Permian Basin Playbook Podcast — Episode 14
 Guest Spotlight:
We’re thrilled to welcome Monahans Track and Field star Valerie Hunt — a multi-time qualifier in shot put and discus, state champion, Jr. Olympic national champion, and proud Texas Tech signee! Valerie’s story is inspiring, and we had an incredible time chatting with her. Wishing her the best of luck at state and in all her future endeavors. Valerie is a tremendous leader and person — an absolute joy to have on the show!
Episode Highlights:
Career Questions & Discussion (Starts at 12:01)
We dive into Valerie’s journey, her training routines, motivation, and what it takes to succeed at such a high level.
Rapid Fire Question Segment (Starts at 25:00)
Get to know Valerie’s fun side with quick, spirited questions!
Additional Topics Covered:
A brief discussion on the pro baseball season & college baseball/softball as conference tournaments approach.
High school baseball and softball updates, along with area playoff previews.
Exciting news about the upcoming 33 Lead Golf Tournament on July 19th (starts at 39:24) — make sure to sign up for a chance to win a trip to Pebble Beach!
The Permian Basin Scholarship Awards Tour has kicked off — stay tuned for details and how you can get involved!
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Tune in now to hear Valerie’s inspiring story and stay tuned for more exciting updates from the Permian Basin!

Episode 13 Release! - Derrick RichardsonHead Basketball Plano East Lady PanthersJoin us as we catch up with Coach Richardson about his state championship experience, insights into the Lady Panthers' current season, upcoming scholarship opportunities, our weekly poll question and our new rapid fire segment!

 NEWS AND NOTES (27:00)Stay updated on spring scholarships!Message us on Facebook or visit our website at [33lead.com](http://33lead.com). 

Poll Question of the Week (38:05):In your opinion, how can high school and college athletes balance the benefits and risks of social media? #pollquestion

A big thank you to some of our viewers for sharing their thoughts:- Hanna Bean- Mandie Trader- Lucas Ramos- Jessica Montiel- Sean Merrick- Armando Flores- Justin Hardy- Nolan Pritchard

 RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS (55:19)

Thank you to our Sponsors:- All-Tex Roofing- Double T Oilfield Services LLC

Tune in for an engaging episode!#gospursgo #grandfalls #monahans #angelostate #sulross #planowest #planoeast #ftstockton #ftdavis #mccamey #fabens #sunray #mccallentx #33Lead #LKMEDIAPARTNERSNOW AVAILABLE ON : Spotify,Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music

Episode 4: Permian Basin Playbook is here, Texas BBQ Bash Style!Join our hosts Brenda Bustamantes, Keith Balderaz, and Joe Flores as they dive into insightful discussions with special guests Kyle Hernandez, a construction foreman in the oil and gas industry and executive director of the Texas BBQ Bash, and Collin McElrath, Sr. Construction Manager and founder of the Texas BBQ Bash. Tonight's Question:What makes a good leader, and what essential elements do leaders need to effectively enhance team performance? News and Notes:- Brenda shares her volleyball update. - Collin and Kyle fill us in on the upcoming October 19th WEST TEXAS BBQ BASHWe discuss if it's acceptable for fans to rush the field after a big win. Pick'ems: (47:15)Get ready for some exciting matchups! Christoval 2-4 @ Reagan County 5-1 Grandfalls 3-3 @ Ft Davis 4-2 Van Horn 2-4 @ Mccamey 2-4 Colorado City 2-4 @ Forsan 0-6 Sweetwater 3-3 @ Comanche 4-2 San Angelo Grapecreek 3-4 @ Stanton 3-2 Fort Stockton 5-2 @ Snyder 1-6 Coahoma 4-2 @ Wall 6-1 Midland High 4-2 @ OHS 2-4 Sonora 4-2 @ Ozona 4-2 Permian 6-0 @ San Angelo Central 3-3 Monahans 4-3 @ Greenwood 5-1 Frenship 5-1 @ Midland Legacy 2-4 Iraan 6-0 @ Wink 5-1 Athlete Mentions:Shoutout to the incredible athletes: Kemyd Faciane, Aiden Serrano, Holden Phillips, Majestic Williams, AJ Navarrette, Kniht Hogan, Jaydn Hernandez, Nathan Marquez, Aaron Segura, Michael Daniels, Christian Villarreal, Evain Acosta, Kasch Norman, Boyd Cox, Landon York, Jojo Lievens, Elijah McCoy, and Gavin Black!Tune in to catch all the action and insights! #PermianBasinPlaybook #Leadership #TexasBBQBash #HighSchoolFootball #Podcast #communitysupport

