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On The Clock | College Baseball & MLB Draft
2026 MLB Draft Interview: OF Blake Bowen, JSerra Catholic (CA)
In this episode of On the Clock, Tyler and Jared we’re joined by Blake Bowen, one of the top high school outfielders in the 2026 MLB Draft class, to break down his journey from Southern California prep standout to Oregon State commit. Bowen talks about growing up as a two-sport athlete, modeling his game after Mike Trout, navigating the grind of elite summer showcases and Team USA, and what it means to wear the red, white, and blue. He also dives into his approach at the plate, leadership philosophy, biggest lessons learned this summer, and his mindset heading into a...
2025-12-29
14 min
Anaheim News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Aidan Antonio Named Orange County Boys Cross Country Athlete of the Year
Aidan Antonio, a junior from Woodbridge, has been named Orange Countys boys cross country athlete of the year. He secured victories at the Dana Hills Invitational, Orange County Championships, and CIF Southern Section Division two title, along with a third-place finish at the state finals. Antonio set personal bests, including a fourteen-minute fifty-point one-second run at state, and broke a three-year-old course record at the Orange County Championships. His team, Woodbridge, won the team title at the Orange County Championships. San Clemente coach Dave Luciani earned coach of the year honors, leading the Tritons to a second-place finish at the...
2025-12-26
02 min
California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Trent Mosley's Triumph, JSerra's Historic Hire
Trent Mosley, a six-foot-one speedster from Santa Margarita, is the unanimous player of the year in high school football for 2025, according to the Los Angeles Times. He dominated as a receiver and wildcat quarterback during the postseason, helping his Eagles win the CIF state championship. Luke Fahey from Mission Viejo is the back of the year, while Braiden McKenna of Los Alamitos earned lineman honors. Coach Ray Fenton of Los Alamitos took home coaching honors. JSerra hired Hardy Nickerson as head coach, the first Black coach in the Trinity League since 2006. The high school transfer portal opens soon, and basketball...
2025-12-22
02 min
California Golden Bears Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hardy Nickerson: New JSerra Head Coach
Hardy Nickerson, a former NFL star and Cal alumnus, has been appointed as the new head football coach at JSerra Catholic High School. Nickerson, who recently led Bishop ODowd to a state championship, will now coach in the Trinity League, known as the top high school football league in the country. His humble nature and impressive coaching record make him an excellent fit for the role.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-19
01 min
Anaheim News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
JSerra High Seeks New Football Coach, Eyeing Name-Brand Hire
JSerra High School seeks a new head football coach after losing key players to rival Santa Margarita, who hired former NFL quarterback Carson Palmer. Palmer led Santa Margarita to a successful season, including a CIF State Open Division championship game appearance. JSerras previous coach was removed after a loss to Santa Margarita, and the school may consider a high-profile hire despite advice to prioritize a coach with extensive high school experience in the Trinity League and Southern California football scene.DNN | The Daily News Now!The world’s first global local news network.Every city. Ev...
2025-12-12
02 min
Anaheim News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
High School Girls Flag Football: CIF Southern Section Finals
High-stakes girls flag football championships unfold at El Modena High on November seventh. JSerra and Orange Lutheran clash in Division One, with JSerra aiming to repeat their earlier victories. Corona del Mar and Westlake face off in Division Two, showcasing a youthful squad led by sophomore quarterback Addison Stern. Anaheim and Castaic compete in Division Five, with Anaheim seeking to defend their earlier win. These games promise intense competition for the CIF Southern Section titles.DNN | The Daily News Now!The world’s first global local news network.Every city. Every story. AI powered. ...
2025-11-08
01 min
NewsRamp Education Podcast
Adelante Fest 2025 at JSerra Catholic High School Featuring Immaculée Ilibagiza
JSerra Catholic High School is hosting Adelante Fest 2025 with special guest Immaculée Ilibagiza, a Rwandan genocide survivor and motivational speaker, showcasing forgiveness and Christian hope. The event on October 11, 2025, includes a Vigil Mass and festival. Tickets can be purchased online. Additionally, the podcast discusses the importance of upgrading AV equipment in meetings and classrooms to improve productivity, suggesting tips to enhance audio quality, minimize technical issues, and seek professional assistance for AV upgrades.
2025-09-22
03 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Five Years, One Hundred Converts - With Sr. Miriam, O.P.
JSerra Catholic High School has had nearly tripled its average number of student converts to the Catholic faith in the past five years, with 130 baptisms since 2016 and almost 100 of those since 2021. In this insightful podcast, JSerra's OCIA leader, Sr. Miriam, shares her five essential ingredients to building a culture of discipleship in a Catholic school that teens find attractive and that maximize their determination to give their lives to Christ.
2025-06-03
48 min
More Than The Scoreboard
#27 Victor Santa Cruz
Click to Book your EpisodeVictor Santa Cruz is the Head Football Coach at JSerra Catholic High School in California. One of the top ranked High School Football Programs in the country, JSerra has a history of producing many College and NFL athletes. Coach Santa Cruz was the Head Coach for 14 years at Azusa Pacific as well as being the Assistant Head Coach and Position Coach at The University of Hawaii, where he also played as a linebacker. Coach talks about the JSerra Culture, Winning in the Locker Room and the Discipline of doing things jus...
