This week on the Boerne Brew Kerry Barboza sits down with Champion Football Head Coach Blane Ellis. Tune in to hear about Spring training, highlights from this year and what the future holds.



Original Airdate:  05/25/2024 on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM

This week on the Boerne Brew Kerry Barboza sits down with Champion Football Head Coach Blane Ellis. Tune in to hear about Spring training, highlights from this year and what the future holds.
 
Original Airdate:  05/25/2024 on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM

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The Boerne Brew with Jeff Flinn

The Boerne Star presents The Boerne Brewwith 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.

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.

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The Boerne Brew -Champion Football Head Coach Blane Ellis

Host Kerry Barboza (sports editor, Boerne Star) interviews Adam Foren, the eighth head football coach in Geneva School of Boerne history. Foren comes from St. Michael's Academy in Austin, where he served as offensive coordinator and associate head coach. The conversation covers his background, philosophy, the Geneva program, and his plans for the upcoming season.

0:00 — Introductions

Host introduces herself, studio engineer Roland Jay Baris, and guest Adam Foren.

0:33 — First Day at Geneva

Foren officially started April 20th; met the team April 8th.

0:50 — Living Situation & Commute

Foren lives near Dripping Springs; wife teaches at Lake Travis ISD. Planning to stay short-term, then reassess.

1:23 — Geneva's Coaching History

Host recaps all eight head coaches, including Dean Herbert (state championship), and notes Gaston and Rosen Steel both moved on.

2:11 — From St. Michael's to Geneva

Foren's promotion from OC/associate HC; what made Geneva the right move for his family.

3:03 — Why Geneva?

Tradition of excellence, family atmosphere, school community — especially important with a 2-year-old daughter.

3:41 — Current Roster & Player Buy-In

Low-to-mid 40s in the program. Strong weight room attendance. Players have handled coaching transitions well.

4:37 — Returning Players

QBs Caleb (starter) and Bryce Hanover both returning with varsity experience. Foren's QB background highlighted.

5:27 — First-Time Head Coach

Biggest adjustment: daily organization and management. College coaching experience (including associate HC at 6A) eased the transition.

6:16 — Coaching Resume Deep Dive

OC/QB coach at North Park University (Chicago, D-III, near Wrigley Field); QB coach at Wilmington College (Ohio); safeties coach at Saginaw Valley State (Michigan, D-II).

7:37 — All Three Phases

Foren emphasizes his experience on offense, defense, and special teams as a differentiator.

8:13 — Defensive Coordinator "Coach Gibby"

Gibby came from Holy Cross — Geneva's big rival. Foren has already scouted Holy Cross from his time at St. Michael's.

9:18 — Playing Days at Hope College

Played QB at Hope College in Holland, Michigan under Hall of Fame coach Dean Krause. Coaching philosophy traces back there.

9:55 — NFL-Caliber Players He's Faced

Matt Judon (Ravens), Matt McCoy (Saginaw Valley), Cecil Schwartz (Mount Union). Discussion of what elite players look like up close.

10:47 — Growing Up in Michigan

From Haslett, MI (suburb of East Lansing). House divided: sister went to Michigan, he's a Spartan. Adjusted to Texas heat the hard way.

12:26 — Family & Moving Around

College coaching meant constant relocation. Moving to Texas HS level offered competitive football + family stability.

13:27 — Philosophy: "Be Where Your Feet Are"

Focus on daily habits, building community relationships, and staying present rather than chasing the next job.

13:58 — Sports Talk: Pistons, Spurs, Cubs

Cubs fan (four years in Chicago). Spurs fan in Texas. Pistons need work.

 

14:59 — Meeting the Players / Third Coach in Three Years

One-on-one meetings with every player (15–20 min each). Building trust. Supporting kids in baseball, basketball, track, and music.

17:02 — Game Film & Evaluating the Roster

Already reviewed all opponents. Using film as one data point; getting to know players in person is equally important.

17:58 — Offensive Identity: Spread / Air Raid

Will run spread principles with air raid concepts, built around what Caleb and Bryce do well. Keys: explosive plays, ball security, tempo control.

19:14 — Three-Phase Identity

Offense: take care of ball, generate explosives, control tempo. Defense: stop the run, limit explosives, line up right. Special teams: be difference-makers.