Welcome to Episode 3 of the **33 Lead Permian Basin Playbook**!Toughest challenges facing modern high school football, from adapting to evolving game strategies to keeping up with technology and regulations. What are your thoughts? Let us know! **News and Notes:** Stay tuned for updates on your favorite teams and players as we recap the latest happenings in the Permian Basin football scene. **Segment Spotlight:** Which playing surface do you prefer? Grass or turf? Share your experiences and opinions with us! We know players have strong preferences—let's hear yours! **Weekly Matchups:**- #Coahoma- #GrapeCreek- #Shallowater- #Pecos- #AmaRiverRoad- #Lamesa- #DenverCity- #Dalhart- #GardenCity- #Rankin- #Eldorado- #Iraan- #Kermit- #BigSpring- #OdessaCompass- #Alpine- #TLCAcademy- #Sweetwater- #Ozona- #ReaganCounty- #Andrews- #Bushland- #Seminole- #FortStockton- #Wink- #McCamey- #MidlandHigh- #Frenship- #SanAngeloCentral- #MidlandLegacy- #Snyder- #Monahans- #OHS- #Permian### Players Mentioned in This Episode:Keep an eye on the players highlighted in our discussions:- Jayden Vineyard- Prather Schneeman- Christian Villarreal- Wyatt Holstrom- Kemyd Faciane-Caton Cramer- Hudson Morgan- Aiden Serrano- Gavin Black-Cayton Noyola- Cheno Navarrette **Upcoming Events:**- Don't miss the **Permian Basin FCA events** this Wednesday at 7 PM in Midland, Odessa, and McCamey. Join us for an inspiring evening!- Mark your calendars for the **West Texas BBQ Bash** on **October 19th** in Monahans. Enjoy great food and community fun!Congratulations Christian and Doc Chavez on the birth of their baby boy!Thank you to Coach Brandon Jones, Brandon Collins, Brenda Bustamantes, Justin Hardy and Keith Balderaz! Join us as we break down the action and celebrate the spirit of high school football in the Permian Basin! #PermianBasin #HighSchoolFootball #FootballChallenges #GameDay #FCAEvents #WestTexasBBQBash

Episode 2- 33 Lead Permian Basin Play book is here! Our poll question of the week: Should UIL maintain the current Texas Football Playoff structure with two divisions, revert to a traditional format, or explore a completely new idea?Join Keith Balderaz, Justin Hardy, Brenda Bustamantes, Christian Chavez and Sergio Franco as we tackle some hot sports topicsWe also explore the wild world of #Sportsuniforms and make our #WestTexas area football #pickems! Share your thoughts with us in the comments. Special thanks to All-Tex Roofing and Sewell Family of Companies

Join the Debate!** On this week's episode of 33 Lead Permian Basin Playbook, we're diving deep into whether high school athletes should consider hiring agents? What's your take? Drop your opinions in the comments!Join us as Joe Flores, Christian Chavez, Bren Busta, Keith F. Balderaz and special guest Justin Hardy discuss recent #news, #gamedayrituals and our #westtexas #gamepicks!#33leadfoundation #pollquestion #athleteagents #permianbasin #pickems #midlandtexas #odessatx #CraneTX #coahomatx #monahanstx #pecostx #fortstocktontx #iraantx#snydertx #bigspringtx #ReaganCounty #winktxSpecial thanks to All-Tex Roofing and Sewell Family of Companies

