On The Bench Podcast

Revere HS coach Dean Rahas talks with Ken Rector and Zac Jackson about his team's win streak, raising expectations for the program and the fine line in March. 

Ken Rector and Zac Jackson are joined by Zac's brother, Pitt-Greensburg coach Brody Jackson, for a discussion on the Div. III lifestyle, navigating a rebuild and and trying to turn things around. 

On this episode of On The Bench, Ken Rector and Zac Jackson discuss the qualities great teams share, the tournament structure, how to handle schedule changes and other topics from the Northeast Ohio basketball season. 

Coach Flan makes his return to that other basketball podcast. He discusses his program's annual goals, the recent game vs. Spire, what he likes about the 2018-19 Eagles and how he handles social media. 

Lake Center Christian coach Ryan McGonagle talks with Ken Rector and Zac Jackson about his first head coaching job, his program's lofty goals, why he chose this career path and more. 

Longtime Alliance High School coach Larry Kukura talks with Ken Rector and Zac Jackson about his 20 years in the lead seat, some games that got away, why he still gets excited for Friday nights and how high school basketball has changed. 

First-year North Canton Hoover coach Mike Bluey talks with Ken Rector and Zac Jackson about his new job, the Federal League, his young team and why he's so excited about his program's future.

Ken Rector and Zac Jackson are joined by first-year coach Zach Ross of Johnstown-Monroe in the Licking County League. Zach discusses his team's hot start, his path to the head coach's office and where he thinks his program can go from here. 

Ken Rector and Zac Jackson talk tradition, pressure, winning and long-range vision with first-year McKinley coach Andy Vlajkovich. 

New Wadsworth coach Mike Moser discusses his new job, his return home, what he's learned during his winding coaching career and why he thinks the Grizzlies can win over the long term. 

Longtime Lake coach Tom McBride joins Ken Rector and Zac Jackson for a discussion on the Federal League, coaching his sons, how high school basketball has changed and how the Blue Streaks have remained competitive and successful. 

Nordonia coach Matt Cash discusses his team, his second stint in the head seat and why he's a kinder, gentler coach this time around. 

Crestwood boys coach Josh Jakacki discusses his second stint with the Red Devils, coaching his sons and his vision for building a program with Ken Rector and Zac Jackson. 

Medina Buckeye coach Tom Harrington joins Ken Rector and Zac Jackson for a discussion on his coaching journey, high expectations for his program and the importance of being involved with a youth program. 

Medina boys coach Chris Hassinger joins Ken Rector and Zac Jackson for a discussion on the Bees' program, prepping teams for the postseason, surviving a brutal schedule and keeping up with the times. 

New Rootstown boys coach Cody Calhoun joins Ken Rector and Zac Jackson for a discussion about his first head-coaching job, why he always wanted to be a coach and what's ahead for his program. 

New Tallmadge boys coach Bill Johnson joins Ken Rector and Zac Jackson for a discussion on his coaching career, his second stint at Tallmadge and what's ahead for the Blue Devils. 

New Gilmour Academy coach Dan DeCrane discusses his hectic summer, his team's move to the NCL and his coaching path with Ken Rector and Zac Jackson. 

Zac Jackson and Ken Rector talk hoops with Loudonville High School girls coach Tyler Bates. 

Jamy Bechler, a former basketball coach who's now an author and leadership trainer, joins Ken Rector and Zac Jackson for a discussion on basketball, developing leaders and and more.