20:01 — Senior Kicker: Parker Island

Four-year varsity kicker. Hard worker, firm handshake, lefty. Challenged to be a leader. Sister is also an accomplished athlete.

21:43 — Spring & Summer Schedule

Seven-on-sevens at San Antonio Christian in June. TAPS tournament June 19–20. About 8 spring practices (out of 14 allowed), pending baseball playoff run.

22:21 — New District Alignment

Most competitive schedule Geneva has had in years. Foren welcomes the challenge.

23:08 — Scoring 30 PPG at St. Michael's

Keys to offensive success: alignment/assignment execution, protecting the ball, explosive plays, controlling tempo.

24:25 — Closing / Prediction

"We're going to have a great opportunity to get better today." First day of fall practice: first Monday of August.

Host Kerry Barboza (sports editor, Boerne Star) interviews Adam Foren, the eighth head football coach in Geneva School of Boerne history. Foren comes from St. Michael's Academy in Austin, where he served as offensive coordinator and associate head coach. The conversation covers his background, philosophy, the Geneva program, and his plans for the upcoming season.
0:00 &mdash; Introductions
Host introduces herself, studio engineer Roland Jay Baris, and guest Adam Foren.
0:33 &mdash; First Day at Geneva
Foren officially started April 20th; met the team April 8th.
0:50 &mdash; Living Situation &amp; Commute
Foren lives near Dripping Springs; wife teaches at Lake Travis ISD. Planning to stay short-term, then reassess.
1:23 &mdash; Geneva's Coaching History
Host recaps all eight head coaches, including Dean Herbert (state championship), and notes Gaston and Rosen Steel both moved on.
2:11 &mdash; From St. Michael's to Geneva
Foren's promotion from OC/associate HC; what made Geneva the right move for his family.
3:03 &mdash; Why Geneva?
Tradition of excellence, family atmosphere, school community &mdash; especially important with a 2-year-old daughter.
3:41 &mdash; Current Roster &amp; Player Buy-In
Low-to-mid 40s in the program. Strong weight room attendance. Players have handled coaching transitions well.
4:37 &mdash; Returning Players
QBs Caleb (starter) and Bryce Hanover both returning with varsity experience. Foren's QB background highlighted.
5:27 &mdash; First-Time Head Coach
Biggest adjustment: daily organization and management. College coaching experience (including associate HC at 6A) eased the transition.
6:16 &mdash; Coaching Resume Deep Dive
OC/QB coach at North Park University (Chicago, D-III, near Wrigley Field); QB coach at Wilmington College (Ohio); safeties coach at Saginaw Valley State (Michigan, D-II).
7:37 &mdash; All Three Phases
Foren emphasizes his experience on offense, defense, and special teams as a differentiator.
8:13 &mdash; Defensive Coordinator "Coach Gibby"
Gibby came from Holy Cross &mdash; Geneva's big rival. Foren has already scouted Holy Cross from his time at St. Michael's.
9:18 &mdash; Playing Days at Hope College
Played QB at Hope College in Holland, Michigan under Hall of Fame coach Dean Krause. Coaching philosophy traces back there.
9:55 &mdash; NFL-Caliber Players He's Faced
Matt Judon (Ravens), Matt McCoy (Saginaw Valley), Cecil Schwartz (Mount Union). Discussion of what elite players look like up close.
10:47 &mdash; Growing Up in Michigan
From Haslett, MI (suburb of East Lansing). House divided: sister went to Michigan, he's a Spartan. Adjusted to Texas heat the hard way.
12:26 &mdash; Family &amp; Moving Around
College coaching meant constant relocation. Moving to Texas HS level offered competitive football + family stability.
13:27 &mdash; Philosophy: "Be Where Your Feet Are"
Focus on daily habits, building community relationships, and staying present rather than chasing the next job.
13:58 &mdash; Sports Talk: Pistons, Spurs, Cubs
Cubs fan (four years in Chicago). Spurs fan in Texas. Pistons need work.
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14:59 &mdash; Meeting the Players / Third Coach in Three Years
One-on-one meetings with every player (15&ndash;20 min each). Building trust. Supporting kids in baseball, basketball, track, and music.
17:02 &mdash; Game Film &amp; Evaluating the Roster
Already reviewed all opponents. Using film as one data point; getting to know players in person is equally important.
17:58 &mdash; Offensive Identity: Spread / Air Raid
Will run spread principles with air raid concepts, built around what Caleb and Bryce do well. Keys: explosive plays, ball security, tempo control.
19:14 &mdash; Three-Phase Identity
Offense: take care of ball, generate explosives, control tempo. Defense: stop the run, limit explosives, line up right. Special teams: be difference-makers.
20:01 &mdash; Senior Kicker: Parker Island
Four-year varsity kicker. Hard worker, firm handshake, lefty. Challenged to be a leader. Sister is also an accomplished athlete.
21:43 &mdash; Spring &amp; Summer Schedule
Seven-on-sevens at San Antonio Christian in June. TAPS tournament June 19&ndash;20. About 8 spring practices (out of 14 allowed), pending baseball playoff run.
22:21 &mdash; New District Alignment
Most competitive schedule Geneva has had in years. Foren welcomes the challenge.
23:08 &mdash; Scoring 30 PPG at St. Michael's
Keys to offensive success: alignment/assignment execution, protecting the ball, explosive plays, controlling tempo.
24:25 &mdash; Closing / Prediction
"We're going to have a great opportunity to get better today." First day of fall practice: first Monday of August.