Episode 12 Alert!Permian Basin Playbook Podcast with your hosts Busta, KBALL, Chavo, and The Dawg! This week, we're thrilled to welcome special guest Rob Franklin, Sports Director of Seminole Athletics, known as “SOUND OF THE TRIBE.” Tune in on KIKZ 1250 AM or KSEM 106.3 FM and catch Rob online at [www.kikzksem.com](http://www.kikzksem.com) and on social media @seminoletxradio. Topics to Explore:- Rob's journey from teaching and coaching to the media world- (18:00) Poll Question for the week: How do you believe allowing athletes to transfer for athletic reasons will impact high school sports competitiveness? We want to hear your thoughts! In Memoriam:- RIP Wink High's Jake Shuler- RIP Coach Patty Browning- RIP Coach Ben White Highlights:- Recap of the 33 Lead Banquet- Baseball and softball season is upon us! Coaches and experts, let us know if you'd like to be on the podcast! Sponsored by Tactical Wealth Management | Featuring the Area Hoops Report Shoutout: Congratulations to Coach Lawrence Johnson, the new Assistant AD and Head Football Coach at Brownfield! To schedule an episode, reach out on Facebook or visit us at [www.33lead.com](http://www.33lead.com). Shoutout to Perika's Terrace in Seminole Shoutout Monahans Chamber of CommerceDon't miss it! #PermianBasinPlaybook #Podcast #SportsTalk #SeminoleAthleticsSpotify

EP 11:”Be Yourself"-Steven Flores #PermianIn this exciting installment, hosts Keith, Busta, The Dawg, and Joe welcome a special guest, Permian Hoops Head Coach Steven Flores, to discuss his Mojo Panthers, the current season, and his unique coaching philosophy.We'll dive into a recent ruling that allows student-athletes to play two years of junior college (JUCO) while still maintaining four years of NCAA eligibility. This change promises to reshape the landscape for aspiring athletes!We'll also cover:- Upcoming area tournaments with insights from Mando and Joe- A reminder from Brenda about important scholarship applications from our foundation- A heartfelt tribute to Ricky HendersonDon't forget about the upcoming Banquet held at the Bush Convention Center event on January 12. For more information, contact us on Facebook at Joby Flores 33 Lead Foundation or visit our website at 33lead.comWe're excited to introduce a new segment sponsored by Tactical Wealth Management: West Texas High School Hoops Power Rankings!A huge thank you to our sponsors, Tactical Wealth Management, All-Tex Roofing and Sewell Family of Companies.Wishing all our friends and followers a Merry Christmas! Tune in for an enlightening and festive episode you won't want to miss!#OdessaPermian #WestTexas #Basketball #Rankings #33LeadFoundation

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Permian Basin Playbook! Featuring #Midland High Basketball Head Coach Brad Reese! In this exciting episode, we’ll delve into the highlights of the season so far with Coach Reese, reflecting on the team's progress and achievements. (Player mentions - MJ Washington, cooper Johnston, Mark Gomez) News and Notes Segment:Join us as we discuss the upcoming award winners at the January 12 banquet held at the Bush Convention Center in downtown Midland. We’re thrilled to announce that our keynote speaker for the evening will be the inspiring Tiki Davis! Learn more about Tiki at [tikidavis.com](https://tikidavis.com/). Coach Reese’s Playing Career:We’ll explore Brad's journey from JUCO basketball to Texas Tech and discuss his transition to playing overseas, shedding light on the experiences that shaped his career. Coaching Journey:Get an overview of Coach Reese’s coaching stints and the valuable lessons he’s learned along the way. Culture in Basketball:Coach Reese will share insights on the importance of team culture in high school basketball and how it impacts player performance and development. Player Development:Finally, we’ll dive into Brad’s approach to player development, discussing the techniques and strategies he employs to help his athletes succeed.A special thank you to our sponsors, All Tex Roofing and Sewell Family Companies. Listen to us on Spotify, YouTube, and Facebook!For more information, visit us at [www.33lead.com](http://www.33lead.com).Don’t miss this episode packed with insights and inspiration!Brad Reese Bren Busta Joe Flores Christian Chavez Keith F. BalderazMidland High School MHS Boys basketball booster club

