High School Heroes

Jed Blackwell
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Society & Culture

Join Joel Fitzpatrick, Trey Stewart, and Jed Blackwell as they discuss the stories that make the high school sports landscape in the Upstate of South Carolina special, featuring both current athletes and coaches and the stories that still resonate years later.

Episodes

  1. Apr 1

    Frost Has Lasting Impact On Upstate

    Coach Don Frost shares his journey from playing sports to coaching, highlighting the impact of mentors and the importance of building a strong team culture. He also discusses his health scare and the lessons he's learned from coaching. Takeaways Mentorship and guidance shape the path of a coachBuilding a strong team culture is essential for success Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Coaching05:45 Highlights and Memorable Moments at Riverside13:11 First State Title and Personal Challenges20:19 Importance of Health Awareness and AEDs

    24 min

  2. Mar 24

    Too Fast Too Strong: Srock A Cornerstone Of Byrnes Legacy

    The conversation with Coach Mike Shrock covers his journey from playing high school sports to becoming a successful strength coach at Burns High School. It delves into his coaching philosophy, approach to training male and female athletes, and the impact of faith on his life and career. Coach Shrock's passion for athletic development and dedication to his athletes shine through in his stories and insights. Takeaways Passion for Athletic DevelopmentImportance of Faith Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude06:32 Relocation to South Carolina15:33 Approach to Coaching Male and Female Athletes32:02 Expanding Coaching to Other Sports39:34 Recognition and Faith

    45 min

  3. Feb 9

    Catching Up With Sinclair Cannon

    Join us as we catch up with Greer legend Sinclair Cannon to get his thoughts on Signing Day, his storied Greer career, and what he's doing now.

    37 min

  4. Jan 28

    Who We Are, and What We're About

    In the first episode of the High School Heroes podcast, we'll hear from Joel Fitzpatrick, Trey Stewart, and Jed Blackwell about their years of coverage of high school athletics in the Upstate, what draws them to the stories, and what future episodes of the podcast will explore.

    41 min
  • 4 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Join Joel Fitzpatrick, Trey Stewart, and Jed Blackwell as they discuss the stories that make the high school sports landscape in the Upstate of South Carolina special, featuring both current athletes and coaches and the stories that still resonate years later.

Information

  • Creator
    Jed Blackwell
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jed Blackwell
  • Show Website
    High School Heroes