Join host Kerry Barbosa as he interviews Shane Wilson, principal of Boerne High School and former coach, on Boerne Brew. Shane shares his journey from coaching to administration, the impact of mentors, returning to his hometown, and balancing family with a demanding career. The conversation covers his coaching philosophy, memorable experiences, the transition to school leadership, and reflections on community, family, and future goals.

 

00:00 – Introduction: Meet host Kerry Barbosa and guest Shane Wilson

00:41 – Shane’s coaching background and transition to administration

01:16 – Missing coaching and Friday night football

02:28 – Early influences and decision to become a coach

03:47 – First coaching job in Uvalde and career beginnings

04:57 – Reflections on the Uvalde tragedy and community ties

05:24 – Coaching multiple sports and moving to Garland

06:42 – Returning home to Pearsall as head coach and athletic director

08:07 – Lessons learned from coaching and community expectations

08:55 – Playing days: positions, teammates, and sports memories

09:45 – Moving to Warren High School and family decisions

10:25 – Coaching at Warren, team success, and transition to administration

10:53 – Starting as assistant principal at Southwest High School

11:24 – Transitioning from coaching to administration: challenges and adjustments

12:26 – Moving to Boerne High School: the hiring story

13:45 – Becoming principal during COVID and the interview process

14:45 – What keeps Shane in Boerne: community, spirit, and expectations

15:45 – Family, softball success, and the importance of support

16:45 – Work-life balance and the demands of being a principal

17:45 – Shane’s daughters, their softball careers, and COVID’s impact on sports

18:30 – Following his daughters’ college journeys

18:55 – What’s next for Shane: doctoral studies and future plans

19:45 – Closing remarks and gratitude

Original Air Date:  December 27, 2025, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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Join host Kerry Barbosa as he interviews Shane Wilson, principal of Boerne High School and former coach, on Boerne Brew. Shane shares his journey from coaching to administration, the impact of mentors, returning to his hometown, and balancing family with a demanding career. The conversation covers his coaching philosophy, memorable experiences, the transition to school leadership, and reflections on community, family, and future goals.
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00:00 &ndash; Introduction: Meet host Kerry Barbosa and guest Shane Wilson
00:41 &ndash; Shane&rsquo;s coaching background and transition to administration
01:16 &ndash; Missing coaching and Friday night football
02:28 &ndash; Early influences and decision to become a coach
03:47 &ndash; First coaching job in Uvalde and career beginnings
04:57 &ndash; Reflections on the Uvalde tragedy and community ties
05:24 &ndash; Coaching multiple sports and moving to Garland
06:42 &ndash; Returning home to Pearsall as head coach and athletic director
08:07 &ndash; Lessons learned from coaching and community expectations
08:55 &ndash; Playing days: positions, teammates, and sports memories
09:45 &ndash; Moving to Warren High School and family decisions
10:25 &ndash; Coaching at Warren, team success, and transition to administration
10:53 &ndash; Starting as assistant principal at Southwest High School
11:24 &ndash; Transitioning from coaching to administration: challenges and adjustments
12:26 &ndash; Moving to Boerne High School: the hiring story
13:45 &ndash; Becoming principal during COVID and the interview process
14:45 &ndash; What keeps Shane in Boerne: community, spirit, and expectations
15:45 &ndash; Family, softball success, and the importance of support
16:45 &ndash; Work-life balance and the demands of being a principal
17:45 &ndash; Shane&rsquo;s daughters, their softball careers, and COVID&rsquo;s impact on sports
18:30 &ndash; Following his daughters&rsquo; college journeys
18:55 &ndash; What&rsquo;s next for Shane: doctoral studies and future plans
19:45 &ndash; Closing remarks and gratitude
Original Air Date:&nbsp; December 27, 2025, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
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Sponsored by The Boerne Star as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - Saturday's at 8am

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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