SEASON 3 - EPISODE 2 - THE ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM
The Troopers didn’t just win the 1976 State Championship—they dominated it. Three Troopers earned spots on the All‑Tournament Team, and The Rebound sits down with all of them: Gilbert Shepherd, Tim Crenshaw, and Jim Bowden, who also secured a place on the prestigious All‑State Team. Their stories, their memories, and the legacy they built still echo fifty years later.
Season 3 of The Rebound Podcast launches and with a rare sideline view of the 1976 Eastwood Troopers. Assistant coach Gary Pippen and longtime trainer Jerry Holmberg revisit that championship run from the trenches — where the standard was set and the work was done.
Pippen brings the coach’s focus on discipline, conditioning, and mental toughness. Holmberg adds the trainer’s perspective on the grind — taped ankles, bruises, recovery, and the resilience that kept the Troopers sharp.
Together, they share the behind‑the‑scenes moments that never made headlines but shaped a state champion. The premiere sets the tone for a season honoring the architects of the Troopers’ legacy — the coaches, trainers, and staff who built champions through repetition, discipline, and unwavering standards.
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