Texas Coach - May 2023 - Volume LXVII No. 9

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thsca OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2022-23

BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEES for 2022-23:

Finance: *John King, Kendall Miller, Mark Torres, Sam Wells, Lee Wiginton, Shaun McDowell

Bylaws: *Adam Cummings, Chad Dunnam, Charley Drum, Ricklan Holmes, Jeff Rayburn, Danny Servance

Ethics: Kevin Crane, Robert Flores, Dave Henigan, *Carlos Lynn, Fred Staugh

Policy: Shane Anderson, Jerry Carpentier, Leo Mireles, Aaron Roan, *Grady Rowe, Amanda Wolf-Schramm

Magazine: Matt Lovorn, *David Malesky, Lance Moffett, Jason Wilson, James Williams, Jerod Womack

Hall of Honor: *Ronnie Gage, Johnny Taylor, Dub Farris, Gary Joseph *Denotes Chair

Director-Elects & Alternates:

DIRECTOR-ELECTS

Region 1 – Chip Darden, Lubbock Cooper; Region 2 – Aaron Roan, Abilene Cooper; Region 3 – John Settle, Sunnyvale; Region 4 – Clint Hartman, Midland Legacy; Region 5 – Shaun McDowell, Grand Oaks; Region 6 – Todd Quick, Lufkin; Region 7 – Leo Mireles, Laredo LBJ; Region 8 – Juan Morales, Jr., SA Sotomayor

1ST ALTERNATES

Region 1 – Todd Winfrey, Canyon; Region 2 – Sterling Doty, Stephenville; Region 3 – Marvin Sedberry, Jr., Terrell; Region 4 – Jeff Ellison, Odessa Permian; Region 5 – BJ Gotte, Pearland; Region 6 – Chris Cochran, Lindale; Region 7 – Trea Stevens, Mathis; Region 8 – Joe Hubbard, East Central

2nd ALTERNATES

Region 1 – DJ Mann, Coronado; Region 2 – Casey Pearce, Breckenridge; Region 3 – Josh Gibson, Pleasant Grove; Region 4 – Michael Pry, El Paso Coronado; Region 5 – Brian Randle, Randle; Region 6 – Don Hyde, La Vega; Region 7 – Reuben Farias, La Joya; Region 8 – Eddie Salas, San Antonio Harlan

matt lovorn region 1 - Stratford

adam cummings region 1 - west plains

john king Past-Pres - Longview

kendall miller Pres-elect - emerson

Wiginton President - Allen

lynn

dunnam region

- Amarillo

torres region

servance region 4 - ellison

director to be appointed

2022-2023 THSCA ADVISORY COMMITTEES

ATHLETIC DIRECTORS

R-1 Chris Koetting, Canadian

R-2 Russell Lucas, Sweetwater

R-3 Seth Stinton, Melissa

R-4 Rusty Purser, Greenwood

R-5 *John Snelson, Dickinson

R-6 Don Drake, Ennis

R-7 Rob Davies, Harlingen

R-8 Stan Laing, Northside

AQUATICS

R-1 *Trey Hayes, Lubbock

R-2 Casey Pacheco, Abl. Wylie

R-3 Eric Vogan, Texas High

R-4 Michael Waldmann, Andrews

R-5 Robert Kelly, Sam Rayburn

R-6 Daniel Gonzalez, Longview

R-7 Hector Castaneda Jf., Harl. South

R-8 Kari Brothers, Northside

BASEBALL

R-1 Thomas Brockman, Idalou

R-2 Allen McGee, Graham

R-3 Josh Wheeler, Muenster

R-4 Juan Orozco, EP Coronado

R-5 Corey Cephus, Cy-Ranch

R-6 Matthew Anderson, Franklin

R-7 Eric Martinez, Mathis

R-8 Tom Alfieri, SA Churchill

At-Large *Chans Chapman, SA Reagan

BOYS BASKETBALL

R-1 Jason Pillion, Amarillo

R-2 *C.J. Villegas, San Angelo Central

R-3 Ty Tabor, Krum

R-4 Jason Archibald, Wink

R-5 Danny Russell, Katy

R-6 Jake Russ, Franklin

R-7 Sean Armstrong, G. Portland

R-8 Andrew Brewer, Alamo Heights

At-Large Richard Flores, Cy-Falls

GIRLS BASKETBALL

R-1 Tyler Helms, Idalou

R-2 *Kenni Patton, Electra

R-3 Donna McCullough, Sachse

R-4 Steve Lee, Pebble Hills

R-5 Christina Jamerson, Dulles

R-6 Amber Wiley, Tyler

R-7 Clarissa Arredondo, McAllen Mem.

R-8 Christina Camacho, Judson

At-Large Brooke Brittain, Mansfield

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

R-1 Jay McCook, Canadian

R-2 Glenn Griffin, Holliday

R-3 Calley Conner, Wylie

R-4 Alonzo Samaniego, Presidio

R-5 Kenneth Decuir, Paetow

R-6 *Josh Sypert, Eustace

R-7 Efrain Ambriz, Harlingen

R-8 Kelly Thompson, Leander Rouse

At-Large Scott Hippensteel, Lockhart

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

R-1 Ray Baca, Canyon

R-2 Loy Triana, Burkburnet

R-3 *Susan Bailey, Highland Park

R-4 Corina Marruto, Del Valle

R-5 Jim Darcey, Katy

R-6 Edward DeLaCruz, Waxahachie

R-7 Michael Villareal, Zapata

R-8 Rachel Freeman, SA Reagan

FOOTBALL

R-1 Jason Richards, Muleshoe

R-2 Sterling Doty, Stephenville

R-3 *Joe Castillo, Little Elm

R-4 Ruben Rodriguez, Eastlake

R-5 Rick Lafavers, Ridge Point

R-6 Keylon Kincade, Winona

R-7 Brent Davis, G. Portland

R-8 Alan Haire, Chaparrall

At-Large Clint Fuller, Kilgore

BOYS GOLF

R-1 Cord Wilburn, Lub. Cooper

R-2 Jason Hodges, Stephenville

R-3 Charlie Means, Denison

R-4 Paul Bustamante, Pebble Hills

R-5 Clayton Brady, Hous. Memorial

R-6 Brant Bennett, Midlothian Heritage

R-7 Celso Gonzalez, McAllen Mem.

R-8 *Mike Martin, SA Johnson

At-Large Paige Martin, Southlake

GIRLS GOLF

R-1 Cathy Palmer, Lubbock

R-2 OPEN

R-3 Kerry Gabel, FM Marcus

R-4 Shawn Trousdale, Ysletta

R-5 *Angela Chancellor, Kingwood

R-6 Joel Davenport, Ennis

R-7 Jennifer Ruiz, McAllen

R-8 Patrick Pruitt, Westlake

At-Large Brent McCuiston, Alamo Heights

BOYS SOCCER

R-1 Hugo Aguillon, West Plains

R-2 Justin Rhodes, Stephenville

R-3 Pablo Regalado, Kemp

R-4 Chris Bryant, Midland Legacy

R-5 Ben Powell, Bellville

R-6 *Cashan Clark, Midlothian Heritage

R-7 Julian Robles, Harlingen South

R-8 David Rogers, SA Lee

At-Large Jason Meekins, Katy Jordan

GIRLS SOCCER

R-1 Alistair Caldwell, Lub. Coronado

R-2 Carl Wiersema, WF Rider

R-3 Kelly Thompson, Allen

R-4 *Cecilia Kellar, Odessa

R-5 Evelyn Torres, Ridge Point

R-6 Gerald Slovacek, Midlo. Heritage

R-7 Juan Luna, Los Fresnos

R-8 Bailee Perrine, Dripping Springs

At-Large Aaron McGough, Highland Park

SOFTBALL

R-1 Styler Haddock, Canyon

R-2 Cynthia Herrera, Stamford

R-3 *Kathy Schoettle, Allen

R-4 Lindsie Swarb, Monahans

R-5 Katie Roberts, Brenham

R-6 Same Weeks, Troup

R-7 Audra Troutman, Sinton

R-8 Jennifer Fox, Alamo Heights

TENNIS

R-1 *David Denham, Lub. Corondao

R-2 Mark Hathorn, Abil. Wylie

R-2 Carrie Castleberry, Vernon

R-3 Sylvia Sims, Frisco Heritage

R-4 Kevin Gersbach, Greenwood

R-5 Daniel Marshall, A&M Consol.

R-6 OPEN

R-7 Jeff Davidson, CC Vet. Mem.

R-8 Teri Saunders, Pf. Hendrickson

BOYS TRACK & FIELD

R-1 Jon Murphy, Stratford

R-2 Andy Howard, Brownwood

R-3 Janson Head, Denton Ryan

R-4 Brien Burchett, Greenwood

R-5 Jason Haddock, Clements

R-6 Josh Rankin, Longview

R-7 Bob Bechtold, McAllen

R-8 Keith Randle, SA Johnson

At-Large *Will McCrary, Rockwall

GIRLS TRACK & FIELD

R-1 Crista Jones, Lub. Monterey

R-2 Jeremiah Butchee, Stephenville

R-3 Ashley Broom, Sunnyvale

R-4 Robert Ontiveroz, Monahans

R-5 David Pollack, Seven Lakes

R-6 Angela Moon, Tyler

R-7 Stacy Zamzow, Goliad

R-8 *Karmen Sanders, RR McNeil

VOLLEYBALL

R-1 Kelly Lozada, Lubbock Monterey

R-2 Shay Douglas, Stephenville

R-3 Jennifer Chandler, Northwest

R-4 Heather Archibald, Wink

R-5 Pamela McRae, Cypress Park

R-6 Arden Johnson, Troup

R-7 Jess Odem, Goliad

R-8 *Rachel Torvik, SA Reagan

At-Large Jacob Thompson, Leander Rouse

BOYS WRESTLING

R-1 Mark Snow, Lub. Coronado

R-2 OPEN

R-3 *Kyle Stevens, Anna

R-4 Oscar Norez, EP Montwood

R-5 Vinnie Lowe, Katy

R-6 Collin Stroner, Midlothian Heritage

R-7 Donald "Ed" Arvin, CC Vet. Mem.

R-8 David Burdick, Vista Ridge

GIRLS WRESTLING

R-1 Tyler Frausto, Canyon

R-2 OPEN

R-3 *Jessica Fresh, Northwest

R-4 Stephen Scott, EP Franklin

R-5 Nicholas Johnson - Cypress Woods

R-6 OPEN

R-7 Ronald Pratt, Rio Grande City

R-8 Garvin Smith, San Marcos

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

May 2023 THSCA Coaches:

I hope you are enjoying your busy spring as the 2022-2023 school year is coming to a close. To some of you, we are approaching the end of your first year as a coach. To some others like me, we are sending yet another group of seniors out into the real world. Our tennis, golf, track, softball, and baseball state champions have either just been crowned or are about to be. I want to give a huge shout out to all the coaches and athletes that reached the state level of competition in these sports. It’s hard to wrap my mind around all the hours of preparation that go into the quest to make it to the top. To everyone who coached a sport this year, thank you for the memories you created for your athletes and for the exposure and pride that you created for your community. I would also like to congratulate all of our THSCA Academic All-State recipients. Please take time to celebrate these athletes in your community. It’s no easy task to thrive academically while managing the time committed to play school sports. This doesn’t even take into account all the hours that so many athletes are devoting to things outside of our school day.

Our THSCA membership for the new school year begins July 1, 2023. Please take time to renew your membership and register for Coaching School now if you haven’t already done so. The Coaching School registration deadline for the $60 rate is June 1st. Thank you to those who attended or will be attending your Region’s Power of Influence meeting. Your time is appreciated, your involvement is valuable, and your suggestions are needed.

Our 2023 THSCA Coaching Convention will be held in Houston from July 16-18. Joe and Glen and the entire THSCA staff are working around the clock to make this the best Coaching School ever. The Hall of Honor Banquet kicks off Coaching School on Saturday, July 15th. Please join me in honoring the 2023 class of David Aymond, Tim Buchanan, Don Cumpton, Bryan Dausin, and Glen West which is as good as it gets. Being inducted into the THSCA Hall of Honor is the greatest honor within our association.

As you noticed on the front cover, we have three outstanding President-Elect nominees; Brent Davis, Carlos Lynn and John Snelson. Please make sure you attend the general meeting at Coaching School to have your voice heard by voting during that meeting for one of these outstanding leaders.

If you’ve made it to this point in my letter, I sincerely appreciate you reading it. I love everything about this profession. I love the coaches who came before us and gave so much of their lives to young people, to THSCA, and to our profession. I hope our coaches across the state understand how fortunate we are to have Joe Martin and Glen West leading our association. It has been a joy to get to work with so many of you from across the state in our quest to provide the tools for all of us to meet the needs of both our coaches and athletes. I have to admit that I am genuinely sad that this is the last letter I will write to you as president of THSCA. Having the opportunity to serve as the President of our Texas High School Coaches Association is an honor that I still can’t fully grasp. Enjoy every encounter with your peers and your athletes as you wrap up this last month. The relationships are the best part of being a coach. I can’t wait to see you in Houston in July.

IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL COACH!

Lee Wiginton THSCA President

NOW HEAR THIS

Obituaries

COACH GREGORY CRAWFORD

Gregory Lee Crawford, 70 years old, passed away on April 14, 2023, at his home in Lampasas, Texas. He was born on December 13, 1952, in Lampasas, Texas. Greg grew up in Lampasas and graduated from Lampasas High School in 1971. After high school, he attended San Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas where he received a Bachelor of Science in History. He worked as a teacher and coach in many Independent School Districts, mainly in South Texas, San Antonio, and Killeen. He retired from Killeen ISD in 2018 after 36 years of coaching and 38 years of teaching.

COACH TOMMY DAVIS

Thomas William Davis, Age 85 years old , from Christoval Texas, passed away on April 6, 2023. Tommy Davis was born on March 16, 1938, to Elmer and Thelma Davis in Ft. Worth Texas. He graduated from Granbury High School in 1956. Where he was a 2-time State Champion in the 440 yard dash and Mile Relay where he was the anchor leg, and where “bring it on home” was started. In 1955, he held the fastest time in the nation in the 440 yard dash for the AAU Jr Olympics Senior Division from 1956-1964. Tommy Davis went on to attend Texas Tech University on a full scholarship where he was a 4 year letterman in Track & Field. Where to this day he still holds the record for the 220 yard straight away dash. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education. He began his coaching career in Smyer, Texas, and over the next 44 years of coaching all across the State of Texas he was a mentor, leader, and even a father figure to countless extraordinary athletes at every level.

In 1958, Tommy met Nancy Kay Lewis , in Glen Rose, Texas. They were married for 65 Years. They have 6 children, 13 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. He was humble, passionate, kind, and competitive, but most of all. He was “OUR HERO”!

COACH WILLIAM HARRISON

William Hofmann Garrison, age 80 of Houston, Texas, joined our Heavenly Father, Sunday, April 23, 2023. Bill was born on April 9,1943, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from Miller High School in 1961 where he was an all-city tennis player and played on the basketball team. After high school, he received a scholarship to play basketball at Southwest Texas State University where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Education. Upon graduation, he began his thirty-year coaching career. Bill coached at high schools and junior highs throughout the state and was a proud member of the Stratford High School 1978 State Championship football team. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed the Astros, Rockets and Texans games with his family. He was a member of Champion Forest Baptist Church and enjoyed attending Sunday School and Bible Study.

COACH ARTHUR E. WEISS

Teacher, Tennis Coach and Fishing Guide, Arthur (Art) E. Weiss passed on March 2, 2023. Art was 87. Art was born on August 2, 1935 to Dr. Victor J and Mabel Weiss in San Antonio, Texas. Art graduated from Brackenridge High School in 1954. He went on to graduate from Abilene Christian College with a BS in Education in 1963. In 1965, Art obtained his Masters of Physical Education from Baylor Univ.

Art was an educator and coach at several Texas high schools during his careert including RL Turner, Rockport, and Tuloso Midway. Art was married to Betty Jane Perkinson in 1965. Art also served in the US Marine Corps from 1955-1959.

