Texas Coach - September 2023 - Volume LXVII No. 1

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEES for 2023-24:

Finance: Dave Henigan, B.J. Gotte, Kendall Miller, John Snelson, Mark Torres, *Lee Wiginton

Bylaws: Chip Darden, Charley Drum, *Chad Dunnam, Ricklan Holmes, Todd Quick, Shaun McDowell

Ethics: Kevin Crane, LaQueisha Dickerson, Robert Flores, Clint Hartman, *Jeff Rayburn, Fred Staugh

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

Magazine: Allen Gratts, *Matt Lovorn, Lance Moffett, John Settle, James Williams, Jerod Womack

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

Director-Elects & Alternates:

DIRECTOR-ELECTS

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 – Reuben Farias, La Joya; Region 8 – Joe Hubbard, East Central;

1ST ALTERNATES

Region 1 – DJ Mann, Lubbock 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 – Ben Bitner, CC Veterans Memorial; Region 8 – Eddie Salas, San Antonio Harlan;

2nd ALTERNATES

Region 1 – Andy Cavalier, Canadian; Region 2 – Sammy Burnett Brownwood; Region 3 – Marcus Shavers, McKinney; Region 4 – Daren Walker, El Paso Franklin; Region 5 – Rick LaFavers, Ridge Point; Region 6 – Clint Fuller, Kilgore; Region 7 – David Sanchez, Laredo United; Region 8 – Tony Salazar, Westlake;

chad dunnam region 1 - amarillo

matt lovorn region 1 - canyon

Lee Wiginton Past-pres - Allen

john snelson Pres-elect - dickinson

2023-2024 THSCA ADVISORY COMMITTEES

ATHLETIC DIRECTORS

R-1 Jason Richards, Muleshoe

R-2 Russell Lucas, Sweetwater

R-3 Seth Stinton, Melissa

R-4 Jaime Boswell, Andrews

R-5 Virginia Flores, Cy-Fair

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 Jr., Harl. South

R-8 Kristin Libardoni, 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 Adrian Alaniz, Sinton

R-8 Tom Alfieri, SA Churchill

At-Large Chans Chapman, SA Reagan

BOYS BASKETBALL

R-1 Jason Pillion, Amarillo

R-2 *C.J. Villegas, Brady

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

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 *Logan Kelly, Lovejoy

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 Marrufo, Del Valle

R-5 Jim Darcey, Katy

R-6 Edward DeLaCruz, Waxahachie

R-7 Joey Rendon, Santa Gertrudis

R-8 Rachel Freeman, SA Reagan

At-Large Karmen Sanders, Taylor

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, Chaparral

At-Large Clint Fuller, Kilgore

BOYS GOLF

R-1 Justin Wilborn, Lub. Cooper

R-2 Jason Hodges, Stephenville

R-3 Charlie Means, Denison

R-4 Paul Bustamante, Pebble Hills

R-5 *Mike Martin, Memorial

R-6 Brant Bennett, Midlothian Heritage

R-7 Celso Gonzalez, McAllen Mem.

R-8 OPEN

At-Large Paige Martin, Southlake

GIRLS GOLF

R-1 OPEN

R-2 OPEN

R-3 Kerry Gabel, FM Marcus

R-4 Shawn Trousdale, Eastwood

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 OPEN

R-5 Ben Powell, Bellville

R-6 *Cashan Clark, Alvarado

R-7 Julian Robles, Harl. 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 OPEN

R-5 Evelyn Torres, Ridge Point

R-6 Gerald Slovacek, Midlo. Heritage

R-7 OPEN

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 Darby Norman, Canyon Randall

R-2 *Carrie Castleberry, Vernon

R-3 Sylvia Sims, Frisco Heritage

R-4 OPEN

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

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 Jordan Johnson, Midway

R-7 Stacy Zamzow, Goliad

R-8 Jen McHugh, SA Reagan

VOLLEYBALL

R-1 Kelly Lozada, Lubbock Monterey

R-2 Shay Douglas, Stephenville

R-3 Jennifer Chandler, Northwest

R-4 Heather Archibald, Wink

R-5 Jenny Adcock, Stratford

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 Veterans Memorial

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, Cy-Woods

R-6 OPEN

R-7 Ronald Pratt, Rio Grande City

R-8 Garvin Smith, San Marcos

* DENOTES CHAIR

FROM THE PRESIDENT

September 2023

Texas high school coaches are the standard for the rest of the nation, and the THSCA is the most prodigious organization of its kind. There are no words that can describe just how honored I am that you have chosen me to serve as president of the THSCA for 2023-24. Watching my friend, Lee Wiginton, passionately lead this association over the past year has been a privilege; and the leadership before him by John King continues to inspire me. It is a great privilege to be selected to represent you in our great association of over 26,000 members.

Our 91st coaching school in Houston was another overwhelming success, as we had a total attendance of 16,066. It was great to see coaches from all over the state in attendance, as well as coaches from ALL sports. This was no accident, as Joe Martin and Glen West and the rest of the THSCA staff have done a magnificent job of making sure that Coaching School is beneficial for coaches of all sports. If you have not already done so, please download your THSCA membership card from your member portal account. You can screenshot this on your phone or print it out and carry it with you. (Printing instructions for how to download your card can be found on page 14 of this issue.)

Congratulations to our 2023 Hall of Honor Inductees. The 63rd class was remarkable as David Aymond, Tim Buchanan, Don Cumpton, Bryan Dausin, and Glen West were inducted. The Hall of Honor banquet is one of the true highlights of the convention, and this year did not disappoint. Please plan to attend next year’s Hall of Honor Banquet if you haven’t before. I know you will leave inspired. Nominations for the THSCA Hall of Honor are due by October 15th. A full list of nominees can be found on page 8.

As summer comes to an end, we know that it is time for the grind to begin. The end of August means for coaches the start of Football, Volleyball, Team Tennis, Water Polo and Cross Country. Coaches as you begin your fall sport, we encourage you to participate in “Our Day to Shine” at your sport scrimmages. The Benevolence fund continues to be a HUGE benefit for coaches and our families during tough times. We thank the many of you that have already participated in “Our Day to Shine” and we encourage you to continue. Along with “Our Day to Shine” we ask you to use your first home district game (in each sport) for Officials Appreciation. An instructional kit has been made available for download on the THSCA website.

The THSCA continues to monitor the legislature and any special sessions that are called. Now more than ever, our voices are needed to speak out as our profession comes constantly under attack. Public education recently has been placed on a scaffold, as some leaders have intentionally misled the public and members of our communities. As coaches we know the many lives that have changed for the better because of the hard work and sacrifice of coaches and teachers in our public schools. I want to challenge all of us to gird the courage to speak out against any attempted legislation or falsehood that attempts to interfere or hinder our profession.

Good luck to all of you in your upcoming season. To be called a coach is a distinct honor as we hold the most influential position on our campuses and the most coveted profession on the planet.

Kendall O. Miller, THSCA President

HALL of HONOR NOMINEES

AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Below is a current list of nominees for the THSCA Hall of Honor. Deadline for nominating a coach for the Hall of Honor is OCTOBER 15, 2023. For guidelines on nominating candidates for consideration and the criteria for entrance into the Hall of Honor please see rules on THE adjoining page. Once a candidate is nominated they will remain on the list and are considered every year and do not have to be “re-nominated”. For those already nominated, we advise sending letters of recommendation.

*Newly added Nominees

ACREE, JIM

ADAMS, JOHN R. "Sparky"

AGNEW, CRAIG

ALLEN, BILL

ANDERSON, HENRY

ANDERSON, JAMES BARLOW

ASHMORE, LEE ROY

BAKER, DALE

BALDRIDGE, HARLAN W.

BARBAY, CURTIS

BARRETT, HAROLD

BARRON, BILL

BATEMAN, JIM

BATES, DEAN

BATES, MARION CLIFFORD "Bull"

BAUCOM, JACK

BAUGH, DAVID

BENSON, CARROLL "Skip"

BICKHAM, RONALD

BIRKELBACK, BERNARD

BLOOMER, BEN

BLUDAU, TOMMY

BOOMER, LEWIS

BORCHERT, MELVIN

BORTH, NORMAN

BOTTOMS, SHERRILL

BOURQUIN, DAVID

BOYD, BOB

BOYD, LEONARD RAY

BROOKS, DON

BROOKS, WILLIE

BROWN, BOB

BRYAN, JOHN D.

*BRYANT, BLAKE

BURCH, TROY DON

BURLESON, EDD

BYRD, ROBIN

CAMPBELL, DEAN

CAMPBELL, GID

CAMPBELL, STEVE

CANTER, JIM

CAPELLO, ROBERT

CARPENTER, RICK

CARTER, BILL

CARTWRIGHT, JOE G.

CAVALIER, DENNIS

COBB, NORMAN

CODY, JEFF

COOK, KEN

COOK, MAURICE

COURTNEY, RONNIE

COURVILLE, KERMIT

CRAWFORD, JOHN

CRON, TERRY

CUMMINGS, JESSE L.

CURRY, W. E. "Doc"

CURTIS, CHARLES

DAVENPORT, GARY

DAVIS, BRAD

DAVIS, BILL

DAVIS, JOHN THOMAS (J.T.)

DAVIS, KEN AUTRY

DAVIS, RALPH (BEN)

DAVIS,THOMAS (Tommy) WILLIAM

DAWS, BILL

DENBOW, DONNIE

DETMER, HUBERT “SONNY”

DERRICK, WALTER

DOEGE, RANDY

DOWLING, RUSTY

DOZIER, BROOKS, JR.

DRENNAN, W. B. "Pappy"

DUBOSE, WILLIAM T.

EDDINS, JIM

EDWARDS, JOEL

EDWARDS, RANDALL

ELZA, SUSAN DR.

EMLER, BUFORD

EMMONS, WOODROW "Red"

ETHEREDGE, BOBBY

EUDY, QUINN

EVANS, JOE

FAITH, DENNEY

FARDA, MIKE

FARRINGTON, BILL

FAWCETT, LEONARD J.

FEWELL, VERNON

FILOTEO JR., JOE

FINLEY, MICKEY

FLANAGAN, ROBERT

FLEENER, MARSHALL

FORD, BUTCH

FORD, TIM

FOWLER, MALVIN

FOX, JOE BILL

FRANKIE, JOHNNIE

FROMAN, BILL

GAMBILL, TERRY

GANDY, DAN

GARDNER, WAYNE A.

GARRISON, JOHN

GAYLOR, LONNIE

GEORGE, LEONARD

GIBSON, JACK

GIESE, JAMES

GIPS, PAUL E.

GONZALEZ, J B

GRANGER, DON E.

GRAY, DWAYNE

GROSECLOSE, BOB

GUICE, JOHN E.

GUSTAFSON, CLIFF

HARPER, SAM

HARPER, WILLIAM “BILL

HEATH, TONY

HECKATHORN, MIKE

HEISER, JAMES E.

HENDERSON, BUTCH

HENDERSON, JOHNNIE

HESS, JIM

HESS, ROD

HICKMAN, FRED W.

HILL, F. L. “Smitty”

HILL, HAROLD

HODGES, W. C.

HOOKS, DAN

HOOKS, WILLIAM “WAYNE”

HOWETH, MARK

HUDDLESTON, FIELDING

HUDSON, RODNEY

HUNTER, BILL

HUTCHINS, ROY A

INGRAM, BILL

IRLBECK, CARL WAYNE

JACKSON, KENT

JOHANSON, DALE

JOHNSON, FRED

JOHNSON, GLENN

JOHNSON, LES

JORDAN, THOMAS E.

KENNEDY, TROY

KETTLER, ELWOOD

KIRCHHOFF, MARK

KOETTING, CHRIS

KRUEGER, BILL

LAMBERT, HAL

LAPRADE, BENNIE JOE

LAURENCE, DONNIE

LEACH, DON

LEBBY,MIKE

LE FEVRE, GEOFFREY

LEHNHOFF, FRITZ

LEHNHOFF, ROBERT

LITTLETON, BILL

LONGHOFER, JESSIE

LUCAS, RUSSELL

MALESKY, GARY

MARTIN, ROBERT L. "Bob"

MARTINEZ; HOMER

MASSEY, JR., HUGH

MAXFIELD, MEL

MCCANLIES, GENE

MCCOLLUM, JOHN

MCGALLION, RAYMOND

MCGEHEE, RONNIE

MCGONAGLE, BILL

MERCER, M. K.

METCALF, EDDIE

MICKLER, JR., ROBERT

MILLSAPPS, JERRY

MOFFATT, JAMES

MONZINGO, MATT

MOODY, RICHARD

MOSLEY, SAM

MOUSER, JIM

MURPHY, JACK

MURPHY, MIKE

MYERS, J. FENNER "SONNY"

NARRELL, WILLIAM

NEILL, MARION

NELSON, CLARK “CORKY”

NEPTUNE, EVERETT “Ebbie”

NEUMANN, LARRY

NEWCOMB, BILL

NIX, C. L.

