On Friday, July 18th, 600 ESPN El Paso is set to host the inaugural "UTEP Coaches Caravan" at The District Pub & Kitchen, a hop, skip, and a jump away from the UTEP campus. The event, tied in with the station's "SportsTalk" show, will feature a trifecta of live programming from 4-7 pm, serving up discussions that will range from the Miner Athletics' response to changing tides in college sports policy to sneak peeks into their upcoming seasons.
In a move to deeply engage with their fan base, the station invites enthusiasts to join the fray, either by showing up in person or by dialing in to (915) 505-6009. "The 2025-26 college athletic season is right around the corner, and we look forward to once again teaming up with UTEP," said Brad Dubow, Market President and Chief Revenue Officer for Townsquare Media of El Paso, as per UTEP Athletics. "What better way to start the season than to have the first ever Coaches Caravan broadcast live on 600 ESPN El Paso, the home of UTEP football and men's basketball." The camaraderie intended to be fostered at The District can only be a boon as excitement builds up for the new season.
UTEP Vice President and Director of Athletics Jim Senter is slated to kick off the caravan at 4 pm, with a focus on the implications of the recent House settlement for Miner Athletics. Following Senter, the 5 pm slot will feature UTEP's fall sports coaches, including the likes of football's Scotty Walden, volleyball's Ben Wallis, and soccer's Gibbs Keeton, as they promptly offer insights on their respective teams' prospects. "UTEP Athletics" duly hinted at the significance of these conversations, as Senter discusses "the changing landscape of college athletics with the passing of the House settlement, and how it will impact Miner Athletics moving forward," as obtained by UTEP Athletics.
The final hour is reserved for the hoops enthusiasts: men's basketball coach Joe Golding is set to discuss the upcoming 2025-26 campaign and the expected composition of his team. And because everyone loves a good freebie, attendees and listeners can look forward to ticket giveaways and other undisclosed "surprises," corroborated by UTEP Athletics.
