Hoffer's High School Sports Thu, 28 May 2026 11:22:08 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2531830 en-us © 2026 Hoffer's High School Sports yes 5da53223-c407-5b8f-8eb7-9c694f883ede Michael Hoffer episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Michael Hoffer https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7as7o146soeyb45n9fje0lw6ncei?.jpg Hoffer's High School Sports Brian Ross Brian Ross Westbrook softball coach Brian Ross talks about his playing career, which took him from Portland High to Old Dominion to a cup of coffee with the Cincinnati Reds organization, as well as the resurgence of the 2026 Blue Blazes and his coaching philosophy.

]]> Westbrook softball coach Brian Ross talks about his playing career, which took him from Portland High to Old Dominion to a cup of coffee with the Cincinnati Reds organization, as well as the resurgence of the 2026 Blue Blazes and his coaching philosophy.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-19251174 Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2507 full false Lacrosse overview Lacrosse overview A look at the boys' and girls' lacrosse landscape as we come down the stretch run of the regular season.

]]> A look at the boys' and girls' lacrosse landscape as we come down the stretch run of the regular season.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-19212755 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1396 full false Andy Coulombe Andy Coulombe The first-year Westbrook baseball coach talks to Michael and Tim about his time as a player at Westbrook, coaching at Kennebunk and returning home to rebuild his alma mater. Coulombe also touches on his influences and that infamous 38-1 loss to Cheverus earlier this season.

]]> The first-year Westbrook baseball coach talks to Michael and Tim about his time as a player at Westbrook, coaching at Kennebunk and returning home to rebuild his alma mater. Coulombe also touches on his influences and that infamous 38-1 loss to Cheverus earlier this season.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-19174040 Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:00 -0400 1698 full false The state of high school baseball The state of high school baseball This week's podcast features a discussion on Maine high school baseball and what Tim, through the Portland Junior Dogs non-profit program, is doing to improve participation in Portland and beyond.

]]> This week's podcast features a discussion on Maine high school baseball and what Tim, through the Portland Junior Dogs non-profit program, is doing to improve participation in Portland and beyond.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-19137885 Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 -0400 2211 full false John Eisenhart John Eisenhart Cheverus' softball coach (and the older brother of my co-host) joins us to talk about his team, his generational pitcher, Addison DeRoche, his playing and coaching career, his family and his philosophies on life and coaching.

]]> Cheverus' softball coach (and the older brother of my co-host) joins us to talk about his team, his generational pitcher, Addison DeRoche, his playing and coaching career, his family and his philosophies on life and coaching.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-19100636 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2841 full false Barry Mothes Retirement Barry Mothes Retirement The longtime Greely boys' hockey coach has stepped down after 32 seasons, 417 wins and five state titles. Listen to Mothes describe his reasoning and reflect on his time leading one of the state's finest programs.

]]> The longtime Greely boys' hockey coach has stepped down after 32 seasons, 417 wins and five state titles. Listen to Mothes describe his reasoning and reflect on his time leading one of the state's finest programs.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-19062613 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0400 1896 full false 2026 Spring Sports Preview 2026 Spring Sports Preview Michael and Tim talk about the upcoming spring sports season, focusing on baseball, softball and lacrosse. The podcast begins with a look back at the first year of Hoffer's High School Sports.

]]> Michael and Tim talk about the upcoming spring sports season, focusing on baseball, softball and lacrosse. The podcast begins with a look back at the first year of Hoffer's High School Sports.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-19022641 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 1636 full false Andy Higgins Andy Higgins The former Yarmouth girls' soccer coach talks about taking over at Gorham, his memories of his triumphant time with the Clippers and many of the great players he got to coach.

]]> The former Yarmouth girls' soccer coach talks about taking over at Gorham, his memories of his triumphant time with the Clippers and many of the great players he got to coach.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18986058 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0400 2767 full false Skip Capone Skip Capone The longtime high school and college coach, currently the coach of Cheverus football, talks about the new landscape of college recruiting and what it means for high school players and their hopes and dreams. 

]]> The longtime high school and college coach, currently the coach of Cheverus football, talks about the new landscape of college recruiting and what it means for high school players and their hopes and dreams. 

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18909246 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400 2573 full false Dave Intraversato Dave Intraversato Intraversato talks about his playing background, getting into coaching, navigating coaching girls from two rival towns and leading Yarmouth/Freeport the state championship in February.