NOLEN, TOM

NORMAN, JIM

ODOM, JAMES D.

OZEE, KEN

PADRON, DANNY

PARKER, LAWRENCE “Ace”

PARR, STEVE

PATTERSON , JOHN "Jay"

PATTERSON, PAT

PEARCE, BILL

PEARCE, JOHN

PENSE, PETE

PEOPLES, JOHNNY

PEVETO, ED

PHILLIPS, SCOTT

POE, DON

POOLE, KENNETH

PRIDGEON, KEN

PRICE, JOE WILLIE SR.

PRIEST, H. O. "HOP"

PROFFITT, GARY

PUFAL, JIM

PURCELL, KEN

PURSER, BILL

PURSER, BOB

QUARLES, JACK D.

RAPP, RAYMOND

RAFFIELD, DAVID

RAVEN, TRAVIS

RAY, REX G.

REDDELL, JOHN C.

REID, DOUG

REYNOLDS, EVERETT “Sleepy”

RICHARD, JOSEPH

RINGO, JOHNNY

ROBINSON, EDWARD

ROBINSON, MARSHALL "Cotton"

ROTEN,WILLIAM “WILLIE”

SALAZAR, VIC

SAMPLES, REGINALD

SANCHEZ, DAVID

SANDERS, REX

SAN MIGUEL, ARMANDO

SCHULTZ, CARROLL

SCOTT, GEORGE W.

SHAFFER, JERRY

SHARP, EUGENE

SHAVER, A. D.

SHEFFY, JOE

SIMMONDS, LEW

SIMMONS, T. J. "Dusty"

SKIDMORE, KENNETH

SKINNER, JIM

SMITH, BROWN L.

SMITH, DRU

SMITH, HULEN "HOOT"

Smith, Mark

SNEED, MIKE

SNELSON, JOHN

SNOW, PAUL W.

STARNES, RALPH

STEWART, BILLY

STUECKLER, PAUL

SWANN, HOWARD HUGH

TAYLOR, RADFORD

TEYKL, TIM

THOMPSON, ELMER M.

THOMPSON, MIKE

THOMPSON, PRESTON

TIMMONS, RAYMOND

TRAHAN, WARREN

TRAYLOR,JEFF

TUCKER, CALVIN

TURNER, CHARLIE

TUSA, JOHNNY

VANCE, JERRY

VICTORIC, DONNIE

VILLASENOR, OSCAR “OKI”

WAGGONER, JACK

WALKER, JESSE

WALKER, THOMAS E.

WALLACE, JEWELL

WARREN, JIM

WARREN, STEVE

WASSERMANN, LLOYD

WATSON, JIMMY

WEATHERSPOON, LLOYD “SPOON”

WEIR, BOB

WELCH, JACK

WEST, GRADY

WETZEL, DAVID

WHATLEY, VAN TOM

WHITEHURST, DAYLON

WIGINTON, KEN

WILLIAMS, LEE

WILLIAMSON, AL

WILLINGHAM, JAMES L.

WILLS, JOHN C.

WILSON, TOM

WINSTON, HENRY

WINTERS, ALLEN

WOODARD, CHARLIE

WOOLLS, CLAYTON "Butch"

YORK, TOBY

YORK, TODD

THSCA HALL OF HONOR RULES OF ENTRANCE

1. Anyone considered for the Hall of Honor shall have been an active member of the THSCA in the following brackets:

A. 1930-35 - must have been a member for any one year.

B. 1936-45 - must have been a member for any five years

C. 1946-present - must have been a member for a min. of 15 years.

2. Should have contributed to the association.

3. Should have contributed to the coaching profession.

4. Any coach who is a member of the THSCA or retired coach who is an ex-member of the THSCA may submit a coach for consideration by sending a letter to the Texas High School Coaches Association.

Once an individual is nominated, THEIR name will remain on the list with the committee for consideration. The committee will meet in december, all letters should be sent to the THSCA by october 15th Send your letter of nomination plus a short biography of the nominee (Please provide as much information on your nominee as possible) to:

THSCA (ATTN: CHELSEA MILLER)

P.O. Drawer 1138

San Marcos TX 78667-1138

2023-24 HALL OF HONOR Selection Committee members are:

RONNIE GAGE, lewisville HS (Term ends 2024)

Johnny Taylor, idalou hs (Term ends 2025)

dub farris, Northside isd (Term ends 2026)

gary joseph, katy HS (Term ends 2027)

NOW HEAR THIS

Obituary

COACH DAVID BRIAN BRAZIL

David Brian Brazil was born on July 15, 1964, in Pasadena, Texas to parents Charlie and Mary Lue Brazil. Brian was the youngest of three children. Brian surrendered his life to Jesus Christ as an 8-year-old boy, which began a lifetime of committed service to Christ.

Brian graduated from Sam Rayburn HS in Pasadena, and went on to play football at TCU under legendary Coach Jim Wacker, where he earned All Southwest Conference honors. While at TCU, he served as TCU FCA vice president and met the love of his life, Birdie Mellado. Upon graduation from TCU, he had a brief stint with the Houston Oilers as a free agent where he concluded his playing career.

Coach Brazil began his coaching career in 1988 at Shepton HS in Plano, where he coached 9th grade football and basketball. In 1989 Coach Brazil moved to RL Turner HS in Carrollton where he coached defensive ends and later the offensive line.

He married Birdie in June of 1989. Then in 1992 he began a seven year run at Lewisville HS coaching under Head Coach Ronnie Gage. Brian coached the defensive line from 1992 - 1995 and assumed the role of Defensive Coordinator in 1996. While at Lewisville, the Farmers won two state championships in 1993 and 1996 as well as qualifying for postseason play each year. While at Lewisville, Brian and Birdie welcomed their three children, Danielle, Gabrielle, and David.

Coach Brazil was selected to be the first head coach in 1999 at the new Lewisville ISD School, Hebron HS. Hebron began varsity play in 2000 and the Hawks made the play-offs for the first time in 2002. Hebron won the Class 4A Division II State Championship in 2005 with a 16-0 record. While at Hebron, the Hawks won five district championships and coach Brazil was named District Coach of the Year 6 times and State Coach of the Year in 2005. In 2014 he was the recipient of the Tom Landry Award from the THSCA. In 2016, Brian received the Dallas Area Tom Landry Coach of the Year Award. Coach Brazil served on the THSCA Board of Directors from 2007 - 2010 and served as the THSCA President in 2011-2012.

In May of 2022, Coach Brazil accepted the call from Prestonwood Christian Academy to become the Senior Athletic Director and retired from his public-school career. He was excited to begin this new chapter and immediately fell in love with his new calling. Most recently, Coach Brazil was inducted into the THSCA Hall of Honor in July 2022.

Brian was actively involved at Prestonwood Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and student ministry Bible study teacher. He enjoyed traveling and recently developed a love for disc golf. His great passions were his Lord Jesus Christ, his family and being Pops to Logan Maxine and Maverick Brian Mitchem.

COACH PATRICK EDWARD DAY

Patrick Edward Day (Pat) passed away June 10, 2023, at the age of 83 at Silsbee Oaks Health Care where he was residing. Pat was born in Beaumont on March 17, 1940 and raised in Vidor. He was the fourth of six children born to Vera Louise (Goode) and Buford Edward Day. At birth a hospital nurse suggested he be named Patrick for St. Patrick's Day and his parents readily agreed. The Day household, with six children, was always an active and happy place. The siblings were blessed with a strong work ethic from father Buford and athletic abilities from mother Vera. Pat graduated from Vidor HS in 1958, where he was an outstanding athlete earning letters in football and basketball. Upon graduation he entered Lamar Univ. where he successfully lettered for three years in football as quarterback and punter. Pat received his Physical Education degree in 1962.

Shortly after graduating from Lamar Univ. Pat became an Assistant Football coach for Austin JH in Beaumont. In 1965 he joined Silsbee HS as Assistant Football Coach. In 1965, Pat was not only busy coaching he also obtained his Master's Degree in Education from Stephen F. Austin Univ. In 1966 Pat married Mabyn Gay Casteel and in 1967 they welcomed their beloved son, Mitchell Patrick Day.

In 1977 Pat was named head football coach of the Silsbee Tigers. He was immediately successful in coaching his team to the 1977 State Semi-Finals game played in the Astrodome. In this first year as head coach he was named the Enterprise Journal 9-3A Coach of the year. In January 2023 Pat was honored by being inducted into the Southeast Texas Coaches Association Hall of Honor.

Pat retired from coaching in 1982 after which he became principal of Silsbee Elementary. He was well respected by his coaches, peers, players and the community. Pat above all was devoted to his late wife Mabyn, to his son Mitchell and to his extended family.

We are always on the hunt for article content for publication in Texas Coach magazine! Article submissions can be sport-specific skills and techniques, or be related to program administration, team culture, building relationships with athletes, parents, administrators, etc. Maybe a top 10 list you want to create or a “Do’s and Don’ts guide?” We publish articles from both members and non-members... so we encourage you to reach out to all of the different sport coaches on your campus, your athletic adminstrators, spouses, student-athletes, school administrators, booster club presidents, etc. and ask them to share their knowledge and wisdom with our Texas coaching family! Please email all article submissions to beckyadams@thsca.com – Word Document format is preferred, and 2-4 pages would be ideal length.

COACH RUFUS LOTT, JR.

Rufus Lott Jr., lovingly known as Stinky, passed away on June 9, 2023, in his hometown of San Antonio. Born and raised on the East side, Rufus was the beloved son of Rufus Lott Sr. and Dolores M. Lott. He shared a cherished bond with his seven siblings: Lorenzo, Fred, Maxine, Frank, Andrea, Vernon, and David. Rufus was a proud alumnus of Highlands HS, where he graduated in 1976 after leaving an indelible mark in athletics. His participation in the 1975 state basketball tournament held a special place in his heart.

Driven by his passion for education, Rufus pursued a degree in Education from Southwest Texas Univ. and earned a master’s degree in school leadership from Texas A&I University in Kingsville. His dedication and passion for coaching culminated in 35 years of service, including his retirement in 2015 as the head boys’ basketball coach. Over the years, Rufus Jr. led his teams to several district championships and multiple playoffs runs. He was not only an educator but also a mentor, guiding young minds and imparting his values of honesty, integrity, and hard work. Many students and athletes regarded him as a second father and sought his guidance on and off the field.

From an early age, Rufus possessed an incredible talent for music. His journey began with classical violin training, where he quickly rose to sit first chair with the prestigious San Antonio Youth Symphony. As he grew, so did his love for music, leading him to master several instruments, including the piano, guitar, drums, and his beloved bass guitar.

Rufus Jr. was a man of few words, but when he spoke, people listened. He possessed unwavering integrity and a strong belief in honesty. Rufus Jr.’s work ethic was unparalleled; he believed in doing things wholeheartedly, never settling for mediocrity. He often shared his wisdom, saying, “Never half ass do something”, and believed in not magnifying small problems into “World Class Events”. His devotion to his family was unwavering. Rufus was married to his loving wife, Oralia, for 40 years. Together, they built a foundation of trust, support, and shared dreams. They raised three children: Rufus III, Ronnie, and Raquel. Witnessing his children graduate from college and pursue careers in education brought him immense joy. Above all, Rufus’ heart truly soared when he embraced the role of grandfather. Rufus Jr. will always be remembered for his magnetic presence and infectious smile. May his spirit forever guide us, reminding us to embrace our passions, nurture our relationships and live each day with purpose and joy.

COACH OSCAR LUJAN

Oscar “O” Ramirez Lujan, 48, loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend and coach passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born on May 5, 1975, in El Paso, to Zeke and Elpidia Lujan. Oscar is survived by his wife Alana; daughters Isela Gomez (son-in-law Josh), Mariah and Milah; parents; four brothers - Mario, David, Noe and Lorenzo; many nieces, nephews, friends and athletes he coached throughout the years.

Oscar was a graduate of Alpine HS, where he excelled in football, baseball and track & field. He attended college in New Mexico and Ranger on a baseball scholarship. He finished out his college career in his hometown, while playing one year for the Sul Ross State Univ. Lobos. He later graduated from Texas A&M - Corpus Christi.

After college, he began teaching high school English while coaching football, baseball, track and power-lifting in the Corpus Christi, Victoria and Cypress areas for nearly two decades. His primary sport and love was football, where he served as a defensive coordinator for many years. Oscar loved spending time with his family and friends. He had a passion for outdoor sports including golf, fitness training, slow-pitch softball and baseball. If he wasn’t on a golf course, you would find him at home spending quality time with his girls.