2025-05-05
34 min
West Coast XC
West Coast XC EP16
In our latest episode, we talk with Hoka NAZ Elite athlete Ahmed Muhumed about his upcoming race at the Ten and his running story. Next, we talk the JSerra Sports Information Director Jason Fields on JSerra Catholic High School partnership with Sound Running and The Ten. Lastly, we meet with photographer Todd Tokubo about last weekend's Dublin Distance Fiesta. 00:00 Introduction02:05 Interview with Ahmed Muhumed of Hoka NAZ Elite19:34 Interview with Jason Fields of JSerra33:59 Interview with Todd about Dublin...
2025-03-26
52 min
San Diego Local Pulse
"Rainy Commutes, CIF Playoffs, and North Park Farewell: San Diego Local Pulse for March 7, 2025"
Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for March 7, 2025.We're waking up to a rainy day in San Diego, with showers expected to continue throughout the morning. The wet weather has caused some traffic delays, so allow extra time for your commute. We're looking at a high of 62 degrees today, with clearing skies this afternoon.In sports news, the CIF San Diego Section basketball playoffs are heating up. Last night, Sierra Canyon defeated Santa Barbara 78-45 in the Division I quarterfinals. JSerra also advanced with a 79-54 win over Carlsbad. The semifinals are set for...
2025-03-07
03 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Never Give Up on God - with Jonathan Roumie of "The Chosen"
Host Pat Reidy had the unique opportunity to sit down to an intimate conversation with Jonathan Roumie in front of a small, live JSerra audience while Jonathan was on campus in August of 2024. The audio of their interview is presented here in its entirety. With both laughter and poignancy, The Chosen actor explains his work and hobbies prior to acting, the crisis moment that led to his total surrender to Christ, and how God's miraculous response to that prayer landed him his first lead role after a 20-year struggle in Hollywood. With humility, sincerity, and approachability, Jonathan discusses why...
2025-03-06
40 min
The Wow Factor
Tim Busch | Founder of The Busch Firm & Founder and CEO of Pacific Hospitality Group | Focus on the Spiritual
Tim has been a practicing attorney and CPA for nearly 40 years and is the Founder of The Busch Firm. He is also the Founder and CEO of Pacific Hospitality Group, a premier hotel development and management company with a portfolio of hotels and resorts throughout the United States. Tim and his wife Steph co-founded St. Anne School in California, where Tim served as Chairman and CEO for 17 years; they went on to co-found JSerra Catholic High School. Tim's passion for wine led him to found Trinitas Cellars, LLC, in 2002, located in Napa, California. Tim and Steph are also active...
2024-10-30
38 min
Trinity League Football Podcast
JSerra continues to rise as Orange Lutheran suffers first loss
Dan Albano of The Orange County Register and insider Scott Barajas analyze the Trinity League's results from Week 3, including JSerra's big win in San Diego and Orange Lutheran's loss to Bishop Gorman in Nevada.The guys also cover big road wins for Mater Dei and St. John Bosco, and preview Week 4's sneaky-good schedule.
2024-09-18
1h 10
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Ending the Mean Girl Era - With Cara Morales
Cara Morales returns to the JSerra podcast studio, this time to share with parents of teen and tween girls the causes of and solutions to a growing social epidemic: mean girls. Having spoken to the entire JSerra female student population, Cara shares her approach to reaching the hearts of young women who are often both suffering from and contributing to the mean girl culture. In her trademark manner, Cara analyzes some of the major causes of the sharp spike in nastiness among young female teens with laser-like precision and offers insights that can help parents and educators curb this...
2024-06-24
23 min
Catholic School Matters
Innovation Spotlight: JSerra HS & Faith Formation
Patrick Reidy, the Vice President of Mission & Faith at JSerra High School in Orange County, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss JSerra's innovative faith formation model which has brought over 100 students into the Catholic faith over the past two decades. This podcast is a series of spotlights highlighting best practices and innovations in Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters
2024-06-17
31 min
Catholic School Matters
Innovation Spotlight: JSerra HS & Faith Formation
Patrick Reidy, the Vice President of Mission & Faith at JSerra High School in Orange County, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss JSerra's innovative faith formation model which has brought over 100 students into the Catholic faith over the past two decades. This podcast is a series of spotlights highlighting best practices and innovations in Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters
2024-06-17
31 min
The Follow to Lead Podcast
#79: “Building a Culture of Discipleship for Catholic School Students,” with Pat Reidy of JSerra High School
Today we will be talking with Pat Reidy, Vice-President of Mission and Faith at JSerra High School in Orange County, CA about discipleship in the lives of our Catholic School Students. In Luke 6:40, Jesus talks about discipleship, saying, “A disciple who is fully taught will be like his teacher.” So, forming disciples is about communicating likeness - being like Jesus, which can happen to students in class, community life, small groups and through extra-curricular activities. Pat will also share their experiences with RCIA in a school setting.