]]> Intraversato talks about his playing background, getting into coaching, navigating coaching girls from two rival towns and leading Yarmouth/Freeport the state championship in February.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18909238 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0400 3484 full false Cheverus goalie Ellie Skolnekovich Cheverus goalie Ellie Skolnekovich Cheverus senior Ellie Skolnekovich, a standout goalie in both field hockey and ice hockey and a regular singer of the national anthem at Cheverus events, talks about playing both sports, her success in high school, her college plans and other aspects of her life

]]> Cheverus senior Ellie Skolnekovich, a standout goalie in both field hockey and ice hockey and a regular singer of the national anthem at Cheverus events, talks about playing both sports, her success in high school, her college plans and other aspects of her life

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18871597 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2414 full false Hockey champions and the end of the winter sports season Hockey champions and the end of the winter sports season In this week's podcast, we hear from players and coaches from the newly crowned Thornton Academy boys' hockey state championship team.

Coach Jamie Gagnon, along with players Brayden Duane, Jake Skillings, Brennan Tabor and Cole Fernald discuss winning the title and we also hear from Cheverus/Yarmouth coach Dave St. Pierre about his squad's valiant effort, which fell one goal shy.

]]> In this week's podcast, we hear from players and coaches from the newly crowned Thornton Academy boys' hockey state championship team.

Coach Jamie Gagnon, along with players Brayden Duane, Jake Skillings, Brennan Tabor and Cole Fernald discuss winning the title and we also hear from Cheverus/Yarmouth coach Dave St. Pierre about his squad's valiant effort, which fell one goal shy.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18832559 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400 1769 full false Basketball state champions Basketball state champions In this week's podcast, we hear from players and coaches from the Cheverus girls' and Portland boys' basketball state champions.

Stags coach Billy Goodman and players Anna Goodman, Kylie Lamson and Kristin King talk about their unbelievable come-from-behind win over Hampden Academy.

Bulldogs' coach Joe Russo, along with players Lucas LeGage and Loic Ramazani discuss their team's amazing run from the No. 6 seed to champion.

]]> In this week's podcast, we hear from players and coaches from the Cheverus girls' and Portland boys' basketball state champions.

Stags coach Billy Goodman and players Anna Goodman, Kylie Lamson and Kristin King talk about their unbelievable come-from-behind win over Hampden Academy.

Bulldogs' coach Joe Russo, along with players Lucas LeGage and Loic Ramazani discuss their team's amazing run from the No. 6 seed to champion.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18784451 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 2465 full false Basketball regional champion reaction Basketball regional champion reaction In this week's podcast, we look back at the high school basketball regional tournament and hear from the coach of the Class B South champion boys, Yarmouth's Connor Hasson, the coach of the Class A South champion boys, Portland's Joe Russo, along with one his top players, Loic Ramazani, and the coach of the Class A South champion girls, Cheverus' Billy Goodman, along with his daughter and team captain, Anna Goodman.

]]> In this week's podcast, we look back at the high school basketball regional tournament and hear from the coach of the Class B South champion boys, Yarmouth's Connor Hasson, the coach of the Class A South champion boys, Portland's Joe Russo, along with one his top players, Loic Ramazani, and the coach of the Class A South champion girls, Cheverus' Billy Goodman, along with his daughter and team captain, Anna Goodman.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18741855 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500 2517 full false Travis Lee Travis Lee The longtime Channel 8 sports director talks about growing up playing sports in Yarmouth, his career path, the state of local sports coverage and some of his favorite stories and people.

]]> The longtime Channel 8 sports director talks about growing up playing sports in Yarmouth, his career path, the state of local sports coverage and some of his favorite stories and people.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18627624 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2563 full false High School Basketball Tournament Preview High School Basketball Tournament Preview In this week's podcast, we discuss the high school basketball tournament, which begins in earnest tomorrow.

The discussion includes in-depth analysis of the Class A and Class B boys' and girls' field.

]]> In this week's podcast, we discuss the high school basketball tournament, which begins in earnest tomorrow.

The discussion includes in-depth analysis of the Class A and Class B boys' and girls' field.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18663058 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1894 full false Bob Witham Bob Witham The longtime Windham High School public address announcer talks about his many years calling games at Windham and at St. Joseph's College, the athletes and coaches he's shared the sidelines with and some of his favorite stories

]]> The longtime Windham High School public address announcer talks about his many years calling games at Windham and at St. Joseph's College, the athletes and coaches he's shared the sidelines with and some of his favorite stories

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18627561 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2285 full false Connor Ayoob Connor Ayoob The Thornton Academy senior football standout talks about winning the Fitzpatrick Trophy. We first hear from TA coach Kevin Kezal, who discusses what Ayoob meant to the program.