He was soon to become a grandpa (Pop Pop) - an honor and title he was very much looking forward to. Those who knew him loved him for his BIG heart and personality. Oscar never met a stranger.

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Obituary

COACH PATRICK JOE MAXWELL, JR.

Patrick Joe Maxwell, Jr., age 53, of Wichita Falls, Texas passed away Thursday evening, April 20, 2023, from a traffic accident. Pat was born March 28, 1970 in Wichita Falls to Patrick Joe Maxwell, Sr. and Ruth Ann Haggerty Maxwell. Pat graduated from Holliday HS where he was All State Football, Basketball and Baseball. He then attended Western New Mexico Univ. and played football and baseball. In 1991, Pat was drafted by the Cleveland Indians where he played baseball for six years. He returned to Wichita Falls and attended Midwestern State Univ. to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. While attending MSU, he played his final year of football and was the oldest member of the team. On May 22, 1999, he married the love of his life, Barbara Kajs in Wichita Falls.

Pat started his teaching and coaching career at Petrolia HS from 1999 until 2002. From 2002 until 2012, he was a teacher and coach for Archer City HS where he took the Wildcat Baseball team to their first State Championship in 2007. Pat then went to Godley HS from 2012 until 2019. He led the Godley Wildcats to their first ever State Baseball Tournament in 2018. In 2019, Pat came full circle when he returned to Petrolia where he led the Pirates to playoffs for the first time since 2012. Pat achieved the milestone of his 400th win in his coaching career this season. Pat has coached numerous athletes and earned much admiration from both students and fans. However, his greatest pleasure in his coaching career was coaching his daughters, Madi and Mallory.

Obituary

COACH ALFRED CLIFTON MITCHELL, JR.

Alfred Clifton Mitchell, Jr., hometown of Luling, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2023. Born January 25, 1947 in Luling, to Alfred Clifton Sr. & Evelyn Bishop Mitchell. Known to friends and family as Cliff, he married Connie Davidson on December 27, 1969 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in San Marcos. Cliff was an outstanding athlete at Luling High, and continued his athletic career at Southwest Texas State Univ. with scholarships in football, basketball, and baseball where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Physical Education and an additional Masters in Counseling and Guidance. Cliff served his country in the United States Army National Guard prior to his celebrated 46-year coaching career. Cliff made lasting impressions on all he met, family, students, players, and colleagues.

Obituary

COACH JAMES STANLEY ROPER

James Stanley Roper, a long time Houston High School Coach, passed away on June 1st, 2023. Coach Roper, known to most of his friends as Stan, was born on September 24, 1937, in Richland Springs, TX, to J.W. (Dub) Roper and Agatha Cleghorn Roper. In December 1941, the Roper Family moved to Austin, TX, to attempt to escape the depths of the depression. Stan attended Austin I.S.D. Schools, graduating from Austin High in 1955, where he met the love of his life – Leta Harwell.

Stan's High School senior yearbook labeled him, "A Student, an Athlete and a Worthy Man." Stan excelled at football, earning Mr. City of Austin Honors, and received a football scholarship to Texas A&M to play under Coach Paul Bear Bryant. Stanley & Leta were married August 8, 1959. They then began their careers in the Houston I.S.D. schools. Stan taught and coached in 6 decades, retiring from Bellaire High School in 2001.

Stanley was a proud member of the Texas A&M Letterman's Association, Texas High School Coaches Association, served on numerous neighborhood and civic organizations, the Board of Braes Interfaith Ministries, and was a member of the St. Paul's Methodist Church Men's Bible Study.

2023-2024 ACCESS TO THE THSCA MEMBER PORTAL 2023-2024 ACCESS TO THE THSCA MEMBER PORTAL

UPDATE YOUR MEMBER PROFILE:

1. Navigate to www.thsca.com and select the gold button at the top labeled Member Portal Login.

download and print/screenshot your THsCA membership card:

2. The first time visiting the new portal you will be required to set up a new password, so select the Forgot your Password? option. Your initial username will be the email address we have on file for your member account.

3. The system will email a link/verification code for you to verify your account and set-up a new password. (If you have any difficulty remembering the email address you used for account set-up, or you do not receive the verification email to reset your password, please call our THSCA office 512.392.3741 and we can assist you.)

4. Click on the Round Grey User icon on the top right and select “Update Profile/View Membership”.

Your 2023-24 THSCA digital membership card is accessible through the THSCA Members Portal on our website. You can download your member card at any time and choose to either print it and carry it in your wallet, or screen shot a photo of it on your mobile device and keep it ready when you need it!

To print/screenshot your Member Card:

1. Login to the THSCA Member Portal and click on the Round Grey User icon on the top right and select “Update Profile/View My Membership”

2. Click on the Membership tab, and you will see THSCA in blue under My Membership. Click on the blue THSCA letters.

5. Select the blue pencil icon under “My Personal Information” to update your contact data. Choose the blue Update button at the bottom of the screen to save your changes.

3. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the screen and locate the option to "Download My Membership Card" under Membership Tasks.

4. Your membership card should download as a PDF that you can print or screen shot on your mobile device for proof of membership. Please note if you do not see the download you may need to turn off your pop-up blocker first.

PREFERRED MAILING

THS C A ID # : I CAN’T REMEMBER MY ID NUMBER

I’ VE NEVER BEEN A MEMBER BEFORE

PREFERRED EMAIL

I agree to receive THSCA Email Updates & Reminders.

I agree to receive SMS Messaging from THSCA.

The THSCA membership year will run from July 1st to June 30th of the following year, congruent with UIL and academic calendars. A portion of every membership fee goes to the THSCEF as an education fee. Applications submitted for individuals who are not current members of the THSCA, will be issued a membership for the CURRENT year, and given immediate access to THSCA online member services. The membership fee will NOT be pro-rated. If the applicant already has a current membership when submitting this application, the fee will be considered a renewal and be applied for the upcoming membership year.

SEL E C T

P ROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHI P

Shall include all coaches and athletic administrators employed at a school in Texas under the direction of the University Interscholastic League. ($90 after 10/15/23.)

AFFILI ATE MEMBERSHI P

INDIVIDUAL OR SCHOOL

RETIRED MEMBERSHI P

Shall include all members in good standing of the THSCA, who have completed their coaching career and are no longer employed by an educational institution of any kind.

Shall include all coaches and athletic administrators employed at a Private, Parochial, or out of state school, all College/University employees, and individuals wishing to support the THSCA. ($90 after 10/15/23) CREDIT

S T UDENT MEMBERSHI P

SEL E C T O THER FEE S :

P ROFESSIONAL LIA B ILI T Y I N S U RANC E

See Eligibility Requirements for THSCA Professional Liability Insurance Coverage to the right**

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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, 2023. 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 for an accredited secondary school, college, junior college or university, within the state of Texas. Coverage also applies to classroom duties.

• Your THSCA Membership must be current for the school year in which the coverage is effective – 7/1/23 - 6/30/24.

•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, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Insurance purchased after July 1, 2023 will commence on the payment received date. This insurance coverage is not retroactive.

Payment should be made directly to the THSCA. The total 23/24 annual premium for the insurance coverage will be $58.00 per member.

Annual Insurance Premium:

State Taxes and Fees (4.925%):

$ 53.00

$ 2.61

Association Administrative Fee: $ 2.39

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. (7/1/23-6/30/24)

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 NOTA CERTIFIED COPY OF THE POLICY BUTA SUMMARY AND IS PROVIDED FOR REFERENCE ONLY. ALLCOVERAGE 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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2023 Fall Forum Returns to Alamo City

Launched in 2019, Fall Forum returns to San Antonio and will be headquartered for the second consecutive year at Estancia del Norte Hotel. The two-day workshop on October 10-11 is presented by HomeTown Ticketing.

Fall Forum provides another engagement opportunity for athletic administrators from all regions of Texas. Our array of extensive speakers includes superintendents, representatives of the UIL, athletic administrators, sponsors and industry leaders in athletic facilities.

Attendees will again receive TAAC credit for specific sessions. Additionally, the UIL’s informative session will focus on its upcoming Legislative Council meeting in October.

More than 200 athletic administrators attended last year’s event.

Check out thsada.com for the latest agenda and to register for Fall Forum.

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PERSERVERANCE

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”

Thomas Edison

"Perserverance is not a long race. It is many short races one after the other.”

Walter Elliot

"A winner is just a loser who tried one more time.”

George Augustus Moore

PASSION

“Allow your passion to become purpose, and it will one day become your profession.”

Gabriel Bernstein

“There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”

Nelson Mandela

“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.”

Oprah Winfrey

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.”

Vince Lombardi Jr.

"Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory.”

William Barclay

RESPECT

"The final test of a gentleman is his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.”

William Lyon Phelps

“To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different may be even greater."

Bono

“Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to selfdiscipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power.”

Clint Eastwood

“Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion.”

Simon Sinek

“Respect is what we owe; Love is what we give.”

Philip Bailey

THSCA Hallof honor THSCA Hallof honor

david aymond tim buchanan don cumpton

bryan dausin glen west

Curly Hays Award Winner Bill tilley

Distinguished Service Award matt wilson

Putt Powell Sports Writer of the Year dennis silva ii

tom landry award winner Coach mike fullen

jody conradt Award Winner judy campbell

22-23 state champions

1A

Kyle Crawford, Abbott homer matlock, westbrook david wood, garden city

2A

presented by

roger maupin, weimar - Adam spiegleman, refugiokeith hall, lindsay - denny faith, albanymitch ables, hawley

3A

mark fannin, franklin - lee clark, west rusk - gilbert ruiz, lytleRheanna fagan, whitesboro

4A

5A travis earles, magnolia west - rick miller, grapevine - ross reedy, frisco libertycarly littlefield, lucas lovejoy - lloyd banks, fort bend marshall - brent mccuiston, alamo heightsbren jones, smithson valley - tim buchanan, aledo

6A

tyler beatty, china spring - cory beckham, china spring - eric krepps, celinadarby norman, canyon randall - ray baca, canyon - Teresa lentz, cc calallen - octavius parker, gilmer - jennifer jones, great hearts monte vistamike waldmann, andrews

Erin hebert, fm marcus - jamie schults, keller - jeremy wade, the woodlands - yvette green, duncanville - Reginald samples, duncanville - claude mathis, desoto - michael kane, dripping springs - aaron ford, vandegrift - remon smith, klein forest - callan nokes, westlakedanny wallace, flower mound - joe duffield, lake highlands - rihana houy, clark - jimmy krueger, seven lakes

congratulations to our

thsca Super Elite Teams

tennis Class A

Camden Sperry, Happy H S

Class 1A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Stephanie Bearden, Crowell HS;

tennis Class AA

Evan Ballinger, Tioga H S

Seth Ryker, Harts Bluff H S

Misael Cortez, Schulenburg H S

Carson Crowley, Bremond H S

Ethan Flori, Centerville H S

Clark Hamblin, Harts Bluff H S

Sadie Kasowski, Bremond H S

Maddy Marquez, Stockdale H S

Kaz McBride, Schulenburg H S

Tamara Otto, Schulenburg H S

Class 2A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Wendy Justiss, Sterling City HS; Wendy Ratliff, Wink HS; Phillip Eddins, Schulenburg HS; Stephen Harrison, Centerville HS;

tennis Class AaA

Kaylee Alexander, Academy H S

Julie Bartsch, Rockdale H S

Hunter Bruggman, Academy H S

Kate Bryant, Jim Ned H S

Marino Cardona, Cameron Yoe H S

Yolianna Castillo, Rockdale H S

Parker Fossett, Academy H S

Daniel Golovin, Academy H S

River Hernandez-Ogas, Academy H S

Anthony Pantoja, McGregor H S

Amelia Powell, Academy H S

Will Prochazka, Franklin H S

Gabrielle Weber, Jourdanton H S

Class 3A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Alex Johnson, Shallowater HS; Coby Velez, Wall HS; Adam Thomas, Troup HS; Darrell Hamilton, McGregor HS; Amanda Sterling, Academy HS;

tennis Class AaaA

Scout Adams, West Plains H S

Kynley Craddock, Randall H S

Carson Dyess, Randall H S

Aidan Gilbert, Randall H S

Jess Gonzales, Boerne H S

Sam Gonzales, Boerne H S

Elizabeth Guevara, Madisonville H S

Ella Hester, Randall H S

Samuel Holden, Rockport-Fulton H S

Taegan Michel, Lindale H S

Chloe O'Connor, Boerne H S

Landrey Posey, Randall H S

Mason Railsback, Madisonville H S

Ian Siemens, Boerne H S

Parker Steinman, West Plains H S

Breanna Taylor, Lindale H S

2022-2023

Class 4A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: David Deleon, Canyon HS; Brandon Justiss, Frenship HS; Susan Brewer, Bellville HS;