2024-04-19
48 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Parents as Primary Educators, Part 3: It Starts with You
"You don't build the house; you give them the foundation." In this inspiring podcast, the "Dynamic Deacon" and father of five outlines practical tips for how to build your sons' and daughters' spiritual muscle memory. Engaging, entertaining, deep, and practical! Listen to Deacon Harold, the "Dynamic Deacon," as he coaches parents in concrete ways to lay the foundation for their sons' and daughters' growth in personal maturity. Pulling from talking points he shared the evening before in his presentation to JSerra parents, Deacon extrapolates on: What ;"e Church means when it calls parents "educators"; the importance of...
2024-01-18
34 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Parents As Primary Educators, Part 1: Powerfully Connected Parenting
In this first episode in our series on "Parents as Primary Educators," former JSerra teacher and personal counselor, Cara Morales, LMFT, explains why that is more than an overused cliché. Cara attests that God has chosen all moms and dads as the ones he has specifically ordained to raise the children he has given them. And she assures them that He will also provide the help needed to fulfill that unique responsibility. With an eye to the practical, Cara shares tips on how to parent through the trying teenage years with confidence, serenity, and fruitful results. Always original and e...
2023-11-08
29 min
Trinity League Football Podcast
JSerra's stunning shutout of Servite leads Week 10 review, plus reaction to CIF pairings
OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas break down the Week 10 games , highlighted by JSerra's stunning 49-0 win against Servite.The guys also cover St. John Bosco sealing the league title and Mater Dei's struggle to put away Santa Margarita.This Part 1 of 2 show ends with reactions to the CIF-SS playoff draw.
2023-11-01
50 min
Trinity League Football Podcast
Servite's emotional win against Santa Margarita, and JSerra's challenge for Week 10
OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas review Week 9 results led by Servite's emotional victory against Santa Margarita.They also preview Week 10 games, highlighted by the Servite-JSerra clash that appears especially pivotal for the Lions' postseason chances.Dan provides bonus content at the end of the show that better explains the Lions' challenge.
2023-10-25
50 min
New Books in Christian Studies
You Set a Table Before Me (with Sr. Maria Catherine, OP)
Sr Maria Catherine was looking for Truth in the wrong places when she started practicing witchcraft as girl. But she found her way out of the darkness and into the Dominican Order; today she teaches theology and literature at JSerra High School in California. We talk about that journey and about the challenges facing young people today, the generation we are both teaching. In the second half of the program we talk about her favorite movie, which I just watched for the first time, Babette’s Feast. Babette’s Feast (Gabriel Axel, 1987) on Wikipedia and IMDB. Babette’s Feast trail...
2023-06-01
45 min
New Books in Catholic Studies
You Set a Table Before Me (with Sr. Maria Catherine, OP)
Sr Maria Catherine was looking for Truth in the wrong places when she started practicing witchcraft as girl. But she found her way out of the darkness and into the Dominican Order; today she teaches theology and literature at JSerra High School in California. We talk about that journey and about the challenges facing young people today, the generation we are both teaching. In the second half of the program we talk about her favorite movie, which I just watched for the first time, Babette’s Feast. Babette’s Feast (Gabriel Axel, 1987) on Wikipedia and IMDB. Babette’s Feast trail...
2023-06-01
45 min
Almost Good Catholics
You Set a Table Before Me (with Sr. Maria Catherine, OP)
Sr Maria Catherine was looking for Truth in the wrong places when she started practicing witchcraft as girl. But she found her way out of the darkness and into the Dominican Order; today she teaches theology and literature at JSerra High School in California. We talk about that journey and about the challenges facing young people today, the generation we are both teaching. In the second half of the program we talk about her favorite movie, which I just watched for the first time, Babette’s Feast. Babette’s Feast (Gabriel Axel, 1987) on Wikipedia and IMDB. Babette’s Feast trail...
2023-06-01
45 min
Almost Good Catholics
Education in the World not of the World
Rich Meyer, president of JSerra High School—named for St. Junípero Serra, the ‘Apostle of California’—in Southern California, discusses what is working in Catholic education today. He and I are both fathers and teachers; and I ask him about his philosophy and his school’s approach about social media and some of the contentious cultural issues of our day. How do we help our children find sure footing on the right path and what is the correct balance of order and freedom, of justice and grace? JSerra High School website. JSerra High School podcast: Unplugged. Learn mor...
2023-03-23
57 min
New Books in Christian Studies
Education in the World not of the World
Rich Meyer, president of JSerra High School—named for St. Junípero Serra, the ‘Apostle of California’—in Southern California, discusses what is working in Catholic education today. He and I are both fathers and teachers; and I ask him about his philosophy and his school’s approach about social media and some of the contentious cultural issues of our day. How do we help our children find sure footing on the right path and what is the correct balance of order and freedom, of justice and grace? JSerra High School website. JSerra High School podcast: Unplugged. Learn mor...
2023-03-23
58 min
New Books in Catholic Studies
Education in the World not of the World
Rich Meyer, president of JSerra High School—named for St. Junípero Serra, the ‘Apostle of California’—in Southern California, discusses what is working in Catholic education today. He and I are both fathers and teachers; and I ask him about his philosophy and his school’s approach about social media and some of the contentious cultural issues of our day. How do we help our children find sure footing on the right path and what is the correct balance of order and freedom, of justice and grace? JSerra High School website. JSerra High School podcast: Unplugged. Learn mor...
