OFF THE CLOCK PODCAST

In this episode, Stephen sits down with Kiya Vance, the youngest and first Black Poet Laureate of Corpus Christi. Kiya shares his journey into poetry, what first drew him to writing, and how he discovered his voice as both an artist and a leader. The conversation explores his creative process, the role of representation in literature, and how serving as Poet Laureate gives him the platform to inspire and uplift his community. Kiya also reflects on the challenges of being a trailblazer, what keeps him motivated, and his vision for the future of poetry in South Texas. Whether you’re an educator, an aspiring writer, or simply someone chasing a creative dream, this episode is full of insight, motivation, and the reminder that words carry the power to change lives.

In this episode, I sit down with Kingsville ISD Athletic Director Ruben Garcia to talk about building a winning culture, the importance of leadership in athletics, and how sports shape student success on and off the field. From community impact to future goals for Brahma athletics, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!

In this episode of OFF THE CLOCK, host Stephen Salinas sits down with Tinker Villarreal to talk about his incredible journey in sports and beyond. Tinker reflects on his back-to-back district football championships, sharing the dedication and leadership that propelled his team to victory. He also discusses his state powerlifting championship, revealing the mental and physical strength required to achieve such a feat. But Tinker’s journey isn’t just about athletics. He dives into his transition into motivational speaking, explaining how he’s using his experiences to inspire and empower others. This conversation is filled with insights on perseverance, mindset, and leadership, offering listeners valuable lessons to take into their own lives. Tune in for an inspiring and authentic conversation with one of the most dynamic voices in sports and motivation today!

Roger Saenz is the Offense Coordinator and Head Powerlifting Coach for the Calhoun Sand Crabs. This episode touches on multiple topics such as player mindset, the ability to transfer behind the scenes work to hard work on the field, and the origins of the "Fat Pack" as well as what the future holds for this student led organization.

Tinker Villarreal is the Offensive line Varsity coach and Head Powerlifting coach in Alice. His philosophy towards coaching, and getting the students to see their potential is second to none. We dive deep into what makes Tinker a step ahead from other coaches in this area, and pick his brain a little bit. We see how this man has developed 20 plus State champions in the Powerlifting circuit and successful individuals not only on the football field, but also in life.