tennis

Class AaaaA

Lleyton Davidson, Veterans Memorial H S

Noey Do, Kempner H S

Hugo Garcia, Sharyland H S

Guillermo Garcia, Sharyland H S

Ted Gershon, Lasa H S

Alan Gonzalez, Sharyland H S

William Gu, Lasa H S

Sanwi Sarode, Lasa H S

Grace Shahin, Sharyland H S

Ximena Uresti, Sharyland H S

Class 5A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Matt Boedecker, Monterey HS; Trance Rosenquist, Abilene HS; Daniel Olivares, Frisco HS; Heath Golan, La Grange HS; Brady Wyatt, Peiper HS; Randall King, Fredericksburg HS; Kevin Gersbach, Greenwood HS;

tennis

Class AaaaaA

Leon Chen, Westwood H S

Ahona Chowdhury, The Woodlands H S

Juliana Creel, Lake Travis H S

Anwi Duduka, Westwood H S

Simryn Jacob, Westwood H S

Dana Kardonik, Westwood H S

Emilo Lopez, The Woodlands H S

Marko Mesarovic, Westwood H S

Jose Perez, The Woodlands H S

Aadhi Raja, Westwood H S

Anirudh Reddy, Plano West Senior H S

Emma Thoms, Plano West Senior H S

Class 5A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Chris Wiles, Frenship HS; Brent Abilez, San Angelo HS; Mandy Weaver, Prosper HS; Katelyn Watts, Odessa HS; Marianne Bianchi, Mayde Creek HS; Nicholas Tanner, Waxahachie HS; Kevin McElroy, Kingwood HS; Donna VanAuken, O'Connor HS;

boys golf Class A

Rance Angeley, Fort Elliott H S

Brayden Hernandez, Crowell H S

Rhett Sims, Avery H S

William Thomason, Chester H S

Class 1A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Matt Fomby, Bloomburg HS; David Wood, Garden City HS; Brock Gerlick, Menard HS; Cody Davis, Penelope HS;

Boys golf Class aA

Derek Bullard, Crawford H S

Colin Ingram, Cooper H S

Canon Ingram, Cooper H S

Cordell Knox, Latexo H S

Casey Miller, Sterling City H S

Class 2A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Chance Rogers, Tioga HS; Rhonda Kelley, Wink HS; Daniel Cope, Riesel HS; Kade Burns, Mason HS;

Boys golf Class aaA

Gavin Miller, Lone Oak H S

Xander Parks, Orangefield H S

Trace Roger, Brock H S

Rene "RJ" Valerio, San Diego H S

Jayton Vaughan, Brock H S

Class 3A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Joe Barnett, Pottsboro HS; Greg Hamilton, Troup HS; Craig Adkins, Jacksboro HS;

Boys golf Class aaaA

Jack Burgen, Andrews H S

Jaxon Donaldson, Wimberley H S

Kyle Doolittle, Davenport H S

Sir Jones, Brownwood H S

Jorge Molinar III, Andrews H S

Class 4A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Eric Moore, West Plains HS; Romi Farrell, Panther Creek HS; Cameron Swarb, Monahans HS; Carlos Becera, Bellville HS; Luis Garcia, Miller HS;

Boys golf Class aaaaA

Thomas Curry, Texas H S

Esteban Gonzalez, McAllen Memorial H S

Wesley Helmer, Alamo Heights H S

Blake Keen, Burleson Centennial H S

Jayden Romig, Kingwood Park H S

Class 5A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Scott Mitchell, Hallsville HS; Richard Miles, Barbers Hill HS; Celso Gonzales IV, McAllen Memorial HS; Brent McCuiston, Alamo Heights HS; Celso Gonazales IV, McAllen Mem. HS; Pat McHargue, Cleburne HS; Mitch Aston, Abilene Cooper HS;

Boys golf Class aaaaaA

Ethan Fang, Plano West Senior H S

Luke Hagen, Westwood H S

Jackson Hymer, SA Johnson H S

Adam Villanueva, Westlake H S

Charlie Wylie, Houston Memorial H S

Class 6A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Daniel McDonald, Frenship HS; Nicholas Sharp, Prosper HS; Courtney Hallcy, Odessa HS; David McElveen, Tyler Legacy HS; Callan Nokes, Westlake HS; Matt Glenn, Southlake HS; Jeff Bellnap, Kingwood HS;

Girls golf Class A

Hannah Gage, Throckmorton Collegiate H S

Hadley Henry, Crowell H S

Taylor Smith, Avery H S

Rylee Wood, Garden City H S

Class 1A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: David Wood, Garden City HS; Cody David, Penelope HS;

girls golf Class aA

Claire Bean, Ozona H S

Hailey Yancy, Leon H S

Class 2A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Janice Legan, Sundown HS; Rhonda Kelley, Wink HS; Cecilia Oden, Flatonia HS; Danna Hess, Muenster HS; Kade Burns, Mason HS;

girls golf Class aaA

Katie Hart, Chapel Hill H S

Elena Jurado, Childress H S

Zoey Martinez, Paradise H S

Victoria Royse, Bonham H S

Shay West, Wall H S

Class 3A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Andrew Jacobs, Columbus HS; Jake Raley, Blanco HS; Brandon Owen, Mildred HS; Jennifer Lopez, Odessa Compass HS; Pedro Cortez, Shallowater HS;

girls golf Class aaaA

Brooke Caldwell, Calallen HS

Taryn Clayton, Canton HS

Emme Darnold, Andrews HS

Kyleigh McGowen, Andrews HS

Class 4A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Courtney Rutledge, Monahans HS; Carlos Becerra, Bellville HS; Terrell Johnston, Davenport HS; Matt Davenport, Ferris HS; Bryan Gaines, Krum HS; JJ Perez, Herford HS

girls golf Class aaaaA

Makena Junkin, Burleson Centennial H S

Lindsay Lee, Alamo Heights H S

Kinley Pessel, Hallsville H S

Charlee Thacker, Amarillo H S

Julia Vollmer, Alamo Heights H S

Class 5A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Romonda Watley, Bastrop HS; Tony Ocanda, Mission Veterans Memorial HS; Brent McCuiston, Alamo Heights HS; Nathan Moses, Argyle HS; Pat McHargue, Cleburne HS;

girls golf Class aaaaaA

Stalee Fields, Hebron H S

Maelynn Kim, Seven Lakes H S

Daniela Palmeros, Jersey Village H S

Kate Pickrell, Lake Travis H S

Lydia Portlock, Reagan H S

Class 6A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Roger Whipkey, Frenship HS; Jeffery Fields, Hebron HS; Shawn Trousdale, EP Eastwood HS; Jennifer Johnson, Klein Cain HS; Chris Hill, Westwood HS; Mercedes Trent, Highland Park HS; John Taylor, Tyler Legacy HS;

boys track & Field Class A

MVP: Stryker Reed, Gordon H S

Justin Aguirre, Nueces Canyon H S

Carlos Alanis, Silverton H S

A'Mareion Bookman, Goodrich H S

Sawyer Francis, Silverton H S

Lawson Fritsch, Fayetteville H S

Austin Magness, Paint Rock H S

Griff Reel, Jayton HS

Jack Schley, Fayetteville H S

Brandon Timms, McMullen County H S

Sam Wiggins, Electra H S

Class 1A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Jimmy Moore, Happy HS; Daniel Purvis, Cross Plains HS; Dalton Degraffenreid, Klondike HS; Edward Arledge, High Island HS; Tracy Kincade, Laneville HS; Gary Billingsley, McMullen County HS;

boys track & Field Class aA

MVP: Ernest Campbell, Refugio H S

Bryce Braden, Stratford H S

Luke Braden, Stratford H S

Jaxson Bray, Bosqueville H S

Terry Bussey, Timpson H S

Marco Cunningham, Rapoport Academy

Max Garvin, Garrison H S

Vosky Howard, Timpson H S

Praiyer Jones, Marlin H S

Jason Moore, Refugio H S

Michael Ryman, Hubbard H S

Sutten Silerio, Mason H S

Caden Thurman, Wolfe City H S

Javier Vanegas, Goldthwaite H S

Taylor Vela, Center Point H S

Brett Wagnon, Centerville H S

Chai Whitmire, Refugio HS

Class 2A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Nic Williams, Booker ISD HS; Jake Freeman, Roscoe Collegiate HS; Joshua Yosten, Lindsay HS; Daniel Kelley, Wink HS; Greg Bass, Deweyville HS; Shawn Hairgrove, Beckville HS; Jarod Kay, Refugio HS;

boys track & Field

Class aaA

MVP: Lucas Rizo, Crane H S

Damarion Austin, Hallettsville H S

Jackson Aydelott, Vernon H S

Jerrick Beaver, Karnes City H S

Cale Bramblett, Brock H S

Darieus Dixon, McGregor H S

Mason Hill, City View H S

Kelshaun Johnson, Hitchcock H S

Calvin Mason, West Rusk H S

Andon Mata, West Rusk H S

Preston Miller, Canadian H S

Riley Nedrow, Boyd H S

Caden Reagan, Goliad H S

Daniel Sianez, Muleshoe H S

David Soto, Winnsboro H S

Jonathan Trejo, Westwood H S

Daylon Washington, Lexington H S

Class 3A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Aaron Simon, Mulshoe HS; Stenner McLean, Comanche HS; Brenton Gabbert, Whitesboro HS; Jarrett Vicker, Alpine HS; Wayne Tuckwell, Hempstead HS; McCrea Lopez, Buna HS; Rueben Foster, Falfurrias HS; Cliff Hill, Marion HS;

Andrew Huff, Stafford H S

Hunter Kunkel, Bellville H S

Carlo Martinez, Gatesville H S

Brett Maya, Lindale H S

Colter Maya, Lindale H S

Jayden Mccoy, Tuloso-Midway H S

Garrett Nuckolls, Bullard H S

Justin Seekford, Lindale H S

Matthew Tyeskie, Kilgore H S

Gabriel Wray, Wimberley H S

Class 4A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Tim McCune, Randall HS; Brian Hodnett, Sweetwater HS; Kevin Thomas, Caddo Mills HS; Brian Burchett, Greenwood HS; Sergio Hinojosa, Stafford HS; Scott Rozell, Lindale HS; Kyle Atwood, Alice HS; Josh DeMarco, Wimberley HS;

boys track & Field Class aaaaA

MVP: Adam Burlison, Grapevine H S

Cameron, Cleveland, Red Oak H S

Nathanil Figgers, Rudder H S

Ayden Granados, Memorial H S

Hebrew Hunter, Monterey H S

Chukwubueze Ikondu, Sharyland H S

Da'marqis Lewis, Ryan H S

Jermod McCoy, Whitehouse H S

Jack McDaniel, Georgetown H S

Luke Moffitt, Crandall H S

David Mora, Monterey H S

Kenan Reil, Morthwest H S

Josiyah Taylor, Ryan H S

Evan Thompson, Sharyland Pioneer H S

Heath Vernor, Ennis H S

Joseph Wienen, Georgetown H S

Gator Young, Argyle H S

boys track & Field Class aaaA

MVP: Zane Hodges, Fort Stockton H S

Victor Aviles, Burnet H S

Hudson Bennett, Burnet H S

Creece Brister, Stephenville H S

Xavier Butler, Brazosport H S

Hector Gaza III, Alice H S

E.J. Hiitola, Stephenville H S

Class 5A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Hunter Dewbre, Lubbock Monterey HS; Michael Elliot, Abilene Wylie HS; Jason Olford, Wylie East HS; Manny Herrera, El Paso Burges HS; Lloyd Banks, FB Marshall HS; Don Garlitz, Whitehouse HS; Victor Cardenas, Edcouch Elsa HS; Dusty Gibbs, Hays CISD HS;

boys track & Field

Class aaaaaA

MVP: Marquise Johnson, Dickinson H S

Sam Abati, Reagan H S

Armando Acevedo, Brennan HS

Cayden Broadnax, Ridge Point H S

Alex Chukwukelu, North Forney H S

Xavier Drumgoole, Round Rock H S

David Hicks Jr., Paetow H S

Jayden Keys, Tompkins H S

Benjamin Montgomery, Bridgeland H S

Jack Musgrave, Clear Lake H S

Alex Ornelas, Langham Creek H S

Jaquaize Pettaway, Langham Creek H S

Michael Pinones, East Central H S

Kevin Sánchez, Vandegrift H S

Jonathan Simms, Allen H S

Ashton Torns, Westlake H S

Dyson Wicker, Rockwall-Heath H S

Class 6A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Chris Fanelli, Frenship HS; Truman Regan, San Angelo Central HS; Alex Contreras, Rockwall Heath HS; Dwan Smith, El Paso Americas HS; David Pollack, Katy Seven Lakes HS; Eugene Rogers, Waxahachie HS; Efrain Ambriz, Harlingen HS; Stan Gabel, Round Rock HS;