2023-03-23
57 min
New Books in Education
Education in the World not of the World
Rich Meyer, president of JSerra High School—named for St. Junípero Serra, the ‘Apostle of California’—in Southern California, discusses what is working in Catholic education today. He and I are both fathers and teachers; and I ask him about his philosophy and his school’s approach about social media and some of the contentious cultural issues of our day. How do we help our children find sure footing on the right path and what is the correct balance of order and freedom, of justice and grace? JSerra High School website. JSerra High School podcast: Unplugged. Learn mor...
2023-03-23
58 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Arthur C. Brooks on the Science of Happiness
Arthur C. Brooks has done the homework on happiness. The tenured Harvard Business professor, who is also a best-selling author and sought-after speaker, shares with us the secrets to finding true and lasting happiness — the scientific way. In this full-length recording of a talk he delivered recently to the JSerra community, Brooks lays out the facts about happiness according to brain science, facts that may surprise many of us. The good news is happiness is not as hard to attain as we imagine. Tune in to this entertaining and transformational presentation with the potential to change your way of lo...
2023-01-24
51 min
Trinity League Football Podcast
Orange Lutheran, Santa Margarita, JSerra, Servite wrap up in-depth previews (Part 2)
OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas complete their in-depth previews of the Trinity League by looking at Orange Lutheran, Santa Margarita, JSerra and Servite heading into the start of the Trinity League.
2022-09-29
57 min
The Follow to Lead Podcast
Follow to Lead with Patrick Reidy, VP of Mission & Faith, JSerra Catholic HS
Today’s guest is Pat Reidy, Vice President for Mission and Faith at JSerra Catholic High School in Orange County, CA. There’s a lot of talk right now about being a mission driven school. We will be discussing this critically important topic with Pat, talking about what it means, what it doesn’t mean, and what it looks like in practice.
2022-09-23
45 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Making the Case for Morality with Fr. Robert Spitzer
In this recording of a recent talk given by Fr. Robert Spitzer, the famed author, television host, and international advisor gets into the nitty gritty of the most contentious moral controversies confronting American young people today. With his trademark brilliance-made-simple, Fr. Spitzer identifies the undergirding bases of several modern moral stances and counters each one point by point with clarity and persuasion. Buckle up for this exhilarating, high-speed presentation that will have you on the edge of your seat and eager for more! About Fr. Robert SpitzerFr. Robert Spitzer is a Jesuit priest, the former...
2022-09-22
1h 08
The Follow to Lead Podcast
Follow to Lead with Chris Ledyard, Athletic Director of JSerra Catholic High School
Today we will be talking with Chris Ledyard, the Athletic Director of JSerra High School. Prior to his work at JSerra, Chris spent over 20 years as Athletic Director at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. For Catholic schools, sports is always a key component to the proper fulfillment of our faith mission. During our program, we will dive into the issues of integrating faith, virtues and moral values into athletics in schools. All of this and more will be coming to you on this edition of “Follow to Lead.”
2022-07-22
49 min
Cannon Sports Podcast
Ep. 42 - JSerra Football Coach Scott McKnight Talks Police Background, Difference Between Recruit vs. Attract
A 28-year veteran of the Newport Beach Police Department, including a stint as lieutenant in the department's narcotics division, JSerra football coach Scott McKnight's background is unique compared to his peers in the Trinity League. On the Cannon Sports Podcast, Coach McKnight discusses his law enforcement background and its parallels to his coaching career. More from this episode:-Emphasis on special teams and positional versatility-Dante Pettis, Avery Williams and the NFL legacy of JSerra football-The importance of developing career skills off the football field
2022-07-18
45 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S02 EP12
Season Finale!
2022-05-16
28 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S02 EP11
Tangled
2022-05-16
16 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S02 EP10
Life is Beautiful
2022-05-16
25 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S02 EP09
West Side Story (Spielberg)
2022-05-10
24 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
From Coven to Convent with Sr. Maria Catherine
Sr. Maria Catherine wasn't always a Jesus fan. Far from it. Before meeting Christ, she was an actress who was involved in a host of non-Christian practices and thought Christianity and its "superstitious belief system" would be the last thing she would ever give in to. Then something changed — dramatically. Tune in to hear how this now deeply committed religious sister took the long road to Christ. In this dynamic podcast, Sr. Maria Catherine shares in depth about her miraculous journey from black magic to the foot of the Cross. You won't believe it until you hear it...
2022-03-19
27 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S02 EP08
A review of Greta Gerwig's Little Women
2022-03-18
32 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S02 EP07
A review of Studio Ghibli's classic, My Neighbor Totoro
2022-03-16
21 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S02 EP06
Oscar nominations reaction and a review of The Artist
2022-03-14
36 min
@LACourtReport
Catching up with JSerra head coach Keith Wilkinson
A postseason conversation with the head coach of Orange County powerhouse JSerra Catholic High School
2022-03-11
17 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Mentoring Struggling Students with Drew Clute
Students struggle in school for a variety of reasons. How do parents recognize when their son or daughter's academic struggle deserves expert attention? How do they help their teenage child to overcome the stigma associated with learning challenges? In this mini-podcast, JSerra's Director of Learning and Academic Support, Drew Clute, tackles a topic which is touching upon more and more parents via their teenagers' academic experience. Drew steps us through the methods and the means parents and teachers can use together in order to hearten young people facing academic trials and arm them with the tools to bring them...
