The podcast is back. Zac Jackson and Ken Rector discuss the waiting game, the shifting of the girls state tournament and more quarantine-related topics. 

On The Bench Podcast

The Waiting Game

Second-year Canton McKinley boys coach Andy Vlajkovich talks with Ken Rector and Zac Jackson about tournament formatting, his team's successful season, the Canton D1 district and more. 

Bulldogs and Brackets with Andy Vlajkovich

Boardman boys coach Pat Birch makes his podcast debut. He talks program building, facing stiff competition and establishing a winning attitude with Ken Rector and Zac Jackson. 

Building A Winner with Boardman's Pat Birch

Longtime Wadsworth girls coach Andy Booth joins Zac Jackson and Ken Rector for a discussion on his program's sustained success, the state of girls basketball and the start of the state tournament. 

Talking Hoops with Wadsworth's Andy Booth

Ken Rector and Zac Jackson discuss the release of the district brackets, lament the lack of super-districting and then bring in Jonathan Alder coach Zach Ross for a discussion on his career, the Central District and why he's excited about his program. 

Bracket Talk + Zach Ross

Twinsburg coach Phil Schmook joins Ken Rector and Zac Jackson for a conversation about his team, his long coaching career and why he's excited about the Twinsburg program. 

A Conversation with Phil Schmook

Medina boys coach Chris Hassinger talks with Ken Rector and Zac Jackson about lofty goals, tournament prep and spreading the wealth. 

Talkin' Hoops with Medina's Chris Hassinger

Second-year Massillon coach Josh Hose joins Zac Jackson and Ken Rector for a discussion on program building, football's shadow and more. 

A Conversation with Massillon Coach Josh Hose

New Ellet High coach Chad Hazard talks being a basketball lifer and building a program with Ken Rector and Zac Jackson

A Conversation with Ellet's Chad Hazard

Ken Rector and Zac Jackson discuss the return of the podcast, Ken's return to coaching and more. In the second half of the show, they talk hoops with first-year Barberton boys coach Kyle McBride. 

The Podcast Returns! Kyle McBride Joins

Our host is back in coaching. Ken Rector and Zac Jackson discuss Ken's surprise decision to return to coaching after he accepted the girls basketball coaching job at Barberton. 

Back in the Game with Ken Rector

After resigning as girls coach at Hoban, Scott Callaghan joined Ken Rector and Zac Jackson for a discussion on the state of the coaching business, his fondest memories and why basketball will always be a part of his life. 

The Next Chapter with Scott Callaghan

A season from retirement, legendary College of Wooster coach Steve Moore joins Ken Rector and Zac Jackson for a conversation on his career, how the game has changed and what went in to all the winning Wooster has done during his tenure. 

A Chat with Legendary Wooster Coach Steve Moore

Ohio State senior walk-on Joey Lane joins the podcast for a discussion about his career, his advice for the next basketball generation, what he learned in Columbus and his experience in the NCAA tournament. 

Joey Lane: A Walk-On's Walkoff

Green coach Mark Kinsley discusses his team's first district title, the success of point guard Kaleb Martin, the Federal League and more. 

Mark Kinsley on Green's First Sweet 16

Ken Rector and Zac Jackson talk high school basketball across Northeast Ohio.

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