Desert Valley Blitz
Welcome to Desert Valley Blitz – the podcast dedicated to spotlighting our local tackle football scene. From the youth leagues to Friday night lights and everything in between, we’re bringing you the stories, players, and coaches that make the desert gridiron special.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 29 episodes
Desert Valley Blitz
Latest Episodes
EP#28-From Pro Athlete To Head Coach-Nick King On His Vision For Shadow Hills Football
A familiar Coachella Valley name is stepping into a brand-new role. We’re joined by Nick King, the newest head coach at Shadow Hills, to unpack the real story behind the headset: how a three-sport standout and former pro baseball player turns e...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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45:00
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EP#27-How Coach LD Matthews Built A Consistent High School Football Power
You can hear it in Coach LD Matthews’ voice: high school football isn’t just a sport to him, it’s a community engine. We talk about how a kid from rural Montana grows up on Friday night lights, survives a winding college football journey full o...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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52:30
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EP-#26 How A Local Legend Built Consistent Winners And Shaped Generations-The Pat Blackburn Story
What does it take to turn a high school program into a perennial contender without chasing trends or making excuses? We invited Coach Pat Blackburn—the godfather of Palm Desert Aztec football—to share the straight story: how mentors at Utah Sta...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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38:43
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EP#25-Rajah That!! Rajah Nation Reborn with Coach Doc
The Rajahs have waited three decades to feel this kind of buzz—and we’re ready to say it out loud: the turnaround starts now. We sit down with Coach Doc, who left a nine‑year run at Xavier Prep to lead Indio with a bold, simple plan: close the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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39:10
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EP#24-How Coach Ruiz Rebuilt A High School Powerhouse By Prioritizing Strength, Structure, And Student Success
Ever wonder how a high school program finds its backbone and keeps it through decades of change? We invited Coach Ramon Ruiz of La Quinta High School to share the unglamorous truth behind sustainable success: January commitments, classroom stan...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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26:34
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