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Welcome to the inside look at St. Joseph Athletics. Coach Madison Rather and Coach Will Patterson peel back the curtain on the inner workings of a Texas athletic department — leadership, culture, championships, and everything in between. This is the Eagle ADvantage

May 27

WE ARE BACK! | RISE AWARDS & SO MUCH MORE!

WE ARE BACK!!!After a few busy weeks, Coach Rather and Coach Patterson are back in the studio to catch up on everything we missed! From the final weeks of spring competition to the unforgettable first-ever RISE Awards to a great conversation with Father Bryan, this episode is absolutely packed.A lot has happened around Eagle Athletics, and we’re breaking it all down as we head into summer. You won’t want to miss this one!

1h 14m
Apr 27

Pressure Is a Privilege

Playoff baseball and softball. Regional track. The stakes are high—and so is the pressure. This week on the Eagle ADvantage, we break down what it really means to compete when everything is on the line. How do you handle expectations? How do you stay loose in big moments? And how do you keep pressure from stealing the joy of the game?

37 min
Apr 21

The Truth About the Off-Season

There’s a reason we push Summer Strength & Conditioning—and it’s not just to stay busy.This week on the Eagle ADvantage, we break down what real off-season development looks like. From rehabbing what’s lingering, to building strength, speed, and proper movement, the summer is where athletes separate themselves.Most of our athletes are in-season year-round, so the school year is about maintaining. Summer is where the jumps happen.No one becomes—or stays—elite by taking three months off.

44 min
Apr 15

Passing the Torch | Interview with Jeff Norris | Ep. 7

This week’s episode of the Eagle ADvantage starts with The Run Down as we break down the latest from Eagle Athletics. Then we go beyond the whistle with new Head Football Coach Jeff Norris, giving you a chance to hear his story, his faith, and his vision for the program. We finish by looking ahead to what’s next for the Eagles.

53 min
Apr 8

Who Are You Without the Jersey? | Ep. 6

At some point, the game ends for everyone. This week, we talk about what happens after the final whistle—and why so many athletes are unprepared for it. From identity and purpose to relationships and faith, we break down what it really means to be more than just an athlete. If everything you do in sports was taken away tomorrow… who would you be?

52 min
Mar 31

Athlete Spotlight With Leah Hurley | Ep. 5

This week’s Eagle ADvantage features an Athlete Spotlight with Leah Hurley—a true example of what it means to compete, adapt, and persevere. We kick things off with The Run Down, breaking down the latest across Eagle Athletics, before sitting down with Leah to talk through her commitment to play soccer at DBU, her journey as a multi-sport athlete at St. Joseph, and how she handled a mid-season ankle injury during her senior year. We close things out with a look ahead at what’s next for Eagle Athletics.

1h 3m
Mar 24

Youth Sports Are Too Expensive!

This week on the Eagle ADvantage, we break down a BIG question facing families everywhere — are youth sports becoming too expensive? From travel teams and private trainers to tournament fees and equipment, the cost of playing has skyrocketed. But is it worth it? And more importantly… what is the real goal of sports? We dive into: The rising cost of youth sports (and what families are really paying) Travel sports vs. school sports — what actually matters Why travel ball has become more of a status symbol than a necessity The reality behind running a school athletic program (hint: it’s not cheap) What athletes and parents should actually be chasing — development or exposure? We also hit The Run Down: Softball dominates district play Baseball puts up big numbers Track continues to stack wins and podium finishes at every level Plus: Upcoming games and events Summer SAC Camp info Important reminders on physicals and offseason prep At the end of the day, it comes down to one question: What do you want your sports experience to be?

38 min
Mar 17

The Origin Story- Ep. 3

In this episode of the Eagle ADvantage, we go behind the scenes and tell the story of how the podcast started. Coach Rather just returned from an unforgettable trip to Italy, and we kick things off with stories from the trip — the culture, the experiences, and some moments that definitely didn’t go as planned. Then we rewind the clock. How did Coach Rather and Coach Patterson both end up at St. Joseph?What paths led them into coaching and athletics?And why did we decide to start a podcast in the first place? This episode is a little different — it’s the origin story of the Eagle ADvantage. You’ll hear: Madison’s biggest takeaways from Italy How both of us landed at St. Joseph The real reason this podcast exists What we hope the Eagle ADvantage becomes for our athletes, families, and community If you’ve listened before, this episode gives you the backstory. If you’re new here — welcome to the Eagle ADvantage.

44 min
Mar 10

Eagle ADvantage Ep. 2- Coach Spot Light with Seth Walker

In this week’s episode of the Eagle ADvantage, Coach Rather is out jet-setting in Italy, so Coach Patterson brings Coach Seth Walker into the studio to talk all things St. Joseph Athletics.The two discuss the girls' basketball team’s run to the state championship, balancing life as both a dad and a coach, and what makes St. Joseph such a special place to coach and compete.We also run down the week that was in Eagle Athletics and take a look ahead at what’s coming when we return from Spring Break.

27 min
Mar 3

Welcome to the Eagle ADvantage- Ep. 1

In this episode of the Eagle ADvantage, Coach Rather and Coach Patterson reflect on the TAPPS Basketball State experience, preview the energy around spring sports, and discuss the vision and expectations for summer workouts and activities.

26 min

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Welcome to the inside look at St. Joseph Athletics. Coach Madison Rather and Coach Will Patterson peel back the curtain on the inner workings of a Texas athletic department — leadership, culture, championships, and everything in between. This is the Eagle ADvantage

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