EPISODE 9 We’re excited to bring you a fantastic new episode featuring special guest Coach Jeremy Hickman, the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director at Fort Stockton ISD!Coach Hickman shares his inspiring journey, his passion for leadership, and the challenges student-athletes face today. Plus, we dive into what Coach Hickman is like before and during a game. Congratulations to Chavo for winning the champ chain last week!A special shoutout to the Lady Cat Volleyball team and HC Heather Archibald from #Wink High for stopping by as they gear up for the state championship! Playoff Picks:#CanyonRandall #Andrews #Peaster #Shallowater #EulessTrinity #MidlandLegacy #Crowley #MidlandHigh #SouthlakeCarroll #WolfforthFrenship #Seminole #GlenRose #Benbrook #MidlandGreenwood #Bushland #Paradise #Stanton #Idalou #Monahans #Graham #NorthCrowley #OdessaPermian #Stratford #Wink Thank you to our sponsors: All Tex Roofing and Sewell Family Companies! Reminder: Coaches and admin, please submit your player referrals for our scholarship award winners. Join us on January 12 at 5 PM for the 33 Lead Foundation Banquet located at The Bush Convention Center!

Episode 8 of the Permian Basin Playbook is HERE! Join us as we welcome special guest Talor Nunez, a standout graduate from Midland Lee and a preferred walk-on at Texas Tech who earned a scholarship and became a starting defensive lineman! Talor is not only a keynote speaker and private business consultant, but he’s also making waves as an engineer at Diamondback Energy. You won’t want to miss his insights! POLL QUESTION: What does it take to make it at the D1 level? Share your thoughts!Check out the FCA Organization and attend the Permian All-Star Game this summer!For more info or to schedule Talor, visit [TN-LIFE TRAINER](http://tn-lifetrainer.com).Exciting news: Catch us now on Spotify and YouTube@PERMIANBASINPLAYBOOK and on YouTube @jobbyflores33LeadFoundation Player and Coach Mentions: Join us in celebrating legends like Kliff Kingsbury, Eric Ward, Dylan Cantrell, Fred Threat, Eric Winston, Pat Mahomes, Brian Gibson, Jeremy Hickman, Logan McCormack, Wyatt Holstrom, JP Reyes, Aiden Serrano, Rex Tucker, Ryan Tucker, Cedric Benson, Coach Mike Smith, Nick Shimonek, Baker Mayfield, Davis Webb, and Coach Hartman!Here are the playoff matchups for this week:- #GrapeCreek VS #Crane- #OdessaCompass VS #Coahoma- #Burnett VS #Andrews- #Kermit VS #Bushland- #Pecos VS #Lampasas- #Stanton VS #Alpine- #Vernon VS #Sweetwater- #Sundown VS #Wink- #Brownwood VS #BigSpring- #FortStockton VS #LubbockEstacado- #Permian VS #EPEastlake- #EPPebbleHills VS #Midland- #Levelland VS #Seminole- #Borger VS #Greenwood- #Monahans VS #Perryton- #MidlandLegacy VS #ElPasoFranklinLet’s cheer on our teams and get hyped for another great episode! Don’t forget to tune in and share your thoughts!#PermianBasinPlaybook #TalorNunez #MidlandLee #TexasTech #FCA #HighSchoolFootball #PlayoffSeasonBren Busta Keith F. Balderaz https://www.facebook.com/christian.p.chavez?__cft__[0]=AZVJM8tZKPu-wujHZ3Mghgd3W7BV2xT2OJKepEjiELIOx0jBOsHQGyUp88TlyrK0vC6xzbGd6SdbTs6Qj1Cj_uE8iQFLhcvG28g-Ba28rU271zdubxjnMNLTbLlcTFh1XK5hossch8i825DZ6nL7AFV92FRkPq3mwxSRHAcsWpFs3v6za3N1zZkoLnTd2zc66wZNQkT1lDAdo16GjkWpLfL5r61klsi4iffafgHR6IVIRg&