2022-03-11
15 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S02 EP05
Knives Out
2022-02-18
29 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S02 EP04
Isle of Dogs
2022-02-10
30 min
1544 Miles to Omaha
Episode 51: Brett Kay
In Episode 51 we're speaking with Brett Kay who played Titan Baseball from the 1999 to 2001 season, playing primarily catcher. In those three years at Fullerton, Titan teams went to Omaha twice in years 1999 and 2001. Kay was behind the plate and caught the third Titan no-hitter when Kirk Saarloos no-hit the UoP Tigers. He also earned All-Big West First team honors in 2001, had a Titan career batting average above .300, was selected in the 8th round by the New York Mets in the 2001 MLB draft and is currently the head baseball coach at JSerra in San Juan Capistrano. Dave caught up...
2021-12-30
1h 26
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Finding Joy in Waiting with Cara Morales
Cara Morales believes that waiting is a necessary part of life and that if we embrace it with the right attitude it not only makes us stronger — it leads us to Christ. Usually, Cara says, we are not very good at waiting. Advent, however, the season of preparation for Christmas, gives us the chance year after year to embrace the reality of waiting and to ask Jesus to wait with us. Cara gives us three practical tips that will focus our hearts and lives on the expectant hope of Jesus in the days leading up to His coming this Ch...
2021-12-15
12 min
Cannon Sports Podcast
Ep. 16 - JSerra Baseball Coach Brett Kay
Since becoming head coach in 2006 Coach Brett Kay and the JSerra Baseball Team have won 5 Trinity League Titles (2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2021), made 12 CIF Playoff appearances, have been ranked inside the National Top 10 five times, and won the 2021 Southern California Regional Championship. Named the 2009 Orange County Coach of the Year, Coach Kay joins the show to talk about his time at JSerra, including discussing his hiring at JSerra with the help of Sports Super Agent Scott Boras, his experience coaching such players as 2017 #1 Overall Pick in the MLB Draft Royce Lewis and former San Diego Padres and current Cleveland Guardians (formerly the Cleveland...
2021-12-08
57 min
High School Coaches Club
56. Brett Kay, JSerra Catholic HS (CA)
After spending three years playing in the New York Mets organization, Brett Kay transitioned into the world of high school coaching. By his own admissions, it wasn't always easy. But since taking over the JSerra baseball program in 2006, the team holds a .639 winning percentage while sending 76 graduates on to playing at the collegiate or professional levels. He also serves as the school's assistant athletic director. You can follow him on Twitter @coachkay13. Join the High School Coaches Club as a FREE member! (This is the ONLY way to get the weekly newsletter delivered s...
2021-12-04
1h 05
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Why We Teach Virtue with Sr. John Michael
JSerra's new Virtue Program has been a smash hit with students and staff, but three months into the project, some parents are asking, "Weren't you doing enough?" JSerra History Teacher, Sr. John Michael of the Dominican Sisters of Ann Arbor, gives a dynamic overview of the big picture around virtues and shares some concrete stories of the fruit it is bearing in the lives of our students. Tune in and get the inside scoop from one of the architects and boots-on-the-ground practitioners of the Dominican Sisters only high school virtue program in the nation. ABOUT THE GUEST
2021-11-29
12 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
How To Discipline With Dignity
Bridget Desmond raised ten children, but that is only a small part of her role as a shaper of young people's lives. In her 16 years as Dean of Discipline at JSerra, she has had thousands of conversations with teenagers about the virtues they are made for and the behaviors that do — or do not — help them reach that destiny. In this 12-minute mini-podcast, Mrs. Desmond shares her wisdom regarding: The "why" and "how" of discipline within a Catholic framework What virtue-based discipline means How to discipline with love What teens who act out are really saying to a...
2021-11-09
12 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S02 EP03
The crew discusses George Lucas's 1973 breakout, American Graffiti, and the teen comedies it helped to inspire.
2021-11-01
35 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S02 EP02
The crew is back with a new format to discuss Billy Wilder's classic film noir, Double Indemnity.
2021-09-24
30 min
Trinity League Football Podcast
Trinity Football Podcast: Coach Scott McKnight of surprising JSerra leads off Week 5 show
JSerra football coach Scott McKnight talks about the Lions' impressive win at Rancho Cucamonga to kickoff the analysis of Week 4, which also included big wins by Santa Margarita, Servite, St. John Bosco and Orange Lutheran. OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas also preview this week's games:JSerra-Newport HarborHelix-ServiteLa Mirada-Mater DeiMcKnight also talks about why the JSerra-Newport Harbor game holds a special meeting with him.
2021-09-22
1h 06
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S02 EP01
The 2021-2022 School year is underway and our very own Film Workshop Students are blazing a new trail with a whole new season of Podcasts. Topics discussed this episode:
2021-08-25
34 min
PG Unscripted
PGU Episode 15 - Season Finale
PGU Episode 15 - Season Finale
2021-05-19
35 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 EP14
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 EP14Hosts Max and Chase welcome GO-Burt on his last episode talking about Donnie Darko, Sophia has her birds-eye-view of the Anime series Attack on Titan and finally, Sean in his last episode has his top five streaming movies about high school life.
