2009 - 10 Cougar Coaches

McCaig, Greg
Campus Athletic Coordinator
Head Football Coach

Alexander, Jennifer   Froman, Joey   Malonson, Eric   Reyes, Ronnie
Allen, Natalie   Hensley, Thomas   Marks, Wayne   Shipman, Jarrett
Beech, Chris   Jaehne, Debbie   McCage, Larry   Simmons, Coshard
Chandler, Jeff   Junewick, Laurie   McCollum, Michael   Smith, Lance
Davis, Nina   Kerr, Corey   McDowell, Shaun   Thomson, Ron
Faith, Trent   Kight, Randy   O'Dear Josh   Vacek, Bill
Fling, Kathy   Maaskant, Betty   Parr, Kendall   White, Steve
Franklin, Phillip   Maegle, Dane   Redner, J.D.    

 

Meet the Cougar Coaches

McCaig, Greg
Campus Athletic Coordinator, Head Football Coach, QBs - 8th Year @ Cy-Creek

 

Greg McCaig

Hometown:
Lafayette, Louisiana

High School:
Acadiana High School

College:
Louisiana State University

Birthday:
October 18th

Family:
Sherri, wife,
Steven & Matthew, sons

     

Coach McCaig is a graduate of Louisiana State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a minor in Social Studies. Coach McCaig has been coaching for 23 years. He will serve as Head Football Coach and Offensive Coordinator for the Cougars during the upcoming season. 

Previous coaching stops for Coach McCaig include Bellaire High School and Catholic High School in Louisiana. His stops in Texas include Houston Memorial High School, Langham Creek High School, Giddings High School and Stratford High School. This will be Coach McCaig's 13th year as a Head Coach and his 8th year as Head Coach for the Cypress Creek Cougars. During his tenure as Head Coach for Cypress Creek, the Cougars have shown steady improvement. The Cougars have gone from 2 - 8 in 2002 to 4 - 6 in 2003 and 6 - 4 in 2004, a trip to the playoffs in 2005, 8 - 2 in 2008 and 9-2 in 2009. Highlighting Coach McCaig's professional career was a trip to the state semifinals in 1998 while serving as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Giddings High School.

Coach McCaig has been married to his wife, Sheri for 19 years and they have two sons, Steven, 18, a member of the Cougars football team and Matthew, 14 a future Cougar.

 

E-Mail:

gregory.mccaig@cfisd.net


Alexander, Jennifer
JV Girls Basketball and JV Softball, 1st Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

Hometown:

High School:

College:
Howard Payne University

Birthday:

     

Coming Soon

 

E-Mail:

Jennifer.Alexander1@cfisd.net


 

Natalie Allen

Hometown:
Kingwood, TX

High School:
Kingwood High School

College:
Texas A&M University

Birthday:
August 7th

     

Coach Allen currently teaches Algebra I and Algebra Lab and holds coaching positions in Cross Country and Track and Field. She graduated from Texas A&M University in December of 2003 with a degree in Kinesiology and minor in Mathematics. Coach Allen was hired by Cypress Fairbanks in January 2004 for a PE/coaching position at Bleyl Middle School, where she stayed for 4 years before transferring to Cypress Creek High School. 2 years later, she is now the Head Girls Cross Country coach and is an assistant track and field coach, specializing in boys' and girls' hurdles.

E-Mail:

Natalie.Allen@cfisd.net


Beech, Christopher
JV Football, JV and 9th Grade Boys Track

 

 

Hometown:

High School:

College:

Birthday:

     

Original degree earned was an Honors B.A. in Economics from York University (Toronto, Canada) in 1986. In addition to this initial degree also earned Master of Education degrees from: Louisiana Tech University (1993) - Secondary Social Studies; East Tennessee State University (1993) - Physical Education.

Current teacher certification includes Composite Social Studies and Physics. This year marks first year at Cy-Creek having transferred to teach Economics, fourth year in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, fourteenth year overall as a secondary teacher.

Also, will coach freshman football and serve as an assistant track coach.

E-Mail:

Christopher.Beech@cfisd.net


 

Jeff Chandler

Hometown:
Stockton, CA

High School:
Tokay High School

College:
California State University at Stanislaus

Birthday:
February 1968

Family:
Charles & Elaine, parents
Jess, brother & Jennifer, sister-in-law
Harley & Riley, nieces

     

Jeff started swimming year round at age 5 and swam competitively until 20. Jeff graduated from Tokay High School in Lodi California where he was a three sport Varsity Letterman for 3 years in Water Polo, Wrestling and Swimming. He earned All-American status his senior year in water polo as well as League M.V.P. and 1st Team All-Section. Jeff graduated from Modesto Junior College with his A.A. At Modesto, Jeff earned Water Polo and Swimming All-American honors in both years of attendance. He is one of two 4 time All-Americans in school history allowing Jeff to be enshrined in the Modesto Junior College Athletic Hall of Fame. Jeff graduated from California State University Stanislaus with a B.S. in Geography.

Jeff started coaching after his stint in Modesto, returning to his alma mata coaching J.V. Water Polo and Swimming winning titles in four straight years. He was named the Girls Head Coach from Water Polo and Swimming, where he turned out several All-Americans. Jeff then took some time off from coaching to finish his degree. He returned to coaching as an assistant at the University of Pacific in Stockton California. Jeff coached as an assistant for both Men’s and Women’s teams and was the local water polo club developmental coach. Jeff then returned to Tokay High School as the Head Water Polo and Swimming Coach and taught Life Skills for the Special Education Department.

