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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Episodes
16 episodes
EP#15-Three Valley Contenders Fall Short As We Celebrate Their Seasons And Launch Coach’s Corner
Three semifinal dreams, one unforgettable season. We dig into a valley-wide playoff push that showcased grit, growth, and the thin margins that decide November football. Palm Springs’ trip to Barstow set the tone: a 7–0 jump, a missed chance to...
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Episode 15
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24:28
Ep#14-Bold Calls, Rainy Nights, And Three Desert Teams One Win From The Finals
The valley got loud. A nail-biter in Palm Springs, a weather fight for Palm Desert, and a six-touchdown statement from Coachella Valley turned Week 13 into a showcase of late-season nerve and clean coaching. We felt the season tighten—the quiet...
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Episode 14
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36:13
Ep#13-A Wild First Round Sets Up High-Stakes Road Tests
A halftime gamble changed everything. From Banning’s aerial clinic to Coachella Valley’s three-safety adjustment that flipped the night, we watched a playoff slate where courage, timing, and one or two swing plays separated joy from heartbreak....
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Episode 13
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44:10
EP#12-From Undefeated Runs To Bracket Breakdowns With KESQ’s Kenji Eto
The valley just punched eight tickets to CIF, and the storylines are electric. We open with a clean Week 11 wrap-up—Palm Desert’s trench clinic in the flag game, Palm Springs grinding through a real test, Shadow Hills flexing on defense—then pi...
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Episode 12
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51:40
EP#11-Palm Desert Upsets, Playoffs Scramble, Rivalries Ignite
Rivalry week is here, and the valley is buzzing. A single upset lit the fuse: Palm Desert stunned previously unbeaten Palm Springs with a ruthless first half, then survived a furious rally thanks to red‑zone grit and a game‑saving interception....
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Episode 11
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42:30
EP#10-DVL Battles for the Top Spot While Palm Springs Rolls To 8-0
A shutout says a lot, but the story behind it says more. We sat down with Palm Springs head coach Daryl Gore to unpack how an 8-0 start took shape: a midseason defensive switch his staff sold, players embraced, and opponents now struggle to sol...
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Episode 10
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42:11
Ep#9-Palm Desert’s Statement Win And The DEL Shake-Up
Defense changed the temperature of the valley. We open with Coach Rudy Forti of Palm Desert, who pulls back the curtain on a brutal preseason, the realities of depth, and how a disciplined front seven can flip a game before the offense even set...
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Episode 9
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47:15
Ep#8-Shadow Hills’ surge, Palm Springs’ statement, and a DEL race that got real
A four-and-two surge meets an undefeated buzzsaw, and suddenly the Desert Empire League feels like a bracket before the bracket. We sit down with Shadow Hills head coach David Palmer to unpack how a four-deep receiver room, a flexible QB plan, ...
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Episode 8
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33:58
Ep#7-Rivals, Rankings, and a DEL Showdown
The valley finally gets what it’s been waiting for: league games that feel like November in late September. We start by rewinding a wild week six—Yucca Valley pulling away late behind Aiden Shannon and Clyde King, La Quinta clawing back from 22...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:40
Ep#6- Week 5 Victors and Storylines with Coach Dockery
Coach James "Doc" Dockery of Xavier Prep joins Desert Valley Blitz to break down his team's impressive 4-1 start and analyze Week 5's most thrilling matchups across the Coachella Valley.Despite Xavier's winning record, Dockery reveals t...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:26
Ep#5-Desert Teams Battle Through Non-League Challenges
The real season begins when league play starts—everything else is just preparation.This week's episode features special guest Coach Bill Johnson of Coachella Valley High School, who brings his championship experience to break down Week ...
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Episode 5
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54:28
Ep#4-Valley Football Powerhouses: Palm Springs' Perfect Execution and DCA's Rising Force
The quarterback position takes center stage in this week's Desert Valley Blitz as we welcome DCA head coach Chris Johnson to break down his team's perfect 3-0 start and analyze the offensive explosions happening across Coachella Valley football...
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35:50
Episode #3-The DEL Bloodbath: Week Two Roundup
Friday nights in the desert are back in full swing, and Week Two delivered the drama, surprises, and statement performances that make high school football so compelling.The early-season storyline emerging across the Coachella Valley is ...
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Episode 3
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37:46
EP#2-Week One Wonders: Breaking Down Desert Football's Season Openers
Football season has arrived in the Coachella Valley, and Desert Valley Blitz delivers a comprehensive breakdown of all the opening week action across local high schools. The Desert Empire League flexed its collective muscle with Sh...
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Episode 2
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36:09
EP#1-From Player to Coach: Why we got into coaching football??
Ever wondered what football looks like through a coach's eyes? Desert Valley Blitz hosts Coach Bobby and Coach Josh pull back the curtain on their decades of coaching experience in the Coachella Valley, revealing how the game transforms when yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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19:01
EP#0-What is Desert Valley Blitz??!!
The heartbeat of Coachella Valley football now has a voice! Desert Valley Blitz launches with coaches Bobby and Josh at the helm, creating a much-needed spotlight for the incredible football talent across our region. For years, these veteran co...
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Season 1
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