2021-05-13
27 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 EP13
It's a total Battle Royal! as Haley and Brendan discuss "Cars 2". Max also gives us his take on the movie "The Drone". Sit tight this is gonna be a wild one!
2021-05-06
27 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 EP12
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 EP12. Haley and Sophia host this week's episode. Haley is back with a new segment of Mouse-a-Roo, Devin discusses Space Jam in Donuts & Broll and Ashley never disappoints with her take on movies from a foreign perspective. Finally, a little input about last week's Academy Awards.
2021-04-30
27 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 EP11
Max, Maya, and Sophia discuss film and tv shows
2021-04-22
20 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 EP10
Brendan talks about Wonder Woman, Chase speaks about the bullet-time shot in the matrix and Sean gives us the best TV shows streaming right now.
2021-04-15
26 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 EP09
It's our last episode before spring break, Hosts Haley and Sophia discuss this week's segments of Mouse-a-Roo (Rya and the Last Dragon and the rebuttal to the Rescuers), So Bad it's Good (Ninja Warlord), and Birds-Eye-View (Film and Christian movies).
2021-03-31
35 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 EP08
In this episode, GO-Bert and Max host our 2 month anniversary of the show. GO-Bert talks about Ted, Ashley discusses Spanish actors from old and Brenden with his segment nobody asked speaks about Disney's The Rescuers Down Under. In a turn of events, Haley gets very upset about Bredans segment and throws down the challenge gauntlet. Tune in next week.... it's going to be good!
2021-03-24
24 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 EP07
In this episode Maya and GO-Bert host. Maya has her Top 10 TV Shows on Netflix, We have a special bonus episode of Mouse-A-Roo as Haley discusses live-action remakes of Disney animations, Sean with his top 5 action films now streaming on Amazon Prime.
2021-03-18
24 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 Episode 6
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 Episode 6In this episode Hosts Maya and Sophia welcome Chase with his segment Cut to the Chase to discuss the movie Tenent, Max tells us about a movie that's so bad it's good! and Sophia discusses the Night Stalker docu-series on Netflix.
2021-03-11
20 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 EP05
Hosts Max and Sophia welcome Haley with her film theory of Hercules and Tangled with her segment Mouse-A-Roo. Brenden speaks about Chicken Little in his segment nobody asked, and a real treat (Literally) with Donuts and Broll as our resident Go-Bert brings in an orange donut and speaks about Kubrick's a Clockwork Orange.
2021-03-04
31 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 EP04
Maya's Top Ten Romance and/or Comedy, Sean What's Steaming now, Ashley Foreign Film picks
2021-02-25
28 min
The Follow to Lead Podcast
Follow to Lead with guest Rich Meyer
On our next episode of Follow to Lead, we will be talking with Mr. Rich Meyer, President of JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Prior to his position at JSerra, Rich taught middle school English in Spain, Spanish and English back in the United States and served as Headmaster of an All Boys Catholic School. We invite you to join us for this truly interesting interview on Follow to Lead.
2021-02-19
45 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 EP03
In episode 3 we discuss Fast and the Furious 6 with Chase, Parasite with Sophia, and Birdemic with Max.
2021-02-18
26 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 EP02
This Episode, Mouse-A-Roo Top 5 Disney Sequels, Nobody Asked with Brendan speaks about what he doesn't like about Pocahontas, Our resident Gobert (Devin) talks about Donuts and Broll with the finer points of the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
2021-02-11
33 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
The Catholic School Difference with Sr. Maria Catherine
What makes Catholic schools what they are? What's the secret to their success? Dominican Sister, Sr. Maria Catherine, shares her insights about the exceptional qualities students and their families are finding as they make their way in large numbers to Catholic schools, many for the first time. A product of the public school system herself, Sister explains the reticence she had to Catholic education – even after she made her religious vows – and the surprise she experienced when she finally saw firsthand what Catholic schools were all about. Listen in as she unpacks the unique model of forming stud...
2021-02-10
39 min
PG Unscripted
PG UNSCRIPTED S01 EP01
How was PG Unscripted created and who are we. Listen to find out.
2021-02-09
11 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Connecting Parents to Teens and One Another with Cara Morales
Tune in as licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founding JSerra faculty member, Cara Morales, goes toe to toe with the number one challenge facing parents today: their relationship with their teenagers. She offers inspiring insights on the centrality of strong relationships for our children's success in school and beyond, and explains why our connection with them is their best hope for navigating a jarringly secular culture and achieving overall happiness. She also shares tricks and tips for building bonds with teen children that will produce behaviors and outcomes every parent wants for their sons and daughters. ...