]]> The Thornton Academy senior football standout talks about winning the Fitzpatrick Trophy. We first hear from TA coach Kevin Kezal, who discusses what Ayoob meant to the program.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18586868 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0500 1807 full false Matt Rogers Matt Rogers Maine Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and longtime coach Matt Rogers joins Michael and Tim to discuss his recently released book, "The Recipe for Being a Great Coach-It's More than Wins and Losses." Matt reflects on his athletic and coaching career, being a host family for numerous Portland Sea Dogs players and what he hopes to impart by writing a book about his experiences.

]]> Maine Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and longtime coach Matt Rogers joins Michael and Tim to discuss his recently released book, "The Recipe for Being a Great Coach-It's More than Wins and Losses." Matt reflects on his athletic and coaching career, being a host family for numerous Portland Sea Dogs players and what he hopes to impart by writing a book about his experiences.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18476428 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0500 2652 full false Barry Mothes Barry Mothes The longtime Greely boys' hockey coach talks about championships won and lost, the great players he's coached and the state of high school hockey, and what can be done to fix it.

]]> The longtime Greely boys' hockey coach talks about championships won and lost, the great players he's coached and the state of high school hockey, and what can be done to fix it.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18434682 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0500 3646 full false Mental Edge Softball Camp Fundraiser Mental Edge Softball Camp Fundraiser Oakley McLeod, a senior at Windham High School and the founder of the Mental Edge Softball Camp, along with her father, Jason, and Cheverus junior Addison DeRoche talk about the work they're doing to shine a light on young athletes' struggles with mental health and Saturday's fundraiser.

]]> Oakley McLeod, a senior at Windham High School and the founder of the Mental Edge Softball Camp, along with her father, Jason, and Cheverus junior Addison DeRoche talk about the work they're doing to shine a light on young athletes' struggles with mental health and Saturday's fundraiser.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18465505 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0500 1438 full false Sam Johnson Sam Johnson After leading Westbrook's football team to the first championship in program history, Johnson reflects on the magical ride and talks about his connection with the school, the city and the players who made a fairy tale come true.

]]> After leading Westbrook's football team to the first championship in program history, Johnson reflects on the magical ride and talks about his connection with the school, the city and the players who made a fairy tale come true.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18434673 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2706 full false Laughn Berthiaume Laughn Berthiaume The longtime Gorham girls' basketball coach talks about his basketball journey, from the County, to Farmington to Gorham, with a side gig selling cars in San Diego mixed in. Berthiaume also discusses his titles won, along with some near misses, as well as coaching stars like Emily Esposito and Mackenzie Holmes.

]]> The longtime Gorham girls' basketball coach talks about his basketball journey, from the County, to Farmington to Gorham, with a side gig selling cars in San Diego mixed in. Berthiaume also discusses his titles won, along with some near misses, as well as coaching stars like Emily Esposito and Mackenzie Holmes.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18296754 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2622 full false 2025-26 Winter Sports Preview 2025-26 Winter Sports Preview Michael and Tim take a quick look back at the football state games then look ahead to the basketball and hockey seasons.

]]> Michael and Tim take a quick look back at the football state games then look ahead to the basketball and hockey seasons.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18334379 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1711 full false Amy Ashley Amy Ashley Cheverus' athletic director talks about her playing career, coming to Cheverus fresh out of Franklin Pierce University to coach, her journey to becoming one of the top ADs in Southern Maine and how she juggles work and a young family.

]]> Cheverus' athletic director talks about her playing career, coming to Cheverus fresh out of Franklin Pierce University to coach, her journey to becoming one of the top ADs in Southern Maine and how she juggles work and a young family.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18296696 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2735 full false Football '25 - Regional Champs Postgame Interviews Football '25 - Regional Champs Postgame Interviews What a season it's been in Westbrook! Last week, the Blue Blazes won their first-ever regional title. Coach Sam Johnson and players Gio Staples, Tony Bongomin and Owen Taylor reflect on their win over Kennebunk and what it meant to a title-starved community while they look ahead to Saturday's state game showdown versus powerhouse Cony. Westbrook won't be the only local team to play for a Gold Ball. Greely, Portland and Thornton Academy are doing the same, and their coaches, Caleb King, Nick Cliche and Kevin Kezal, talk about their title opportunities.