After retirement, Art was able to dedicate all of his time to recreational fishing in the Coastal Bend. This pastime became a second career where on any given morning Art could be seen leaving Woody's in Port Aransas or Hamptons in Aransas Pass with Clientele. While working as a fishing guide, Art was able to support charitable fishign benefits including the Driscoll Children's Hospital, Chem-Kids Fish off and others.

COACHES RETIRING >>>

Dennis Brantley announces his retirement on May 8. He has been at Fort Bend Elkins since 2011.

James Gill retiring from Fredericksburg HS as a Varsity Football and Baseball Coach.

Mark Kanipes announced his retirement on April 12 he spent nine seasons as a head coach at Santa Fe and Brazosport posting a 36-59 overall record. He led the Exporters to the area playoffs in 2022 and had BHS in the playoffs in each of his four seasons.

Chris Koetting retires due to health concerns after an incredible 13-year run in which he posted a 163-25 record and led the Wildcats to three state titles, a state runner-up finish and four-state semifinal appearances.

Steve Pierce, who was Dallas ISD’s longest tenured head coach announces his retirement after leading the Dallas Samuell Spartans for 26 seasons.

Gaylon Selman, who was a longtime assistant in the area before taking over at Randall in 2016 announces his retirement. He posted a 42-42 record in seven seasons and twice led the Raiders to the third round of the playoffs.

Tracy Welch announces his retirement after five seasons leading Lake Worth and posting a 35-23 record. He retires as the Bullfrogs top coach via winning percentage.

COACHES ON THE MOVE >>>

Ben Benavides from HFC at SA Kennedy to AD for Edgewood ISD.

Colt Bradford promoted from DC to HFC at Bullard.

Taheric Brantley from Co-DC at Lubbock Coronado to HFC at Brownfield.

Scott Callaway from HC at Bullard to AD only role.

Andy Cavalier promoted to HFC at Canadian.

Cody Day from HC at Colmesneil to HFC at Elkhart.

Bob Debesse from OC to HFC at Grapevine.

Mike DeWitt from Asst. at McKinney Boyd to HFC at New Caney.

Earven Flowers promoted from DC to AD/HFC at Taylor.

Frank Galvan promoted from DC to HFC at Santa Gertrudis Academy.

Bill Garrey from Asst. at Katy Seven Lakes to HFC at Ft Bend Dulles.

Wendell Harris from HC at SA Burbank to HFC at SA Lee.

Darby House from HC at Poteet to HFC at Nacogdoches.

Matthew Hove promoted to HFC at SA Kennedy.

Mark Humble from Asst. at Denton Ryan to HFC at Harker Heights.

Kaeron Johnson from DC at Waco Midway to HFC at Waco University.

Lonnie Jordan from HFC at Lake Highlands to AD at Highland Park ISD.

Ryan Knotsman from HC at Aransas Pass to AD/HFC at Yorktown.

Kent Laster from HFC at Waco University to HFC at Denton Braswell.

J.J. Leija, former HC at Edinburg to HFC at PSJA Southwest.

Bernie Luna promoted from DC to HFC at EP Burges.

Steve Marroquin from Co-OC at San Benito to HFC at Hidalgo.

Michael Mull from DC at SA Taft to HFC at SA Burbank.

Jon Murphy promoted from Asst. to HFC at Stratford.

Robert Murphy promoted from DC to HFC at Humble.

Bryan Oakes promoted to AD/HFC at Emory Rains.

Brian Ramsey from HC at Morton to HC at Bruceville-Eddy.

Joe Rauls promoted from DC to HFC at Austin LBJ.

Joe Riojas from Asst. at London to HFC at Taft.

Esteban Rodriguez promoted from OL to HFC at Cotulla.

Samuel Rodriguez from DC at CC Carroll to HFC at Ben Bolt.

Marcus Schulz from HC at Humble to HFC at Ponder.

Bobby Schuman promoted from Special Teams Coord. to HFC at Eastland.

Connor Sharp from Asst at Bryan to HFC at Price Carlisle.

Richard Sincere promoted from Special Teams Coord. to HFC at Brazosport.

Nate Skelton from OC at Creekview to HFC at Shamrock.

Sunni Strickland from Head VB at Forsan to Girls AC/Head VB at Big Spring.

David Valdez promoted from DC to HFC at Bruni.

Aaron Whitmire promoted from OC to HFC at Water Valley.

C.J. Wilson from HC at Grapevine Faith to HFC at FW Polytechnic.

Cody Worrell from OC at Burleson to HFC at Mineral Wells.

Blake Yancey from OC at Frisco to HFC at Whitewright.

Meal Planning Made Easy for Student-Athletes

Proper and consistent fueling is important for high performance, as an athlete and as a student. Every meal is an opportunity to provide the energy and nutrients your body needs, plus it gives you an edge over athletes who don’t focus on nutrition.

Eat a Balanced Diet.

Incorporate dairy, whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, veggies, and healthy fats into your daily diet to ensure proper fueling and recovery.

Putting MyPlate into Practice

Meal planning can be fun and simple. Utilize MyPlate when choosing your meal to help you build a balanced plate. Check out these easy ideas to fuel using MyPlate!

• Breakfast: Mix up overnight oats the night before and grab it from the refrigerator on your way out the door in the morning.

• Lunch: A turkey sandwich, an apple, and a glass of low-fat chocolate milk is a quick, easy lunch idea.

• Snacks: String cheese and grapes is a portable, nutrient-rich snack option.

Dairy’s Role on the Athlete’s Plate

The diversity, convenience, and taste of dairy foods like Greek yogurt, cheese, and milk are great additions to meals and snacks. Chocolate milk after exercise is an example of a great-tasting recovery snack to promote muscle recovery.

With a little planning, meals and snacks can provide the nutrition to fuel you as an athlete and a student!

(Mark Minton)

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STUDENT REGISTRATION - $25

HALL OF HONOR TICKET - $55

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**2022-2023 COACHES PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE CRITERIA**

Coverage effect 7/1/23 through 6/30/24. Coverage purchased after 7/1/23 will commence on the payment received date. This coverage is not retroactive. You must be a coach, athletic trainer, or athletic director, including classroom duties, for an accredited secondary school, college, junior college or university within the state of Texas. Your THSCA membership must be current for the 23-24 school year to be eligible to purchase this coverage. If you choose to purchase this coverage & do not meet the criteria for eligibility, this coverage will not be valid. (Annual Premium $53.00; State Taxes & Fees (4.925%) $2.61; Association Admin. Fee $2.39; TOTAL 23-24 Renewal Premium: $58.00)

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

WHAT THE POLICY COVERS:

COVERAGE A - LIABILITY INSURANCE

Up to $2,000,000 per insured per occurrence/$ 3,000,000 per occurrence, plus the cost of defense, investigation and legal fees

•Applies in the event a member is alleged to have caused injury or damage to others while performing his/her professional duties

•Errors and omissions insurance for claims for damages arising out of a member’s duties as a professional educator, including all defense cost Note: The duty of the insurer to defend extends even to groundless, false and frivolous suits and accusations.

COVERAGE B - REIMBURSEMENT OF ATTORNEY FEES

Up to $10,000 per insured per occurrence

•The policy provides reimbursement of attorney fees in a broad range of situations not included under Coverage A. This includes allegations of criminal and/or sexual misconduct and employment related actions against an educator involving dismissal, revocation of certification and other professional rights and duties.

•In actions involving termination, salary, reassignment, certification or resignation, the matter in dispute must be resolved in favor of the member to qualify for the full reimbursement of $10,000. However, $2,000 of this amount is available for initial consultation and research, whether or not the member prevails, to determine if there exists a reasonable chance of the case being resolved in the member’s favor.

COVERAGE C - BAIL BONDS

Up to $2,000 premium on bail bonds

WHAT THE POLICY PAYS:

COVERAGE A: Up to $2,000,000 per insured per ccurrence/$3,000,000 per occurrence, plus the cost of defense, investigation and legal fees.

COVERAGE B: Up to $10,000 per claim per Insured. Coverage for criminal proceedings and /or sexual misconduct limited to $10,000 aggregate per policy term.

COVERAGE C: Up to $2,000 premium on bail bonds.

COVERAGE FEATURES:

Criminal/Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The policy provides reimbursement of attorney fees up to $10,000 under Coverage B if the educator is acting in the scope of his/her duties.

Corporal Punishment

Corporal punishment is covered under Coverage A (Liability) if administered according to the rules of the jurisdiction in which the school is located.

Outside Activity

As long as the educator is within the scope of his/her professional duties, the policy covers liability for injury to students and others while the educator is conducting visits to industrial and commercial establishments, entertainment centers, outings, picnics and other similar school functions, subject to specific automobile, watercraft, & aircraft exclusions

Coverage B

Reimbursement of Attorney Fees - Such reimbursement as is afforded the member for actions involving tenure, dismissal, revocation of certification & other professional rights and duties is assured under the policy and is not contingent on the approval of a board or review committee, as might be the case where the only available assistance is from a defense fund.

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR COVERAGE & HOW DO I PURCHASE?

The Texas High School Coaches Association offers a Coaches Professional Liability Insurance option to eligible members with coverage beginning July 1, 2022. The THSCA has chosen the John A. Barclay Agency, Inc. to provide this coverage to our members. This plan was devised to offer liability insurance and legal assistance to THSCA members. In order to be eligible for this coverage you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be a Coach, Athletic Trainer or Athletic Director, including classroom duties, for an accredited secondary school, college, junior college or university, within the state of Texas.

• Your THSCA Membership must be current for the school year in which the coverage is effective – 7/1/22 - 6/30/23

• PROFESSIONAL, AFFLIATE and LIFE members are eligible only if they meet the criteria above. This insurance is not available to STUDENT or RETIRED members.

If you choose to purchase this insurance coverage and do not meet the criteria for eligibility, this coverage will not be valid. This coverage will be in effect July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 Insurance purchased after July 1, 2022 will commence on the payment received date. This insurance coverage is not retroactive.

Payment should be made directly to the THSCA. The total 22/23 annual premium for the insurance coverage will be $58.00 per member.

Annual Insurance Premium:

State Taxes and Fees (4.295%):

$ 52.00

$ 2.56

Association Administrative Fee: $ 3.44

TOTAL 2022/23 Annual Premium: $ 58.00

Checks should be made payable to: THSCA

Mail payment to: THSCA, P.O. Box 1138, San Marcos, TX 78667 DO NOT MAIL PAYMENT to the Barclay Agency.

Eligible members will be able to purchase the Coaches Professional Liability Insurance on the THSCA website, or by selecting to purchase the coverage on the THSCA membership application form and submitting it by fax, email or mail to the THSCA office with the insurance payment. NOTE: In order to be eligible to purchase the coverage your membership must be current for the same year of policy coverage. (7/1/22-6/30/23)

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

Do you have the financial ability to defend yourself in the event of claim?

Do you have the expertise to find the best legal counsel for your situation?

THIS IS NOT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE POLICY BUT A SUMMARY AND IS PROVIDED FOR REFERENCE ONLY. ALL COVERAGE PROVIDED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE POLICY IN THE EVENT OF A LOSS OR OCCURRENCE IS SUBJECT TO THE EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THE MASTER POLICY ON FILE WITH THE POLICYHOLDER, INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS, ENDORSEMENTS, AND ADDITIONS. QUESTIONS REGARDING SPECIFIC INSURANCE POLICY COVERAGE

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By Layne Schramm, M.Ed., LAT, ATC - Ascension Texas Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

By now we have all seen them on television. An athlete gets hurt on the playing field and a couple members of the support staff hurry onto the field to attend to the injured athlete, and someone in the room questions, “who are those people?”. “Those are the Athletic Trainers,” someone else responds. They know their titles, but often don’t know the complete scope of what an Athletic Trainer is or does. So that raises the question, “Who are Athletic Trainers?”.

Athletic Trainers are healthcare professionals who are multi-skilled and are highly qualified to treat and service their clientele based on their education and in accordance with state’s rules and regulations under the direction of a physician. These services include injury and illness prevention, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, coordination with other healthcare professionals and facilitation of care, rehabilitation and therapeutic intervention, as well as overall wellness education and promotion. To carry the title of Athletic Trainer, one has to have been educated in an academic curriculum and clinical training consistent with the medical model of education. After this education is completed, the individual must pass their state’s regulatory process to be able to practice as an Athletic Trainer. Many Athletic Trainers have also passed the Board of Certification examination to become nationally certified as well. Each state has their own rules and regulations regarding Athletic Trainers and the

statutes they must abide by to practice. Athletic Training is recognized by the American Medical Association as a healthcare profession.

Athletic Trainers can render medical services not only to athletes participating in sports, but to all types of patients as well as in a wide variety of job settings. Also, during the current state of workforce conditions, Athletic Trainers have even expanded their reach. They can be seen in the clinical setting assisting in support for physicians as well as providing continuing care in the outpatient rehabilitation settings. Athletic Trainers can also be found assisting those same physicians in other hospital based settings. These healthcare professionals can be found in the industrial setting as well educating workers on preventative care techniques, injury prevention, and rehabilitating workplace injuries to decrease absenteeism to lower health care costs for the organization. Providing these types of attributes to an organization, a positive outcome can be a result and return on investment is achieved.

This is a basic knowledge of what an Athletic Trainer is and does. So now you know who those people are that run on the field when an athlete gets hurt. Next time at your local gameday watch party or while sitting in the crowd and someone asks the question, “I wonder who those people are?”, you can calmly give an educated explanation of who those Athletic Trainers are and what they can do.

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boys Wrestling Class AAAAA

June An, Lubbock H S

Efren Arizmendez Jr., Smithson Valley H S

Talan Ball, Georgetown H S

Eli Biermann, Midlothian H S

Angelo Ferrari, Melissa H S

Francisco Limon, Ellison H S

Wilbert Martin, Shoemaker H S

JosePalacios, Hereford H S

Emmanuel Ramos, Ellison H S

Gian Rangel, Ellison H S

George Rodriguez, Uvalde H S

Keagan Sieracki, Salado H S

Karson Tompkins, Midlothian H S

Class 5A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Joseph Rios, Lub. Cooper HS; Kyle Stevens, Andrews HS; Angel Nevarez, Burges HS; Scott Kimball, Richmond Foster HS; Ronald Pratt, Rio Grande City HS; George Rodriguez, Madison HS;

boys Wrestling Class AAAAAA

Ian Abdallah, Franklin H S

Kelby Bernard, Allen H S

Caden Brown, Allen H S

Juan Pablo Garcia, Katy H S

Julian Garnica, Martin H S

Nicholas Gorman, Bryan H S

Zachary Hampton, Vandegrift H S

Titus Howell, Timber Creek H S

Nico Lozano, Klein Cain H S

Jeremy Manibog, Katy H S

Garrett McChesney, Jordan H S

Ryan Nichols, Allen H S

Riah Ostrander, Timber Creek H S

Gavin Ramos, Montwood H S

Jarrett Stoner, Rockwall H S

Rodney Trotter, Katy H S

Class 6A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Clint Wood, Frenship HS; Chip Lowery, Coppell HS; Steven Scott, EP Franklin HS; Tim Ray, Cy-Ridge HS; Jamie Salazar, Harlingen South HS; Taylor Spivey, Judson HS;

girls Wrestling

Class AAAAA

Avery Beckman, Friendswood H S

Madison Canales, Foster H S

Mohagany Casel, Lubbock H S

Serenity De La Garza, McAllen Memorial H S

Caitlyn Flaherty, Memorial H S

Alexis Hanks, Ellison H S

Madeline Hodges, Midlothian H S

Jolee Jones, Dumas H S

Emily Loya, Dumas H S

Elaina Morgan, Dumas H S

Sydney Perez, A & M Cons H S

Leilani Sanchez, Andress H S

Class 5A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Ryan Bascue, The Colony HS; Stephen Gutierrez, EP Hanks HS; Casen Delucia, College Station HS; George Rodriguez, Madison HS;

girls Wrestling Class AAAAAA

Erica Cobos, Americas H S

Jania Dunigan, Martin H S

Kiahna Gonzales, Harker Heights H S

Elena Gutierrez, Klein Cain HS

Azana King, Euless Trinity H S

Audrey Lockhart, Frenship H S

Fernanda Lopez, Lake Highlands H S

Faith Macharia, Keller Central H S

Chloe Overgaag, Madison H S

Emily Pedro, Little Elm H S

Esther Peters, Allen HS

Riley Rayome, The Woodlands H S

Jubilee Rendon, Franklin H S

Jasmine Robinson, Allen HS

Grace Romans, Allen HS

Class 6A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Clint Wood, Frenship HS; Kara Brooks, Lewisville HS; Steven Scott, EP Franklin HS; Michael Zito, Bryan HS; Taylor Spivey, Judson HS;

