The Spartan Standard

Derricke Brown and Pat O'Rourke
  • 5.0 (8)
  • Sports

Coming to you from Spartan headquarters, The Spartan Standard is your all-access pass to De La Salle Athletics. Hosted by Coach Derricke Brown and on-air personality Pat O’Rourke, the show goes behind the scenes with the people, stories, and moments that define the Spartan Standard—faith, integrity, scholarship, and excellence in competition.

  1. Sep 9

    Episode 024 - Coaches Corner with Robby Arroyo

    The latest episode of The Spartan Standard is packed with fall sports talk as Coach Derricke Brown and Pat O’Rourke look ahead to a huge Football matchup against Cardinal Newman, check in on the Cross Country season, and spotlight the upcoming Nike Invitational. The featured segment is Coaches Corner with Water Polo Head Coach Robby Arroyo, who joins the show to talk about his program, the season ahead, and what it takes to build a successful Spartan team. Recorded on September 1, 2026, this episode is your latest inside look at De La Salle Athletics. Topics include:Football vs. Cardinal NewmanCross Country season update + Nike Invitational previewCoaches Corner with Water Polo Head Coach Robby ArroyoThe latest from around Spartan Athletics The Spartan Standard — Faith. Integrity. Scholarship

  2. Aug 19

    023 - A New Season. A New Standard

    We’re back — and there’s plenty to talk about! Pat and Coach return to The Spartan Standard to recap an unforgettable spring at De La Salle, including Coach Jeans’ legendary career and retirement, the latest MLB Draft news, and Drue Sanchez’s state championship performance on the golf course. Then, the focus shifts to the fall as we preview the Cross Country Invitational and an especially challenging Varsity Football schedule. Spring highlights. Fall previews. Spartan athletics. The Spartan Standard.

  3. 09/19/2025

    Two-Sport Champ Bubba Vargas

    Coach and Pat spend some time with Senior Bubba Vargas who is a true Spartan in every sense of the word.

  4. 08/13/2025

    Episode 021 - Summer's Over

    Pat and Coach recap the 2024-25 school year - a very successful one that was capped off with the State Boys School of the Year award!

  5. 10/02/2024

    Episode 020 - London Preview

    Pat and Coach have a conversation about the upcoming trip to London for the De La Salle Varsity Football team. The duo also do a quick update on Cross Country and Water Polo.

  6. 09/26/2024

    Episode 019 - Water Polo Coach Robby Arroyo

    Join Pat and Coach as they welcome Robby Arroyo on to preview the big game vs Miramonte coming up on 9/27/24. The trio also discuss the importance of having a strong culture set for the program.

  7. 09/07/2024

    Episode 017 - Serra Week 2024 with Coach Justin Alumbaugh

    Pat and Coach have a conversation with Head Varsity Football Coach Justin Alumbaugh about their upcoming game with Serra. The trio also discuss DLS alumni in the NFL and NCAA.

  8. 11/19/2023

    Episode 016 - "Be a goldfish." Featuring DLS Head Football Coach Justin Alumbaugh

    Pat & Coach have a conversation with Coach Alumbaugh about the post-season, our dear friend Steve Jacoby and a few of our Alumni who are playing in NCAA and NFL. *Recorded on 11/9/23

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Coming to you from Spartan headquarters, The Spartan Standard is your all-access pass to De La Salle Athletics. Hosted by Coach Derricke Brown and on-air personality Pat O’Rourke, the show goes behind the scenes with the people, stories, and moments that define the Spartan Standard—faith, integrity, scholarship, and excellence in competition.

Information

  • Creator
    Derricke Brown and Pat O'Rourke
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Derricke Brown and Pat O'Rourke
  • Show Website
    The Spartan Standard

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