The Boerne Brew - Adam Foren  5-2-26

Kim Blohm joins the Boerne Brew to discuss Boerne Lemonade Day, a national youth entrepreneurship program locally run by the Boerne Chamber of Commerce. This year features 425 registered kids and ~200 stands across Boerne and Kendall County. Kids develop full business plans, attend financial literacy classes sponsored by Sonora Bank, and compete for awards — with winners donating their $250 prize to a nonprofit of their choice. The episode covers the program's history, logistics, fun stories from past events, and how to find stands via the interactive map at boernlemonadeday.org.

0:00 – Intro & guest welcome

0:24 – History of Lemonade Day (founded by Judge Kirsten Cahoon)

1:05 – Growth: from 15 kids to 425 registered this year

1:22 – Event details: Saturday May 2nd, 11am–2pm, Hill Country Mile

2:18 – National program background (out of Houston/Galveston)

2:41 – Boerne winner competed nationally & interviewed on Shark Tank

3:36 – How the program works: permits, business plans, financial literacy

4:17 – Awards: Best Tasting, Best Stand, Best Entrepreneur ($250 to a nonprofit)

5:24 – Stand count: 425 kids, ~200 stands; registration is free

7:17 – Best Tasting Lemonade competition: Thursday April 30th, 5–6pm at Boerne Sips Nutrition

8:19 – Rules: linked to a business, need owner permission; no size/age limits

9:14 – Other May 2nd events: Champion Band, Fire Dept. open house, Hill Country Music Mile

10:51 – Age inclusion: Boerne ISD Life Skills 18+ program participating

13:06 – Heartwarming story: shy student who started from home now wins Best Tasting

14:42 – New this year: People's Choice Award via Facebook voting

16:19 – Memorable products from past years (Star Wars glitter, pizza stand)

18:53 – HEB welcoming stands for the first time this year

19:09 – Finding the map: bernelemonadeday.org or boerne.org/lemonadeday

22:21 – Full circle: Lemonade Day kids are now Boerne business owners

24:01 – Closing: invite to tasting event & final call to support the kids

Original Air Date:  April 25, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