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Boys Swimming/diving Class AAAA

MVP: Brenden Ferguson, Andrews H S

Wyatt Bennett, Andrews H S

Landyn Brewer, Andrews H S

Zane Garner, El Campo H S

Henry Johnson, Boerne H S

Joab Montoya, Andrews H S

Joel Patin, Andrews H S

Zachary Poupart, Great Hearts Monte Vista North

Darin Powers, Andrews H S

Jage Stokes, Andrews H S

Cole Tompkins, Andrews H S

Elijah Trevino, Andrews H S

Class 4A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Trey Hayes, Lubbock ISD; Leonel Moreno, Chapin HS; Lee Willing, Fox Tech HS;

Boys Swimming/diving Class AAAAA

MVP: Jones Lambert, Lubbock H S

Jack Boysen, Kempner H S

Colin Breuer, Boerne Champion H S

Ian Corey, Ray H S

Caedmon Doherty, Foster H S

Bexon Harrison, Boerne Champion H S

Eli Likins, Texas H S

Max Likins, Texas H S

Griffith Orloff, Boerne Champion H S

Kurt Owens, Reedy H S

Kaito Quiroz, Fulshear H S

Benjamin Schwank, Foster H S

Class 5A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Monica Fernandez, Southwest Legecy HS;

Boys Swimming/diving Class AAAAAA

MVP: Maximus Williamson, Keller H S

Evan Croley, Clark H S

Thomas Erwin, Churchill H S

Eddie Jin, Kingwood H S

Connor Jones, Seven Lakes H S

Cooper Lucas, Keller H S

Brayden Mandacina, Clark H S

Joel Nace, Seven Lakes H S

Ben Romig, Cypress Woods H S

Ben Scholl, Cypress Woods H S

Brendan Studdert, Kingwood H S

Jacob Wimberly, Prosper H S

Class 6A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Lorenzo Masansong, Odessa HS; Jim Svoboda, Klein HS; Jesse Snelson, Johnson HS;

Sophie Stowers, Brazosport H S

Ava Valchar, Needville H S

Riley Wallis, El Campo H S

Class 4A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Trey Hayes, Lubbock ISD; Leonel Moreno, Chapin HS;

Girls Swimming/diving Class AAAA

MVP: Valeria Ivanov-Gomez, Great Hearts Monte Vista North

Rachel Evans, El Campo H S

Holly Foegelle, El Campo H S

Chloe Jones, Great Hearts Monte Vista North

Juliann Little, El Campo H S

Brenna McCarty, Boerne H S

Maddie Mealey, Great Hearts Monte Vista North

Hannah Montoya, Andrews H S

Rebecca Robertson, Andrews H S

girls Swimming/diving Class AAAAA

MVP: Camille Murray, McKinney North H S

Avery Dillon, Fulshear H S

Haley Finley, Kempner H S

Ellis Fox, Lubbock H S

Camryn Gantzer, Reedy H S

Cameron Kellogg, Boerne Champion H S

Kailey Kennedy, Fulshear H S

Isahbel Krasht, Reedy H S

Patience Orms, Flour Bluff H S

Jennifer Pena, Flour Bluff H S

Lily Powell, Reedy H S

Cora Skoog, Boerne Champion H S

Class 5A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Amanda Greenwood, Huntsville HS; Monica Fernandez, Southwest Legacy HS;

girls Swimming/diving Class AAAAAA

MVP: Jada Scott, Johnson H S

Taylor Craft, Seven Lakes H S

Carli Cronk, Churchill H S

Kailey Koval, Seven Lakes H S

Sofia Luper, Cy-Fair H S

Halina Panczyszyn, Flower Mound H S

Montserrat Spielmann, Reagan H S

Class 6A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Lorenzo Masonson, Odessa HS; Kyle Subba, Klein Oak HS; Mark Jedow, Churchill HS;

Boys basketball Class A

MVP: Nathaniel Williams, Jayton H S

A'mareion Bookman, Goodrich H S

Joshua Booth, Hedley H S

Trevin Coffell, Irion H S

Riley Reed, Gordon H S

Grayson Rigdon, Benjamin School

Sean Stanaland, Jayton H S

Ali Sunny, North Zulch H S

Julio Talamantes, Garden City H S

Class 1A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Ryan Bleiker, Jayton HS; Dade Cosby, Cross Plains HS; Casey Pierce, Slidell HS; Xavier Elizondo, Klondike HS; Lester King, Goodrich HS; Terry Potter, Slocum HS; Nate Garza, San Perlita HS; Fred McCollum, D'Hanis HS;

Boys basketball Class AAA

MVP: Lamont Nickleberry, Childress H S

Aiden Allen, Childress H S

Braden Buchanan, Chapel Hill H S

Hayden Buckley, Shallowater H S

Devyn Hidrogo, Franklin H S

Cooper Lusk, Shallowater H S

Kayden McClure, Santa Gertrudis Academy H S

Pete Ragusa, Orangefield H S

Zac Sells, Kountze H S

Class 3A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Connor Copley, Bushland HS; Wayne Parker, Childress HS; Cory Gilley, S&S Cons. HS; Greg Moreland, Lamesa HS; Duane Joubert, Kountze HS; Channing Coffey, Rice HS; Benito Benavides, San Diego HS; Noe Cantu, Cole HS;

Boys basketball Class AA

MVP: Garrett Smith, Lipan H S

Tate Branson, Lipan H S

Abran Castillo, Floydada H S

Jaidyn Guyton, Flatonia H S

Kristopher Jones, Port Aransas H S

Holden Kloesel, Flatonia H S

Parker Martinez, Stockdale H S

Brett Nix, Wolfe City H S

J'Koby Williams, Beckville Jr.-Sr. H S

Class 2A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Kyle Igo, Sundown HS; Josh Webb, Haskell HS; Scott Richardson, Tolar HS; Cory Richardson, Forsan HS; Richard Hoogendorn, Schulenburg HS; Scott Albritton, Frankston HS; Kristopher Jones, Port Aransas HS; Lorenzo Anthony, Stockdale HS;

Boys basketball Class AAAA

MVP: Barrett Pape, Boerne H S

Ryan Bellino, La Vernia H S

Tyson Berry, Chapel Hill H S

Kemper Jones, Canyon H S

Jelani McDonald, Connally H S

Garrett Nuckolls, Bullard H S

Miles Schleder, Wimberley H S

Caden Smith, Glen Rose H S

Jaylen Trester, Carter-Riverside H S

Class 4A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Tony Wagner, Lub. Estacado HS; Kia McCarty, Stephenville HS; Nathan Purvis, Springtown HS; Brad Reese, Monahans HS; Vincent Grayson, Booker T. Washington HS; Dean Nuckolls, Bullard HS; Brady Kean, Bandera HS;

Boys basketball Class Aaaaa

Co-MVP: Jaland Lowe, Thurgood Marshall H S

Co-MVP: Jamari McDowell, Manvel H S

Damarion Dennis, SA Veterans Memorial H S

Kevin Holmes, Rudder H S

Trap Johnson, Belton H S

Cooper Pillion, Amarillo H S

Myles Rigsby, O D Wyatt H S

MJ Thomas, Denton H S

Brandon Walker, Lufkin H S

Class 5A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Steve Jackson, Tascosa HS; Justin Reese, Abilene HS; Jimmy Freeman, Denton HS; Rodney Lewis, EP Chapin HS; Chris Wilson, Manvel HS; JT McManus, Lufkin HS; Bryan Molina, Harlingen South HS; Matthew Sandoval, Buda Hays HS;

Boys basketball Class AAaaaa

MVP: Joseph Tugler, Cypress Falls H S

Brooks Bahr, Keller H S

Kingston Flemings, Brennan H S

King Grace, Waxahachie H S

Justin McBride, Plano SR H S

Patton Pinkins, Frenship H S

Jace Posey, Strake Jesuit H S

Malik Presley, San Marcos H S

Aidan Richard, Reagan H S

Class 6A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Paul Page, Frenship HS; C.J. Villegas, San Angelo Central HS; Clint Schnell, Coppell HS; Neal Welch, Odessa HS; David Martinez, Atascosita HS; Corey Johnson, Waxahachie HS; Marco Hinojosa, Los Fresnos HS; Robert Jaklich, Marshall HS;

girls basketball Class A

MVP: Elysa Martinez, Sands HS

Izabella Arismendez, Klondike H S

Sealy Hines, Neches H S

Joely Jenkins, Neches H S

Aubrey Kincade, Neches H S

Melanie Rainey, Irion H S

Class 1A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Eric Schilling, Nazareth HS; Brand Johnson, Munday HS; Kelsey Canavan, Klondike HS; Marcus Sodek, Fayetteville HS; Andy Snider, Neches HS;

girls basketball Class AA

MVP: Taylor Branson, Lipan H S

Aizlyn Dewberry, Wink H S

Hanna Gaylor, Lipan H S

Morgan Lenehan, Shiner H S

Megyn Meekins, Nocona H S

Paige Pavlu, Weimer H S

Skyler Smith, Nocona H S

Kalli Speasmaker, Bruceville-Eddy H S

Ava Steele, Wolfe City H S

Class 2A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Adam Zepeda, Floydada HS; Rachael Eubank, Anson HS; Joshua Talley, Wink HS; Jenny Fricke, Weimar HS; Matthus Lopez, Bruceville Eddy HS; Robbie Cruz, Santa Rosa HS; Katina Flournoy-Walker, Thrall HS;

girls basketball Class AAA

MVP: Jalynn Bristow, Holliday H S

Saniya Burks, Rice HS

Payten Conde, Academy H S

Logan Heard, Idalou H S

Karlee Mathis, Columbus H S

Eliza Reyna, Rio Hondo H S

Calyssa Sevier, Lytle H S

Emma Troxell, Bushland H S

Madison VanDorpe, Gunter H S

Class 3A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Tyler Helms, Idalou HS; Derek Winn, Holliday HS; Sheila Sapp, Quitman HS; Chris Tibbets, Crane HS; Aaron Wollam, Palacios HS; David Minnix, Troup HS; Dean Carter, Mathis HS; Dolores Sulaica, Cole HS;

girls basketball Class AAAA

MVP: Micah Russell, Sunnyvale H S

Averi Aaron, Boerne H S

Aimee Flippen, Glen Rose H S

Tatum Harborth, Navarro H S

Alli McAda, Sunnyvale H S

Jaylee Moss, Canyon H S

Jamie Ruede, Boerne H S

Kendall Sneed, Hardin-Jefferson H S

Abree Winfrey, Canyon H S

Class 4A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Tate Lombard, Canyon HS; Jason Hodges, Stephenville HS; Victor Pallares, Monahans HS; Tommy Gates, Navasota HS; Daniel Devisscher, Lindale HS; Adley Canales, Marble Falls HS;

girls basketball Class Aaaaa

MVP: Aaliyah Chavez, Lubbock Monterey H S

Jacy Abii, Frisco Liberty H S

Chrishawn Coleman, Mansfield Timberview H S

Majik Esquivel, Lubbock Cooper H S

Emma Lucio, Vela H S

Janiah Perkins, Highlands H S

Keyera Roseby, Frisco Liberty H S

Kya Smith, Lubbock Coronado H S

LA Sneed, Wagner H S

Class 5A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Kyle Lovorn, Lub. Cooper HS; Brandon Hudson, Abi.Cooper HS; Jeanette Mitchell, West Mesquite HS; Mychal Minjares, Ysleta HS; Darcie Moore, Magnolia West HS; Meagan Leggett, Longview HS; Rebecca Littlejohn, Harlingen South HS; April Hundl, Pflugerville HS;

girls basketball Class AAaaaa

MVP: Julianna Lamendola, Coppell H S

Jadyn Atchison, Cedar Hill H S

Amari Byles, Desoto H S

Savannah Catalon, Mansfield Legecy H S

Maddie Cox, Flower Mound H S

Rian Forestier, Brandeis H S

Kylie Marshall, Mansfield Lake Ridge H S

Ayla McDowell, Cypress Springs H S

Arianna Roberson, Clark H S

Class 6A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Trent Hilliard, Frenship HS; Arsenio Geter, San Angelo Central HS; Emily Slagle, Mansfield HS; Olivia Pyburn, Midland HS; Taneisha Rogers, Cy-Springs HS; Larry Holman, Waxahachie HS; Marah Guzman, Edinburg North HS; Karmen Wilson, O'Connor HS;

CONGRESS DISCUSSING >>> N.I.L. LEGISLATION

BY MATT

College athletics has been in a state of unprecedented turbulence since the adoption of name, image, and likeness by the NCAA in 2021. It should come as a surprise to no one that Charlie Baker, the new president of the NCAA, has made getting a handle on NIL his top agenda item.

“The only thing that’s true about NIL is everybody’s lying and whatever you hear about it, basically, don’t believe it,” Baker said in an interview with the Associated Press. “And I think that creates enormous challenges for student-athletes and for families.”

Baker has said that he would like to implement a system to provide what he calls “consumer protection” to ensure that kids and their families aren’t exploited. He would also like to see transparency and accountability built into the system, including a certification program for anyone orchestrating NIL deals and a listing of all contracts.

“I would love to create some transparency and accountability around that, so that families actually know what they’re getting into, and I would really like to see some sort of uniform standard contract, so that when somebody signs it, they know they’re signing the same kind of agreement everybody else is signing.”

Baker and the NCAA have asked Congress to step in and establish federal law to help govern NIL.

On Wednesday March 29th, the Innovation, Data, and Commerce subcommittee of The U.S. House of Representatives held its first hearing on the subject in more than two years with a goal of creating a transparent system so that student-athletes can profit on their success without compromising the integrity of college athletics.

Led by chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), the committee heard from a diverse group of six witnesses, including Jennifer Heppel, the Commissioner of the Patriot League, Dr. Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D, President of Virginia State University, Trey Burton, a former player in the NFL, Kaley Mudge a studentathlete from Florida State University, Pat Chun, the Director of Athletics at Washington State University, and Jason Stahl, the Executive Director and Founder of the College Football Players Association.

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"The lack of uniformity across different states and institutions has created confusion and uncertainty and a federal standard is needed, so all athletes are playing by the same rules," Bilirakis said during the hearing. "In short, we must strike a delicate balance between the rights of college athletes to profit from their own NIL while keeping the amateur status for all college athletes."

The main argument against increased regulation is that it will wipe out a free market system and limit opportunities for athletes. Chun argued during his testimony that the existing environment is fraught with pitfalls and misinformation where athletes can be misled with empty promises. That increases the need for education programs and a standard set of guidelines.

“Every industry and market place in the world has standards and regulations, and it is clear that is needed with NIL,” said Peter Schoenthal, Founder and CEO of Athliance, an NIL management and education platform. “We don't have a single conference in this country on the Division I level where every member comes from a single state. That makes it a multistate issue, making it a national problem. States are able to create their own NIL laws that allow their schools to do more versus other states. We need a federal standard to level the playing field.”

Another vital element of the NCAA’s effort to establish a comprehensive NIL management system is developing rules and regulations that allow all athletic programs, from Power to Division III to thrive. One major issue challenging that is whether student-athletes should be classified as employees of their university or college. Johnson v. NCAA is a federal lawsuit filed by a group of former college student-athletes arguing that they should be considered employees of their universities. It is a case that could dictate the future of amateurism in college athletics.

“Like America, college athletics is very diverse, it isn't only about big-time football and basketball,” Schoenthal said. “There are over 1,000 NCAA universities and colleges with sports teams and we have to consider them all when making a decision of

this magnitude. Making athletes employees would mean that every single one of these universities would have to find a way to pay athletes across all their sports teams. Universities will recognize how much money that will cost and start cutting sports that are non-revenue generating.”

