Contributors

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Host

Pat Kohan

Pat Kohan is the host of the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association Podcast, where he spotlights the people, programs, and progress shaping Texas high school athletics. As an award-winning documentarian and founder of Kohan Content, Pat brings a storyteller’s eye and a coach’s mindset to each episode—highlighting leadership lessons, branding strategies, and behind-the-scenes insights from athletic directors across the state. With a background leading national coaching education platforms like The Art of Coaching and Coaches Insider, and as former host of the AD Insider Thursday 30 podcast, Pat is passionate about helping leaders in education-based athletics share their stories and scale their impact.

https://KohanContent.com

Guests

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Ray Zepada

Ray Zepeda is the Director of Athletics for the University Interscholastic League (UIL) and a 2025 inductee into the THSADA Hall of Honor. With over 30 years in Texas public education, Ray has served as a coach, campus leader, and district athletic director in Galena Park ISD and Cy-Fair ISD. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Ray is known for his leadership in legislative affairs, sportsmanship, and student safety across the state. He played a key role in launching The Texas Way, UIL’s statewide initiative to promote character and positive response to adversity in high school athletics. Respected as a mentor and policy expert, Ray continues to advocate for student-centered, education-based athletics. His philosophy is simple: passion, purpose, and people — the foundation of a meaningful career in service to Texas schools.

https://x.com/ray_zepeda1