All Sports Best

In this episode, Daniel Zuniga from Couch Potato Sports shares his journey into sports media, his insights on high school athletics in New Mexico, and the importance of sportsmanship and community in sports coverage.

Presented by Albertsons Market

Produced by All Sports Best

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Daniel Zuniga and Couch Potato Sports

01:48 Daniel's journey from sports fan to sports journalist

04:02 The modern sports media landscape and social media influence

07:59 Highlighting community pride through sports coverage

12:06 The significance of sportsmanship and athlete respect

15:54 Coverage of New Mexico high school athletics and travel challenges

22:02 Memorable athletes and moments in New Mexico sports history

30:07 Upcoming matchups and analysis of Volcano Vista vs Carlsbad

33:58 The importance of logistics and travel in high school sports

38:07 Closing thoughts and the future of sports media in New Mexico

 

The Carlsbad Cavemen hit a bump in the road in Week 4 with their only loss of the season. They look to bounce back against another top team in the state traveling over four hours to Carlsbad to play at Ralph Bowyer Stadium. The Volcano Vista Hawks are a strong, well-rounded team that will make the Cavemen's Week 5 game a big challenge. 

Presented by Nick Walker of Edward Jones
Produced by All Sports Best

The Carlsbad Cavemen have started the year out with a bang. Undefeated through the first three weeks and highly ranked, the Cavemen are ready to prove themselves on the road as they take on the Centennial Hawks in Las Cruces. Getting a win in Week 4 would put all doubt to rest on whether or not the Cavemen are the real deal.

Presented by The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Produced by All Sports Best

The Carlsbad Cavemen have started off the year with an undefeated record through their first two weeks. Now they eyeball three in a row as they debut in front of a home crowd against the Lovington Wildcats. Dive into the Cavemen roster, get familiar with the starting lineup, and what to expect from their opponent in Week 3. 

Ruben and Trey recorded this podcast in the CHS parking lot just behind the stadium. If you read this description, send us a message and you will get first access to the next hat drop before anyone else.

Presented by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Produced by All Sports Best

Chapters

0:00 A Look Back At 2-0
1:58 The Lovington Wildcats
6:30 Cavemen Offense
10:37 Cavemen Defense
15:26 Cavemen Special Teams
17:22 Improvements & Things To Keep

Luke Archuleta and Derrick Merkey had their hands full in week one with multiple cramps throughout the season opener. They give us their experience with the cramps they saw and the adjustments the Cavemen will make to the upcoming game against the Goddard Rockets. They breakdown the differences in this year's team as opposed to teams of the past, the changes they have seen since the team started "Feed the Cats," and what the best remedies to cramps.

Presented by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

Produced by All Sports Best

Braden Flores and Jaden Harper enter their senior year with a good feeling that they will build off of last year's success. Both of these athletes made big strides in speed over the summer which seemed to be the top focal point for the Cavemen in the offseason. Tonight, we get a view at how the hard work will pay off in Artesia against the Eddy County Rivals.

Presented by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Produced by All Sports Best
Photos for Thumbnail by Sax Shots

Chapters

0:00 Cavemen Insider Intro
0:45 Cavemen Offseason
3:20 Team Mindset This Season
6:00 Senior Season
9:20 Taking A Look Back
11:00 Rapid Fire Questions
14:30 What To Look Forward To

The guys might have a lottery ticket problem after it hit a billion dollars again. Is there really any way that Shohei Ohtani was completely oblivious to the gambling situation? What are the manliest prepared foods ever? Jayden Daniels is ruining his own legacy after throwing a tantrum and Carlsbad travels to Artesia to kick off the season in a rivarly matchup.

Presented by Constructors Inc

Produced by All Sports Best

Chapters

0:00 Life Updates

3:30 Jayden Daniels Is Hurt

10:08 The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani

19:45 Lottery Intervention

26:00 Artesia vs Carlsbad

34:50 Manliest Prepared Foods

Jeremy Maupin has had major success since taking over as the head coach of the Artesia Bulldogs in 2021. Five state championship games, three state championship titles. He shares his journey from a player to a successful coach at Artesia, highlighting the community's culture, coaching philosophy, and game strategies. Discover how Artesia's football program emphasizes tradition, discipline, and multi-sport participation to build a winning team and community spirit.

This year Artesia opens up their season at home against the Carlsbad Cavemen after finishing the 2025 season with a state title. 

Chapters

00:00 Getting started with Jeremy Maupin
02:06 Journey from player to coach in Artesia
06:57 Developing new players and team culture
09:15 Team identity and adapting to new seasons
12:19 Life skills and values emphasized in football
21:21 Success in recent seasons and championship wins
27:13 Preparing for the first game against Carlsbad
30:51 The Artesia-Carlsbad rivalry and community spirit
37:40 Traditions and team identity, including helmet decals
42:02 Local dining recommendations and community insights

Presented by Nick Walker of Edward Jones
Produced by All Sports Best

Hannah Martinez is a softball player for Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico. She went to play there out of Carlsbad High School initially as a middle infielder, but as her career has progressed, she has played 3 different positions to help her team any way they see fit. She enters her 4th year of softball this spring after having success at the college level all 3 years.

The NCAA ruled that Division 2 athletes will be granted 5 years of eligibility this summer which makes what would be her final year a potentially bigger opportunity!

Presented by Albertsons Market
Produced by All Sports Best

Chapters
00:00 — Welcome Hannah Martinez
04:00 — Western New Mexico as a fit
08:00 — Extra year and college decisions
12:00 — Mental slump and recovery
16:00 — Team support and athlete life
20:00 — Defensive growth at third base
24:00 — Hitting approach and quality at bats
28:00 — Senior year goals
32:00 — Gear and equipment
36:00 — Advice and final thoughts

Ricci Woodard shares her inspiring journey from a successful high school athlete to a college coach and professional league head coach. She discusses the evolution of softball, coaching strategies, player development, and the exciting growth of the sport. Right now, Ricci has over 900 wins as a head coach in college softball and is in her first year as head coach of the Texas Volts in the AUSL.

Presented by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

Produced by All Sports Best

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Ricci Woodard’s impressive background

01:51 Winning tradition and its influence on coaching

04:00 Ricci’s journey from Carlsbad to college softball

08:47 The evolution of junior college softball

14:58 Memorable moments and career milestones

20:02 Recruitment, transfer portal, and player development

25:06 Managing the AUSL

29:59 Fan engagement and the growth of softball

35:01 The impact of NIL and future growth of the sport

39:56 Training, mobility, and player health strategies

44:59 Adapting as a coach over 27 years

49:57 Building staff and player relationships

54:03 Closing thoughts and future outlooks

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