Class 1A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Jimmy Moore, Happy HS; Mike Reed, Gordon HS; Kendyl Waller, Ector HS; Dalton Degraffenreid, Klondike HS; Dettrick Gordwin, High Island HS; Gary Billingsley, McMullen County HS; Brent Bode, Medina HS;

girls track & Field Class aA

MVP: Lainey Jernigan, Goldthwaite H S

Taffi Adams, Tioga H S

Reagan Bruner, Cisco H S

Brenna Butler, Gruver H S

Eleana Campos, Freer H S

Tabor Christanelli, Quanah H S

Miranda Diaz, Carlisle H S

Melaina Grissom, Thrall H S

Kasey Hart, Carlisle H S

Alesha Jackson, Carlisle H S

Avery Koonce, Thrall H S

Alexsis Luby, Harleton H S

Meredith Magliolo, Schulenburg H S

Kaycei Salazar, La Villa H S

Agatha Skelton, Haskell H S

Class 2A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Stevan Keys, New Home HS; Marianne Wienecke, Hico HS; Heather Archibald, Wink HS; Kristi Peterson, Shiner HS; Clay Hardee, Centerville HS; Byran Jernigan, Goldthwaite HS

girls track & Field Class A

MVP: Alliyah Harrison, Veribest H S

Isabella Billingsley, McMullen County H S

Daylee Chisum, Jayton H S

Hayley Connell, Sands H S

Ava Hawkins, Gordon H S

Kinsley McPherson, Blum HS

Madison Munoz, Westbrook H S

Kamryn Nail, Jayton HS

Xiomara Rodriguez, Lasara HS

Payden Sanders, Blum HS

Alli Scott, Moran H S

McKayla Whatley, Blum HS

girls track & Field Class aaA

MVP: Yierra Flemings, Cameron Yoe H S

Raeann Charo, Cotulla H S

Abigail Elmore, Gunter H S

Kamryn Floyd, Gladewater H S

Mallory Frederick, East Chambers H S

Kylee Goad, Troy H S

Mia Goicoechea, Shallowater H S

Kyla Hill, Goliad HS

Addison Hite, Pilot Point H S

Mary Johnson, Tidehaven H S

Jayana Phillips, Yoakum H S

Emilee Schneider, Van Vleck H S

Estefany Tarango, Spearman H S

Emma Troxell, Bushland H S

Kylie Tullous, Jacksboro H S

Kamree Wolridge, Lexington H S

Ashley Wood, Goliad H S

Class 3A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Adrienne Ross, Muleshoe HS; Shawnda Childers, Iowa Park HS; Kelley Ritchey, Boyd HS; Machele Pahl, Crane HS; Keri Slanina, East Bernard HS; RAfe Mata, New London West Rusk HS; James Zamzow, Goliad HS; Stephanie Hause, Cameron Yoe HS;

girls track & Field

Class aaaA

MVP: Abree Winfrey, Canyon H S

Tori Adams, Boerne H S

Addyson Bristow, Canyon H S

Hannah Cade, Canton H S

Victoria Cameron, Stephenville H S

Ann Claire Cop, Fredericksburg H S

Kashlee Dickinson, Canyon H S

Alexis Frick, Celina H S

Arieanna Jefferson, Ferris H S

Zerah Martinez, Sinton H S

Carde Moore, North Forest H S

Hannah Stuart, Canyon H S

Emily Thames, Wimberley H S

Emma Tindall, Sunnyvale H S

Treasure Vallerie, Kennedy H S

Carlie Weiser, Giddings H S

Class 4A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Ray Baca, Canyon HS; Casey Thompson, Sweetwater HS; Kyle Smith, Caddo Mills HS; Wade Floyd, Andrews HS; Kendra Galvan, Needville HS; Adam Varnado, Bullard HS; Rigoberto Morales, Bishop HS; Lacey Lambert, Wimberley HS

girls track & Field

Class aaaaA

MVP: Taylor Fingers, Mansfield Timberview H S

Mckenzie Bailey, Georgetown H S

Madeleine Fey, Midlothian H S

Alexandra Harber, McKinney North H S

Kailyn Head, Ryan H S

Hailey Johnson, Lake Creek H S

Crystal Jones, Glenn H S

Alyssa Jones, Smithson Valley H S

Kassidy Kirkpatrcik, Granbury H S

Elizabeth Leachman, Boerne Champion H S

Kailey Littlefield, Lovejoy H S

Amy Morefield, Lovejoy H S

Jazmyn Singh, Smithson Valley H S

Marcela Trevino, PSJA Southwest Early College H S

Alexia Washington, B F Terry HS

Class 5A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Sarah Stewart, Amarillo Tascosa HS; Kevin Johnson, Abilene Cooper HS; Shanta Parnell, Emerson HS; Manny Herrera, El Paso Burges HS; Tim McGuire, Montgomery HS; JB Haggerty, Marshall HS; Craig Foster, Harlingen South HS; Bren Jones, Smithson Valley HS;

girls track & Field Class aaaaaA

MVP: Lauren Lewis, Prosper H S

Leah Acosta, Legacy H S

India Alix, Klein H S

Janey Campbell, Seven Lakes H S

Faith Franklin, Harlingen H S

Lillian Harden, Bridgeland H S

Alexis Jessie, Judson H S

Nita Koom-Dadzie, Kingwood H S

Brooke Lloyd, Summer Creek H S

Claire Lowrey, Rockwall H S

Caila Lyons, Brennan H S

Celeste Robinson, Cypress Ranch H S

Sky Schuller, Coppell H S

Skylynn Townsend, Rock Hill H S

Indyia Walton, Duncanville H S

Kayla Watson, Prosper H S

Class 6A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Stefani Shortes, Frenship HS; Larry Hoelscher, SA Central HS; Terrenee Knight, Lakeview Centennial HS; Fransico Maldonado, Midland Legacy HS; Jennifer Harper, Conroe College Park HS; June Villers, Waxahachie HS; Karmen Sanders, RR McNeil HS;

baseball Class a

MVP: Jaden Kulms, Kennard H S

Slugger of the Year: Hadley White, Westbrook H S

POTY: Chance Konvicka, Fayetteville H S

Gold Glove: Logan Fritsch, Fayetteville H S

Jaxon Gay, Chester H S

Reid Gross, Fayetteville H S

Easton Jaeger, Fayetteville H S

Karter Moore, Neches H S

Collin Morgan, Neches H S

Jackson Rayburn, Chester H S

William Thomason, Chester H S

Colton Walters, Westbrook H S

Class 1A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Scotty Bruington, Petersburg HS; Jeff Browning, Bryson HS; Clint Lindsay, Dodd City HS; Armando Ortega, Van Horn HS; Clint Jaeger, Fayetteville HS; Eugene Lafitte, North Zulch HS; Gilbert Garcia, Bruni HS;

baseball Class aa

MVP: Carson Wallace, Harleton H S

Slugger of the Year: John Youens, Bosqueville H S

POTY: Ryan Peterson, Shiner H S

Gold Glove: Drew Wenske, Shiner H S

Dylan Armstrong, Harleton H S

Kole Blaylcok, Pooleville H S

Eli Compton, Garrison H S

Ayden Gates, Falls City H S

Eric Mendoza, Sunray H S

Nick Miller, Anson H S

Keaton Morrison, Tolar H S

Hunter Peel, Muenster H S

Gage Shirts, Harleton H S

Titan Targac, Flatonia H S

Nathan Tucker, Granger H S

Class 2A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Yancy Molloy, Clarendon HS; Jamie Seago, Hawley HS; Lance Alford, Tolar HS; Jason Archibald, Wink HS; Daniel Boedeker, Shiner HS; Dempsey Compton, Garrison HS; Will Gates, Falls City HS;

baseball Class aaa

MVP: Braden McIntire, Boyd H S

Slugger of the Year: Chris Salazar, Shallowater H S

POTY: Brooks Griggs-Bell, Gunter H S

Gold Glove: Brandt Carter, Shallowater H S

Eric Bacon, Rains H S

Caleb Braden, Wall H S

Grant Cox, Holliday H S

Caleb Laster, Rio Hondo H S

Carter Layton, Gunter H S

Cort Lowry, Franklin H S

Mason Metzler, Grandview H S

Trenton Pemberton, Hughes Springs H S

Shawn Robertson, Rains H S

Eric Rogers, Boyd H S

Cooper Turner, Holliday H S

Class 3A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Joel Love, Bushland HS; Colby Rowley, Clyde HS; Adam Llanez, Alpine HS; Tim Erickson, Orangefield HS; Ryan Rasbeary, Elkhart HS; Jake Mijares, Odem HS; Nash Flores, Rogers HS;

baseball Class aaaa

MVP: Blake Mitchell, Sinton H S

Slugger of the Year: Tyler Fishbeck, Bellville H S

POTY: Braeden Brown, Sinton H S

Gold Glove: Peighton Vargas, Rusk H S

Hunter Anderson, Canyon Lake H S

Cason Blease, North Lamar H S

Kyler Bowman, Stephenville H S

Brooks Brewster, Carthage H S

Connor Cuff, Carthage H S

Jake Gilbreath, Glen Rose H S

Jarret Halter, Pleasant Grove H S

Brayden Mulkey, Davenport H S

Ace Reese, Canton H S

Jaquae Stewart, Sinton H S

Colby Turner, Hudson H S

Class 4A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Colby Chandler, West Plains HS; Heath Herron, Glen Rose HS; Kelly Spann, Panther Creek HS; Ted Leps, Monahans HS; Ty Morgan, Bellville HS; Ross McMurry, Rusk HS; Karlos Carrasco, Hidalgo HS; Dennis Schlueter, Davenport HS;

baseball Class aaaaa

MVP: Caylon Dygert, Brenham H S

Slugger of the Year: Nehomar Ochoa Acosta, Galena Park H S

POTY: Diego Luzardo, La Porte H S

Gold Glove: Cole Bentz, A&M Consolidated H S

Ryan Alexander, Reedy H S

Lane Arroyos, Fulshear H S

Brady Bennett, Abilene H S

Marshall Burke, Kingwood Park H S

Cayden Byrd, Burleson H S

Ethan Gonzalez, Smithson Valley H S

Corbin Gunter, Alamo Heights H S

Rowdy Miller, Boerne Champion H S

Carson Priebe, Wakeland H S

Aidan Smith, Lovejoy H S

Logan Taylor, Burleson Centennial H S

Class 5A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Brandon Gilliland, Plainview HS; Grant Martin, Abilene Wylie HS; Scott McGarrh, Frisco Liberty HS; Ed Cartagenas, El Paso Andress HS; Chase Wheaton, Brenham HS; Greg Branch, Whitehouse HS; Bryan Aughney, Harlingen South HS;

Joey Boyd, Alamo Heights HS;

baseball

Class aaaaaa

MVP: Sam Erickson, Flower Mound H S

Slugger of the Year: Ethan Farris, Cypress Woods H S

POTY: Travis Sykora, Round Rock H S

Gold Glove: Brock Deyoung, Cinco Ranch H S

Tryon Ben, Carroll H S

Ryne Farber, Johnson H S

Jason Flores, Naaman Forest H S

Jacob Gholston, Flower Mound H S

Christian Hallmark, Brandeis H S

Dasan Harris, Plano East Senior H S

JJ Kennett, Ridge Point H S

Gavin Rutherford, Cinco Ranch H S

Brayden Sharp, The Woodlands H S

Adrian Vasquez, Brennan H S

Ty Willingham, Naaman Forest H S

Class 6A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Josh Hulin, Midland HS; Brett Wallace, Cinco Ranch HS; Jesse Lopez, Waxahachie HS; Dante Madrigal, Laredo United South HS; Weston Heiligman, O’Connor HS;

softball Class a

MVP: Rexie Sanders, Borden County H S

POTY: Jessi Sumpter, Neches H S

COTY: Kenzie White, Borden County H S

OPOTY: Kacie Trimble, Neches H S

Remi Buchanan, Electra HS

Joely Jenkins, Neches HS

Hallie Kunz, Medina HS

Class 1A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Jami Clevenger, Booker HS; Bubba Edwards, Borden County HS; Kelly Skidmore, Saint Jo HS; Devon Lewitzke, High Island HS; Jenna Jenkins, Neches HS; Jose Martinez, D'Hanis HS;