While Power 5 universities get the most media attention, the NCAA and the committee are aiming to protect smaller schools from unforgiving financial stress. Just one week before the hearing, St. Francis College in New York made the decision to eliminate its entire athletics program due to financial challenges. While the lack of revenue is real, that does not mean smaller schools do not support NIL and the benefits that it provides student-athletes.

“For some universities, like Virginia State University, athletics is not revenue-generating,” said Dr. Abdullah during testimony. “Though we are not one of the major Division I institutions, I fully believe that it is up to everyone who participates in our system of college athletics, to fight for the ability of the young men and women who compete on teams at universities that generate revenue, to reap some of the benefits of their labor.”

As the NCAA and Congress try to get a handle on NIL, Bilirakis’ stated goal is to develop thoughtful and balanced NIL legislation that will create a system that is fair, transparent, and sustainable for all. The hearing in March was step one. What happens next is anyone’s guess, but if the last few years are any indication, fasten your seatbelts because the ride may be bumpy.

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2023 meet your President-elect nominees...

Nominees will be voted on at the THSCA General Meeting on Tuesday, July 18th AT 11:30 AM DURING Coaching School in Houston, Texas.

BRENT DAVIS Gregory-Portland HS

Brent Davis begins his 36th year of coaching this fall and has 28 years of experience as a head coach. Coach Davis has been at Gregory-Portland High School for two years where he led the Wildcats to an 8-4 record in 2022 with an appearance in the Area round. In 2021, the Wildcats were Regional Semi-Finalist with a 9-4 record. His overall record is 213-111-1. Coach Davis started his head coaching career in 2A Banquete where he led the Bulldogs to their first playoff appearance in 23 years and was named South Texas Coach of the Year in 1996. He then coached at 3A Sinton where his team record was 43-9 over four years. The team played in the State Championship and Davis was named South Texas Coach of the Year in 2001. In 2002, Coach Davis took 5A The Colony to the playoffs for the first time in five years. He then went to 4A Alice and led the Coyotes in 2008 to their first undefeated district championship in 23 years with a record of 12-1. In 2008, he was a member of the THSCA All-Star Selection Committee representing the South Class 4A. Prior to coming to Gregory-Portland, Davis coached 12 years at San Angelo Central High School where he was the all-time winningest head football coach with an overall record 95-46.

Coach Davis was selected All West Texas Super Team Coach of the Year in 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. He was inducted into the Coastal Bend Coaches Association Hall of Honor in 2013. He served as a director on the Texas High School Coaches Association’s board of directors from 2014-2017. He was then selected as a nominee for President-Elect of the THSCA in 2018 and 2019. Brent is currently on the THSCA Football Advisory Committee representing Region 7.

His father, Bobby Davis, was a legendary coach at Frenship High School. When he retired, he ranked 21st in all time wins for Texas head coaches with 252 wins. Coach Davis played for his dad at Calallen in 1980 and at Frenship in 1981 and 1982. He then went on to play at Angelo State University from 1983-1985 and received his Bachelor’s degree. He received his Master’s Degree in Education from Texas A&M University Kingsville. Coach Davis is married to Toni, who works for Gregory-Portland ISD as a counselor. They have three grown children, Richard (32), Rileigh (29), and Allie (21).

CARLOS LYNN Crowley HS

Coach Carlos Lynn is in his 27th year of coaching. During his first three years, he served as a speech teacher and coach at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, TX. He was the Offensive Coordinator during his last year there. He then moved on to Cedar Hill High School in 1998 and was the Defensive Line coach until 2003 when he was elevated to Defensive Coordinator. He served in that capacity until 2008. Coach Lynn served as head football coach at Arlington Seguin for nine years. Lynn has served six years as the head coach of the Cedar Hill Longhorns. He led the Longhorns to the 2020 6A Division II State Finals. Coach Lynn was also selected as Dave Campbell’s Texas High School Football 6A Coach of the Year in 2020. Coach Lynn is currently the Head Football Coach/Athletic Coord. for the Crowley Eagles.

Coach Lynn graduated 8th in class from Wilmer-Hutchins High School in 1991. He was the team captain of the 1990 4A State Championship team at Wilmer-Hutchins. He received a football scholarship to East Central University.

While at East Central, he was a part of the 1992 Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference Championship Team and the 1993 N.A.I.A. Division I National Championship team. In 2006, he coordinated the Cedar Hill defense to a 16-0 record en route to the 5A Division II State Championship. Coach Lynn took a 1-9 program at Seguin and turned it into a well-respected playoff team. He has been involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for over 20 years. In 2013, he was awarded the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle Leader of the Year. Coach Lynn has been a threetime finalist for the DFW Tom Landry Coach of the Year Award and has been twice nominated as the THSCA Region 3 Landry Award. Lynn is an Advisory Board Member of Sideline Power and is also a director of the I-20 Football Coaches Clinic.

Coach Lynn is an ordained deacon of the Church at the Inspiring Body of Christ Church (IBOC) in Dallas, TX where the Pastor is Rickie Rush. He is also a motivational speaker and team builder. He is a devoted husband of 24 years to Antwanette Lynn. They have an 18-year-old son named Caleb, a two-time cancer survivor.

JOHN SNELSON Dickinson HS

Coach Snelson has been coaching for 29 years. He has served as a head coach for 19 years, and he is currently completing his 11th year as the District Athletic Director for Dickinson ISD and the head football coach at Dickinson High School. Coach Snelson played football for the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats in Bolivar, Missouri, from 1988-1991. Upon graduation with his Bachelor’s degree in 1991, he joined the Bearcat staff as a graduate assistant. He began his teaching and coaching career in Tarkington ISD and then moved on to coach in East Chambers ISD, Diboll ISD, Pasadena ISD, and presently, in Dickinson ISD. Leading Dickinson to the playoffs for ten consecutive years, Snelson’s Gators advanced to the Quarterfinals in 2014 with a 13-1 record and in 2015 with a 12-2 record. Coach Snelson is the winningest football coach in Dickinson ISD history. He won his 100th game in 2018, and he currently holds a 134-80 career record as a head football coach.

Before taking over the Dickinson program, Coach Snelson served as the head football coach at Pasadena Memorial High School where he led the new program to the playoffs for six consecutive years. He won the District Championship in 2009, the Bi-District Championship in 2007 and in 2009, and the Area Championship in 2007. The Memorial Mavericks were awarded Houston Touchdown Club’s Sportsmanship Award in 2010. Coach Snelson has been named “Coach of the Year” seven times during his career. In addition to being selected as the Coach of the Year in various school districts, he was named the Galveston County Coach of the Year and the Houston Texans’ Coach of the Year in 2014. He has been a finalist five times for the Coach of the Year Award by the Houston Touchdown Club, and he was selected to coach the Bayou Bowl All Star Games in 2010 and 2012. Coach Snelson was inducted into the Greater Houston Area Football Coaches Association Ronnie Bell Hall of Honor in 2016, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Association selected Coach Snelson as “A Coach of Influence” in 2019. John Snelson, his mother Ms. Billie Snelson, a 40-year educator and coach, his brother Andy Snelson, who played football and ran track for the University of Houston Cougars in the 1970’s, and his son Bo Snelson were all inducted into the Pasadena ISD Athletic Hall of Fame in 2020 as a “Family Legacy.” Coach Snelson was selected by the THSCA Region 5 coaches as their nomination for the “Coaching Beyond the Game Award” in 2021 and for the “Tom Landry Award” in 2022. Snelson currently serves as the Committee Chair for the Texas High School Coaches Association Athletic Directors’ Advisory Committee, and he is a member of the Houston Touchdown Club’s Player of the Year Selection Committee.

Coach Snelson has been married for 34 years to Mandy Snelson, a math teacher and curriculum specialist for Dickinson ISD, and they have three grown children. Their son, Bo Snelson, played football at the United States Naval Academy where he served as the offensive team captain as a senior. He retired as a Captain from the US Marines in 2022. Coach Snelson has two daughters. Clara is a Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of Houston. A former math teacher and coach, Clara currently serves as a testing coordinator and administrator in Dickinson ISD. Samantha, his youngest, is a West Point graduate who is currently serving our great nation as a Captain in the United States Army.

SLOW IS SMOOTH & SMOOTH IS FAST EMPHASIZING THE FAST BREAK

MOTIVATION

By Kyle Lovorn klovorn@lcisd.net

Over the course of my coaching career, I have been blessed with many opportunities to surround myself with amazing people. After just completing my seventh season at Lubbock-Cooper High School, I feel extremely grateful for the experiences I have had over the years. The amount of support our program has received from our community, parents, and administrators has been incredible. Anybody that is involved in the LCP Community will tell you that the “small-town” atmosphere our school district leaders have created through our “big-school” growth has played a large role in the success of all of our student-athletes.

Each season always presents different challenges as you prepare for them. As my coaching staff and I prepared for the 2022-2023 season, we knew we would need to adjust our philosophy on the court in order to give our players the best chance for success. One of the main challenges that we were presented with were the adjustments we needed to make offensively due

to our lack of size. Fortunately, we felt like we could make up for the lack of size with speed, good decision making, and consistent perimeter shooting. We felt like playing an up-tempo style of offense would work to our advantage with the players we had. This would consist of an aggressive brand of offense: 1) looking to score quickly in transition, 2) penetrating to the rim as much as possible, 3) reading the help defense for opportunities for kickout 3’s.

We eventually decided to sell out completely to the Dribble Drive offense. This played to the strengths of our players and fit directly into how fast we needed to play offensively. The execution of the Dribble Drive offense would be important but we felt like the execution of our fast break could set us apart and make us more difficult to guard. The intent of this article is to share some of the important aspects we emphasize with our fast break.

Fast Break Terminology

A fast break can occur after a steal, rebound, or even a made basket.

Primary Break: We consider our Primary Break any possession in transition from defense to offense that does not involve all 5 offensive players. i.e. 1 on 1 fast break, 2 on 1, 3 on 2, etc. Most of these possessions occur after a steal or a long defensive rebound.

Secondary Break: We consider our Secondary Break any possession in transition from defense to offense that involved all 5 offensive players. Most of these possessions occur after a short defensive rebound or an opponent’s made basket.

SPRINT ALL GAME

The first key to having an effective fast break is sprinting up the floor. It is well agreed on that the easiest shot in basketball is a layup. Not just any layup but an uncontested layup. And the best way to create uncontested layups is to beat the defense up the court

HEAD GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH LUBBOCK-COOPER HIGH SCHOOL

by sprinting. Sprinting seems like an obvious element of the fast break but I also believe that most players/ coaches take this for granted if it is not emphasized and drilled into your practices. The ability to not only sprint but do it for 32 minutes is difficult to do. Your players must be conditioned to do this if you as the coach are demanding it from them. During the 2022-2023 season, our players bought into weekly conditioning to accomplish this. Not only was our conditioning built into our practice drills, but once a week our team would condition through sprinting drills. Our players embraced the mindset that conditioning is a skill, not a punishment - they considered conditioning after practice the same thing as shooting free throws after practice.

During the season we chose one day per week to condition after practice. We alternated the following conditioning drills…

1) Sweet 16’s + slow defensive slides

2) Sling Shots

3) Suicides

4) Syracuse Conditioning (open date weeks)

The last element I would like to add to this topic is that sprinting up the floor after an opponent’s made basket is crucial as well. It is natural for the opponent to have a relaxed mindset after a made basket as they transition to defense. We feel like we can take advantage of this situation a few possessions per game if we are consistently sprinting the floor after the opponent’s made baskets.

OUTLET AFTER MADE BASKETS ONLY

One of our team’s strengths during the 2022-2023 season was the ability for all players to handle the ball in the open court. I understand that this is not the case for all teams but it is something we wanted to take advantage of to make our fast break even faster. We obviously found that when our players are required to outlet the ball to our point guard each possession, it allows the defense more time to get back and set. Going forward we only require our players to outlet the ball to the point guard after the opponent’s made baskets. Any other transition situation our players have the freedom to initiate the fast break themselves after any steal or rebound (regardless of position). Our point

guard owns the sole responsibility of making sure the player with the ball does not get trapped. If they do, the point guard retreats back to the ball for an outlet pass. To give our entire team the freedom to advance the ball up the court on a fast break demands we constantly drill those situations in practice. Most of these drills are emphasized as Primary Break drills. ALL PLAYERS must be comfortable dribbling while sprinting, catching while sprinting, and passing while sprinting. These three skills are often overlooked at the middle school and high school level. Our varsity works on them multiple times per week. I will touch on these three skills in a later section.

SPACING IS KEY

One of the ingredients of great offense is creating space between players. Space is difficult to defend. This is no different during the fast break. We consistently drill this idea for our players until it becomes a habit. The spacing you have during a Primary Break or Secondary Break is critical to a good fast break.

2 vs 1 PRIMARY BREAK

► The 2 vs 1 fast break spacing is bit different than any other primary break situation.

► Both offensive player’s path up the court is directly towards the block area.

3 vs 2 PRIMARY BREAK

► The 3 vs 2 fast break starts with the ball handler’s path attacking directly toward the rim.

► The two players without the ball take a path next to the sideline as they cross half court. They become our “sideline runners”. We typically drill this by placing cones they must run on the outside of. Once they approach the 3 point line, they have the freedom to cut towards the block area.

► Once the ball is passed, the middle player must relocate to the ballside elbow while the opposite side cuts towards the basket.

PRIMARY BREAK

► The 4 vs 3 fast break starts with the ball handler’s path attacking directly toward the rim.

► The next two players closest to half court become our sideline runners. If they do not receive a pass before they reach the 3 point line, they continue their spacing to the deep corner.

► The last player’s path up the court is towards the nearest lane line slot area.

5 vs 4 PRIMARY BREAK

► The 5 vs 4 fast break starts with the ball handler’s path attacking directly toward the rim.

► The next two players closest to half court become our sideline runners. If they do not receive a pass before they reach the 3 point line, they continue their spacing to the deep corner.

► The last two player’s path up the court is towards one of the lane line slot areas. They must be on opposite sides.

► If a shot is not taken before all five defenders get set, our Dribble Drive offense is initiated.

5 vs 5 SECONDARY BREAK

► The 5 v 5 Secondary Break begins with our “4/trailer” throwing in the ball on the left lane line.

► The “1/pg” relocates to the left wing to receive the outlet with her back to the sideline. Her path with the ball is directly towards the rim.

► The “5/rim runner” sprints towards the opposite rim up the middle of the court.

► The “2/3/sideline runners” are interchangeable. They must sprint up the sideline on opposite sides of the court. They will continue to the deep corner to help initiate the offense.

► We have five options in our Secondary Break that we give our team to consider while the fast break develops. The options are irrelevant to the emphasized spacing. These can be changed as you see fit for your team.

PASS FIRST, DRIBBLE SECOND

One of the points of emphasis in our fast break has always been advancing the ball up the floor with a pass instead of dribbling, when possible. There is a time and place for attacking the open court with the dribble and players should be comfortable doing so. But with the obvious fact that a pass travels quicker than any player dribbling, we felt like it is an important aspect to drill with our team. As I mentioned before, there are three keys skills that are often overlooked when it comes to the fast break

1) Sprinting while catching

2) Sprinting while passing

3) Sprinting while dribbling

When we drill our fast break during practice, we focus on the aspect of sprinting while passing and catching. The timing and accuracy of the passes made in transition are essential to a great fast break. Here are a few of the drills we use to work on these skills…

UCONN TRANSITION DRILL

Part A

Part B

1) Form three lines on the baseline with the middle player 2 starting with the ball.

2) The sequence begins by players 1, 2, and 3 all sprinting in a direct line up the court to the opposite baseline while passing the ball back and forth to the 2. No dribbles are allowed.

3) Once all three players have reached the opposite baseline, 2 should end up with the ball.

4) 1 and 3 take off sprinting back the opposite direction as if on a fast break.

5) 2 is only allowed two dribbles and then must make a push pass to 3 (or 1).

6) 3 must immediately make a bounce pass to 1 (or 3) as 1 (or 3) approaches the basket.

7) 1 (or 3) must finish a layup at the rim without dribbling.

8) The next three players in line begin the sequence again.

