BCS Athletics: Recent Episodes
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BWD Swim Team Coach, Colton Taylor tells his journey to Briarwood and highlights the Swim Team.
Briarwood Band Director, Chris Neugent shares his journey from the Million Dollar Band to teaching band. He has been a blessing to us these last 4 years.
From Jamaica to West Baltimore to Tuskegee to Briarwood. Paul Smith is such a blessing. His story is as inspirational as he is a teacher and coach!
Jay Mathews and Matthew Forester discuss all of the current improvements at BCS and preview some things to come. It's a great time to be a Lion!
Brent Latta, the BCS Director of Counseling discusses the many aspects of her role as well as proving that she is the best sports fan at the school. Excellent advice for parents as well in the college admissions process.
Clay Collie is the 11th and 12th grade principal at BCS. Clay shares how his life experiences, including growing up as the son of a coach, helped prepare him for his current ministry at Briarwood.
New Building Services Manager, Michael Smith, gives us an update on. all the facility improvements happening at BCS this summer.
New BCS Varsity Head Cheer Coach, Erin Metzger, gives us an update on the BCS cheer program that earned national honors this past spring.
Former BCS student, Hadden Smith, now manages the Barbara B. Barker Auditorium and teaches video production at Briarwood. He marched in the band and served athletics as well. You will enjoy hearing from a guy who is a real treasure to our school and ministry!
The BCS Sports Science and Performance Department is highlighted once again as we report on the brand new addition of VBT (Velocity Based Training) to our strength and conditioning program.
Accomplished school administrator and a love for fly fishing! Briarwood welcomed our new Head of the Upper School, Bo Morrissey, this past November and he has already had significant influence on our students and staff.
"All in for the Lions Challenge" is a Giving Day at BCS on March 19, 2024. BCS Director of Development, Holly Turner gives us great insight to not only this fun day, but also the great improvements we have seen recently in the area of development!
Coach Parker has been an inspiration at BCS since coming to Briarwood in 2009. She uses all of her competitive experience along with what she has gleaned from other great coaches to help BCS runners excel. This team keeps setting new records each season and Coach Parker has been a big part of that success!
Matt's journey to Briarwood includes a time where he had an office overlooking Times Square in NYC. Tune in to learn more about our new girls varsity assistant basketball coach.
Ryan Leib is the varsity girls soccer coach at BCS and former professional soccer player. The 2023 Lions made the 6A Final Four!
BCS announced on Wednesday, Nov. 29 that Chris Camper will be the new Varsity Volleyball Head Coach. This is a brief introduction about Coach Camper, his background, and what to expect as he comes to Briarwood.
The 'Voice of the Lions' has an amazing story of growing up on a catfish farm in Elba, AL to being in the press box for the University of Alabama's 1992 National Championship game. Fantastic Gene Stallings stories help make this a great listen!
A legendary coach with multiple state championships, Coach Brent Reese drops a lot of names in this podcast including Charles Barkley, Rodney Garner, Bob Finley and many others. This was a fun conversation!
A self proclaimed 'math-nerd', Coach Anne Hopkins is an exceptional teacher in the classroom as well as the basketball coach. Our Jr High girls basketball coach shares about her work at BCS.
When a guy like Tony shares the wealth of his experience with Chris Yeager, Jack Wood, Sammy Queen, Keith Etheredge, Bobby Wallace, and others you know you have a power packed podcast! This guy was part of a National Championship in 1993 and is the 2023 High School Broyles Award winner as the best assistant coach in Alabama.
Briarwood Volleyball has had an amazing two weeks with wins over Vestavia, Hoover, Helena, Ramsay, and Gardendale. Coach Carly Cline gives some insight on this success and a preview of the rest of the season!
Coach Jeremy Mears talks about the upcoming basketball season and his new role as Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach.
Coach Tatum has over 15 years of Div. 1 college coaching experience, including Bill Clark and Dennis Franchione's teams. Former Alabama football player and now Men's Strength and Conditioning coach at BCS.
New Women's Strength and Conditioning coach, Anna Hix gives a detailed account of the exciting things happen in women's athletics.
Chris Heaps discusses Derek Jeter, his recent work as an AD, and the joy of multiple AHSAA baseball championships.
Only Luke Miller could talk about ACT Prep, football, theology, Birmingham Stallions, and George Strait in one podcast!
Sara Wilson is the Women's Director of Athletics and the Principal for grades 9 and 10 at Briarwood.
Sports Science and Performance Coordinator, Kyle Southall gives an update as we wrap up June 2023 workouts.
BCS Varsity Softball Coach relates her background and development since coming from Pensacola, FL 5 years ago.
Tim Green is the Athletics Consultant for Southern Teachers and discusses the recent assessment of the BCS athletics program by his agency.
Veteran teacher and coach, Shane Harmon reflects on 24 years of service to BCS and 29 overall in education.
1st year BCS Head Coach, Mike Baustista recounts the amazing 2023 Boys Soccer Season. Lovingly called "Bau Ball"
BCS Head Varsity Track Coach, Aaron Margene graduated from Briarwood in 1996 and has had great success as a husband, father, teacher, and coach.
This episode is about the background and ministry of BCS Bible teacher and coach, Jay Wise.
BCS Athletics Director interviews the Head Varsity Cheer Coach and gets an update on the Competition Squad.
Briarwood Christian School Athletics Director interviews coaches, volunteers, and staff members.
BCS Head Coach, Matthew Forester, closes out the 50th Season Celebration as we look forward to the future.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships.
As BCS football celebrates 50 seasons, we are interviewing former players and coaches with fun memories, significant games, and lasting relationships