https://www.boernestar.com/

Kim Blohm joins the Boerne Brew to discuss Boerne Lemonade Day, a national youth entrepreneurship program locally run by the Boerne Chamber of Commerce. This year features 425 registered kids and ~200 stands across Boerne and Kendall County. Kids develop full business plans, attend financial literacy classes sponsored by Sonora Bank, and compete for awards &mdash; with winners donating their $250 prize to a nonprofit of their choice. The episode covers the program's history, logistics, fun stories from past events, and how to find stands via the interactive map at boernlemonadeday.org.
0:00 &ndash; Intro &amp; guest welcome
0:24 &ndash; History of Lemonade Day (founded by Judge Kirsten Cahoon)
1:05 &ndash; Growth: from 15 kids to 425 registered this year
1:22 &ndash; Event details: Saturday May 2nd, 11am&ndash;2pm, Hill Country Mile
2:18 &ndash; National program background (out of Houston/Galveston)
2:41 &ndash; Boerne winner competed nationally &amp; interviewed on Shark Tank
3:36 &ndash; How the program works: permits, business plans, financial literacy
4:17 &ndash; Awards: Best Tasting, Best Stand, Best Entrepreneur ($250 to a nonprofit)
5:24 &ndash; Stand count: 425 kids, ~200 stands; registration is free
7:17 &ndash; Best Tasting Lemonade competition: Thursday April 30th, 5&ndash;6pm at Boerne Sips Nutrition
8:19 &ndash; Rules: linked to a business, need owner permission; no size/age limits
9:14 &ndash; Other May 2nd events: Champion Band, Fire Dept. open house, Hill Country Music Mile
10:51 &ndash; Age inclusion: Boerne ISD Life Skills 18+ program participating
13:06 &ndash; Heartwarming story: shy student who started from home now wins Best Tasting
14:42 &ndash; New this year: People's Choice Award via Facebook voting
16:19 &ndash; Memorable products from past years (Star Wars glitter, pizza stand)
18:53 &ndash; HEB welcoming stands for the first time this year
19:09 &ndash; Finding the map: bernelemonadeday.org or boerne.org/lemonadeday
22:21 &ndash; Full circle: Lemonade Day kids are now Boerne business owners
24:01 &ndash; Closing: invite to tasting event &amp; final call to support the kids
Original Air Date:&nbsp; April 25, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
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The Boerne Brew - Lemonade Day  4-25-26

Host Kerry Barboza (sports editor, Boerne Star) interviews Amy Ruede, head girls basketball coach at Boerne High School. The wide-ranging conversation covers:

San Antonio Sports All-Star Game – Amy's experience doing color commentary with Hector Ledesma, and her evolving philosophy from "must win" to "just have fun" across her two years coaching in the game.

Shot clock & rule changes – Amy shares her support for adding a high school shot clock and a timeout-to-advance-the-ball rule, arguing both would make the game more exciting.

Former players in college – Updates on Avery Aaron (Louisiana Tech), Chloe Donnell (South Alabama, entering transfer portal after elbow surgery), and Abby Smith (Flagler, FL).

Daughters Jamie & Jenna – Jamie set a three-point record at Trinity, now doing video work for the A&M football team. Jenna played in the All-Star game last year.

2024-25 season recap – Boerne finished second in district behind Wagner, lost to Cedar Park in the first round of playoffs two years running (once on a half-court buzzer beater, once in a free-throw drought).

Freshman standout – District newcomer of the year Sutherland is a cornerstone of the program's future.

New district – Moving to a district with Boerne Champion, Alamo Heights, John Jay, Harlandale, and others — seen as a step down in difficulty, giving the program more opportunities to develop depth.

Fredericksburg rivalry – Reflects on the intense 4A rivalry with Coach Groa, who is retiring after her daughter Ryland finished playing.

Champion's new coach – A fourth coach at Boerne Champion is expected to be announced at the next school board meeting.

17-year tenure – Amy has been at Boerne High since fall 2009, taking it year by year as long as she loves it.

Tennis – As assistant tennis coach, she's excited about seniors Aiden and his brother Gavin heading to regionals with state medal potential.

Closing thoughts – She enters a "basketball depression" in the offseason, but got into the WNBA last year thanks to Caitlin Clark's impact on the league.

Timeline

Time     Topic

0:00     Intro – Kerry introduces himself, and guest Amy Ruede

0:36     San Antonio Sports All-Star Game – color commentary experience

3:03     Coaching philosophy shift: Year 1 (win-focused) vs. Year 2 (fun-focused)

4:58     Shot clock discussion – support for high school adoption

6:54     Timeout-to-advance-ball rule idea

8:31     Former players – Avery Aaron, Chloe Donnell, Abby Smith college updates

10:40  Daughters Jamie & Jenna – All-Star history, Jamie at A&M football

12:30  2024-25 season recap – tough district, playoff losses to Cedar Park

14:12  Cedar Park loss analysis – free throw drought, youth as a factor

14:25  Freshman Sutherland – District Newcomer of the Year, future cornerstone

14:42  New district preview – Boerne Champion, Alamo Heights, John Jay, etc.

