The PA Football Story Podcast

30/04/2025

Interviews with the 2025 class of the PSFCA Hall of Fame.

Dave Baker – Central and Williamsburg
Don Holl – Tunkhannock, Gannon University, Cathedral Prep, Seneca Valley, Gateway
Jeff Wasilchak – Lakeland, Lackawanna Trail
Bruce Harbach – Lancaster Catholic, Schuylkill Valley
Max Shoemaker – Bedford, Chestnut Ridge
Doug Dahms – Wilson
Rich Lichtel – Mechanicsburg (Deceased)

They reflect on the big moments, memories, and lessons they've accumulated throughout their careers.

https://psfcapodcast.podbean.com/e/psfca-podcast-episode-11/

26/03/2025

2025 Big 33 Coaches:
Tom Abel from Northern-Calvert
Matt Ortega from Coatesville

26/03/2025

In this episode, we have news on the PSFCA East / West games and Big 33 Foundation games coming up in May, as well as information on the rosters, coaching staffs, Buddy program, youth clinic, fan fest, and host families. We also interview 2025 Big 33 head coaches, Matt Ortega from Coatesville, and Tom Abel from Northern-Calvert. The coaches discuss the process of selecting players, installation and practice time, and general thoughts on the game.

In this episode, we have news on the PSFCA East / West games and Big 33 games coming up in May, as well as information on the rosters, coaching staffs, Buddy program, youth clinic, fan fest, and host families. We also interview 2025 Big 33 head coaches, Matt Ortega from Coatesville, and Tom Abel fro...

30/01/2025

Ever wonder how players are selected for the Big 33 Foundation and PSFCA East / West games?

On this episode of the PSFCA Podcast, we update you on news of the upcoming PSFCA Clinic, the selection of the Big 33 team, the Big 33 Super Bowl streak, and the Big 33 Buddy Bowling event. Additionally, we revisit the Big 33 and PSFCA East / West selection process with past president, Ed Gallagher, and speak with director of our sponsor, SVS Sports, Jim Cantafio, about what programs they offer.

On this episode of the PSFCA Podcast, we update you on news of the upcoming PSFCA Clinic, the selection of the Big 33 team, the Big 33 Super Bowl streak, and the Big 33 Buddy Bowling event. Additionally, we revisit the Big 33 and PSFCA East / West selection process with past president, Ed Gallagher,...

05/12/2024

The PSFCA Podcast is sponsored by SVS Sports

05/12/2024

On this episode of the PSFCA Podcast, we interview defensive coordinator, Bill Reiss, of the Lackawanna College football staff. Coach Reiss has been a member of the Lackawanna staff since the Spring of 2009, and is entering his finishing his 16th year.

Coach Reiss speaks about coaching junior college football and the similarities and differences from 4-year universities, as well as other pertinent issues.

On this episode of the PSFCA Podcast, we interview defensive coordinator, Bill Reiss, of the Lackawanna College football staff. Coach Reiss has been a member of the Lackawanna staff since the Spring of 2009, and is entering his finishing his 16th year. Coach Reiss speaks about coaching junior colleg...

05/12/2024

On the next episode of the PSFCA Podcast, we interview defensive coordinator, Bill Reiss, of the Lackawanna College football staff. Coach Reiss has been a member of the Lackawanna staff since the Spring of 2009, and is entering his finishing his 16th year.

Coach Reiss speaks about coaching junior college football and the similarities and differences from 4-year universities, as well as other pertinent issues.

30/10/2024

Episode 7 - Ryan Freed (East Stroudsburg) and Gannon Brubaker (Temple) discuss duties and responsibilities of being a student assistant coaches as another avenue to stay in the game...balancing school...relationships with staff & players...respective roles.

Ryan Freed (East Stroudsburg University) and Gannon Brubaker (Temple) discuss duties and responsibilities of being a student assistant coach in college as another avenue to stay in the game. Additional topics include balancing school and coaching, relationships with collegiate staff and players, and...

24/09/2024

High School NIL with Joe Gazza of Aurum Sports.

Joe Gazza, of Aurum Sports, discusses NIL at the HS and collegiate level, including education, current issues, and where all of this is headed.

24/09/2024

Episode 6 dropping soon...interview with Joe Gazza with Aurum Sports discusses high school NIL, it's current implications and where he thinks it may be headed.

23/08/2024

Interviews with David Blair and Mike Milano

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rfr7ryhu3bejn2ah/Episode_59ltwz.mp3

20/08/2024

Coming soon on our August episode (5), "New Beginnings"

David Blair, the PIAA State-Wide Rules Interpreter, who discusses new rules and points of emphasis going into the 2024 season, the current officials shortage, and the possibility of instant replay at the HS level. Also, an interview with newly retired Downingtown West HFC, Mike Milano, who talks about his career, the reasons for his retirement decision, and what his plans are going forward.