Goal:

The goal of this drill is to complete this sequence perfectly. Throughout the season we will normally progress to the point where we can complete this sequence perfectly 10 consecutive times.

Emphasis:

The points of emphasis in this drill are: 1) lead the pass in front while sprinting, 2) solid catches and passes without traveling, 3) timing the sequence in transition for the drill to be successful.

3 MAN PUSH DRILL Part A

Part B

Form three lines on the baseline, with the middle player 2 starting with the ball.

1) The sequence begins by executing a 3-manweave while only making two passes as quickly as possible. The 1 player can take as many dribbles as needed to score a layup.

2) 2 will get 1’s rebound and all players will fill the same spots they had in Part A to begin Part B.

3) The three players again execute a 3-man-weave while only making two passes as quickly as possible. The 1 player can take as many dribbles as needed to score a layup.

4) This sequence will continue with the next three players in line. They may begin their sequence before the first group finishes theirs.

Goal:

The goal of this drill is to execute the sequence and make 25 layups within two minutes. The clock will not start until the first layup is made. At the one minute mark, the entire team will begin the sequence the opposite direction (as to work on both right and left handed layups).

Emphasis:

The points of emphasis for this drill are: 1) sprinting while catching and passing, 2) attacking the rim full speed in transition for a layup, 3) completing the transition sequence while under pressure to compete against the clock.

DECISION MAKING WHILE PLAYING FAST

During the 2022-2023 season when our coaching staff and players made the commitment to use an uptempo style of play on offense, our only non-negotiable was keeping our offense efficient. This was based on: 1) shot selection, and 2) turnover percentage. We felt like as long as we were taking shots that aligned with our team’s strengths, and we limited our turnovers relative to the amount of possessions we had, we would be able to sustain a fast style of play throughout the season. We also knew it would take our players being under control as much as possible while playing fast.

There are a couple of aspects that go into shot selection. First, it must be made very clear to each individual player what their shot selection should look like during a game. Players must also understand that their shot selection may look different than their teammate’s. If their role is communicated well and they buy-in to it, the likelihood of success is much greater. Next, you must work on these shots during practice. Create game-like shooting drills that directly correlate to your fast break and half court offense so your players know exactly what types of shots to expect to have in the games.

Finally, one of the toughest parts of limiting your team’s turnovers is the process it takes to get there. You must have…

• players comfortable handling the ball on a fast break in the open court.

• players that don’t mind being pressured while handling the ball.

• a team backup plan for unexpected traps.

• great decision makers in traffic that make great passes with two hands off of two feet.

During the 2022-2023 season our turnover percentage was 12.9% over a 38 game season. We did not get to that point overnight. It took many weeks and months of drilling these necessities with our team to teach them how to take care of the basketball. There are countless drills and fundamental aspects of the game that coaches can use to work on this. I believe as a coach you must have an intentional consistency when teaching this part of the game, regardless of the drills you use.

The aggressive up-tempo style of offense we used during the 2022-2023 season was a great tool for our team to use in order to be successful. Our team bought into it and worked hard to execute it. Its an exciting style of play and can sustain a full season when done under control in an organized fashion.

If you ever have any questions about our fast break or any element of the Lubbock-Cooper Lady Pirate Basketball program, please feel free to contact meklovorn@lcisd.net

2023 THSCA Convention & Coaching School houston, TX

George R. Brown Convention Center July 16-18

» REGISTRATION The price for Coaching School registration will be the same as last year, however please make note of the newest registration deadlines.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES/COST:

MARCH 1 - JUNE 1 - $60 PER COACH

JUNE 2 - JULY 1 - $75 PER COACH

ONSITE AT CONVENTION - $90 PER COACH

(Please note convention registration fees are separate from the annual membership fee. Membership fee/renewal is a separate $70 fee.)

CONVENTION HOURS:

SUNDAY, July 16th - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

MONDAY, July 17th - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

TUESDAY, July 18th - 8:00 AM to NOON

» TRANSFERS & REFUNDS The deadline to request a refund or transfer of payment for a Coaching School registration will be July 1st. If you are paying with a school check and still need to hire a coach, you may still send in the registration fee with the rest of your staff and make a note that you would like us to store it in our system as open credit on your school's account until you are able to hire that person.

» U.I.L. CCP MANDATORY EDUCATION We will once again provide opportunities to complete

WHAT TO EXPECT FOR 2023

mandatory U.I.L. CCP courses in-person at Coaching School. We also plan to offer coaches the option to complete these prior to arrival through our THSCA platform on CoachTube. We have a number of coaches choose to get these courses completed at home before arriving. For those that pre-register for the convention by July 7th, we plan to provide early access to CCP Courses the week before the convention.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE 2023 COACHING SCHOOL REGISTRATION FEE:

► IN-PERSON ACCESS to LIVE Demos, Sport Lectures & Professional Development Lectures

► IN-PERSON ACCESS to Exhibit Show and Sponsored Networking Events

► IN-PERSON ACCESS to THSCA Career Center

► IN-PERSON ACCESS to THSCA Regional Meetings & General Meeting, including your OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE OR BE NOMINATED in our 2023 THSCA elections.

► IN-PERSON OPTION to print/laminate your THSCA membership card for upcoming year.

► Access to both IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL opportunities to complete UIL CCP Mandatory Education Courses

► Emailed Certificate of Participation for Continuing Education Hours to provide to your school. (Only available to those who attend the convention in -person and pick up their registration packet onsite.)

TENTATIVE OUTLINE OF EVENTS FOR 2023 COACHING SCHOOL AND CONVENTION...

SATURDAY, JULY 15

8:30 AM New Board Member Indoctrination

1:00 PM THSCA Board Meeting

7:00 PM Hall of Honor Banquet

HBGCC Stars at Night Ballroom

SUNDAY, JULY 16

Pre-Registration Packet Printout

Onsite Registration

THSCA Career Center

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

THSCA Office & Help Desk Exhibits Open LIVE Turf & Court Demonstrations

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM FULL LINE-UP

MONDAY,

TUESDAY,

Online booking will require a credit card in order to secure the room, however the card will not be charged until you check-in or 72 hours before arrival. THE DEADLINE FOR BOOKING AT THE DISCOUNTED RATE WILL BE JULY 1ST.

www.thsca.com/hotels

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations made after June 1, 2023, and 72 hours prior to arrival date will be charged a $50.00 cancellation fee per room. Continue to use VISIT HOUSTON HOUSING for all changes and cancellations through July 1, 2023. After July 1, 2023, cancellations must be directed to your assigned hotel at least 72 hours prior to arrival or a one night’s room and tax charge will be assessed by the hotel.

Please note the following fee is not included in room rates: 1.25% Tourism Public Improvement District (PID) Fee. Room rates and PID fees are subject to 16.75% Hotel Tax per Night. (Subject to change) *Additional fees may apply for 3rd or 4th person in room: If a rollaway bed is required.*

VISIT HOUSTON HOUSING is the ONLY THSCA designated housing provider for the 2023 THSCA Convention & Coaching School. Beware of other companies misrepresenting themselves as affiliated with THSCA.

JUST THE BEGINNING OF OUR 2023 confirmed speaKER LINE-UP:

athletic administration:

ross bjork - texas a&M

joe castiglione - oklahoma

don coryell - Texas State

curtis culwell - legislative consultant

kelly damphousse - texas state

chris del conte - texas

rusty dowling - thsada

chris ferris - conroe isd

kirby hocutt - texas tech

charlotte jones - dallas cowboys

hugh mccutcheon - minnesota

chris pezman - univ. of houston

greg sankey - sec commissioner

baseball:

scott carter - port neches-groves

fernando lemus - laredo alexander

george villa - hondo

basketball lectures & live Demos:

zenarae antoine - texas state univ.

jamie carey - univ. of texas-san antonio

clark cipoletta - allen

nikki collen - baylor univ.

Nicole Collins - Cedar Hill

clay davis - hardin-jefferson

Joe duffield - richardson lake highlands

Clint Gaylena - Wayland Baptist Univ.

ramsey ghazal - glen rose

Matt Jackson - Lorena

Whitney long - Mesquite Horn

von rosenberg - texas A&M Commerce

brooke stoehr - la tech univ.

laura stark - stark strong performance

todd sutherland - east chambers

brette tanner - abilene christian univ.

michael thomas - denton

ondra waddy - mesquite horn

Billy White - CC Veterans Memorial

Jeff williams - amarillo

cross country:

logan kelly - lovejoy

carly littlefield - lovejoy

turf demonstrations:

doug conrey - texas long snapping

michael ford - baylor univ. - track & Field

jeff girsch - angelo state univ.

houston texans legends panel discussion

jeffrey joseph - port neches groves

jon kay - rice univ.

mack leftwich - texas state univ.

eman neghavi - houston

performance course - football

performance course - soccer

matt powledge - baylor

texas tech defense

texas tech offense

austin walker - forney - Soccer

trisha williams - forney - Soccer

willis white- incarnate word

football:

mitch ables - hawley

Shane Beamer - South Carolina

tyler beatty - china spring

justin burke - utsa

kendall briles - tcu

dana dimel - utep

dj durkin - texas A&M

sonny dykes - tcu

denny faith - albany

jake fieszel - gunter

willie fritz - tulane

blake gideon - texas

joe gillespie - tcu

aj milwee w/ Chris Jackson - texas

Rhett Lashlee - SMU

rice univ. offense

claude mathis - desoto

bobby petrino - texas A&M

matt rhule - nebraska

reginald Samples - Duncanville

drew sanders - vandegrift

univ. of texas san antonio defense

jay vilai - oklahoma

matt wallerstedt - utep

aquatics (Swim/dive/water polo):

tony arbogast - flower mound

alberto escalante - boerne champion

matt tomas - fulshear

mike waldmann - andrews

golf coming soon!

junior high academy:

jim garfield - abilene isd

monty gibson - cleveland browns

mike meeks - lubbock isd

brian moss - midlothian heritage

john parchman - retired coach

performance course - JH lifting

tracy perez - mansfield ISD

bill theodore - taso

nicholas vogt - dickinson isd

soccer:

Erin Hebert - FM Marcus

austin walker - forney (turf Demo)

trisha williams - forney (turf Demo)

jeremiah villarreal - west mesquite

professional development:

Dell Children's Medical staff

- Concussion Education

- Mental Health

- Safety training

- Rabdo

- Steroid Education

eccker sports - nil education

gipper marketing team

tiger hanner - thsca attorney

mike harrison - allen

Jeni Neatherlin - granger isd

mike van hoozer - sports psychology

aimee williams - fort bend isd

ray zepeeda - univ. interscholastic league

softball coming soon!

wrestling:

corey kerr - clear falls

oliver pierce - melissa

chris potter - cy-fair isd

success academy:

stephen dixon sr. - Houston Heights

monty gibson - cleveland browns

vincent grayson - houston washington

kyle olson - austin early college

silvia salinas - dallas isd

Andre Walker - Houston ISD

tennis:

david cook - friendswood

Tommy Heim - Deer Park

alyssa noonan - coppell

darby norman - randall

carrie castleberry - vernon

charlie sizemore - tyler legacy

track & Field:

michael ford - baylor univ.

edward smith - katy

volleyball court demonstrations:

ashley davis - college station

tony graystone - texas tech univ.

michael kane - dripping springs

verena khalil - bridgeland

penny lucas-white - alabama state

hugh mccutcheon - minnesota

mary merrell - tompkins

ginger murray - celina

ruth nelson - byop

tracie porras - monahans

kendra potts - west texas a&M

genny volpe - rice

u'Llani womble - frisco wakeland

mandatory education opportunities mandatory education opportunities

Coaches registered for the 2023 THSCA Coaching School and Convention, will be provided opportunities both in-person and online to complete the mandatory UIL Coaches Certification Program (CCP) courses. through THSCA.

Mandatory CCP Courses to be completed annually, as outlined by the University Interscholastic League:

‡ Constitution & Contest Rules (Course #103)

‡ One Hour of Elective (to be selected from Ethics, Leadership, Character Development, Strength & Conditioning, Sportsmanship or PAPF/Waivers/UIL Portal) (Course #105, #105-B, #105-C, #105-D, #105-E, or #105-F)

‡ UIL Steroid Education (Course #102)

‡ Safety Training (state law) (Course #106)

‡ Concussion Training (state law) (requirement of 2-hours every 2 years. If a coach will take one hour of concussion training annually, his certification will always be current. A brand-new coach will need to complete two hours the first year.) (Course #107 or #107-B)

‡ Sport Specific Rules Training – Each sport has a sport specific CCP module, you must complete the individual sport training for EACH sport you coach. JH/MS coaches only need to complete the Junior High Rules Training, individual sports are not required for JH/MS coaches. (All Courses #s in the 200’s)

‡ Best Practices in Tackling (Required for football coaches only. Tackling Certification 1.0 and 2.0 are only available online through the ATAVUS website. If you previously completed both 1.0 and 2.0 certification courses, your certification is complete and not further course is required.) (Course #204-B)

‡ Fundamentals of Coaching in Texas (Required for first year coaches (or JH volunteers) in their first year to coach in Texas.) (Course #101)

THSCA Regional Meetings will be

Monday, 7/17 from 3:45-5:00 PM.

Reg 1 - Exhibit Hall - Turf Field

Reg 2 - Exhibit Hall - Basketball Court

Reg 3 - GRBCC General Assembly

Reg 4 - GRBCC Rm 320

Reg 5 - Marriott Marquis - Houston Ballroom

Reg 6 - GRBCC Rm 310

Reg 7 - GRBCC Grand Ballroom A

Reg 8 - GRBCC Grand Ballroom B-C

The THSCA General Meetings will be

Tuesday, 7/18 at 11:30 AM in the GRBCC General Assembly on the 3rd Floor.

THE COMPLETE COACH

BY SHANE ANDERSON HEAD FOOTBALL COACH & CAMPUS COORDINATOR WACO MIDWAY HIGH SCHOOL

It has been said over and over again that being a COACH is not a job, it is a calling. I truly believe that we, as coaches, are needed more now than ever before. Whether you are a seasoned veteran coach who has seen it all in this profession, a first-year coach who is still getting their feet wet, or someone who is aspiring to one day become a coach and change the lives of others, the ultimate goal is to be a complete coach who makes an impact on the lives of young people on and off the field; all while striving for that ultimate prize of hoisting that trophy over your head as a State Champion. In order to achieve these goals, you must develop a champion culture and capture the hearts of your athletes.

CHAMPIONSHIP CULTURE

There have been many presentations and many books written on culture. Culture looks different for all of us. When setting the expectations for your program, the lowest behavior you accept is your team culture. We all have certain things that make our program unique and special compared to others across the state. Actions speak louder than words. It’s easy to talk about your culture and blast it out on social media, but if everyone in your program is not carrying themselves in a way that represents the definition of your culture, then your culture is NOT what you think it is.

HOW DO YOU “CAPTURE THEIR HEARTS?”

1. Must be Competent

To be competent in your sport, you must be knowledgeable, fundamentally sound, a good strategist, etc.... In this day and age, with social media and all of the things accessible to parents and athletes, you must know your stuff! You have to have a passion for getting better and improving each and every day as a coach. Study your sport, study your position. You must strive to continually improve, no matter how long you have been doing it or how much success you have had. Attend clinics and other programs practices. Find people you admire and believe in who “do it the right way”, and go visit them. Find one thing that can help you, your staff, or your program. Watch videos, YouTube, and clinic tapes. You cannot fake it in 2023. You must be able to tell your players WHY!

2. Must Give Proper Feedback

As a coach, we should all be eager to help our athletes improve in all aspects of life. We have to be able to give proper feedback and coach the specifics, NOT the results. Tell them “good job” and why; tell them “bad job” and why. Teach them how to self-correct and then let them make their

own adjustments. If you do not know how to teach them to self-correct, then find someone who does. Get your ego out of the way. Success over lesser opponents does not always mean you did it right. What sets the great programs apart is the wins over opponents that you shouldn’t beat on paper.

4. Must Develop and Cultivate Relationships

Relationships are the name of the game in our profession. Relationships between coaches and parents, coaches themselves, and, most importantly, the relationships you build between you and the players that play for you. You should always strive to make them feel safe, secure, and significant! If your players know you care, they will do anything for you! One of the most rewarding things about being a coach is when a former player calls, texts, or comes back to see you and tells you how much your relationship meant to them.