Ep 7 Release!! Permian Basin Playbook This episode features a special guest, veteran referee Jeremy Hohn, who shares his insights on the ripple effect of fan behavior in sports.Join our hosts, BRENDA “BUSTA” BUSTAMANTES, CHRISTIAN “CHAVO” CHAVEZ, ARMANDO “THE DAWG” FLORES, and KEITH “KBALL” BALDERAZ, as we dive into the sports world and battle it out for the 33 Lead football pickem chain!Our poll question this week: How does fan behavior impact players, coaches, and referees? (9:20) Latest News and Notes: (57:50) Permian Basin Football Pick'ems: (1:00:05)#Kermit @ #Brownfield #Anthony @ #Crane #ReaganCounty @ #Forsan #McCamey @ #ElDorado #JimNed @ #Sweetwater #Ozona @ #Christoval #SierraBlanca @ #Grandfalls #MidlandTrinity @ #Rankin #Merkel @ #Coahoma #Stanton @ #Wall #SanAngLakeview @ #Andrews #Wink @ #Vanhorn #Iraan @ #SterlingCity #MidlandLeg @ #OdessaHigh #Greenwood @ #Snyder #Monahans @ #Seminole #Permian @ #MidlandHigh Player Highlights:JARETT BROWN, NICK FRANKLIN, CASON BROWN, KEMYD FACIANE, HUDSON, MICHAEL DANIELS, MOORE, JAYDEN VINYARD, DEBOUSE, HUDSON MORGAN, JAYDEN TALLY, CHRIS QUINTERO, MATT WILLOCK, JESUS NAVARRO, DJ BROCK, JP REYES, CAMERON MATTINGLY, JAKOB GARCIA. Thank You to Our Sponsors: All-Tex Roofing, Sewell Family Companies.Don’t miss out on this action-packed episode! Tune in now and join the conversation! #PermianBasin #Football #Podcast #FanBehavior #LocalSports

Episode 6: Permian Basin PlaybookThis week, our dynamic hosts—Brenda Bustamantes, Joe Flores, Christian Chavez, and Keith Balderaz—are excited to welcome special guest JoJo Wilson. With 25 years of coaching experience and a decade as an athletic trainer, Jojo has made an impact at #FabensISD, #KermitISD, and #Pecos. He currently serves as the Boys Athletic Coordinator at #CrockettMiddleSchool.@VibinCowboy (TikTok Influencer)This episode features intense matchups with significant playoff and district title implications Episode Overview:(:)What factors contribute most positively to team chemistry? (:)Should all high school football state championships be held in Dallas at AT&T Stadium?We'll also shine a spotlight on standout players and coaches making waves this season, including Michael Daniels, Jaden Martinez, Lincoln Madrid, Holden Phillips, Caleb Jameson, Clint Hartman, Coach Fortune, Wyatt Holstrom, Fabian Garcia, and Colt Salgado.Weekly Pick'ems: (:)Get ready for some exciting matchups:- #Forsan (2-6) at #Ozona (6-2)- #Rankin (4-4) at #Grady (6-2)- #GrandFalls (5-3) at #Sanderson (7-2)- #ColoradoCity (2-6) at #ReaganCounty (7-1)- #Crane (3-5) at #Alpine (4-4)- #SterlingCity (3-5) at #McCamey (3-5)- #ElDorado (4-4) at #Wink (7-1)- #VanHorn (2-6) at #Iraan (7-1)- #Stanton (5-2) at #Coahoma (4-3)- #DenverCity (1-7) at #Kermit (1-7)- #OHS (2-5) at #SanAngeloCentral (3-5)- #Sweetwater (5-3) at #Breckenridge (0-8)- #Frenship (7-1) at #OdessaPermian (7-1)- #MidlandHigh (6-2) at #MidlandLegacy (3-5)- #Seminole (8-0) at #Greenwood (7-1)- #Andrews (2-6) at #Pecos (3-5)- #FortStockton (6-3) at #Monahans (4-4)Bren Busta JojoDee Wilson Keith F. Balderaz @JoeFlores @ChristianChavez