softball Class aa

MVP: Laylonna Applin, Stamford H S

POTY: Reagan Wick, Weimar H S

COTY: Emalee Duniven, Hamlin H S

OPOTY: Reaghan Carlson, Thorndale H S

Madalyn Baber, Petrolia H S

Kaylee Blackledge, Center Point H S

Carisa Fernandez, Floydada H S

Emma Follis, Stamford H S

Mia Gray, Sunray H S

Skyler Ramos, Kaufer H S

Cora Sepulvado, West Sabine H S

Rylee Vancura, Shiner H S

Paeden Vincik, Shiner H S

Braydi Wilganowski, Bremond H S

Mattie Wilkie, Granger H S

Jaycee Yezak, Bremond H S

Class 2A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Meagan Gonzales, Sundown HS; Jason Botos, Hamlin HS; Tatum Dobson, Lindsay HS; Devorah Mcpherson, Berkner HS; Robert Mills, Wink HS; Jason Keller, Shiner HS; Brett Zamzow, Crossroads HS; Joe De La Garza, Charlotte HS; Natalie Krumnow, Bartlett HS;

softball

Class aaa

MVP: Adi Mireles, Santa Gertrudis H S

POTY: Larkin Daniels, White Oak H S

COTY: Traci Lowry, Franklin H S

OPOTY: Cameron Pope, Mount Vernon H S

Isabelle Arguello, Idalou H S

Miah Corona, Troy H S

Reese Cottrell, Franklin H S

Lily Garcia, Troy H S

Addison Lindemann, Holliday H S

Natalie Norwood, Mount Vernon H S

Cambree Oakes, Raines H S

Zoey Sifuentes, Lamesa H S

Emily Smith, Kountze H S

HAILEY SRALIK, Jourdanton H S

Laila Vasquez, Lamesa H S

Alexis Warncke, East Bernard H S

Class 3A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Brandon Langston, Slaton HS; Billy Arbogast, Holliday HS; Dana Bohlken, Mt. Vernon HS; Vanessa Hernandez, Lamesa HS; Callie Kresta, Hallettsville HS; Terry James, Malakoff HS; Thomas De Los Santos, Santa Gertrudis HS; Chris Sommerfeld, Troy HS;

softball

Class aaaa

MVP: Hadi Fults, Bullard H S

POTY: Jordyn Thibodeaux, Calallen H S

COTY: Hollie Thomas, Liberty H S

OPOTY: Alaunah Almaraz, CalallenH S

Callie Bailey, Bullard H S

Meagan Brooks, Graham H S

Kate Bubela, El Campo H S

Presley Crawford, Burnet H S

Megan Geyer, Calallen H S

Teagan Graul, Bullard H S

Jessalyn Gregory, Needville H S

Kylie Knowles, Canyon H S

Kirstin Malone, Bullard H S

Bailee Slack, Liberty H S

Class 4A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Haley Colwell, West Plains HS; Adam Arrington, Graham HS; Carey Robertson, Springtown HS; Kevin Gersbach, Mid.

Greenwood HS; Karen Slack, Liberty HS; Brittney Batten, Jacksonville HS; Teresa Lentz, Calallen HS:

softball Class aaaaa

MVP: Ava Brown, Lake Creek H S

POTY: Cambree Creager, Georgetown H S

COTY: Kalee Rochinski, Lake Creek H S

OPOTY: Isabella Torres, Georgetown H S

Haley Carmona, Canyon H S

Caigan Crabtree, Melissa H S

Kylie Kirk, Liberty Hill H S

Madison Lux, Lake Belton H S

Maddie McKee, Lake Creek H S

Kennedy Miller, Georgetown H S

Kaylee Moses, East View H S

Samantha Swan, Georgetown H S

Carmen Uribe, Lake Creek H S

Harley Vestal, Canyon H S

Class 5A Super Elite Team Selection Committee:

Dustin Bohannon, Tascosa HS; Jenna Bane, Abilene High HS; Michelle Rochinski, Montgomery Lake Creek HS; Kevin Miolls, El Paso Chapin HS; Aaron Fuller, Barbers Hill HS; Allison Ratliff, Marshall HS; Aspen Auger, Flour Bluff HS; Carlos Garza, Liberty Hill HS;

softball Class aaaaaa

MVP: Emily Simmons, Langham Creek H S

POTY: Arlette Hernandez, La Joya H S

COTY: Halee Vance, Cypress Woods H S

OPOTY: Tristian Thompson, Midway H S

Makayla Garcia, Frenship H S

Ary Garcia, Klein Collins H S

Kayden Henry, Dickinson H S

Sydney Jackson, Bridgeland H S

Alannah Leach, The Woodlands H S

Gabby Leach, The Woodlands H S

Kelsey Mathis, Midway H S

Jordyn Merrett, Wylie H S

Mckenna Rinewalt, New Caney H S

Sophie Smith, Klein Oak H S

Haylie Stum, Bridgeland H S

Class 6A Super Elite Team Selection Committee: Robby Dickerson, Frenship HS; Mandy Davis, Mid. Legacy HS; Charlene Bradley, Legacy School of Sport Sciences HS; Richard Tressler, Edinburg North HS; Valerie Barrera, Lee HS;

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HEAT ILLNESS

What is Heat-illness?

Heat illness, or otherwise known as hyperthermia related illnesses, is when the body is unable to correctly regulate itself when heat is involved. There are various types of heat-related illnesses. Non-life threatening heat-illness disorders can include muscular cramps and can range to life threatening, an example being hyperthermia, or otherwise known as heatstroke (Leiva et al., 2023). It is important for coaching staff, parents, and athletes to understand these heat-illnesses, and what to do when they can occur, and how to prevent them. Athletes that are involved in sports during the hot summer and fall seasons are exceptionally more prone to these heat-related illnesses. It is crucial to recognize signs and symptoms, risk factors, and treatment, especially in the case that athletic trainers or medical staff are not immediately present.

Recognize Types of Heat related illness

Cramps are one of the most common heat-related injuries that athletes can suffer from. Heat-related cramps from exercises have symptoms that can come as involuntary spasms of large muscle groups that occur during or after exertion. This can be caused by lack of hydration, inappropriate nutrition or sleep, in combination with high temperature, humidity, and high amounts of exercise. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness, sweating, and tachycardia (Leiva et al., 2023). If cramps are not treated or taken seriously, this can lead to a more worse condition of rhabdomyolysis.

Rhabdomyolysis is when muscles start to break down and leak into the bloodstream, which can be life threatening. This is caused by putting the body through an intense amount of exercise accompanied by electrolyte or metabolic disturbances, lack of oxygen to the body, genetics, and rise in body temperature. Symptoms to look for are severe muscle pain, swelling of the muscles, muscle weakness, limited active and passive range of motion (Nicholas., 2014). Those at higher risk of rhabdomyolysis are those with sickle cell trait, especially if they have a history of exertional heat exhaustion or heat stroke. If rhabdomyolysis is not treated efficiently, serious muscular injury or death can occur.

Heat exhaustion is characterized by the inability to exercise in heat due to a combination of factors, including cardiovascular insufficiency, hypotension, and central fatigue. This condition leads to an elevated core body temperature of 40.5°C or 105°F. Individuals experiencing heat exhaustion may also exhibit excessive sweating, dizziness, cool and clammy skin, dehydration, and a rapid, weak pulse. It is typically observed in individuals who are dehydrated and not acclimatized to environmental conditions. If heat exhaustion is not treated properly, it can progress to organ and central nervous system dysfunction, increasing the risk of exertional heat stroke.

Exertional heat stroke is the most severe heat-related illness. It is characterized by a high core body temperature (>105°F) and impairment to the neuropsychiatric system. When the body’s thermoregulatory system becomes

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overwhelmed with excessive heat production, the ability to sweat decreases, and moisture evaporation becomes difficult. This can occur in hot and humid environments and can worsen with intense physical activity. Signs of exertional heat stroke include vomiting, red and hot dry skin, altered consciousness, and a rapid, strong pulse. Exertional heat stroke is a medical emergency, and the risk of mortality significantly decreases if the core body temperature is properly lowered.

Treatment of Heat-Related Illnesses

The “cool first, transport second” method is a reliable and crucial approach for effectively treating heat illness. There are specific methods tailored to address heat exhaustion, exertional heat stroke, rhabdomyolysis, all of which require immediate action to ensure the best possible outcome. Treatment for heat-related muscle cramps on site can include high salt or electrolytes such as pickle juice, trigger point release, and passive stretching. After the event an athlete should replenish fluids and nutrients, continue to stretch, rest, message, and monitor symptoms.

Treatment of heat exhaustion requires stopping exercise and removing the affected individual from the hot environment. Relocating them to a cooler area while assisting in the removal of excess clothing and equipment will aid in the cooling process. Additional measures such as using cold towels or fans can help control their body temperature. Placing the person in a supine position with their legs elevated above the heart can improve blood circulation and facilitate recovery. Monitoring vital signs and encouraging fluid intake are also essential steps to reduce the risk of further complications. If there is no improvement or the condition worsens despite these interventions, it is crucial to activate EMS to ensure assistance is provided promptly.

Exertional heat stroke is a medical emergency demanding immediate action; cooling takes precedence over anything else. If exertional heat stroke is suspected, the most effective method for reducing core body temperature is to promptly immerse the affected individual in cold water up to the neck. It is also essential to remove any excess clothing and equipment to maximize the cooling effect. If immediate cold-water immersion is not feasible, partial-body immersion, focusing on the torso and extremities, is a recommended alternative. As soon as the cooling process begins, activating EMS becomes the next critical step to ensure the individual receives proper medical care and is safely transported to a healthcare facility.

In the event someone is experiencing symptoms of rhabdomyolysis, they need immediate medical attention.

Another crucial element is to gather the athlete’s medical history, and if they have a past of heat related cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, past rhabdomyolysis, and sickle cell. EMS needs to be immediately contacted in order to transport the patient to get the necessary treatment. While waiting for EMS, the athletes should be taken to a shaded area and placed in a cold tub, pushing fluids such as water and electrolytes, while monitoring core body temperature if needed. Depending on the setting and who is trained, aggressive replenishment of IV fluids can be pushed. The athlete’s symptoms need to be monitored to make sure other heat illnesses do not set in.

Prevention

To ensure the best outcomes in preventing heat-related illnesses, acclimatization must be carefully addressed. Gradual acclimation of individuals to the environment over a 7-14 day period is crucial. This process should encompass phases for equipment wearing, as well as the intensity and duration of activities. The first 2-3 weeks of the pre-season are when individuals are most susceptible to exertional heat illnesses. By implementing a well-structured approach, gradually introducing protective equipment and acclimatization standards, the best results can be achieved.

Moreover, it is essential to consider the medical conditions of the individuals (i.e. sickle cell), which may increase their susceptibility to heat-related issues. Monitoring and encouraging proper fluid intake is vital in preventing dehydration. Having cooling stations and cold-water immersion tubs readily available can provide immediate relief in case of heat-related emergencies. Effective communication among all parties involved, including athletes, coaches, and medical staff, is crucial in ensuring a comprehensive approach to heat illness prevention.

References

Leiva, Daniel, and Ben Church. “Heat Illness - Statpearls - NCBI Bookshelf.” National Center for Bioethanol Information, Jan. 2023, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK553117/.

Nichols, Andrew W. “Heat-related illness in sports and exercise.” Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine vol. 7,4 (2014): 355-65. doi:10.1007/s12178-014-9240-0

Casa DJ, DeMartini JK, Bergeron MF, et al. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statement: Exertional Heat Illnesses. Journal of Athletic Training. 2015;50(9). doi: https://doi.org/10.4085/10626050-50-9-07

Scarneo-Miller SE, Lopez RM, Miller KC, Adams WM, Kerr ZY, Casa DJ. High Schools’ Adoption of Evidence-Based Practices for the Management of Exertional Heat Stroke. Journal of Athletic Training 2021;56(10):1142-1153. doi: https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050361-20

January 26-28, 2024

Clinic Highlights Hotel Information

¨ Features only high school coaches as speakers.

¨ 18 Lectures will be given by top high school football coaches from Texas

¨ A discount to B Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World will be given to each coach at the clinic. (Good only on selected items and only for the duration of the clinic.)

¨ Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World will provide hunting and fishing equipment as door prizes.

¨ The Embassy Suites Hotel is located adjacent to Bass Pro Shops and in close proximity to Grapevine Mills Mall and the Toyota Music Factory.

¨ FCA Lecture on Saturday.

¨ A clinic t-shirt for the first 700 coaches in attendance. (Sponsored by The Performance Course)

¨ Cash and Bass Pro Shops gear given away after each lecture on Sunday.

¨ $1000 Cash door prize after the last lecture on Sunday.

¨ “Texas Hold-Em” Tournament on Friday night

¨ 50 minute lectures and 45 minute breakout sessions.

¨ Job Board available.

Largest High School Only Football Clinic in Texas!

Clinic Headquarters:

¨ E Embassy Suites Outdoor World at D/FW Airport, 2401 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051

¨ Phone (972) 724-2600 or (800) EMBASSY

¨ To receive the special room rate of $161, make your reservation by January 4 and state you are attending the DFW Coaches Clinic. Embassy Suites Hotel provides a complimentary cooked to order breakfast and happy hour each day to every coach staying at the hotel. Each room comfortably sleeps four.