5. Tough Love

3. Must Speak Greatness

There is no place for sarcasm in the coaching profession. As a coach, you should always lead with great encouragement. Of course, there will be times where you have to give constructive criticism, but at the end of the day, it has to be about put-ups and not put-downs. What should your athletes be able to expect from you as their coach? Honesty, you should never lie to your athletes. Even though it may be a hard conversation, being honest and transparent is always the best. This will save you time and heartache later down the line. If your athletes make a mistake, you should ask them, “Do you know what you did wrong?” Coaching is teaching; you must be willing to teach and re-teach until they master the criteria. Treat your players the same way you want your son or daughter treated. Unless you have children of your own, this is sometimes very hard to understand. What should you expect from your players? As your coach, can I trust you? What do you want me to help you accomplish? Probably the most important one as a player is, do you care?

“WE ALL LOVE TO BE ENCOURAGED AND TOLD GOOD JOB”

Tough love is something that is not always accepted by the community and/or parents. Tough love is also the most understood saying in all of sports. There are many different definitions for tough love, and it is sometimes interpreted differently depending on the player or coach’s background. For me, I use a simple saying that I also use as a definition for our players, coaches and everyone in our program. It reads as follows:

We will not accept you as you are. We will only accept you for what you can become. Through that process, we will guide, love, and encourage you to be the best that you can be.

We must be willing to lose someone or something for the TRUTH.

It is the coaches’ job to love the players. It is the players’ job to love each other.

Always remember, at the end of the day, month, or season, the most important thing is the relationships you build and the lives you touch. As a coach, it is very easy to get caught up in the scoreboard or wins and losses, but this is not how you will ultimately be judged. By spending more time focusing on capturing your athletes’ hearts and becoming a complete coach, you will have a long and successful career and make a huge impact in every school district and community come in contact with!

God bless and keep coaching ‘em up!

Capture (5%) – “Capture their Heart”

Connect (10%) – strong psychological connection with athlete; the athlete usually “likes” or respects this coach; this coach has great “rapport” with kids

