's unsung hero
Tonight Nate Wendling and Yousif Dajani practice their Podcast abilities by interviewing Shareef Dajani. We spend time getting a better understanding of what Block CP means to us and why we are involved. Nate and Yousif did a great job prepping for the call and asking great questions.
Today I speak with legendary MLB Baseball Player and Softball Coach Kiko Garcia. As many of you know there has been an ongoing issue between Park & Rec, MDUSD, College Park over the use of the CP Softball Fields. Much of it has been resolved but frustration and scars still remain over the 25-year contract that was executed to use the CP Softball Fields. Sit back and listen to this fascinating man
Program Note: Stunt Match was postponed this past Friday. The interview took place on Thursday of this week.
This week we break down the win against Concord and Mount and prepare for the top-seeded Clayton Valley and YV match! As always Nia is a great listen
Ok, have you ever seen amazing athletes thrown through the air with such ease and strength? Have you ever seen some of the most athletic people in the world doing a Sport that must know nothing about? Well never fear Block CP is here to break down the Sport of Stunt! I sit down with the amazing Nia Keck Coach of CP Stunt as she explains the competitive world of Stunt. Sit back and relax and listen to this amazingly positive person explain Stunt!
Today marks our last podcast with Coach Sean and Coach Troy. They wrap up their seasons with final thoughts, reflections, and teams on the rise. The men bring back a good core nucleus with a strong JV team. The women bring back all but one player who will be graduating. The programs have a bright future!
Well, Sports Fans the season is coming to an end. Our basketball programs are battered and tired as they head into the final few weeks of the season. Both Coaches chat about how their squads are shaping up and a little convo about the meaning of this season's Seniors.
Today we chat with Troy as the team walked into the hardest stretch of their schedule with losses to Miramonte, Northgate, and Clayton Charter. For some, this is a losing streak, but many who watch this team would say good things are starting to take shape. In the next few days, CP will take on Acalanes and Arroyo, which are both winnable, before their Mondy night game against powerhouse Campolindo. Can the "Men of the Nest" pull off an upset? Monday night holds the answers!
This week we chat about last week's games with both teams winning big! This week the Lady Falcons have YV tonight and the Men battle Marimonte tonight and powerhouse Northgate on Thursday! Sit back and enjoy
Finally, we have combined the Basketball brain trust at CP by bringing together both Coach Troy of Men's BBall and Coach Sean of the Women's Bball Team. We talk about the Invitationals that both teams participated in over the holiday break, the outbreak of COVID, and their theories around shooting beyond the perimeter. ENJOY!!
This week we chat about the upcoming tournament at Dougherty Valley as it is the final tune-up before league play starts. Sit back and relax and give it a listen!
Today we chat with Head Coach Sean Hisaka as he discusses his first year coaching Varsity Basketball at CP. Sean a Benicia native takes us on his journey as a player, coach of successful programs in Walnut Creek and Lamorinda before settling here at College Park. Sit back and relax and listen to Coach Sean share his beliefs and strategy on the game of basketball.
In our weekly chat with Coach Troy, we discuss how the men of CP did against both Concord and Freedom High. We get into strategy, injuries, and all kinds of analysis from our Head Coach. Enjoy.
Today we start week one of our weekly podcast with Head Coach Troy Faulk. Coach Troy will walk us through his background in basketball as well as how the men are shaping up after a fast start against Pitt High. Coach gives us some insight on where he thinks the men are progressing and where we need to improve. All in all, it's a great 30 minutes learning a bit more about CP Men's Basketball
Today Coach John and Lauren walk us through the NCS Playoffs with what went wrong and what went right. We say goodbye to Coach Lauren as she is leaving the program to pursue other pursuits. It's one you won't want to miss!
Today, Lauren chats about the upcoming match against James Logan in Round 2 of NCS. She also gives us some insight into the DAL Tournaments and what she is doing to get the girls ready!
Today Coaches John DeLuca and Lauren Seidemann chat about Senior Night, the run-up to this week's DAL Conference Championship Tournament, and how they are preparing both their teams for battle. Sit back and enjoy!
Join me this week as we get a chance to speak with Jerry Caswell and Gary Brown the coaches for the 2x DAL Champion Lady Falcons Golf Team. They walk us through their journey battling a COVID shortened season as well as keeping the Lady Falcons focused to win back-to-back conference championships. Sit back and enjoy!
In our second installment Coach, Lauren breaks down the win against both Concord and Heritage. She also previews the match with Clayton Valley which the lady Falcons WON!
Today we get the weekly update from Coach DeLuca on the week that was and the upcoming schedule. John breaks down the wins against Concord and Heritage and discusses the upcoming game with Clayton Valley, which they won 8-5. Maksim Popov joins the show to share with our listeners his 4-years at CP and what both John, the school, and the Water Polo program means to him.
Join me as John breaks down the week that was and the run to get to NCS. John talks about his Senior boys and what it will take to punch the ticket into the Dance.
Sit back and enjoy
One of the more successful programs at College Park High School is the Girls Water Polo Program. One of the main reasons for this is CP Alum and current Head Coach Lauren Seidemann. Lauren prides herself on making an impact as a person with a storied career in Girls Water Polo both at CP and then wt UC Davis. This year will mark the final year that Lauren will be the Head Coach at College Park High School leaving some very big shoes to fill. Please sit back and enjoy this amazing lady and her story!
Head Coach John DeLuca is one of those special people. John is a long-time resident of Pleasant Hill where he learned to swim with the Pleasant Hill Aquatics and later Water Polo in his formative years at CP. John came back to CP to help coach the Men's Water Polo team and is now in firm control of one of the more successful sports at College Park. Like most sports, Men's Water Polo has been overachieving with a fairly young team that will be returning all but 4 of its 15 players next year. Sit back and relax and listen for our prediction on who will win the game against Amador next week!
Go CP!
Tonight Coach Raciti breaks down the loss to Wood and quickly moves on to how we will beat Alhambra. We will also learn a little more about Coach Raciti's efforts to build out the football program and learn a little more about Block CP. As always a great time to interview the coach to gain some insights and have a little FUN!
Tonight we get to know new Head Football Coach Travis Riciti! Travis walks us through his career at College Park High School, San Jose State, and then the NFL where he played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, and Denver Broncos.
Travis explains what he is seeing in his first year as the Head Coach and talks about the upcoming season. Sit back and relax as we get to know College Park's newest edition to the coaching family!