The Boerne Brew – Trent Nesmith Interview Summary

Guest: Trent Nesmith, Athletic Director, Geneva School of Boerne

Host: Kerry Barboza, Sports Editor, Boerne Star

Timeline

0:00 – Henderson Cup Overview

Geneva won their 12th Henderson Cup (best all-around school award from TAPPS) — their 5th in 4A classification. Scored 78 points, beating Lubbock Christian (65) and Covenant School of Dallas (64). Points come from athletics, fine arts, and academics throughout the year.

6:04 – Standout Sports This Year

Football: Final Four (state semifinals)

Girls soccer: State title game (again)

Boys soccer: First-ever Final Four appearance

Girls tennis: State champions; Boys tennis: State runner-up

Orchestra: Multiple-year state champions

7:57 – Henderson Cup Point Breakdown

Full breakdown of 78 points: 52 athletics (28 girls, 24 boys), 26 fine arts (orchestra 10, art 8, band 6), 2 academics.

8:34 – Summer Schedule & TAPPS Calendar Changes

TAPPS shifted football to 10-game regular seasons, ending before Thanksgiving. Other sports (basketball, spring sports) starting later to reduce season overlap. First game August 26.

10:39 – Seven-on-Seven & Sand Volleyball

Football in week 2 of seven-on-seven (Sachs League), heading to Waco for competition. Volleyball team competing in TAPPS sand volleyball tournament.

11:58 – New Football Coach: Adam Foran

Previous coach Bob Rosenstiel left for St. Michael's (Austin). Foran, coincidentally the office coordinator at St. Michael's, was hired in late April. Strong start — highly organized with great energy.

13:00 – Other New Coaches

Joel & Landon Murphy (boys soccer): Ground-ball philosophy worked; furthest boys soccer has gone

Trey Smith (softball): Promoted from assistant after Tim Milledge retired (Milledge moonlights as groundskeeper, has worked at Wrigley Field, San Antonio Missions)

14:28 – Nesmith Takes Over as Baseball Coach

Steve Rippe retired after spring 2025; Nesmith stepped in after 3 years as assistant + running the middle school program. Plans to continue coaching alongside AD duties.

15:49 – Nesmith's Baseball Background

Played college baseball; coached 10 years at the collegiate level in Kansas. Notable connections: coached Scott Presser (San Francisco Giants) and Kevin Cash (managed Tampa Bay Rays) during a summer league team in 1999.

18:18 – Johnny Manziel & Coach Rippe Stories

Coach Rippe (San Antonio Baseball Hall of Fame) coached Johnny Football at Kerrville. Anecdote: Manziel was reportedly a better baseball player, but chose football; opposing teams walked the #9 hitter just because of him.

19:32 – New District Realignment

Hill Country Christian and John Paul II (Schertz) moved up to 5A. Brazosport, Baytown, and St. Francis join the district — meaning travel to Houston area every other year. Described as a "strong football district."

20:47 – Superstitions, Coaching Staff Updates

Baseball superstition: pants up to the knees, don't step on the white line. Coaching staff largely returning; only changes are new football coach and need to replace swimming coach (Claudia Flores departing after 3 years).

23:08 – Farewell to Libby Lunsford

Libby Lunsford retired after 20 years as a Geneva administrator. Amy Simmons and Justin are her replacements.

23:42 – Personal: Vacation & Family

Nesmith and his son Cannon (now teaching PE at Geneva's grammar school) are heading to Maine for a golf trip in July. Nesmith and wife love Boerne and the Hill Country.

Original Air Date:  June 13, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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