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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The Boerne Brew &ndash; Trent Nesmith Interview Summary
Guest: Trent Nesmith, Athletic Director, Geneva School of Boerne
Host: Kerry Barboza, Sports Editor, Boerne Star
Timeline
0:00 &ndash; Henderson Cup Overview
Geneva won their 12th Henderson Cup (best all-around school award from TAPPS) &mdash; 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 &ndash; 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 &ndash; 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 &ndash; Summer Schedule &amp; 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 &ndash; Seven-on-Seven &amp; 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 &ndash; 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 &mdash; highly organized with great energy.
13:00 &ndash; Other New Coaches
Joel &amp; 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 &ndash; 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 &ndash; 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 &ndash; Johnny Manziel &amp; 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 &ndash; New District Realignment
Hill Country Christian and John Paul II (Schertz) moved up to 5A. Brazosport, Baytown, and St. Francis join the district &mdash; meaning travel to Houston area every other year. Described as a "strong football district."
20:47 &ndash; 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 &ndash; Farewell to Libby Lunsford
Libby Lunsford retired after 20 years as a Geneva administrator. Amy Simmons and Justin are her replacements.
23:42 &ndash; Personal: Vacation &amp; 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:&nbsp; June 13, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
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The Boerne Star presents The Boerne Brew with Jeff Flinn- Managing Editor of The Boerne Star in Boerne, and along with Sportswriter Kerry Barboza.
You'll hear special interviews and conversations on the issues in Boerne, Texas (water, traffic, fire, growth, politics, and other newsmakers).  Plus insights in the Boerne sports world with Coaches and Player interviews.
Produced at the Boerne Star Studios as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 8am.