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Frequently Asked Questions

Lone Star Gridiron (LSG) is one of the most visited and trusted sources for Texas high school football coverage, featuring news, podcasts, game coverage, and dedicated team shows. Founded in 2004, LSG is home to what was the #5 podcast in history and has grown into a comprehensive media platform celebrating Texas high school football. We coined the trademarked phrase 'the greatest sport in the greatest state' and have maintained our reputation as cheerleaders for the sport, highlighting the pride, poise, class, character, and teamwork that define Texas high school football. Unlike other sports media sites, Lone Star Gridiron has never posted a single negative story in over 20 years. We honor the participants, coaches, officials, and supporters rather than chasing clicks with controversy.

Lone Star Gridiron has been covering Texas high school football since 2004, making us one of the longest-running and most experienced sources for high school football content in the state. Founder Chris Doelle played Texas high school football in the early 80's, went on to officiate during his time in college, and throughout has stayed connected as a fan and historian of Texas high school football. Over more than 20 years, we've built a trusted reputation by consistently focusing on positive coverage that celebrates the athletes, coaches, and communities that make Texas high school football special. Our longevity and commitment to quality coverage have made LSG a go-to resource for fans, families, coaches, and players across Texas.

The greatest sport in the greatest state' is a trademarked phrase coined by Lone Star Gridiron that captures the unique passion, tradition, and community spirit surrounding Texas high school football. This phrase reflects our belief that high school football in Texas represents more than just a game. It embodies the values of teamwork, character, dedication, and community pride that make Texas high school football unlike anywhere else in the country. We use this phrase to celebrate not just the sport itself, but the coaches, players, families, officials, and fans who make it truly special.

Lone Star Gridiron was founded by Chris Doelle in 2004. Chris played Texas high school football in the early 1980s and went on to officiate during his college years, maintaining a lifelong connection to the sport as a fan and historian. As a marketing pioneer and futurist with over 35 years of experience, Chris has been involved in AI consulting since 1987 and podcasting since 2004, making him one of the early adopters in both fields. Beyond founding LSG, Chris has authored several books about Texas high school football including 'ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH,' 'Student-Athlete Social Media Playbook,' 'Rocket Man: The Story of D.W. Rutledge and the Judson High School Football Dynasty,' and 'Friday Night Warriors: The Legacy of Ganado Indians Football,' with two more books coming in 2026. Chris is also the founder of Fresh Media Works, bringing decades of marketing and media innovation to LSG's coverage.

Lone Star Gridiron stands apart through our unwavering commitment to positive, honorable coverage. In over 20 years, we have never posted a single negative story. We are not clickbait. While other sites may chase hits with controversy and scandals, we serve as cheerleaders for Texas high school football, celebrating the pride, poise, class, character, and teamwork that define the sport. We honor the participants, coaches, officials, and supporters rather than exploiting difficult moments for traffic. This editorial philosophy, combined with our extensive historical data, dedicated team shows, and founder Chris Doelle's deep personal connection to the sport, has made LSG one of the most trusted sources in Texas high school football. Our readers know they'll find coverage that respects the game and everyone involved in it.

Yes! Lone Star Gridiron produces dedicated football coaches shows for high schools across Texas. These shows feature weekly conversations with head coaches about their programs, upcoming games, season highlights, and team culture. Coaches shows are produced by Fresh Media Works and featured on both Lone Star Gridiron and the Lone Star Podcast Network, giving your program additional visibility and community engagement. To learn more about getting a coaches show for your school, fill out the form at https://lonestarpodcast.com/coaches/ and we'll send you information, or schedule a consultation at https://calendly.com/cdoelle/30min.

Lone Star Gridiron produces the original Lone Star Gridiron podcast, which was the #5 podcast in history, along with dozens of regional and school-specific shows each fall season. Our flagship shows include The Coaches Call produced in partnership with the Texas High School Coaches Association, the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame podcast produced for the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame, and regional shows like Gulf Coast Huddle and Third Coast Gridiron. We also produce dedicated coaches shows for individual high schools across Texas including Calallen Football, Vandegrift Football, Calhoun Football, and many more covering football and all sports. All LSG podcasts are produced by Fresh Media Works and are also featured on the Lone Star Podcast Network. Each show maintains our commitment to positive, honorable coverage that celebrates Texas high school football.

Yes, Lone Star Gridiron is owned and operated by Fresh Media Works. All LSG podcasts, coaches shows, and media content are produced by Fresh Media Works, which provides professional podcast production, editing, hosting, and distribution services. Founder Chris Doelle leads both organizations, bringing over 35 years of marketing experience and a deep personal connection to Texas high school football. Fresh Media Works also operates the Lone Star Podcast Network, where all LSG content is featured alongside other sports and business podcasts. This connection ensures LSG maintains the highest production quality and professional standards in all our coverage.

