Coaching Staff

Academic Background:

• Bachelor of Science, Health & Human Performance, Prairie View A&M University
• Master of Education, Physical Education, Prairie View A&M University

How many years have you been working in education? 15 years 

What do you love about Allen? I love the community spirit at Allen Academy. Everyone is willing to work together in partnership to continue making Allen Academy special. I also love the rich history of Ram Athletics.

Other hats you wear or have worn at Allen or previous schools:

• Assistant Athletic Director
• Graduate Assistant College Baseball Coach
• Head Varsity Baseball Coach
• Elementary / Junior High PE Teacher
• High School Health Teacher
• Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach
• Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant Coach
• Head Junior High Football Coach
• Head Junior High Basketball Coach

What are you passionate about? I’m passionate about my entire family. I love my wife and daughter.  

Interesting Facts about you:

• I was able to have a 45-minute conversation about coaching with A.J. Hinch a month after the Houston Astros won the World Series.

Favorite book? How Good Do You Want to Be?: A Champion's Tips on How to Lead and Succeed at Work and in Life by Nick Saban

Favorite quote? “Coaching is a profession of love. You can’t coach people unless you love them.” - Eddie Robinson 

If you were a fictional character, who would you be? I would want to be Batman.  He’s Bruce Wayne by day and superhero at night.  The great thing about him is he doesn’t possess any superpowers.  He’s just a normal guy fighting for what’s right.  

If a movie was made about your life, who would play you? Denzel Washington would play me just like he did Coach Boone in Remember The Titans.

Academic Background:

• B.F.A. in Graphic Design, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

What do you love about Allen? I love that my kids can be themselves and everyone loves them for it. (Well, most of the time.) 

Other hats you wear or have worn at Allen or previous schools:

• Ram Backers Events Chair 2019-2020
• PAC Vice-President 2016-2017
• The Gala/Ramble Committee
• PAC Advocates Chair 2015-2016
• Fall Fest Chair 2015, 2016
• Head of Lower School Search Committee
• PTO President at Waco Montessori School 2013-2014

What are you passionate about? Oh so many things… I have definitely re-discovered a passion I had for so many years of my life - cheerleading. I also have a passion for art and design that takes all shapes in my life.

Interesting Facts about you: 

• I paint (acrylic & encaustic) and have a studio in our home. 
• I coached competitive cheerleading for 10 years. 
• I have the best husband ever that cooks, cleans and does laundry… jealous? :)

Favorite quote? “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” -Pablo Picasso

Favorite book? Anything written by Brene Brown!

If a movie was made about your life, who would play you? Kirsten Dunst, from the Bring It On days. Go Toros!

Academic Background:

• B.S. in Leadership Studies, Texas A&M University
• EC-6 P.E. Certified

How many years have you been working in education? 12 years

What do you love about Allen? I love the deep relationships that I get to develop with the students. In many schools, you have a student for one year, or maybe two to three. At Allen, I get to see them grow year after year and am blessed to witness or be a part of that growth for as long as they are an Allen Ram. 

What are you passionate about? Jesus Christ, my loving wife, being active/ working out, traveling, Aggie sports

Interesting Facts about you: 

• All-American goalie for Texas A&M Lacrosse team in 2009

Favorite book? Uncommon by Tony Dungy

Favorite quote? College football coach Amos Alonzo Stagg was asked, “What do you think of your team?” He responded, “I’ll let you know in 20 years.” The greatest victories of a coach have very little to do with a scoreboard and much more to do with the impact they have made on the rest of their lives.

If you were a fictional character, who would you be? Captain America

Academic Background:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree at Texas A&M University
• Graduated from Caldwell High School

What do you love about Allen? The great kids! I love the community Allen has created, and there are also tons of potential in the athletic department!

What are you passionate about? Helping kids reach their potential and pushing them to reach their goals!

Interesting Facts about you: 

• I own a small business!

Favorite quote? “If you have the will to win, you have achieved half your success; If you don’t, you have achieved half your failure”
 

Academic Background:

• Graduate of East Texas Christian Academy Class of ‘16. 
• Currently, a Sophomore at Blinn College

What do you love about Allen? I love the environment at Allen Academy the most. It reminds me of my old high school in a lot of ways. Every kid that comes here is a priority to the faculty/staff and you can't ask for much more than that. 

What are you passionate about? I’m passionate about sports as a whole. I've been involved in sports since I could walk. I'd like to use coaching as an opportunity to relate to kids and influence them in a positive manner. 

Favorite quote? “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.” -Tim Tebow

If a movie was made about your life, who would play you? If I could choose anybody it would be Mark Wahlberg.