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You Want Things to Change? Try This!

By Marty Secord

I’ve been so blessed to work with and learn from what many consider legends of the game. Coaches like Randy Allen, G.A. Moore, and John Outlaw. Each of these men taught me X’s and O’s, how to deal with kids and parents, as well as how to run a Football and Athletic program. They taught me valuable lessons that I passed along to my staff and, hopefully, made them better.

God also brought mentors like Vance Morris, Steve Keenum, Maurice Cook, Marty Criswell, and my high school coach, Dan Graham. All these men made a huge impact on my life. Being with men such as these can only make you better! I was able to experience many great coaching moments with several of them that I will always remember and treasure. I would consider several of them “heroes of the faith” because they poured into my life with their faith and modeled a healthy balance of dedication to their team and their family. Make no mistake, they all wanted to win and so did I. But as all wise coaches discover, the scoreboard does not give ultimate meaning to our profession or our life.

When I retired after 39 years of coaching and then “REWIRED” in the fall of 2022 to work with Coaches Outreach, I had some time to reflect on what the Coaches Outreach Bible Study and marriage retreat programs had meant to me and my staff during my 16-year stint at Wakeland High School in Frisco, Texas. Looking back, I now see that the Lord used this ministry to grow my staff through biblical truth and add great value to our victories while taking some of the sting out of our defeats. I believe it really changed the way we looked at kids, parents, the community, and each other. This doesn’t mean we were the perfect staff (far from it), but I do think we gained perspective on what we did and why we did it. Coaches Outreach programs will impact your staff and, in turn, your staff will impact kids in a more positive way, while bringing proper perspective to our profession. It can also change your marriage!

It seems that coaches will find the latest “book study” or trend of motivational speaker(s) to accomplish leadership

skills within their program. There is absolutely nothing wrong with these tools, but the greatest motivational/ inspirational book ever written is THE BIBLE! Biblical truth causes you to examine why you coach and the way you coach like no other resource. I promise, I can relate to the “grind” of the coaching profession and how it can wear on your marriage, health, and well-being. Been there, done that! No profession brings more challenges than coaching, especially these days. All that being said, it’s still, by far, the most rewarding, most impactful profession.

So, how does “the study” transform a coaching staff? The Scriptures and study notes through the Coaches Outreach Bible Study program relate to exactly what you feel and experience within the coaching profession, and within the walls of your field house, high school, and classroom on a daily basis; not to mention the sideline every Tuesday or Friday night as you depend on sixteen, seventeen, and eighteen-year-old children for your livelihood! Coaches Outreach has figured this out.

Throughout our country, we have more than 750 studies with many more to come. Imagine, in coaches offices or some dedicated space, coaches are reading and studying the ultimate playbook for coaching. Our studies transform lives, marriages, and coaching careers in a significant way every semester. That’s a big deal! Especially when you consider the days in which we are living. I just wish I had had it and used it all 39 years of my career. Nevertheless, I am thankful I had it for the last 18 years of my career because they were truly the most special. In short, I believe in this ministry and what it does for both male and female coaches.

I challenge any coach reading this who wishes to see a staff “come together” with purpose and meaning to consider starting our semester studies and recreate your “DNA.” You may say “we just don’t have time” but I refuse to believe this. To be blunt, we always make time for things that are important to us.

Well Coach, this is important! I mean, do you see what

Retired 39 year HS/College coaching veteran, (Athens HS, Sherman HS, Abilene Cooper HS, McMurry University, Louisiana College, Frisco Wakeland HS) now on staff with Coaches Outreach ministry.

I see going on in our schools and communities today? WE NEED COACHES MORE THAN EVER BEFORE! I am convinced that you are the “last line of defense” that still makes the difference in the lives of student-athletes and within the coaching profession. Coaches Outreach will help you seize these critical moments as you move through your own personal journey. Believe it! You would be surprised at the number of Championship Level Coaches who are part of our Bible studies and/or marriage retreats. This important “process” (STUDYING GOD’S WORD) will help you, your staff, and program in a significant way if you will just give it a chance.

Let me give you an example of how Coaches Outreach made a difference with my coaching staff and with one individual coach. One of my young coaches, whom I invited (strongly encouraged) to join our study, came to me and shared that he needed to make a move towards God and his will for him in the coaching profession and within his marriage. When I asked him more about what he was feeling and how he came to this decision, he shared with me that the Lord had revealed to him through our Coaches Outreach study that he needed to commit his life to Christ and follow him through baptism. I then asked him if he cared if I contacted my pastor about baptizing him and he said, “Yes.” About a week later, on a Sunday afternoon, many members of our football team and coaches showed up to observe his new commitment to God through baptism. What an amazing example of the power of influence a coach can and does experience through these semester studies written for coaches.

I believe his decision to join our Coaches Outreach Bible Study transformed this particular coach into more of what God desires for him as a husband, father, and coach. It also helped solidify his calling within the profession. I don’t believe this just happened by chance. It happened by “choice!” The coach made the choice to look at his profession through the eyes of God and not through his own eyes. I believe this choice makes all the difference and decreases the opportunity for burnout in the profession.

When a Bible study breaks out with a coaching staff, it is truly a miracle with all the other things that go on each and every day within a given year. The wisdom gained through the studies helps keep selfishness, greed, and complacency from creeping in and destroying a coaching staff. Let us be completely honest, these things are real in this profession and do happen. Coaches Outreach offers a great way for the younger generation of coaches to connect with the older staff which leads to common ground. This is needed more than ever before in 2023!

It is so simple to start this ministry and the good news is, it’s free! God has put it on the hearts of numerous good stewards to provide coaches with the books to do the study at no cost. These donors have also provided the opportunity for coaching couples to enjoy an affordable marriage retreat at very minimal cost.

We have created fall and spring studies that each last for 12 weeks per semester and can be done within a busy schedule with flexibility. Just ask me! If you are like me, you like the “KISS” theory. KEEP IT SIMPLE, SECORD! So let’s break it down.

1. Tell us that you want to do the study and then challenge your coaches to be a part of it. We will send that request to a “Field Rep" who covers your area (see below for contact info).

2. The designated Field Rep will help you find a “Lay Leader” to facilitate the study. This person is someone in the community who can relate to your staff and has sound biblical knowledge. We’re not looking for a seminary grad or pastor! The Field Rep will work with your Lay Leader to get the number of books needed for the semester and get them to you.

3. Find a time to meet once a week for an hour and be committed to it. (You are the one that knows what that looks like. You may have to be creative!) I am happy to share what we did. Call me!

4. GET STARTED AND SEE GOD WORK! HE WILL CHANGE THINGS!

If I can help you in starting a Coaches Outreach study at your school, please call or email me by using the information listed below.

Stay in the fight Coach!

Marty Secord

Coaches

Outreach

Texas State Coord.

Cell: (469)-236-6653

Email: marty@coachesoutreach.org

Proverbs: 3:5-6

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BUILDING A STRONG LADIES BASKETBALL PROGRAM

By Steven Lee Head Coach, Pebble Hills HS Lady Spartan Basketball

Pebble Hills High School, which originated in 2016, has only been a full varsity squad for seven years. During those years, the girls’ basketball program has emerged as one of the best in the city of El Paso, Texas and a top 6A program in West Texas. Coach Steven Lee has been the only coach for this program and has built the program on the schools’ mantra of “RISE” & “Be Relentless, Have Integrity, Develop Strength, Display Excellence”.

Over the past seven years the program has won a District Championship, four Bi-District Championships, and an Area Championship. As a coach, I have always told my players and coaches that our overall records do not matter; to me, what matters is that we are coming together as a team and reaching our full potential when it comes time to start district play. I always want our pre-season schedule to be tough and challenging to prepare us for district play.

When I was picked to be the head coach of this program, my first step was to find coaches that had the same vision and dream. I want coaches that also have their own vision of becoming head coaches one day and not being comfortable with just being assistants. Everyone in the program needs to know that every coach and player is important to the team and has an important role. I have had four assistant coaches over the past seven years and two of them have left to become head coaches of their own program here in El Paso.

When we start to prepare for the upcoming season, we divide it up into two phases. The first phase is to evaluate the players that we have coming back and the players that we anticipate will be moving up to varsity. The questions that we ask ourselves as a coaching staff is, "Can we continue to run our offense or do we adjust to better fit our personnel?" Over seven years, we have had to change the dynamics of our offense three times. Going from a ball control with two post players offense to a faster 4 out 1 in offense. The second phase is to look at

the teams in our division and assess if they play man-toman or zone, full-court press or half court. If more than 80% of the teams in our district played man-to-man, that determines our offensive mind set going into the next season. We also take into consideration if a team has a new coach. We look at what program that coach came from, and a majority of the time they come into the program with that previous schools offensive and defensive philosophy. With the outgoing coach I like to give them a call and ask them about our program: Did he see any weaknesses or tendencies in our offense or defense? Conversating with other coaches, and getting their input on how we played against them and what they did against us is very valuable resource for us.

Our feeder pattern plays a huge part in the success of this program. Our Campus and District Athletic Directors stress the importance of getting our feeder pattern players and coaches involved. We have a tremendous feeder pattern support group, and we do everything from bringing them to our practices and having their coaches come and participate in our practices, and we invite the players and coaches into our locker room when we have our pregame meeting with the team. Every year we average 30 to 40 freshmen players trying out at the beginning of the school year and the participation and involvement that we create with our feeder patterns extends all the way down to our elementary schools. We have had tremendous success and our numbers keep growing every year.

I will be the first person to give credit where credit is due, so if we are playing a team that does something against us and we cannot stop it, I can almost guarantee you that I am going to try and find a way to implement it into my system. As a coach, I hope that we have built a program that will continue to RISE and be a model for other programs. We have taken tremendous steps in such a short time in this program. I still feel I have a lot to learn and I am always looking for new ways and ideals from other coaches.

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THSCA & Texas Farm Bureau

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Congratulations to our 20222023 Regional Head Coach and Assistant Coach Honorees and our overall Coach of the Year in each sport.

thsca regional Honorees head coach of the year

Region 2

Girls – 3A – Carrie Castleberry, Vernon

Region 5

Boys – 6A – Brett Kendall, The Woodlands

Girls – 6A – Renee Richardson-Archibald, Tompkins

Region 6

Boys – 3A – James Hamilton, McGregor

Region 7

Girls – 5A – Ernesto Escamilla Jr., Harl. South

Boys – 5A – Mike Salinas, Sharyland HS

Boys & Girls – 6A – James Tanamachi, Harlingen

Region 8

Boys & Girls – 3A – Amanda Sterling, Academy

Boys & Girls – 4A – Tyson Stewart, Boerne

Boys & Girls – 5A – Suzanne Kidd, Georgetown

Boys & Girls – 6A – Travis Dalrymple, Westwood

GOLF

thsca regional Honorees

head coach of the year

Region 1

Girls - 4A - Ricky Guy, Canyon

Region 3

Boys - 2A - Keith Hall, Lindsay

Girls - 3A - Patrick Buchanan, Kemp

Boys - 3A - Hunter Fincher, Brock

Girls - 5A - Brooke Donovan, Lovejoy

Boys - 5A - Ben Margraves, Frisco Centennial

Boys - 6A – Michael Wilson, Mansfield

Region 5

Boys - 4A - Timothy Wright, Iowa Colony

Boys - 5A - David Wallace, Port Neches Grove

Girls - 6A - Sean Ewing, Seven Lakes

Boys - 6A - Eric Noski, The Woodlands

Region 7

Boys - 5A - Celso Gonzales, McAllen Memorial

Boys - 6A - James Milligan, Harlingen

Region 8

Girls - 5A - Brent McCuiston, Alamo Heights

Boys - 5A - Jason Pape, Smithson Valley

Girls - 6A - Aaron Ford, Vandergrift

Boys - 6A - Callan Nokes, Westlake

thsca regional Honorees

head coach of the year

Region 1

Girls – 4A – Raymond Baca, Canyon

Boys – 5A – Devin Ramby, Lubbock-Cooper

Region 2

Girls – 2A – Britt Hart, Stamford

Region 3

Boys – 5A – Kenneth Head, Denton Ryan

Girls – 5A – Carly Littlefield, Lucas Lovejoy

Boys – 6A – Jon Cockroft, Allen

Girls – 6A – Yvette Green, Duncanville

Region 4

Boys – 4A – Vic Ivy, Fort Stockton

Region 5

Girls – 4A – Kris Gilmore, Huffman-Hargrave

Boys – 5A – Jihad Wright, James Rudder

Girls – 6A – Shannon Wright, Klein Forest

Region 6

Girls – 1A – Charles "Andy" Snider, Neches

Boys – 2A – Patrick Gandy, Timpson

Boys – 3A – Lee Clark, West Rusk

Girls – 4A – Bernard Jackson, Alvarado

Boys – 5A – Johnny Johnson, Red Oak

Region 7

Boys – 3A – Douglas Ames, Lyford

Boys – 5A – Schuyler Anderson, W. B. Ray

Girls – 5A – Luis Cantu, McAllen

Girls – 6A – Hickel Woolery, Harlingen

Region 8

Boys – 2A – Erik Edwards, Goldthwaite

Boys – 4A – Josh DeMarco, Wimberley

Girls – 4A – Lacey Lambert, Wimberley

Girls – 5A – Bren Jones, Smithson Valley

Girls – 5A – Jonathan Tate, Boerne Champion

Boys – 6A – Josh Young, Vandegrift

ASSISTANT coach of the year

Region 3

Girls – 6A – William James, Duncanville

Region 6

Girls – 1A – Cooper Thornhill, Blum

Region 7

Girls – 2A – Shane Stehle, Freer

Boys – 6A – Randolph "Randy" Bermea, Harlingen

Region 8

Boys – 4A – Wesley Lambert, Wimberley HS

Boys – 6A – Juan Rodriguez, East Central HS

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thsca regional Honorees head coach of the year