2020-12-14
41 min
BallNGems Got the Hoop Scope
Coach Geoffrey Clayton JSerra HS
BallN Gems with Coach Geoffrey Clayton JSerra HS
2020-07-30
30 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Pivoting Your Parenting: How to Stay Sane in a Quarantine
Who doesn't like school in their pajamas? As teens enter week nine of the COVID shutdown, parents are seeing the novelty of stay-at-home school wearing off — and trying to deal with the consequences. In this episode, counselors Olivia Huie and Cara Morales share insights as educators and moms on how to help quarantined teens cope and parents stay sane! Week nine of the shelter-in-place has almost everyone on edge. What seemed like a dream come true to teenagers has become more like an unbearably monotonous version of Groundhog Day. High school students are now reporting a host of...
2020-05-15
42 min
AT THE YARD PODCAST
EPISODE 35: JSERRA HEAD COACH BRETT KAY
We go Inside The Dugout with JSerra Head Coach Brett Kay. We'll follow his journey from two-time All-American at Mater Dei to becoming an 8th round pick out of Cal State Fullerton to walking away from pro baseball after three years to begin his journey as a high school baseball coach. That and much, much more.
2020-02-12
1h 06
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Sports Reveal Your Teen's Character
Do good guys and girls always finish last? Not according to JSerra Athletic Director Chris Ledyard. Chris shares with parents the secrets of raising great kids through the medium of sports and shares his strategy for teaching young people how to achieve excellence in mind, heart, and spirit without sacrificing excellence on the field. In his short tenure as JSerra Catholic High School's Athletic Director, Chris Ledyard has created a culture of transformational coaching that forms student-athletes in Christian character without sacrificing wins. In today's podcast, Chris explains how virtue-based athletics is the key to unlocking young...
2020-02-06
40 min
Trinity League Football Podcast
Trinity League Football Podcast '19: Mater Dei-St. Frances analysis, JSerra-Calabasas preview leads Week 4
Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas breakdown the Mater Dei-St. Frances tilt at the Trinity League vs. The USA showcase and preview Week 4 games led by JSerra-Calabasas and St. John Bosco-Mililani.
2019-09-17
1h 03
Ahead Of The Curve with Jonathan Gelnar
JSerra HS Head Coach Brett Kay on building culture and leaving a lasting legacy
iTunes Stitcher Google Spotify Go to axebat.com and use our code AOTC at checkout to save 10% on your purchase of Axe Bat training products including all of the Axe Bat Speed Trainers and wood bats! Full Episode Here http://www.aotcpodcast.com/e/36-brett-kay-head-baseball-coach-jserra-catholic-hs-ca/
2019-08-05
13 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Identify Formation Wrap Up
Pat and Cara are back with this month's Identity Formation wrap up! Tune in as they debrief about recent classroom conversations they and the IF Team had with students about the Newport Beach scandal, racism, human dignity, the college party scene, and more. JSerra's Identity Formation program creates co-institutional small groups that conduct conversations with teens about the cultural toxins that challenge their faith and values. Cara Morales is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor who divides her career between her private practice and JSerra Catholic High School. A Franciscan University...
2019-05-29
24 min
JumbleThink
Writing and Running with Martin Dugard
Throughout Martin Dugard's life, running has been a consistent place he always returns. He's written for Outside, Sports Illustrated, and Runner's World about the world of running. He recently updated and rereleased his best selling book 'To Be A Runner'. Since his start as a writer, Martin has gone on to be a New York Times bestselling author writing books with Bill O'Reilly, James Patterson, and Mark Burnett. In today's episode we chat about his rereleased book, taking the risk to leave a corporate job to chase his dream of being a freelance writer, the process of writing, collaboration with...
2019-05-07
1h 05
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Identity Formation Recap: February 2019
This month Cara Morales and Pat Reidy join forces again with a quick summary of the quarter's Identity Formation summation, where they talked with teens about mental health and college challenges. JSerra Catholic High School's Identity Formation creates co-institutional small groups that conduct conversations with teens about the cultural toxins that challenge their faith and values. Tune in to hear more. Cara Morales is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor who divides her career between her private practice and JSerra Catholic High School. A Franciscan University graduate, Morales is the founding member of...
2019-02-22
24 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
True vs. Toxic Masculinity
In this episode, host Patrick Reidy responds to the Gillette Razor commercial and the mega-debate that has been ignited around it. What does it mean to be a man? Is masculinity "toxic"? Is aggression always bad? Do fundamental masculine tendencies exists and, if so, what are they for? What do science, philosophy, theology, and the natural law say it means to be a real man? How have the culture's messages about manhood over the last 60 years negatively affected boys and men? And how can we raise boys with an authentic understanding of genuine masculinity so they grow up to...
2019-02-01
52 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Dr. Cliff Patterson: Relational Parenting
Teens can be a handful! Dr. Cliff Patterson gives laser-sharp advice to parents and offers them practical tips for disciplining their adolescent sons and daughters with confidence, humor, and grace. Using examples from his personal counseling practice and life as a husband and dad, Dr. Patterson tackles chore time, back talk, slacking in school, the silent treatment, and more! Dr. Clifton Patterson prefers to speak of himself as a professional counselor — an expression of modesty that betrays his expertise in the field of family psychology. Dr. Patterson helps youth and families build solid lives through solid relationships. Be...