Competent (85%) – knowledgeable, fundamentally sound, good strategist, etc

academic all-state trainers

presented by the thsca & dell children's baseball

Emma Cantwell, Alamo Heights - Honorable Mention

Allegiance Stone, Amarillo - Honorable Mention

Summer Walters, Angleton - Honorable Mention

Hailee Anguiano, Frenship - 2nd Team

Allison Carbajal, Goliad - 2nd Team

Sean McCall, Graham - ELITE

Gabriella Vasquez, Kermit - 1st Team

Julia Rudlof, Krum - Honorable Mention

Emma Womack, London - 1st Team

Avery Wall, Lovejoy - Honorable Mention

Meredith Egger, Lovejoy - Honorable Mention

Daniela Pizana, Mans. Summit - Honorable Mention

Dawnielle Rhymes, Mans. Timberview - Honorable Mention

Zoe Douglas, Mans.Timberview - 1st Team

Adriana Garcia, Poteet - Honorable Mention

Maycee Varney, Prosper - Honorable Mention

Iris L. Ramirez, Robert Vela - 2nd Team

Rita Cantu Mahurin, Robert Vela - 1st Team

Finley Kipperman, Round Rock - Honorable Mention

Isabella DeLosSantos, Sinton - Honorable Mention

Blanton Sawyer, Smithson Valley - Honorable Mention

Torin Tiller, Smithson Valley - 2nd Team

Karolyn Gonzalez, William J. Brennan - 2nd Team

boys basketball

Halyah Reyes, Angleton - Honorable Mention

Nicolaus Petitt, Crane - Honorable Mention

Olivia Carruth, East View- Honorable Mention

Alexandria Garcia, Forney - Honorable Mention

Jenna A. Herbold, Graham ISD- 2nd Team

Gabriela Vazquez, Kermit - 1st Team

Reagan Andrews, Liberty Hill - 1st Team

Na'Imah Salaam, Mansfield Timberview- Honorable Mention

Faith Gbleehai, Mansfield Timberview - Honorable Mention

Alexandra Huerta, McKinney - 2nd Team

Mea Gonzalez, Ray - 2nd Team

Rylee Coffee, San Angelo Central- 2nd Team

Jasmine Torres, Smithson Valley HS- Honorable Mention

girls basketball

Braelyn Trulove, Georgetown - Honorable Mention

Allison Carbajal, Goliad - 2nd Team

Tam Duong, Haltom - 2nd Team

Kirsten Bridges, Hardin-Jefferson - 2nd Team

Paris McFarland, Marshall - 2nd Team

Elyza Rodriguez, San Antonio Highlands - Honorable Mention

Xiaoxuan "Jenny" Tu, Silsbee - 2nd Team

Jordyn Gulbronson, Veterans Memorial - 2nd Team

Eleana Baggio, Veterans Memorial - 2nd Team

boys soccer

Tori Chambers, Bryan - Honorable Mention

Logan Brent, Celina - Honorable Mention

Esmeralda Ortiz, Jasper - Honorable Mention

Julie Alcocer, Lamar Consolidated - Honorable Mention

Emily Serrano, Mesquite Horn- 2nd Team

Elizabeth Willis, San Antonio MacArthur - Honorable Mention

Molly Alonso, W. B. Ray - 2nd Team

Mateo Salas, W. B. Ray - Honorable Mention

girls soccer

Emily Gottshall, Alamo Heights - 2nd Team

America Hernandez, Sharyland - 2nd Team

Alyssa Teniente, Sharyland - 2nd Team

Gisselle Barragan Corza, Sharyland - Honorable Mention

Morelia Moreno, Sharyland - Honorable Mention

boys track

Elma Juarez, Laredo Alexander High School- 2nd Team

Humberto Pina, Laredo Alexander - 2nd Team

girls track

Maria Perez, Goliad - Honorable Mention

Katelyn Rose Rubal, Lytle - 2nd Team

football

Cayenne Zander, A C Jones - 2nd Team

Mya Martin, A C Jones - Honorable Mention

Sydney Wright, Abilene - Honorable Mention

Preciousa Silguero, Academy - 2nd Team

Jena Claffy, Aledo - 2nd Team

Callie Stevens, Aledo - Honorable Mention

Jasmine DeLeon, Alpine - Honorable Mention

Allegiance Stone, Amarillo - Honorable Mention

Payton Shank, Argyle - 1st Team

Delaney Lechowit, Argyle - 2nd Team

Chelsea Wierenga, Argyle - Honorable Mention

Ashtyn Kay, Azle - 2nd Team

Jazmen Washington, B.F Terry - 2nd Team

Kinley Felps, Blanco - 2nd Team

Jackson Starr, Boerne Champion - 2nd Team

Katie Gaugler, Boerne Champion - 2nd Team

Haya Darkzali, Boerne Champion - Honorable Mention

Sofia Arroyo, Boerne - 2nd Team

Sushanna Cobb, Boerne - Honorable Mention

Roxanna Campbell, Bonham - 1st Team

Sabrina Larue, Bonham - 2nd Team

Ana Perez, Bonham - 2nd Team

Ashlyn Fox, Bonham - Honorable Mention

Ryan Cate, Bosqueville - Honorable Mention

Madelynn Nichols, Brazoswood - 2nd Team

Marisa Cromwell, Brenham - 1st Team

Mackenzie Decker, Brewer - 2nd Team

Victoria Vasquez, Brewer - Honorable Mention

Gavin Bell, Bridgeland - Honorable Mention

Victoria Palacio, Bushland - 2nd Team

Elizabeth Bartlett, Bushland - ELITE

Lauryn Songer, Byron Nelson - 1st Team

Kaitlyn Lin, Byron Nelson - 1st Team

Paige Foley, Byron Nelson - 2nd Team

Brianna Arostegui, Byron Nelson - 2nd Team

Ava Miller, Byron Nelson - ELITE

Austin Miller, Byron Nelson - Honorable Mention

Sara Salas-Sanchez, Byron P. Steele II - Honorable Mention

Sydney Hardin, Canyon - 2nd Team

Tierra Tipton, Canyon - Honorable Mention

Ximena Gallardo, Castleberry - Honorable Mention

Ethan Zahirniak, Cedar Ridge - Honorable Mention

Lissa Campos, Center - Honorable Mention

Savannah Solis, Chapel Hill - 2nd Team

Karli Finch, Chapel Hill - 2nd Team

Shelby Gilleland, Chapel Hill - Honorable Mention

Tien Hoang, City View - 1st Team

Leana Hernandez, Clark - Honorable Mention

Lilliane Creagh, Clark - Honorable Mention

Aaron Alvarado, Clark - Honorable Mention

Brianna Gonzalez, Clark - Honorable Mention

Abby Smith, Cleburne - Honorable Mention

Celia Cerfogli, College Station - Honorable Mention

Hannah Long, Corpus Christi Miller - 2nd Team

Isabella Estrella, Corpus Christi Miller - 2nd Team

Molly Alonso, Corpus Christi Ray - 2nd Team

Kadence Mendez, Corpus Christi Ray - 2nd Team

Mea Gonzalez, Corpus Christi Ray - 2nd Team

Dayana Carrasco, Corpus Christi Ray - Honorable Mention

Sara Nelms, Crandall - 2nd Team

Dominic Mireles, Crane - 2nd Team

Lucas Rizo, Crane - 2nd Team

Nicholas Pettit, Crane - Honorable Mention

Nylah Smith, Crane - Honorable Mention

Merritt Martin, Crane - Honorable Mention

Kendra Redmond, Cuero - 2nd Team

Katlyn Mendez, Cuero - 2nd Team

Ta'kiya Morris, Cuero - Honorable Mention

Alexis Haun, Cuero - Honorable Mention

Iris Morgan, Cy-Fair - Honorable Mention

Trinity Mitchell, Cy-Fair - Honorable Mention

Amaya Ceaser, Cypress Falls - Honorable Mention

Kenndda Kadiri, Cypress Park - 2nd Team

Mariam Shekoni, Cypress Park - Honorable Mention

J'nai Craig, Cypress Park - Honorable Mention

Kyleigh Bird, Cypress Ranch - 1st Team

Lendell Andal, Cypress Ridge - 1st Team

Timothy Huynh, Cypress Ridge - ELITE

Navneet Kaur, Cypress Ridge - Honorable Mention

Terri Gholston Jr., Daingerfield - 2nd Team

Areli Delgado, Dalhart - Honorable Mention

Elizabeth White, Dalhart - Honorable Mention

Tristin Hininger, Dalhart - Honorable Mention

Jordan Frazier, DeSoto - 2nd Team

Trinity Gardner, DeSoto - 2nd Team

Jadyn Culton, DeSoto - 2nd Team

Ciara Cohen, DeSoto - Honorable Mention

Onnyx Sandoval, DeSoto - Honorable Mention

Briley Grace Langfeld, D'Hanis - 2nd Team

Addison Williams, Dripping Springs - Honorable Mention

Trinity Reign Haby, Dublin - 2nd Team

Kynlee Dill, Dumas - 2nd Team

Kaki Seay, East Bernard - 2nd Team

Olivia Carruth, East View - Honorable Mention

Alexis Armendariz, El Paso Franklin HS- 2nd Team

Natalia Valverde, El Paso Franklin HS- 2nd Team

Natalia Valerde, El Paso Franklin HS- 2nd Team

Frida Deniz-Ortiz, Elgin - 2nd Team

Isabela Estrada, Elgin - 2nd Team

Dayla Palacios, Elgin - 2nd Team

Delores Martinez, Elgin - 2nd Team

Audrey Kyle, Elgin - 2nd Team

Ariana Saeed, Elgin - Honorable Mention

Morgan Shaw, Elysian Fields - 2nd Team

Corrisa McPhail, Elysian Fields - 2nd Team

Kamya Turner, Elysian Fields - 2nd Team

Gabi Zamora, Farmersville - Honorable Mention

Payton Bee, Farmersville - Honorable Mention

Ben Thomas, Flower Mound - 1st Team

Victoria Olsen, Flower Mound - 1st Team

Vivian Nguyen, Flower Mound - 2nd Team

Mia Testa, Flower Mound - 2nd Team

Brooke Cote, Flower Mound - 2nd Team

Mae Mills, Flower Mound - 2nd Team

Madison Soderstrom, Flower Mound - Honorable Mention

Laila Arenas-Tamaura, Flower Mound - Honorable Mention

Alycia Hubbard, Foster - 2nd Team

Oluwatogbekle Osilaja, Foster - Honorable Mention

Mia Hubbard, Foster - Honorable Mention

Clara May Quay, Fredericksburg - 1st Team

Ella Maureen Hartmann, Fredericksburg - 2nd Team

Sarah Adela Stafford, Fredericksburg - Honorable Mention

Marissa Banks, Frenship - Honorable Mention

Zada Mata, Frenship - Honorable Mention

Michelle Bea, Frisco Independence - 1st Team

Aishwarya Kothalanka, Frisco Independence - 2nd Team

Audrey Caban, Frisco Independence - Honorable Mention

Sloka Chaluvadi, Frisco Lone Star - 1st Team

Elayna Caldwell, Frisco Lone Star - 2nd Team

Kyrsten Kizer, Frisco Lone Star - 2nd Team

Tania Chunguli, Fulshear - Honorable Mention

Donnelly Davis, George Ranch - 2nd Team

Gabriel Talamantes, George Ranch - Honorable Mention

Braelyn Trulove, Georgetown - 2nd Team

Abby Iselt, Giddings - Honorable Mention

Allie Shamburger, Glen Rose - Honorable Mention

Robert Klinglesmith, Glenda Dawson - 2nd Team

Brooklyn Bradberry, Glenda Dawson - Honorable Mention

Delaney Huber, Goliad - 1st Team

Allison Carbajal, Goliad - 2nd Team

Maria Perez, Goliad - Honorable Mention

Jenna Herbold, Graham - 2nd Team

Sean McCall, Graham - ELITE

Luke Griffith, Grand Saline - Honorable Mention

Ayden Cheek, Grapevine - 2nd Team

Zara Thompson, Grapevine - 2nd Team

Savannah Ghormley, Grapevine - 2nd Team

Madison Mooney, Grapevine - Honorable Mention

Madison Redwine, Grapevine - Honorable Mention

Livia Smith, Gregory-Portland - Honorable Mention

Gage Tully, Hamshire-Fannett - 2nd Team

Nickilah Whatley, Hereford - Honorable Mention

Kyla Perry, Hereford - Honorable Mention

Madison Simpson, Hightower - 2nd Team

Asia Thompson, Hightower - 2nd Team

Brionna Dudley, Hightower - Honorable Mention

Sierra Smith, Ingleside - 2nd Team

Kailey Rico, Iraan-Sheffield - Honorable Mention

Blake Shultz, Jasper - 2nd Team

Eduardo Lopez, Jersey Village - 2nd Team

Jennifer Desiderio Bacilio, JJ Pearce - 2nd Team

Franco Fernandez, JJ Pearce - Honorable Mention

Kate Duncan, John H Guyer - 1st Team

Nathalia Leon de Magalhaes, John H Guyer - 2nd Team

Hailey Hunt, John H Guyer - 2nd Team

Amethyst Mann, John Jay - 2nd Team

Kayla Ilagan, Katy Tompkins - Honorable Mention

Will Allen, Keller - 1st Team

Caroline Kauppi, Keller - 2nd Team

Lilly Garcia, Keller - 2nd Team

Ryan Price, Keller - 2nd Team

Melanie Baires, Keller - Honorable Mention

Madison Fox, Keller - Honorable Mention

Ella Chen, Keller - Honorable Mention

Thien An Tran, Keller - Honorable Mention

Lili Carlisle, Keller - Honorable Mention

Breylen Harris, Kennedale - 2nd Team

Alex Youngblood, Kennedale - Honorable Mention

Allison Ramirez, Kennedale - Honorable Mention

Kendall Weatherford, Kingwood - 2nd Team

Julia Rudlof, Krum - Honorable Mention

Kayleigh Lehmann, La Grange - Honorable Mention

Samantha White, La Vernia - 2nd Team

Allyson Cleveland, La Vernia - Honorable Mention

Maria Miller, Lake Belton - 2nd Team

Claire Peterson, Lake Belton - 2nd Team

Lilliana Kaita, Lake Belton - 2nd Team

Madison Combest, Lake Belton - 2nd Team

Hailey Coski, Lake Belton - Honorable Mention

Brinley Jetton, Lake Belton - Honorable Mention

Maya McKnight-Covington, Lake Dallas - 2nd Team

Briana Saenz, Lake Dallas - 2nd Team

Hannah Hicks, Lake Dallas - 2nd Team

Ellie Nutt, Lake Dallas - Honorable Mention

Owen Morris, Lake Dallas - Honorable Mention

Isabella Cortez, Lake Ridge - 1st Team

Amos Garza, Lake View - Honorable Mention

Alyza Fernandez, Lake View - Honorable Mention

Emily Brister, Lampasas - 2nd Team

Emily Tower, Lampasas - 2nd Team

Kewe Sanford, Lampasas - Honorable Mention

Empress Tembo-Jackson, Langham Creek - 2nd Team

Hana Muhiar, LD Bell - 2nd Team

Isabella Simpson, Lewisville - ELITE

Sierra Shreve, Lewisville - Honorable Mention

Abigail Bolanos-Bonilla, Liberty Hill - 1st Team

Reagan Andrews, Liberty Hill - 1st Team

Perla Contreras, Liberty Hill - 2nd Team

Allie Friemel, Liberty Hill - 2nd Team

Delpheen Sepedi, Liberty Hill - Honorable Mention

Avery Leake, Liberty Hill - Honorable Mention

Kennadi Pride, Life Waxahachie- 2nd Team

Lauren Dukes, Life Waxahachie- Honorable Mention

Aliah Price, Lindale - Honorable Mention

Karen Juarez, Longview - Honorable Mention

Tyler Martin, Los Fresnos - 2nd Team

Hailey Martin, Los Fresnos - 2nd Team

Jeremiah Lopez, Los Fresnos - Honorable Mention

Diani Dakoya Danford, Lubbock - 2nd Team

Audrie Staudenmier, Lumberton - 2nd Team

Klarissa Martinez, Lytle - 2nd Team

Elizabeth Guevara, Madisonville - 2nd Team

Galilea Camarena, Madisonville - 2nd Team

Hannah Aquino, Mansfield - 2nd Team

Calvin Mokaya, Mansfield - Honorable Mention

Kameryn Booth, Mansfield - Honorable Mention

Abby Lobello, Marcus - 2nd Team

Rachel Stroup, Marcus - ELITE

Victoria Alvarado, Mathis - Honorable Mention

Da'Khaiyah Davis, Mayde Creek - 2nd Team

Rya Scott, Mayde Creek - 2nd Team

Logan Johnson, Mayde Creek - Honorable Mention

Shivani Singh, Mayde Creek - Honorable Mention

Summer Sanchez, McAllen Memorial - Honorable Mention

Isabel Trejo, McCamey - Honorable Mention

Kaylee George, McGregor - 1st Team

Kaya Kinslow, McGregor - 1st Team

Ashlen Hancock, McKinney Boyd - 2nd Team

Landry Hugghins, McKinney Boyd - 2nd Team

Kelsey Palya, McKinney Boyd - 2nd Team

Mallory Hugghins, McKinney Boyd - 2nd Team

Morgan Page, McKinney Boyd - Honorable Mention

Mary Schmidt, McKinney Boyd - Honorable Mention

Alexandra Huerta, McKinney - 2nd Team

Jolie Dumke, McKinney - 2nd Team

Abigail Stites, McKinney - Honorable Mention

Marina Munoz, Mercedes - 2nd Team

Jada O'Kelly, Merkel - Honorable Mention

Mariana Loera, Mesquite - 2nd Team

Amy Rayas Batista, Mesquite - Honorable Mention

Isaac Williams, Mesquite John Horn H.S.- 2nd Team

Emily Serrano, Mesquite John Horn H.S.- 2nd Team

Crystal Ezeadikwa, Mesquite John Horn H.S.- 2nd Team

Loren Kemp, Mesquite John Horn H.S.- Honorable Mention

Samantha Johnson, Mesquite John Horn H.S.- Honorable Mention

Mary Odedeji, Midway - 2nd Team

Cambry Saul, Midway - 2nd Team

Kennedy Bryant, Midway - Honorable Mention

Tristian Thompson, Midway - Honorable Mention

Alyssa Montemayor, Midway - Honorable Mention

Hannah Schaule-Pharris, Mineral Wells - Honorable Mention

Elizabeth Huddleston, Mineral Wells - Honorable Mention

Carlie Pitner, Navarro - Honorable Mention

Jake Gonzales, Needville - 2nd Team

Stacey Smith, Needville - 2nd Team

Brett Harrison, Needville - Honorable Mention

Haylee Davis, North Forney - 2nd Team

Aleah Washington, North Forney - Honorable Mention

Lizbeth Valencia, Northbrook - 2nd Team

Layla Htun, O.W. Holmes - 2nd Team

Arisela Martinez, O.W. Holmes - 2nd Team

Emma Castello, Oak Ridge - Honorable Mention

Justine Thomas, Orange Grove - Honorable Mention

Nana Abena Poku, Paetow - 2nd Team

Angela Ledesma, Palestine - 2nd Team

Jeralynn Flores, Palmview - 1st Team

Ryllie Hays, Pampa - 1st Team

Myrna Ramirez, Pampa - Honorable Mention

Diana Reyes, Pasadena Memorial - Honorable Mention

Sofia Gomez-Aguilar, Pecos - Honorable Mention

Sharis Kairuz, Pioneer - 2nd Team

Hanani De Leon, Pioneer - Honorable Mention

Jazmin Bernal, Pleasanton - 2nd Team

Emiliano Gonzalez, Princeton - Honorable Mention

Zoey Lee, Prosper - 1st Team

Elayna Judd, Prosper - 2nd Team

Ava Rarey, Prosper - Honorable Mention

Maycee Varney, Prosper - Honorable Mention

Ella Wiggington, Prosper - Honorable Mention

Sarah Piles, Rains - 2nd Team

Riley Coffey, Reedy - Honorable Mention

Anisa Trabue, Ridge Point - Honorable Mention

Rita Cantu Mahurin, Robert Vela - 1st Team

Iris Lynette Ramirez, Robert Vela - 2nd Team

Cristina Ramirez, Robert Vela - 2nd Team

Natalie Martinez, Robert Vela - Honorable Mention

Avalyn Jewel Garcia, Robert Vela - Honorable Mention

Victoria Alyssa Martinez, Robert Vela - Honorable Mention

Katie England, Rock Hill - Honorable Mention

Kevin Liu, Rockdale - 1st Team

Jimena Luna-Herrera, Rockdale - 2nd Team

Yalda Martinez, Rockdale - Honorable Mention

Karissa Costilla, Samuel Clemens - 2nd Team

Mackenzie Sonnenberg, San Angelo Central - Honorable Mention

Arsys Rojas, San Antonio MacArthur - Honorable Mention

Elizabeth Willis, San Antonio MacArthur - Honorable Mention

Camryn Thomas, San Antonio Reagan - Honorable Mention

Sydney Johnson, San Antonio Reagan - Honorable Mention

Sofia Nieves, San Antonio Reagan - Honorable Mention

Ashley Bass, Sanford-Fritch - 2nd Team

Hailey Mead, Scurry-Rosser - 2nd Team

Austin Lacy, Seminole - 2nd Team

Alejandra Gonzalez, Seminole - 2nd Team

Jazelle Soto, Seminole - 2nd Team

Kaymi Huffman, Seminole - Honorable Mention

Madilyn Villalva, Seminole - Honorable Mention

Marisa De La Rosa, Seminole - Honorable Mention

Addey Kuhn, Sherman - Honorable Mention

Luke Watters, Silsbee - 1st Team

Xiaoxuan Tu, Silsbee - 2nd Team

Emillie Auer, Silsbee - Honorable Mention

Erica Williamson, Silsbee - Honorable Mention

Isabella De Los Santos, Sinton - Honorable Mention

Lourdes Escalante, Somerset - 2nd Team

Jasmine Longoria, Somerset - Honorable Mention

Caressma Barrera, Somerset - Honorable Mention

Danielle J. Hernandez, South San Antonio - 2nd Team

Angela Escobedo, Southwest Legacy - Honorable Mention

Alixus Paine, Southwest Legacy - Honorable Mention

Dany Sosa, Spring Branch Stratford - 2nd Team

Jasmine A. Lopez, Spring Woods - 2nd Team

Ronald Lee, Spring Woods - 2nd Team

Arisa C. Lemelle, Stafford - 2nd Team

Brea L. Brown, Stafford - 2nd Team

Aysha E. Doucet, Stafford - 2nd Team

Dacianna L. Mosley, Stafford - 2nd Team

Kamryn Brown, Sweeny - 2nd Team

Francisco Torres, Taft - Honorable Mention

Corye Winston, Texas City - 1st Team

Julianna Ramirez, Texas City - Honorable Mention

Kiera Lewis, Texas City - Honorable Mention

Makenzie Becker, Thorndale - 2nd Team

Morgan Meadors, Thorndale - 2nd Team

Wendy Perales, Thorndale - 2nd Team

Alyssa Pachl, Thorndale - Honorable Mention

Allison Hargues, Timber Creek - Honorable Mention

Kenna Clark, Tolar - 2nd Team

Sydney Bussell, Tomball Memorial - 1st Team

Madison Stackhouse, Tomball Memorial - 1st Team

Ashlyn Sullivan, Tomball Memorial - 2nd Team

Rachel Bowles, Tomball Memorial - 2nd Team

Haley Johnson, Tomball Memorial - Honorable Mention

Leah Garcia, United South - Honorable Mention

Ashtin Rose, Van Alstyne - 2nd Team

Harlee Spencer, Van Alstyne - Honorable Mention

Anastacia Castillo, Van Alstyne - Honorable Mention

Kiley Ford, Vernon - 2nd Team

Dylan Cochran, Veterans Memorial - CC- 1st Team

Isabel Craig, Veterans Memorial - CC- 2nd Team

Jordyn Gulbronson, Veterans Memorial - CC- 2nd Team

Laura Steed, Veterans Memorial - CC- 2nd Team

Camila Navarrete, Veterans Memorial - CC- 2nd Team

Laney Baggio, Veterans Memorial - CC- Honorable Mention

Kianna Cherry, Victoria East - Honorable Mention

Kierstyn Marches, Waller - Honorable Mention

Jadde Aponte, Waller - Honorable Mention

Chloe Ridgway, Waxahachie - Honorable Mention

Rileigh Loftin, Weatherford - 2nd Team

Avery Jones, Weatherford - Honorable Mention

Aubree Cash, Weatherford - Honorable Mention

Arieanna Williams, West Mesquite - Honorable Mention

Lea Lane, West Plains - Honorable Mention

Dani Wright, West Texas - Honorable Mention