Region 2

4A – Kyle Sims, Wichita Falls

Region 3

2A – Lance Alford, Tolar

3A – Brad McIntire, Boyd

Region 5

2A – Daniel Boedeker, Shiner

5A – Travis Earles, Magnolia West

6A – Philip Schwarz, Cypress Woods

Region 6

2A – DJ Beck, Harleton

4A – Cory Beckham, China Spring

5A – James Goldman, Longview

Region 7

3A – Sergio Gonzalez, Rio Hondo

4A – Adrian Alaniz, Sinton

5A – Orlando Ruiz, W. B. Ray

6A – Marco Guajardo, PSJA Early College

Region 8

4A – Bill Merrell, Boerne

5A – Ben Woodchick, Boerne Champion

6A – J.T. Blair, Westlake

ASSISTANT coach of the year

Region 5

6A – Michael Langan, Katy

Region 6

2A – Todd Hammack, Harleton

Region 7

6A – Matthew Benavides, PSJA Early College

thsca regional Honorees head coach of the year

Region 1

4A – Styler Haddock, Canyon

5A – Brian Cronk, Monterey

Region 2

5A – Jenna Bane, Abilene

Region 5

6A – Laneigh Clark, Pearland

Region 7

4A – Teresa Lentz, Calallen

5A – Orlando Garcia, Sharyland Pioneer

Region 8

4A – Chester Pettibon, Boerne

5A – Kevin Randle, New Braunfels Canyon

6A – Samantha Flick, New Braunfels

ASSISTANT coach of the year

Region 2

1A – Charlesi Bozeman, Electra

Region 5

3A – Sarah Nash, Orangefield

Region 8

5A – Shanika Randle, Smithson Valley

REGIONAL & GENERAL MEETING

REGIONAL & GENERAL MEETING

President Lee Wiginton speaks at the General Meeting

FULL HOUSE IN THE Grand BALLROOM FOR REGION 5

region 3 directors in general assembly hall

region 8 presenting wimberley coach dane saucier with the high school broyles award

Newly elected President-Elect john snelson, dickinson HS

recognizing our 2023 class of r.o.c.k. program mentees

texas coach Article of the Year honorees scott richardson, Tolar & Hank Semler, lubbock

texas farm bureau insurance honoring our 2022-2023 thsca coaches of the year for every u.i.l. sport at the general meeting

keynote speaker admiral william h. mcraven

president lee wiginton recognizes Past-President john king

honoring our Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Girls sport Coach of the year Laneigh clark, pearland hs

CONGRATULATions to our Dell Children's 2023 Athletic TRAINER OF THE YEAR lacey steele, lubbock Monterey HS

honoring our Texas Farm Bureau Insurance boys sport Coach of the year reginald samples (accepted by duncanville)

GET OUT OF THE RUT

By Adam Cummings Head Football Coach West Plains High School

more. The daily grind isn’t as much of a grind when we have a purpose to motivate our efforts, and we see it’s not just busyness, but intentional work to make a difference. This is definitely easier said than done. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, so it’s important to take time out of the day to reflect and focus. Whether it be meditation, prayer, journaling, or simply thinking and reflecting, it’s important to remember your “why.”

Surround Yourself with Great People

We’ve all been there - stuck in that rut of doubt. Are we where we are supposed to be or doing what we are supposed to be doing, both in our career and in life? Coaching is hard and there are many different elements of the profession that can wear you down if you aren’t proactive about addressing them. In almost 20 years of coaching, I’ve seen myself go through cycles and seasons of being “stuck.” To be honest, I’ve been blessed in my career to have worked for and with amazing coaches, coordinators, principals and superintendents. I’ve definitely had it pretty good, if not better than most, in that regard. Had it not been for many of those individuals in my life, my story would be much different than it is today. Even with all that support and encouragement, I have struggled at times. I would like to share with you three lessons I have learned along my journey as a Texas High School Coach. These are things that helped me from getting stuck, or at least got me out of the rut. These things are not necessarily scientific or researched, but they are practices that I have learned from others and have used myself.

Remember Your Why

It’s important in coaching to know your “why,” your purpose, what drives you each day. For me it’s seeing kids reach their potential and using what they’ve learned in athletics to propel them in life. Part of it is knowing this purpose, but part of it is remembering it each and every day, and using it to keep you focused and motivated to impact those you come into contact with. When we forget to stay focused on our “why” we can get burned out and lose sight of why we had passion in the first place. When we understand and remember our purpose, it makes the difficult things seem less and the daily victories seem

Of all the things in my career that I have done, the one thing that I think I have done the best at is I have surrounded myself with great people - people that lift you up and make you a better person, a better coach, a better husband, a better father. People that motivate you and support you, are the ones I am talking about. Most of the people I am referring to are in the coaching profession for me, but there are many that are outside of it as well. It’s important to have people you can lean on, confide in, bounce ideas off of or simply hang out with. It’s important to have mentors, advisors, and veterans that have been there and done that, so you can seek their guidance and wisdom. If you’re a head coach, it’s important to hire great people first, and great coaches second. Having great people on your staff makes each day better. When great people work together they are going to keep in mind what is best for kids. We had a very unique situation at West Plains this past year as a new school - we were able to hire our entire staff. We were able to go out and identify the right fits for our staff and hire people based on very specific qualities. I have to admit, in my approach to this I borrowed

from Coach Lee Wiginton at Allen when he started the Midlothian Heritage program. We used “four pillars” that were the foundation of what our program would represent. In every interview and hire we made, that person had to meet the standard of each of those pillars. By having this tool we were able to bring in people that were like-minded, but brought unique gifts to strengthen each of these pillars within our program. As great as that was, what I did not anticipate was how tight knit this group would be and how dedicated to the brand they are. It makes a huge difference when great people work together well, but are also friends outside of coaching. For me, having a spouse that gets your why and is supportive in our profession is important as well. My wife is my biggest supporter. She has been there from the beginning and has always been a rock for me in difficult times. I can’t stress enough: find that partner that gets you and understands the importance of what you do. Whether you get to hire them or simply pick them, surround yourself with great people.

Lead with Love

I listened to my good friend, Coach Todd Winfrey from Canyon, speak at the 2023 Leadership Summit on this very topic. It was one of the best lectures, and one that really resonated with me. In 1 Peter 4:8, Peter encourages us to “keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” The application of this verse and the same message that was delivered in Coach Winfrey’s presentation was to choose love in all that we do as coaches. No matter the group or the situation, come from a stance of love and let it be obvious to all who interact with you. By doing this it helps to push out the negative

and toxic noise that can sometimes creep into our lives and weigh us down. We all deal with difficult people, whether it be certain kids, parents, co-workers, etc. By approaching each interaction with love, we give ourselves the opportunity to have a clear mind and heart when dealing with them. I have found over the years (more so as I’ve gotten older), that coming from a position of love can help to keep an open mind and perspective about dealing with tough situations. My encouragement is to love your kids, love your coaches, love your school, love your family and also important, love where your feet are. Our attitude is better when we lead this way, and thus, our energy and passion can become contagious. When we lead with love, we tend to be more positive and optimistic; which again can impact those around you. Leading with love helps me keep things in perspective. It helps me to tie my “why” to my actions as a coach, as a husband, and as a father.

In Closing

Coaching is the best profession in the world because we have the opportunity to impact hundreds of lives and truly make a difference. It is also a very difficult profession because we are constantly living in a fish bowl. All eyes are on us, waiting for us to make a mistake; and everyone has an opinion about the decisions we make. Much of what gets pointed out is negative, while much of the positive gets overlooked or ignored. The weight can seem heavy at times, and if our focus is off we can find ourselves stuck in a rut. My hope is that by remembering your why, surrounding yourself with great people, and leading with love, you can avoid getting stuck or at least minimize the time in the rut.

September 2023

A big Hello to all the great wives of a Texas Coach!

Welcome to a fresh new season! We all need a time to rest and reset for whatever sport you are getting ready to support your husband through this next year.

My way of getting a reset is by coming to coaching school and participating with all the wives. I can’t express how much being a part of THSCWA, has impacted my life, as having a group of ladies that have helped mentor and guide me as a coach's wife. As a long-time member, I started attending coaching school so I could spend time with my coach. Then our daughter joined us once she was a little older. We made “coaching school” a family vacation. Our daughter, now a college graduate, was a recipient of a scholarship awarded by THSCWA. I believe the traditions we offer and the new friendships each year are what the founding wives intended in 1985. This organization is one of the best ways to find that one person or even your coaches wife squad.

At coaching school in Houston, we had a great time celebrating the hard work and dedication of our children of coaching families through the four scholarships! These scholarships have gone to many deserving students in the past, and this year’s recipients are: Brooke Boyd of Burkburnett High School, Zoie Joslin of Coahoma High School, Samuel Johnson of Coram Deo Academy, and Josh Kurtenbach of Denison High School.

We are proud to recognize Karyn Story, wife of Tim Story, as the 2023 THSCWA Woman of the Year. It was an exciting moment to watch Karyn receive this honor. She has been such a huge influence. Her enthusiasm and passion for THSCWA has made a big impact on my experience.

If you have never joined, it only costs $20 ($2 processing fee), and you will be contributing to a great cause.We are a special group of women and we encourage every wife to join our organization. Our mission is as seen on the logo, ”Standing Beside Our Husbands, On and Off the Playing Field.” Now would be the time to consider joining by going to our website: www.thscwa.org/memberonly You also want to make plans to get involved next summer in San Antonio, July 21-23, 2024, as we come together for the 2024 THSCWA Convention.

Wishing you all a great season!

Misty Houston

txcoacheswives@gmail.com

THSCWA OFFICERS: 2023-2024

PRESIDENT: misty houston

PRESIDENT ELECT : justine palmer

SECRETARY: daisy greek

TREASURER: cynthia griffing

PAST PRESIDENT: shelby b. shelby

DIRECTORS

REG 1: clara simmons

REG 2: JESSICA ATWOD

REG 3: KRISTEN HAYWOOD

REG 4: angie torres

REG 5: erin smith

REG 6: LYNDSEY RATLIFF

REG 7: rita romero

REG 8: AMANDA AGUIRRE

ASSISTANT DIRECTORS:

REG 1: autumn softley

REG 2: victoria dugeon

REG 3: valerie harris

REG 4: GENTRY STAUGH

REG 5: courtney reeve & leigh montgomery

REG 6: karla anderson

REG 7: Alisa masters

REG 8: Hilary moore

THSCWA OFFICERS & REGIONAL DIRECTORS

THSCWA

Past/current Women of the Year

of the year

presidents

Front: Jodi Wilder, Jennifer Locke, Karyn Story, Mary Gibbens Back Cindy Price, Melanie Heasley

THSCWA Past & CURRENT

Front: Jodi Wilder, Jennifer Locke, Shelby Black-Shelby, Karyn Story, Cindy Price

Back: Lisa Moody, Suzy Patterson, Melanie Heasley

Front: Kristen Haywood, Erin Smith, Lyndsey Ratliff, Rita Romero, Hilary Moore

Back: Courtney Reeve, Leigh Montgomery, Karla Anderson, Alisa Masters

AD INDEX

No Waiting

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 to purchase this insurance coverage.

** THIS INSURANCE COVERAGE WILL BEGIN ON THE DATE OF PURCHASE AND WILL EXPIRE 6/30/2024.**

You have the option to purchase online by logging into the Member Portal, or you can visit https://www.thsca.com/liability-insurance to find a downloadable Insurance Registration Form. Find more information on policy coverage on page 16.