The Spartan Standard

Derricke Brown and Pat O'Rourke

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. 8h ago

    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.

    023 - A New Season. A New Standard

  2. 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.

    Two-Sport Champ Bubba Vargas

  3. 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!

    Episode 021 - Summer's Over

  4. 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.

    Episode 020 - London Preview

  5. 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.

    Episode 019 - Water Polo Coach Robby Arroyo

  6. 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.

    Episode 017 - Serra Week 2024 with Coach Justin Alumbaugh

  7. 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

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

  8. 10/27/2023

    Episode 015 - VP of Athletics at DLS Leo Lopoz

    Coach and Pat speak to Leo about the Back to Back State Championship Golf team, NIL deals and the goals for DLS Athletics in 2023-24.

    Episode 015 - VP of Athletics at DLS Leo Lopoz
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About

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
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Derricke Brown and Pat O'Rourke
  • Show Website
    The Spartan Standard