Episode 5 Release: 33 Lead Permian Basin Playbook Podcast - Join - Keith Balderaz, Christian Chavez, and Joe Flores for an action-packed episode as they welcome the incredible team from The Lobo Sports Network! Special Guests:- Randy Hogan – The Voice of the Loboes!- Seth Hogan – Analyst-Lobo Sports Network-Mando Flores– “The Dawg” - On-field anchor, Sports reporter for The Monahans News, and Executive Director of 33 Lead! Poll Question:What is the greatest sports moment accompanied by an iconic radio call? Share your thoughts and join the discussion! News and Notes:Updates- Explore how sports media has evolved and delve into the history of the Lobo News Network. Player Mentions:Shout-outs: Jarrett Brown, Aaron Segura, Hudson Fowler, Christian Villarreal, Landon York, Braxton Bartee, Aiden Torres, Prather Schneeman, Caton Cramer, Wyatt Holstrom, Lincoln Madrid, Mikey Cota, Leyton Stone, Elijah McCoy, and Gavin Black! Pick-Em Showdown: (45:40)- #Alpine (3-4) vs. #Anthony (1-7)- #DenverCity (0-7) vs. #Brownfield (0-7)- #Stanton (4-2) vs. #Merkel (0-7)- #ReaganCounty (6-1) vs. #Sonora (4-3)- #BuenaVista (7-0) vs. #GardenCity (2-5)- #Marfa (2-5) vs. #Rankin (3-4)- #OdessaCompass (2-5) vs. #Crane (2-5)- #Pecos (2-5) vs. #SanAngeloLakeview (2-5)- #Lamesa (1-8) vs. #Kermit (1-6)- #Ozona (5-3) vs. #ColoradoCity (2-5)- #Wall (7-1) vs. #GrapeCreek (3-5)- #Balmorhea (6-2) vs. #Grandfalls (4-3)- #Clyde (4-3) vs. #Sweetwater (4-3)- #McCamey (3-4) vs. #Iraan (6-1)- #Wink (6-1) vs. #SterlingCity (3-4)- #BigSpring (3-4) vs. #Andrews (1-6)- #Snyder (1-7) vs. #Seminole (7-0)- #Greenwood (6-1) vs. #FortStockton (6-2)- #OdessaHigh (2-4) vs. #Frenship (6-1)- #SanAngeloCentral (3-4) vs. #MidlandHigh (5-2)- #MidlandLegacy (2-5) vs. #OdessaPermian (7-0) A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:- All Tex Roofing- Sewell Family Companies In Memoriam:We honor the memories of Leland Walker Sr. and Melvin Craft. Don’t miss the excitement—tune in tonight for an episode bursting with insights, passion, and the spirit of sports! Let’s go!

SEASON 2 KICKS OFF NOW! 

We’re back with Episode 16 of The Permian Basin Playbook, and we’re starting strong with none other than Coach Mickey Owens — the winningest head coach in Monahans Loboes history! 

Coach Owens shares stories and lessons from his incredible 34-year journey 

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Double T Services • Kodiak Gas Services • HZ Services • Texas Farm Bureau

Play hard. Lead strong. That’s the 33 Lead way.

Coaches mentioned in episode:

Gary Gaines, Randy Quisenberry, Bren Holland, Arcadio Rivera, Larry Hanna, Max Johnson, and Mickey Mitchell

#33Lead #Season2 #PermianBasinPlaybook #CoachMickeyOwens #TexasHighSchoolFootball #WestTexasLegends #Scholarships #PlayHardLeadStrong #WTXFootball

 Episode 15 of The Permian Basin Playbook is live! Huge thanks to Roy Porras & Sammy Briones for sharing stories as we honor Joby Flores’ legacy. We’re excited for the July 19 Golf Tournament! 

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