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Triton Nation Podcast

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Join Brandon Gonzalez, Director of Athletics and Student Life of Pacifica Christian High School- Newport Beach, CA, as he discusses current topics in the world of high school sports with special guests!
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Episodes

Tape Talk: The Effects of Burnout

In this epsiode Ron Samson discusses the signs and symptoms of burnout in athletes. Since we are in Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to educate our community about this subject.

May 23, 20256 minSeason 5Ep. 14

Tape Talk Icing vs Non Icing for Injuries

In this episode Ron Samson does a quick deep dive in the debate of icing vs non icing for injuries. Ron speaks about the old ways of treating injuries versus the new research that is out there.

May 06, 20253 minSeason 5Ep. 13

Tape Talk: Baseball Pitchers and Specific Recommendations

In this episode, Ron Samson speaks about baseball recommendations for high school pitchers. Sport specialization, pitch count, pitch type. Recommendations for safely navigating the challenges of being a high school pitcher.

Feb 17, 20258 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Tape Talk: Students Sickness, Return to Play

In this episode, Ron Samson reviews what the school's protocol is if a student is sick and the best practices to return to school and athletics!

Jan 29, 20253 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Tape Talk: Proper Nutriton for Female Athletes

In this episode, Assistant Athletic Director Ron Samson discusses the proper health for female athletes and briefly explains the nutritional requirements for optimal performance. Go Tritons!

Nov 19, 20245 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Tape Talk: Fall to Winter Sports Transition

In this episode, Ron Samson briefly discusses the transition from the Fall to the Winter Sports season and what that looks like and how that affects the Sports Medicine Department.

Oct 18, 20244 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Tape Talk: Pacifica Christian's FREE Physical Therapy

In this episode of Tape Talk, Ron Samson takes a deep dive into Pacifica Christian's free physical therapy service and introduces Dr. Luke Bailey, our own Rehabilitation Coordinator and Physical Therapist.

Sep 19, 20243 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Tape Talk: The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature, What is it?

In this episode, Ron Samson discusses the new hot topic in CIF, the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature. He describes what it is and explains why CIF has mandated it to keep athletes safe during the warm weather.

Sep 10, 20246 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Tape Talk: Athletic Resources | Ron Samson

In episode two, Assistant AD of Sports Medicine and Campus Health Ron Samson sits down and explains all of the resources that Pacifica Christian Athletics has to offer and how to help better our athletes when recovering from injuries.

Jun 07, 20243 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Tape Talk: Athletic Registration Packet | Ron Samson

A new series hosted by Pacifica Christian's Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine and Campus Health and Head Athletic Trainer, Ron Samson as he walks our athletes through the athletic registration packet and makes sure they are cleared to participate!

May 21, 20244 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Live from Europe! | Brandon Gonzalez & Ron Samson

Brandon Gonzalez and Ron Samson come to you live from a bus in Spain as they are traveling abroad on the Pacifica Christian International Trip! Listen to hear about their time so far in Portugal and some updates on how their trip is going!

Apr 03, 20247 minSeason 4Ep. 17

Spring Sports Update | Brandon Gonzalez

It is March, so that means it is time for a mid-spring sports update! Brandon Gonzalez goes over what is happening at Pacifica Christian during this time of year and an update on all our sports!

Mar 13, 20245 minSeason 4Ep. 16

Pacifica Christian Boys Golf Season | Brandon Gonzalez & Tanner Motske

This week Brandon Gonzalez is joined by our Head Boys Golf Coach Tanner Motske (Pacifica Christian Class of 2018) as they discuss the bright future for this program, as well as how Coach Motske has gone from a former student to now running a very successful golf program here at Pacifica Christian!

Mar 01, 20248 minSeason 4Ep. 15

Winter Sports Post Season and CIF Bylaw Change | Brandon Gonzalez

Sit down with Brandon Gonzalez as he discusses what is next for winter sports at Pacifica Christian as all four teams have made it to the postseason. He also touches on the newest CIF-SS Bylaw regarding post-season seeding for the next school year.

Feb 02, 20247 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Midwinter Sports Update | Brandon Gonzalez

Welcome to the first episode of 2024! Sit down with us as Brandon Gonzalez gives an update on all our winter sports as well as some important upcoming league games!

Jan 09, 202416 minSeason 4Ep. 12

End of 2023 Winter Sports Update | Brandon Gonzalez

Sit down with Brandon Gonzalez for the final episode of the 2023 calendar year! Brandon gives a midwinter update for our winter sports and touches on the upcoming 2024 year for athletics!

Dec 24, 20238 minSeason 4Ep. 12

Girls Cross Country Record Breaking Season | Brandon Gonzalez & Josh Espinoza

Sit down with Brandon Gonzalez and special guest Josh Espinoza who is the Head Boys and Girls Cross Country Coach at Pacifica Christian. The two of them discuss the record-breaking season both programs had, as well as their trip to Alabama for the National Cross Country Race.

Dec 05, 20239 minSeason 4Ep. 11

Girls Basketball Season Preview | Brandon Gonzalez & Pablo Martinez

Sit down with Brandon Gonzalez as he is joined by Pacifica Christian's Head Girls' Basketball Coach Pablo Martinez. The two of them discuss the start of an exciting girls basketball season and what the future of the program is looking like!

Nov 17, 20237 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Fall Sports Wrap Up | Brandon Gonzalez

In this episode sit down with Brandon Gonzalez as he wraps up the fall sports season and highlights the few athletes left competing. He also gets the community excited about the upcoming winter season!

Nov 02, 20235 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Post Season Play & Starting Winter Sports | Brandon Gonzalez

In this episode, Brandon Gonzalez discusses what post season play looks like for each sport as the fall season is coming to an end, the CIF Summit and what you should know about it, as well what the winter sports season entails!

Oct 19, 202311 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Girls Volleyball Update | Brandon Gonzalez & Amanda Ammann

Catch up with our Head Academic Support Specialist and Assistant Girls' Volleyball Coach Amanda Ammann as she joins Brandon Gonzalez while they discuss the girl's season so far, Dig Pink, and post-season play for this year's squad.

Oct 06, 20237 minSeason 4Ep. 6

The Health of Our Athletes | Brandon Gonzalez and Ron Samson

Sit down and listen with Brandon Gonzalez and special guest Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine and Campus Health Ron Samson as they discuss the importance of educating our athletes on their health and providing some important resources for both students and parents.

Oct 04, 20236 minSeason 4Ep. 5
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