Haven Mitchell, West Texas - Honorable Mention

Sydney Seoeun Jang, Westlake - 1st Team

Mallory Claire Wenk, Westlake - 1st Team

Olympe Gisele Jean, Westlake - ELITE

William John Kamm, Westlake - Honorable Mention

Ruger Cates, Wills Point - 2nd Team

Maggie McDonald, Wills Point - 2nd Team

Ivan Yetes-Sifuentes, Wills Point - Honorable Mention

Brooke Sherrill, Wimberley - 1st Team

Zoey Logan, Wimberley - 2nd Team

Sofia Sallaberry, Wimberley - Honorable Mention

Becca Windrum, Wylie - 2nd Team

Maryam Sadi, Wylie - 2nd Team

Stephany Martinez, Wylie - Honorable Mention

Rabiya Rizvi, Wylie - Honorable Mention

Kendall Nalley, Wylie - Honorable Mention

softball

Anese Aikens, Borger - Honorable Mention

Marisa Cromwell, Brenham - 1st Team

Dolores Martinez, Elgin - 2nd Team

Klarissa Martinez, Lytle - 2nd Team

Gracie Clark, Rock Hill - 1st Team

Jackson Starr, Boerne Champion - Honorable Mention

Madi Villalva, Seminole - Honorable Mention

Hollie Waltman, Smithson Valley - Honorable Mention

Moreno, Bryan - 2nd Team

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baseball

Asher Jobe, Anson

Bryson Bohannon, Aubrey

Ryan J. Dagley, Barbers Hill

Caleb Kennedy, Belton

Ethan Harrison, Boerne Champion

Wyatt Chandler, Boerne Champion

Lucas Bole, Bowie

Jacob Matzke, Brock

Eli Goodrich, Brownwood

Ethan Glaze, Clear Lake

David Zhang, Clements

Jonah Timmons, Dallas Jesuit

Ayden Dennis, Dripping Springs

Bronson Hooper, Duncanville

Michael Morales, Early

Andrew Kunz, Foster

Nolan Casbeer, Graham

Sean McCall, Graham

Peyton Marchand, Holliday

Ian Meyer, JJ Pearce

Max Newberg, JJ Pearce

Romeo Rodriguez, John Marshall

Tristan Burgess, Kennard

Derek Kadrmas, La Vernia

Max Moore, Lake Highlands

Tom Hendrickson, Lake Highlands

Brayden Diaz, Mansfield Summit

Jonah James, Midway

Leighton Foster, Newton

Packard Smith, Ponder

Alan Jordan, Vandegrift

Kiernan Cruger, W. B. Ray

Wyatt C. Skov, Wylie

boys basketball

John Beckert Tippit, Alamo Heights

Richard Tu, Anahuac

Asher Jobe, Anson

Evan Harbach, Argyle

Barrett Pape, Boerne

Will Norton, Buda Hays

Justin Sherwin, Celeste

John Andrew Sharpstene, Churchill

Sai Yalamanchili, Coppell

Josh Oliphant, Dripping Springs

Charles J Ruhmann, El Paso

Evan Evangelista, Henrietta

Easton Brown, JJ Pearce

Evan Fisher, JJ Pearce

Simon Knuff, Lake Travis

Gunter Daniels, Liberty Hill

JD Locknane, Lindale

Akshat Saini, Lovejoy

Alex Gortych, McKinney

Zachary Miller, McKinney

Ty Hostetler, Prairiland

Jameson Flatt, Prairiland

Maaz Haque, Ray

Jack Davis, Spearman

Jeb Garnett, Spearman

Robert Tezock, Sunnyvale

Jett Vanbrocklin, Taylor

Alexander Singh, College Park

Girls basketball

Kelly Karnes, Blanco

Grace Gates, Burnet

Ayomipo Odumosu, Clark

Linan Scott, Dripping Springs

Blair Collier, Frenship

Micah Elegores, James E. Taylor

Jade Bierschwale, Junction

Sydney Lyons, Katy

Brooke Everest, Lindale

Olivia Kay Cox, Olton

Valerie Tang, Plano Senior

Hannah Wood, Shamrock

Heather Wood, Shamrock

Isabel Henderson, Southlake Carroll

Aubrey Beck, Spearman

Ashley Soucek, The Woodlands

Brianna Dickson, The Woodlands

Evie Nathanson, Vista Ridge

Allison Muntz, Whitesboro

golf

Jorie Losack, Alamo Heights

Mathew Rui, Allen

Madison Wong, Allen

Abigail Inocian, Allen

Mayson Lim, Aubrey

Bryson Bohannon, Aubrey

Kiko Chavarria, Austin

Jonathan Cox, Bells

Tony Dinh, Benjamin O. Davis

Grace Gates, Burnet

Justin Kyle Sherwin, Celeste

Caroline Loosley, Cypress Creek

Patrick Williams Jr, DeSoto

Eli Heath, Flower Mound

Olivia Santiago, Flower Mound

Corinne McCann, Lake Highlands

Jase Keith, Lindsay

Junghyun Kim, McNeil

Kaylee Grossman, McNeil

Jeremiah Cuellar, Midlothian

Kayleigh Yang, Oak Ridge

Marcus Williams, Prosper

Grady Wilson, Riesel

Joon Oh, Rockwall

Nathan Marion, Ronald Reagan

Hannah Wood, Shamrock

Heather Wood, Shamrock

Aubrey Beck, Spearman

Mimi Burton, Vandegrift

Softball

Kieran Norris, Alamo Heights

Kelly Karnes, Blanco

Reagan Burnett, Bremond

Kate Tressler, Dripping Springs

Linan Scott, Dripping Springs

Blair Collier, Frenship

Dakota Farmer, Glenn

Jade Bierschwale, Junction

Meredith Henderson, Keller

Regan Young, McKinney

Karinna Felsing, O'Connor

Brooke Usrey, Redwater

Kate Bannister, Richardson

Lana Danielson, Richardson

Raina Rumalla, Southlake Carroll

Sophia Marcano, Tomball

Boys soccer

Jacob Andrews, Alamo Heights

Sawyer Storck, Aledo

Zach Taylor, Aledo

Alex Luck, Austin Bowie

Joshua Cote, Clements

Tate Anderson, Dripping Springs

Ahmad Al-Rahawan, Wolfforth

Ethan Farrior, Hargrave

Jorge Cavazos, McAllen

Harrison McClain, Plano Senior

Chiemeka Thomas Nzewunwah, Prosper

Michael Alexander Beals, Prosper

Thomas Beyer, SA MacArthur

Nathan Ray, Temple

Clayton Wynn Sciba, Victoria West

Fletcher Besonen Gil, W. B. Ray

girls soccer

Ella Lutz-Carrillo, Akins

Sydnee Errico, Denison

Alyssa Patterson, Denison

Chandler Turner, Denison

Audrey Edwards, Dripping Springs

Brooklynn Petty, East View

Cindy Gonzalez-Perez, Ferris

Samantha Doherty, Foster

Joanna Guevara, Fulshear

Zoe Zayco, J.J. Pearce

Maddie Meyer, J.J. Pearce

Nevaeh Sturrup, Judson

Madeline Hastings, Lake Highlands

Brooke Everest, Lindale

Samatha Belatur, Lovejoy

Lauren Omholt, McKinney Boyd

Tara Tisserand, McKinney North

Emily Tredemeyer, Reagan

Avery Lange, Tompkins

Sarah Schlappe, Waco

swim/dive

Cheney Davidson, Alamo Heights

Kaylee Alston, Andrews

Thomas Nelson, Belton

Cole Breckenridge, Boerne

Champion

Rebecca Crisp, Brandeis

Joseph Peter Gurr, Brennan

Gianfranco Randazzo Patino, Clark

Brayden Mandacina, Clark

Amav Khambete, Coppell

William Li, Coppell

Aarushi Anand, Coppell

Maria Victoria Osorio, Cy-Ridge

Manasvi Pindi, Flower Mound

JT Baxley, Georgetown

Ayden Grimes, Great Hearts Monte Vista

Zachary Poupart, Great Hearts Monte

Vista

Ashley Lee, James E. Taylor

Colby Greenwood, Lake Travis

Philip Nguyen, McNeil

Kaylee Grossman, McNeil

Nadine Alphonse, Plano East Senior

Saahiti Chadalavada, Plano East Senior

Guari Mittal, Plano East Senior

Karthik Nemana, Plano East Senior

Darin Suwannakinthorn, Plano Senior

William Woods, Plano Senior

Ethan Ma, Plano Senior

Emma Hrasko, Plano Senior

Adithi Rallapalli, Plano West Senior

Megan Appel, Plano West Senior

Cheyne Miller, Prosper

Emma Savage, Prosper

Raine Dai, Richardson

Caroline Fallin, Richardson

Khang Huu Nguyen, Roosevelt

Arnav Gaitonde, Seven Lakes

Joanna Blank Wang, W.B. Ray

George Austin Sander, Weslaco

Grant Closson, Woodrow Wilson

tennis

Eleanor Archer, Amarillo

Abby Aschenbeck, Bellville

Kaden Lehrmann, Belton

Ryan Ho, Berkner

Enoch Chan, Berkner

Richard Ao, Berkner

Sophia Raimondo, Boerne Champion

Avanish Shilpi, Bridgeland

Cody Pinkston, Cedar Creek

Riya Chalke, Cinco Ranch

Kaushik Kallur, Cinco Ranch

Max Phan, Creekview

Karsyn Clouse, Denison

Sean Kelley, Dilley

Cooper Cates, Edgewood

Sahil Sheth, Elkins

Manav Porwal, Elkins

Tin Vu, Fossil Ridge

Lea Hinsley, Fulshear

Elaina Ingelmo, George Ranch

Christopher Sims, Highland Park

Emily Escamilla, Hondo

Connor Nolen, J.J. Pearce

Samuel Lee, Jersey Village

Mirthun Mohan, Jersey Village

Krish Patel, Jersey Village

Andy Liu, Jordan

Aneesh Melachuri, Jordan

Armaan Chadha, Jordan

Hudson Rhodes, Katy

Ryan Nam Nguyen, Kempner

Gilbert Tran, Kempner

Jackson Howell, Lake Highlands

Valeriya Alexeykina, Lake Travis

Tre Fischer, Lake Travis

Sreenidhi Karnati, Lufkin

Asher Curtis Lambert, MacArthur

Elizabeth Hampton, McKinney Boyd

Jackson Bose, McKinney Boyd

Rishi Sriram, Newman Smith

Rithvik Vootukur, Newman Smith

Aditya Gupta, Newman Smith

Connor Brown, Ponder

Logan Dyer, Prosper

Shrikar Tatavarty, R. L. Turner

Olivia Simmons, Richardson

Matthew White, Rider

Ian Cochran, Ridge Point

Brandon Stroud, Ridge Point

Shishir Chilukuri, Ridge Point

Priyam Kumar, Santa Gertrudis Academy

Kaden Legore, Seguin

Jax Dixon, Sherman

Ben Barnet, Sherman

Jack Davis, Spearman

Jeb Garnett, Spearman

Rebecca John, Sunnyvale

Adam Schroeder, Timber Creek

Courtney Wittrock, Timber Creek

Paola Chow, Tomball

Pamela Chow, Tomball

Gabriel Pujol, Tomball

Korbin Dempsey, Troup

William Merlini, Veterans Memorial

Declan Fox, Veterans Memorial

Elam Fox, Veterans Memorial

Delwin Kim, W.B. Ray

Tyler Gatewood, W.B. Ray

James Benjamin Ryan Burnias, Waco

Christian Torrez, Weslaco

Allison Muntz, Whitesboro

Michael Saculla, Whitesboro

John Moore, Wimberley

boys track

William Garrett, Bandera

Zain Hamdani, Bellaire

Jaxon Caufield, Canyon

John Kelemen, Canyon

Marion Ja'Walyn Lee Smith, Cedar Hill

Heyu Li, College Station

Thierry Garcon, Cypress Ranch

Layton Herrmann, D'Hanis

Clint Yongoueth-Fonkou, Elkins

Drew Simms, Elysian Fields

Carlos Doble, Flour Bluff

Tyler Browning, Fulshear

Nathan Sandelovic, Hallettsville

Hector Watt, Hays

Cash Deibert, Hendrickson

Jacob Ovenshire, Jesuit Dallas College Preparatory

Jack Roth, Liberty Hill

Trevor Smith, Lindale

Logan Pedersen, Lucas Lovejoy

Justin Han, McNeil

Aaron Powers, Midway

Reeve Tarter, Midway

Finn Boylan, Pearce

Packard Smith, Ponder

Jameson Flatt, Prairiland

Mason McGowan, Prosper

Gunnar Willis, Randall

Matthew Thomas, Ridge Point

Esteban Martinez, Round Rock

Vedant Bhat, Seven Lakes

Jacob Kyle Wac muth, Shiner St. Paul

Jeb Garnett, Spearman

Robert Tezock, Sunnyvale

Donald Welburn, Three Rivers

Nathan Westbrook, Troy

Declan Fox, Veterans Memorial

Elam Fox, Veterans Memorial

Tyler Gatewood, W.B. Ray

Andon Price Mata, West Rusk

Girls track

Mansi Bhakta, Abilene Cooper

Kieran Norris, Alamo Heights

Claire Walton, Alamo Heights

Victoria Baker, Alamo Heights

Grace Flores, Boerne Champion

Kayuki Warren, Boerne

Aba Onumah, Bridgeland

Adah Henderson, Childress

Maggie Mizell, Churchill

Lindsay Flanigan, College Station

Mattie Gretzinger, Dripping Springs

Savannah Staker, Dripping Springs

Cynthia Senkel, Forney

Victoria Tovar, Galena Park

Faye Shrader, Georgetown

Gateway

Emily Adams, Highland Park

Jada Freeney, Lake Creek

Y'Lan Nguyen, Lake Travis

Sydney Tucker, McKinney Boyd

Julia Oesterreicher, McKinney

Olivia Cox, Olton

Kelsie Martin, Plano Senior

Tabor Christanelli, Quanah

Finlay Donovan, Richardson

Hannah Wood, Shamrock

Heather Wood, Shamrock

Kami Drinnon, Vega

wrestling

Mohammad Yaghi, Paetow

Aariz Habib, Plano East

Navya Swali, Rock Hill

Nick Wang, Westlake

Grady O, Westlake

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For all of you that are in education can I get a “whoop whoop!”? We did it, we made it to May! There is so much happening in the final month of school! Before you know it, summer will be here and we can all take a breather, relax, and enjoy some much needed family time!

Every summer we try to plan something special to do as a family, but I always know for certain that there is one thing we will be doing and that's Coaching School. This has become an every year thing for my husband and I. No matter what's going on, we always know that July means Convention time for us. We use that time as our little “Pre-Season Getaway.” It is so important to have a time with your spouse, and as coaches' wives/spouses sometimes we don't always get that. Convention is the perfect place to getaway together and enjoy some one on one time, but always meet new people and embark on some sessions with other coaches' wives. If you have yet to join your spouse at Convention, I highly encourage you to make Houston, 2023 your first time.

Reminders:

• We are still accepting vendors. If you would like to be a vendor at Convention or if you need more information, please contact me either via facebook or email txcoacheswives@gmail. com.

• We have some awesome new sponsors this year as well as some returning sponsors. We are so appreciative to all of our sponsors who support us and help make the Convention better than ever! If you would like to sponsor the THSCWA, please contact either myself or our Treasurer, Cynthia Griffing, at thscwatreasurer@gmail.com.

• Registration for the Convention will open up May 31, 2023.

As always, we thank you for your continued support throughout the year and we can not wait to see all of y'all at the 2023 Texas High School Coaches Wives Convention!

Your 2022-2023 President, Shelby B. Shelby

Region 7 : McAllen High School, txcoacheswives@gmail.com

THSCWA

PRESIDENT: SHELBY B. SHELBY

OFFICERS: 2022-2023 DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT ELECT : misty houston

SECRETARY: justine palmer

TREASURER: cynthia griffing

PAST PRESIDENT: KARYN STORY

REG 1: kim keys

REG 2: ANGIE MARTINEZ

REG 3: MONICA HARP

REG 4: ANGIE TORRES

REG 5: erin smith

REG 6: DAISY GREEK

REG 7: MORGAN HAMRICK

REG 8: amanda aguirre

ASSISTANT DIRECTORS:

REG 1: clara simmons

REG 2: JESSICA ATWOD

REG 3: KRISTEN HAYWOOD

REG 4: GENTRY STAUGH

REG 5: RACHAEL MCGUIRE

REG 6: LYNDSEY RATLIFF

REG 7: AMBER HILLIS

REG 8: open

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SECRETARY: PATTI RITTIMANN

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: MELANIE HEASLEY

grady rowe region 5 - senior director

Where did you go to high school?

participated in football & baseball at livingston Hs for Coach Don Clayton (THSca hall of honor coach)

Where did you go to College?

attended Tyler Junior College/Sam Houston State university. received his bachelors degree in history with a minor in kinesiology in 1996.

coaching experience:

1996-1999 Smithville jh & hs Jh football & Basketball/Varsity Asstt. Football & Baseball

2000-2003 Aldien Nimitz HS Varsity Football, Defensive Coord.

2004-2010 Troy HS athletic director/head football coach

2011 - Present bellville HS Athletic director/head football coach

Who is your biggest influence as a coach?

My parents have had the biggest impact in my life and coaching. My father was a coach and I never thought about doing anything else with my life because I wanted to be involved with sports and impact lives like he did. My brother, Randy, has and continues to be a big influence. I had the opportunity to coach with him at Aldine Nimitz and that opportunity shaped my career more than anything. Other mentors that have impacted my career are Skooter Halamicek, Don Clayton, Kerry Hansen, Mike Coker, Dr. Carol Ann Bonds, and Dr. Nicole Poenitzsch.

How do you explain to other coaches the importance of being involved in the THSCA?

I stress that coaching in general is special, but being able to coach in Texas is the best. One of the biggest reasons is the Texas High School Coaches Association. Without the THSCA we are like every other state. The fact that we have an athletic period to develop our young men and women, not only in sports but life, is mainly due to our association. The networking through Regional Meetings and Coaching School, the multitude of resources available, recognition for both coaches and athletes, professional growth/educational opportunities, liability insurance, and much more are all provided by THSCA.

What is one thing you have learned about the association that you didn't know before serving on the THSCA Board?

Just how much work and time goes into making this association the very best. I was fortunate enough that the THSCA was always important to the men I worked for, but to get to see all the work that goes into it has been a real eye opener. The job that Joe and Glen do along with the entire staff at the THSCA office is incredible. Besides coaching my son and coaching with my brother, serving on the THSCA Board has been the biggest honor of my career.

What character trait do you think is most important to impress upon today's youth?

Hard work. We have become such an “instant gratification” society. An “everyone gets a trophy” society. This is not reality. Life can be tough at times. You have to work hard to achieve your dreams, nothing worth having comes easy. You get knocked down, get up and work!

What is the biggest change you have seen since you first started coaching?

I would have to say technology in general. The way we film practice and games, the way we trade game film and the ease at which we can get film to college coaches. Another big change is social media. It can be such a great tool, but it can also be “the devil”.

region 6 - senior director sam wells

Where did you go to high school? participated in football, Powerlifting & Track at cayuga Hs for coach paul waldon.

Where did you go to College? played football for two years at lindenwood univ. (St. Charles, MO) before EARNING A BACHELORS IN KINESIOLOGY AT sam houston state univ. IN 1999. LATER EARNING HIS MASTERS IN EDUCATIONAL ADMIN IN 2021 FROM LAMAR UNIV.

Who is your biggest influence as a coach?

I have many people who have influenced my coaching career. My first influences are my high school and college coaches. Paul Waldon, Jerry Ives, Glen Tunstall, Leo Mohan, Randy Ewers, Bill Shead, Tom Spears, and Kyle Naylor. I have also had the opportunity to coach with many of my high school coaches. Some other coaches that impacted me are Ted Patton, Tom Spears, Robert Loper, and John Eastman.

What lesson did you learn as an athlete that most affects the way you coach?

One of the biggest things that I learned as an athlete that affects the way I coach now is to love and build relationships with all of your athletes. I knew that all of my coaches loved me and cared for me. I knew that if I was going to reach each athlete that I coach, I had to build relationships with them and show them that I love them in order to get the most out of them.

What piece of advice would you offer a young coach just starting out?

I would advise a young coach to not come in and think that you know it all. As a coach and an educator, you never stop learning. Learn everything that you can from the experienced coaches on your staff. Another piece of advice that I would give a young coach is to be able to take initiative. Another piece of advice is to build positive relationships and love and care for all of your players. “Coach them hard and love them harder.”

What is the biggest change you have seen since you first started coaching?

I have seen two big changes since I started coaching in 1999. The first big change is the safety rules in football. These rules have definitely changed the way the game is played. These safety rules will help our game continue to grow. The next thing that has changed is the improvements in equipment for safety purposes.

What is one thing you have learned about the association that you didn't know before serving on the THSCA Board?

I really didn’t realize how much our profession was under attack and how much that our association does every day to protect our profession.

The enrollment period for 2023-24 Professional Liability Insurance (7/1/23-6/30/24) is now open. You must purchase 2023-24 THSCA Membership (7/1/23-6/30/24) in order to be eligible for this insurance coverage.

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