17:03  Fredericksburg rivalry with Coach Groa; her upcoming retirement

20:08  Boerne Champion getting a new (4th) coach

20:57  Amy's 17-year tenure at Boerne High; record vs. Champion

21:30  Shout-out to Amy's mom (and late father) as biggest fans

23:03  Tennis update – Aiden & Gavin heading to regionals, state medal hopes

24:12  How much longer coaching? Year by year, as long as she loves it

25:16  Basketball offseason "depression," excitement about WNBA/Caitlin Clark

25:53  Wrap-up and sign-off

Original Air Date:  Apri; 18, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

https://www.boernestar.com/

 

Host Kerry Barboza (sports editor, Boerne Star) interviews Amy Ruede, head girls basketball coach at Boerne High School. The wide-ranging conversation covers:
San Antonio Sports All-Star Game &ndash; Amy's experience doing color commentary with Hector Ledesma, and her evolving philosophy from "must win" to "just have fun" across her two years coaching in the game.
Shot clock &amp; rule changes &ndash; Amy shares her support for adding a high school shot clock and a timeout-to-advance-the-ball rule, arguing both would make the game more exciting.
Former players in college &ndash; Updates on Avery Aaron (Louisiana Tech), Chloe Donnell (South Alabama, entering transfer portal after elbow surgery), and Abby Smith (Flagler, FL).
Daughters Jamie &amp; Jenna &ndash; Jamie set a three-point record at Trinity, now doing video work for the A&amp;M football team. Jenna played in the All-Star game last year.
2024-25 season recap &ndash; Boerne finished second in district behind Wagner, lost to Cedar Park in the first round of playoffs two years running (once on a half-court buzzer beater, once in a free-throw drought).
Freshman standout &ndash; District newcomer of the year Sutherland is a cornerstone of the program's future.
New district &ndash; Moving to a district with Boerne Champion, Alamo Heights, John Jay, Harlandale, and others &mdash; seen as a step down in difficulty, giving the program more opportunities to develop depth.
Fredericksburg rivalry &ndash; Reflects on the intense 4A rivalry with Coach Groa, who is retiring after her daughter Ryland finished playing.
Champion's new coach &ndash; A fourth coach at Boerne Champion is expected to be announced at the next school board meeting.
17-year tenure &ndash; Amy has been at Boerne High since fall 2009, taking it year by year as long as she loves it.
Tennis &ndash; As assistant tennis coach, she's excited about seniors Aiden and his brother Gavin heading to regionals with state medal potential.
Closing thoughts &ndash; She enters a "basketball depression" in the offseason, but got into the WNBA last year thanks to Caitlin Clark's impact on the league.
Timeline
Time&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Topic
0:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Intro &ndash; Kerry introduces himself, and guest Amy Ruede
0:36&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; San Antonio Sports All-Star Game &ndash; color commentary experience
3:03&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Coaching philosophy shift: Year 1 (win-focused) vs. Year 2 (fun-focused)
4:58&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shot clock discussion &ndash; support for high school adoption
6:54&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Timeout-to-advance-ball rule idea
8:31&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Former players &ndash; Avery Aaron, Chloe Donnell, Abby Smith college updates
10:40&nbsp; Daughters Jamie &amp; Jenna &ndash; All-Star history, Jamie at A&amp;M football
12:30&nbsp; 2024-25 season recap &ndash; tough district, playoff losses to Cedar Park
14:12&nbsp; Cedar Park loss analysis &ndash; free throw drought, youth as a factor
14:25&nbsp; Freshman Sutherland &ndash; District Newcomer of the Year, future cornerstone
14:42&nbsp; New district preview &ndash; Boerne Champion, Alamo Heights, John Jay, etc.
17:03&nbsp; Fredericksburg rivalry with Coach Groa; her upcoming retirement
20:08&nbsp; Boerne Champion getting a new (4th) coach
20:57&nbsp; Amy's 17-year tenure at Boerne High; record vs. Champion
21:30&nbsp; Shout-out to Amy's mom (and late father) as biggest fans
23:03&nbsp; Tennis update &ndash; Aiden &amp; Gavin heading to regionals, state medal hopes
24:12&nbsp; How much longer coaching? Year by year, as long as she loves it
25:16&nbsp; Basketball offseason "depression," excitement about WNBA/Caitlin Clark
25:53&nbsp; Wrap-up and sign-off
Original Air Date:&nbsp; Apri; 18, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
<a href="https://www.boernestar.com/">https://www.boernestar.com/</a>
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