]]> What a season it's been in Westbrook! Last week, the Blue Blazes won their first-ever regional title. Coach Sam Johnson and players Gio Staples, Tony Bongomin and Owen Taylor reflect on their win over Kennebunk and what it meant to a title-starved community while they look ahead to Saturday's state game showdown versus powerhouse Cony. Westbrook won't be the only local team to play for a Gold Ball. Greely, Portland and Thornton Academy are doing the same, and their coaches, Caleb King, Nick Cliche and Kevin Kezal, talk about their title opportunities.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18222061 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500 2401 full false Fall Championship Coaches Post Game Fall Championship Coaches Post Game Gorham volleyball's Emma Tirrell, Cape Elizabeth girls' soccer's Branden Noltkamper, Cheverus field hockey's Andrea Musante, Yarmouth boys' soccer's Justin Morrill and Scarborough boys' soccer's Mark Diaz talk about their teams' championship runs.

]]> Gorham volleyball's Emma Tirrell, Cape Elizabeth girls' soccer's Branden Noltkamper, Cheverus field hockey's Andrea Musante, Yarmouth boys' soccer's Justin Morrill and Scarborough boys' soccer's Mark Diaz talk about their teams' championship runs.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18173785 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0500 2706 full false Bob Brown Bob Brown The legendary basketball coach talks about his love of the game, his many coaching stops, the importance of a lucky belt, his family, local sensation Cooper Flagg and much, much more.

]]> The legendary basketball coach talks about his love of the game, his many coaching stops, the importance of a lucky belt, his family, local sensation Cooper Flagg and much, much more.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18096480 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500 4135 full false Fall 2025 - Post Season Predictions Fall 2025 - Post Season Predictions A look at the ongoing playoffs, with predictions!

]]> A look at the ongoing playoffs, with predictions!

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-18096511 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0400 1255 full false Rocco Frenzilli - Interview Rocco Frenzilli - Interview Longtime Portland High School boys' soccer coach Rocco Frenzilli talks about how he discovered soccer in high school, helping start the PHS program, his long coaching tenure and the many people he's influenced and been influenced by.

]]> Longtime Portland High School boys' soccer coach Rocco Frenzilli talks about how he discovered soccer in high school, helping start the PHS program, his long coaching tenure and the many people he's influenced and been influenced by.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-17895425 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 3576 full false Jack Flynn - Interview Jack Flynn - Interview The legendary football coach talks about his playing background, getting into coaching, his long stint with South Portland and his final act, at Scarborough, where he finally won an elusive state title. That and much more from a wonderful 87-year-old man who has four children, eight grandchildren and is now a great grandfather as well. 

]]> The legendary football coach talks about his playing background, getting into coaching, his long stint with South Portland and his final act, at Scarborough, where he finally won an elusive state title. That and much more from a wonderful 87-year-old man who has four children, eight grandchildren and is now a great grandfather as well. 

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-17895468 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0400 2821 full false Addison DeRoche Interview Addison DeRoche Interview The Cheverus junior softball ace talks about her college recruiting process, verbally committing to Florida State and her unique journey.

]]> The Cheverus junior softball ace talks about her college recruiting process, verbally committing to Florida State and her unique journey.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-17968059 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0400 2432 full false Marcia Wood - Interviews Marcia Wood - Interviews Coach Wood talks about her playing background, taking over the Scarborough girls' lacrosse program at a young age and immediately tasting success, coming to Freeport and winning titles in two different sports and her relationship with the athletes she coaches.

]]> Coach Wood talks about her playing background, taking over the Scarborough girls' lacrosse program at a young age and immediately tasting success, coming to Freeport and winning titles in two different sports and her relationship with the athletes she coaches.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-17895325 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0400 2967 full false Fall Sports - Midway Report Fall Sports - Midway Report Michael and Tim have a discussion of the fall sports season to date and touch on some other topics as well.

Guest interviews will resume next week.

]]> Michael and Tim have a discussion of the fall sports season to date and touch on some other topics as well.

Guest interviews will resume next week.

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-17895517 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 22:00:00 -0400 1618 full false Matt Perkins - Interview Matt Perkins - Interview Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-17825083 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400 1934 full false Kevin Kezal - Interview Kevin Kezal - Interview Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-17825009 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400 2147 full false Aaron Filieo - Interview Aaron Filieo - Interview Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-17776940 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:00:00 -0400 2109 full false Dave Eid - Interview Dave Eid - Interview The great Dave Eid.   

]]> The great Dave Eid.   

]]> Michael Hoffer Buzzsprout-17752157 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0400 3349 full false