2018-12-18
44 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Identity Formation Recap: November 2018
Cara Morales joins host, Pat Reidy, in a summary of the talks given to 9th-12th graders in their November Identity Formation seminars. Topics include masculinity and femininity, friendship, dating, and the hook-up culture. Identity Formation creates co-institutional small groups that conduct conversations with teens about the cultural toxins that challenge their faith and values. Cara Morales is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor who divides her career between her private practice and JSerra Catholic High School. A Franciscan University graduate, Morales is the founding member of JSerra's theology department and campus ministry...
2018-12-10
18 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
Cara Morales on How To Talk to Teens About Life
A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, theologian, teacher, youth minister, wife and mother, Cara Morales brings a host of creative gifts to the table and young people respond. Join her as she explores the origins and evolution of JSerra's unique outreach to students called Identity Formation, the school's response to the culture's current toxic influences on teens. Cara Morales is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor who divides her career between her private practice and JSerra Catholic High School. A Franciscan University graduate, Morales is the founding member of JSerra's theology department and...
2018-12-10
36 min
Trinity League Football Podcast
Trinity League Football Podcast: Mater Dei-JSerra reaction, Week 10 previews, playoff scenarios
Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas analyze Week 9 footballl games from the Trinity League and preview the Week 10 matchups and discuss Servite's playoff scenario. Week 10Mater Dei-Orange LutheranServite-St. John BoscoJSerra-Santa Margarita
2018-10-23
1h 09
Trinity League Football Podcast
Trinity League Football Podcast: Mater Dei-St. John Bosco rewind, Mater Dei-JSerra preview
Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas review the Mater Dei-St. John Bosco tilt and preview Week 9's games led by Mater Dei-JSerra.
2018-10-17
1h 18
Trinity League Football Podcast
Trinity League Football Podcast: JSerra-St. John Bosco reaction, freshmen update, Round 2 previews
Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas review Round 1 games in the Trinity League, led by the JSerra-St. John Bosco showdownm, award players of the week and grades, provide updates on the freshmen games and preview Round 2.
2018-10-02
1h 13
Trinity League Football Podcast
Trinity League Football Podcast: Mater Dei-IMG reaction, JSerra-Bosco preview, Round 1 predictions
In their latest show, Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas review the Mater Dei-IMG and Orange Lutheran-Mission Viejo tilts, hand out their weekly grades and players of the week and preview the Round 1 of games: JSerra-St. John Bosco, Mater Dei-Servite and Santa Margarita-Orange Lutheran
2018-09-25
1h 03
Trinity League Football Podcast
Trinity League Football Pod #6: OLu coach Presley talks balance, JSerra-Pinnacle thriller leads rewind, Servite-Villa Park preview
Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas offer comments from Orange Lutheran coach J.P. Presley on the Lancers' offense before reviewing Week 3 games, led by the JSerra-Pinnacle thriller on Saturday. The guys also hand out weekly grades and players of the week awards. They also preview Week 4, led by the Servite-Villa Park clash and end the show with a few more comments by Presley.
2018-09-11
1h 13
Trinity League Football Podcast
Trinity Lg Football Podcast: JSerra, Santa Margarita play close games, Lions take on Arizona power
Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas return for their fifth show of the 2018 season where they review some close games for JSerra and Santa Margarita and preview the Lions' game against an Arizona power. The guys also hand their weekly grades and award their athletes of the week.
2018-09-05
00 min
Ahead Of The Curve with Jonathan Gelnar
Brett Kay- Head Baseball Coach, JSerra Catholic HS (CA)
Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on Google Play Quotes Baseball is going to be data driven and we as high school coaches have to evolve. We have to know our players. We have to know who can do what, where and how and what they're good at because everyone learns and develops differently. A great program starts at the home We take these at bats, throw these pitches, and field ground balls with these kids because we want it so bad for them. We want them...
2018-05-24
45 min
Off the Deck
Ep. 4 - Brett Ormsby of JSerra High School
You can help support this podcast by making a donation via PayPal.- How did Brett get involved in coaching- The transition between playing in college to the National team- How does Brett feel about the state of water polo- Cathedral Catholic- Identifying talent- The National team coaching experience- Comparing USA to other water polo countries- Stanford- What would Brett change about water polo- Brett’s influences (Greg Ormsby, Doug Pe...
2018-05-19
57 min
Plugged In - The Official Podcast for JSerra Catholic High School
What 10 Years of Counseling Teens Has Taught Me
In this first episode of Plugged In, Dr. Courtney Harkins, LMFT, shares wisdom about youth, modern culture, and the challenges that face adolescents today. She offers parents practical tips on how to navigate the often-tumultuous teen years and how to leverage their sons' and daughters' gifts for a hopeful future. As a pioneer marriage and family therapist at JSerra Catholic high school, Dr. Harkins enumerates the principle causes of teen anxiety and stress and gives illuminating advice on moving young men and woman from frustration and exasperation to personal fulfillment and joy. Dr. Harkins specializes...
2018-02-25
33 min
Trinity League Football Podcast
Trinity League Football Podcast for Week 8: Mater Dei-Bosco rewind, Monarchs-JSerra preview
Dan Albano of OCVarsity and The Orange County Register joins insider Scott Barajas to bring you a closer look at the Trinity League. In this show, they review and grade last week's games and preview Week 8 games, led by Mater Dei vs, JSerra.
2017-10-19
1h 00