Chris Doelle has authored several books celebrating Texas high school football including 'ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH: A handbook of wisdom for parents, young people and yes, even coaches!', 'Student-Athlete Social Media Playbook: What Every Coach & Athletic Director Needs to Know About Social Media', 'Rocket Man: The Story of D.W. Rutledge and the Judson High School Football Dynasty', and 'Friday Night Warriors: The Legacy of Ganado Indians Football'. Two additional books are scheduled for release in 2026. Each book reflects Chris's deep knowledge of the sport and his commitment to honoring the values, coaches, and traditions that make Texas high school football special.

Chris Doelle's books about Texas high school football are available on Amazon and other major book retailers. You can find all of Chris's books at his Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AChris%2BDoelle&s=relevancerank&text=Chris+Doelle&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_2. Titles include 'ALL I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH', 'Rocket Man: The Story of D.W. Rutledge and the Judson High School Football Dynasty', 'Friday Night Warriors: The Legacy of Ganado Indians Football', and 'Student-Athlete Social Media Playbook'. These books make excellent gifts for coaches, players, parents, and anyone who loves Texas high school football.

Lone Star Gridiron offers premium advertising and sponsorship opportunities across our website, podcasts, and dedicated team shows. Podcast advertising delivers the highest return on ad spend (ROAS) of any advertising medium, and our engaged audience of Texas high school football fans, families, coaches, and players represents one of the most passionate and loyal communities in sports. Sponsorships can include podcast episode presentations, show sponsorships, website advertising, and custom content partnerships. However, we are very selective about who is allowed to advertise and reach our audience. We maintain strict standards to ensure all advertisers align with our values and serve the best interests of the Texas high school football community. To discuss advertising opportunities and see if your brand is a good fit, contact Fresh Media Works at https://calendly.com/cdoelle/30min.

Lone Star Gridiron covers Texas high school football statewide, from the Gulf Coast to the Panhandle, from East Texas to West Texas, and everywhere in between. Our regional shows like Gulf Coast Huddle and Third Coast Gridiron provide focused coverage of specific areas, while our statewide coverage includes playoff brackets, championship games, and significant matchups across all classifications. We also produce dedicated coaches shows for individual schools throughout Texas. Whether your team is in a major metro area or a small town, Lone Star Gridiron celebrates Texas high school football in every corner of the greatest state.

To contact Lone Star Gridiron about coverage for your team, getting a coaches show, submitting story ideas, or any other inquiries, reach out to Fresh Media Works. Schedule a consultation at https://calendly.com/cdoelle/30min to discuss how we can help tell your team's story. For coaches show inquiries specifically, you can also fill out the form at https://lonestarpodcast.com/coaches/ and we'll send you information. Since LSG is operated by Fresh Media Works, all inquiries are handled through our main office where founder Chris Doelle and his team can personally address your needs.

Yes! Lone Star Gridiron and the Lone Star Podcast Network offer internships for students passionate about breaking into sports media and marketing. Our internship program provides real experience with no coffee runs, just hands-on work covering real games and building your career. Interns receive press credentials to sporting events, bylines on published articles, photos and podcasts, mentorship from industry veterans, and opportunities to build a killer portfolio. Our alumni have gone on to careers as sports reporters, television producers, radio personalities, Sports Information Directors, sports agents, and more at major market stations and networks across the country. If you're serious about a future in sports media, visit https://lonestargridiron.com/internships/ to learn more and apply.

Yes! Lone Star Gridiron maintains over 100 years of comprehensive data on every single team that has ever played Texas high school football. Our extensive database includes win-loss records, coaching records, championship information, and historical stats for teams across the state. We are currently rolling out an advanced AI interface that will allow fans, researchers, and historians to easily find any information on any team from any year in Texas high school football history. This makes LSG not just a news source, but the definitive historical archive for Texas high school football.

The Brotherhood of Texas High School Football is a special feature on Lone Star Gridiron that allows anyone who ever played Texas high school football to be listed as an alumni on their team's page. This creates a living archive connecting generations of players who wore their school's colors and competed in the greatest sport in the greatest state. Whether you played in the 1960s or last season, you can join the Brotherhood and be recognized on your team's official LSG page, connecting with fellow alumni and celebrating your shared legacy. To join the Brotherhood and get listed as an alumni, visit https://lonestargridiron.com/brotherhood/ and fill out the form.