Host Kerry Barboza interviews Joel Murphy (head coach) and Landon Murphy (assistant coach/former Boerne High soccer state champion) about the Geneva School of Boerne boys soccer team's historic first-ever appearance in the state tournament.

Timeline

0:00 – Intro & show welcome

0:16 – Guest introductions: Joel & Landon Murphy

0:39 – First year as head coach; embracing a new style of play

1:13 – Joel explains "American soccer" vs. possession-based soccer

2:42 – Early morning training in August; teaching first touch & passing

3:26 – Players' initial reaction to the new system

4:16 – Why America struggles on the world soccer stage

5:44 – Landon's background: Boerne High state championships, state tournament MVP

6:03 – How Landon's state championship experience inspired the Geneva team

7:31 – Landon's playing journey: Hardin-Simmons to England

8:06 – Living & playing in Chester, England; student visa & U21 Premier League

9:24 – Breaking his leg three times; why he came back to Boerne

10:31 – Funny stories about being American in England

11:26 – When the new system started clicking on the field

12:19 – District dominance: 8-0 record, 45-0 goal differential

14:48 – Playoff mindset and the road to state

16:10 – Best game of the year: regional final win

16:49 – State tournament: facing British International School of Houston (eventual champions)

17:53 – Lessons learned at state; setting the standard for next year

19:08 – The state final conditions; losing 3-1 but fighting to the end

19:57 – Other coaches' reactions to Geneva's success

20:40 – Landon's leadership impact on the team

21:57 – Joel's coaching philosophy: character, Christian leadership, culture

24:22 – Landon on potentially becoming a head coach someday

25:16 – Building a winning culture through leadership

25:51 – Expectations for next season

26:45 – Outro & thanks

Original Air Date: March 21, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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This episode of the Boerne Brew features host Jeff Flinn (managing editor, Boerne Star) interviewing Veronica Brown and Michael Etheridge about the upcoming DOS Festival of Kendall 3.0 — a three-day German heritage festival returning to the Main Plaza in Boerne, TX on June 19–21 (Father's Day weekend). Topics include the new Dos Festival Pageant (ages 3rd grade through 12th), the Saturday parade, VIP/founding member perks, charity giving, vendor/sponsor opportunities, and festival traditions like dachshund races, stein holding, and watermelon eating contests.

Timeline:

0:00 – Intro: Jeff Flinn welcomes listeners to the Boerne Brew; DOS Festival 3.0 is 3 months away

0:32 – Guests introduced: Veronica Brown & Michael Etheridge; festival overview (Main Plaza, Father's Day weekend, June 19–21)

1:07 – New: DOS Festival Pageant — Friday, June 19 at 6PM; grades 3rd–12th; returns old Burgess Fest tradition

2:08 – Pageant details: age groups (3rd–5th, junior queen, duchess, princess/queen); sign up at dosfestival.org by April 30

3:41 – Parade overview: Michael discusses parade history (started 2021), Saturday June 20 at 10AM step-off

4:16 – Parade marshal teaser (last year: Bill Goldberg); festival activities — watermelon eating, egg toss, dachshund races, stein holding

4:41 – Stein holding contest: sanctioned event, winner advances to state competition in New Braunfels

6:08 – VIP/Founding Members: Thursday June 18 VIP party; 100 founding memberships sold out; sponsors also invited

6:57 – Recap of festival history (year 3, reincarnation of Burgess Fest); pageant tier breakdown

8:35 – Parade entry details: ~100 entries, open to all; sign up at dosfestival.org

9:25 – Parade highlights from last year (Mrs. Ropers, crop beer girls, dachshunds); call for entries

10:23 – City of Boerne partnership; shoutout to Boerne PD, Parks & Rec

11:09 – Founding memberships: origin story, $1,000/slot seed money, 100 sold; Christmas party & VIP perks

12:11 – Charity giving: 4 charities selected yearly (2 in Boerne, 2 county-wide); past recipients: VFW, Bernie Blaze Special Olympics, Heartland Children's Home, Comfort Table Food Pantry

12:58 – Golf tournament fundraiser in November; charities invited to parade

14:28 – Community meal after 2024 flood events: 8 whole hogs, hundreds fed for free

15:44 – Kendall County named #1 most charitable county in Texas; community spirit discussion

16:29 – Festival layout: big tent, live music Friday–Sunday, food/craft vendors, arts market feel

18:02 – Vendor/sponsor enthusiasm; downtown businesses report best weekend of the year during festival

19:16 – Host recap; pageant & parade summary; spring break wrap-up

21:48 – Year 1 to 3 lessons learned: move to Main Plaza, adding beer operations, growth; year 3 additions

22:55 – New: PA sponsor announcements throughout festival; community sponsor tier ($100) at dosfestival.org

23:56 – Tradition to revive: Boerne High School class reunions at DOS Festival; Class of 1996 already signed up for parade

25:01 – Final call to action: circle Father's Day weekend, sign up at dosfestival.org; sign-up deadline for pageant April 30

25:48 – Outro: thanks to guests, God bless Boerne

Original Air Date: March 14, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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After 25 years with Boerne ISD, Athletic Trainer and Assistant Athletic Director Terry Gault announces his departure to Northeast ISD. Join host Kerry Barbosa for an emotional conversation about Terry's journey from Boerne High School to Champion, the relationships he's built, and what's next in his career.

In this episode of the Boerne Brew, Terry reflects on his time working under legendary principal Sam Champion, growing up professionally alongside other athletic leaders, and the impact Boerne ISD has had on his family. He shares details about his new role at Northeast ISD working with Executive Director Jay Govan, and what it means to leave the district that shaped him as a leader.

Key Topics:

25 years of service to Boerne ISD

Memories of Sam Champion and Boerne's growth from one to two high schools

The new opportunity at Northeast ISD

Balancing athletic training with administrative duties

Future retirement plans and travel dreams

The emotional farewell to students, colleagues, and the community

YouTube Timeline:

0:00 - Introduction & Welcome to the Boerne Brew

0:39 - Announcing Terry's departure to Northeast ISD

0:58 - The unique opportunity at Northeast ISD

1:54 - 25 years at Boerne: From Boerne High to Champion

2:44 - Biggest changes in Boerne over the years

3:16 - Was it time to leave?

4:01 - The people who influenced the decision

4:51 - Jay Govan hiring former Champion staff

5:29 - Joey Cantu's departure - Two 25-year veterans leaving together

6:00 - Memories of Sam Champion

7:13 - How the job opportunity came about

8:26 - Interviewing with 13 candidates

8:42 - The conversation with Summer (Terry's wife)

9:31 - Emotional farewell to the Champion training room

10:00 - Overwhelming community support

10:30 - Saying goodbye to students and colleagues

11:00 - Last week emotions and finishing strong

12:03 - What the kids thought about the move

13:05 - The conversation with Stan Leach

14:00 - Growing leaders at Boerne ISD

14:59 - Hardest conversations: Students, Megan, and Gina

15:21 - New role at Northeast ISD

16:01 - Reshaping the athletic department

16:39 - Long hours and responsibilities

18:01 - Will the hours change?

19:24 - Thinking about retirement and TRS

20:34 - Travel plans: The world awaits

21:00 - What happens to the positions at Boerne?

21:39 - What are you most proud of?

22:36 - What will you miss the most?

23:00 - Final thoughts and farewell

Original Air Date: March 7, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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