Jeff moved to Texas in 2007 to become the Cy Creek High School Swimming and Water Polo Coach. Jeff was the Regional Co-coach of the Year for boys in water polo and the District Coach of the Year for girls and Co-Coach of the Year for boys in swimming in 2007-08.

Jeff’s parents Charles and Elaine live in Arizona and are both retired teachers. Jeff’s younger brother, Jess and wife, Jennifer have two beautiful girls Harley (5) and Riley (3).

E-Mail:

jeff.chandler@cfisd.net


Davis, Nina
JV Boys and Girls Swimming, 1st Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

Hometown:

High School:

College:

Birthday:

Family:
Reid & Charlie, children

     

Nina Davis comes to us from Mayde Creek High School where she was the coach for 3 years. She has served as head coach for the Barkers Ridge summer team for 2 years. Coach Davis has been swimming since the age of 7 and year-round competitive swimming since the age of 11 for ATEX and SST. Nina swam at Klein Oak High School over the course of her 4 years. Nina earned an engineering degree from Texas A&M, and teaches Geometry in addition to her coaching duties. She has 2 boys, Reid (8) and Charlie (1 year). Nina keeps herself busy with Reid playing in all sports including soccer, baseball, football and of course...swimming.

E-Mail:

Nina.Davis@cfisd.net


Faith, Trent
Cougar Defensive Coordinator - Cornerbacks, Strength Coach, 8th Year @ Cy-Creek

 

Trent Faith

Hometown:
Austin, TX

High School:
Lanier High School

College:
Texas Lutheran & Prairie View A&M University

Birthday:
July 1, 1963

Family:
Christina, wife
Trent, son

     

Coach Faith is beginning his 6th season as the Cougar Defensive Coordinator and 23rd year total, he has had stops at Stratford, Langham Creek, Bloomington and Leander.

Coach Faith holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Texas Lutheran, where he earned N.A.I.A. Division I All American Running Back honors. Coach Faith also holds a Masters Degree at Prairie View A&M University.

Coach Faith has been married 23 years to his high school sweetheart Christina. They have a 17 year old son Trent II, who is attending the University of Arkansas.

E-Mail:

trenton.faith@cfisd.net


Fling, Kathy
Girls Varsity and JV Soccer Coach - 18th year @ Cy-Creek

 

Kathy Fling

Hometown:
Bishop, TX

High School:
Bishop High School

College:
Corpus Christi State University & Texas A&M University

Birthday:
May 28

Family:
Randy, husband
Lisa & Lyndsey, daughters
Kevin, son
Mackenzie, Maddie, Jack & Davis, grandchildren

     

Coach Fling is Head Coach for girl's Varsity Soccer and is in her 18th year at Cy-Creek. She coached 5 years in Gregory Portland before coming to Creek. She has 22 years of teaching experience. She graduated from Corpus Christi State University and got her Health Certification at Texas A&I . She has a degree in Health, Physical Education and Business. She has one son and two daughters, two grand-daughters and two grandson's. She graduated from Bishop High School in Bishop, Texas.

Her soccer team has been to the playoffs the last 15 years in a row, has been District Champs 6 years, district runner up 8 years and 3rd place 3 years.

 

E-Mail:

kathy.fling@cfisd.net


Franklin, Philip
Varsity Assistant Football - Running Backs & Slot Receivers, Head Golf Coach, 21st Year @ Cy-Creek

 

Philip Franklin

Hometown:
Wichita Falls, Texas

High School:
Rider High School

College:
Abilene Christian University

Birthday:
May 28

Family:
Beth, wife
Pierce & Perry, sons
Braeleigh, daughter

     

Coach Franklin in his 19th year at Cypress Creek serves as a Varsity Assistant in charge of Running Backs and as the Varsity Assistant in baseball. He teaches Pre-Calculus for his classroom assignment.

Coach Franklin graduated from Wichita Falls Rider High School and Abilene Christian University.

Coach Franklin has been married to his wonderful wife, Beth, for 19 years, and they have three children, Pierce-14, Perry-10, and Braeleigh-7.

 

E-Mail:

philip.franklin@cfisd.net


Froman, Joey
Varsity Defensive Tackles Coach, Sophomore Basketball

 

Joey Froman

Hometown:
nfo coming soon

High School:
Lamesa High School

College:
Texas Tech

Birthday:
info coming soon

Family:
Gloria, wife
Troy, son
Nicole, daughter

     

Coach Froman is currently in his 5th year at Cy-Creek. He began as a freshman coach at Creek and now coaches the Varsity defensive tackles and Sophomore Basketball. Coach Froman started his coaching career at Denison High School in 1987 and has had several stops in between before coming to Cy-Creek. He has 19 years of experience as a Texas High School teacher and coach.

Coach Froman graduated from Lamesa High and has a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech.

Coach Froman and his wife Gloria have 2 children, Nicole 8 years old and Troy is 4.

 

E-Mail:

coming soon


Hensley, Thomas
Head Cross Country Coach - Boys and Girls, Head Girls Track Coach, 3rd Year @ Cy-Creek

 

Thomas Hensley

Hometown:
Corrigan, Texas

High School:
Corrigan-Camden High School

College:
Sam Houston State University

Birthday:
info coming soon

Family:
Heather, wife
Allie, daughter

     

Hello, my name is Thomas Hensley and I am a teacher/coach at Cypress Creek High School.  This is my 3rd year at Creek, and my 10th year in education.  I have a wonderful wife (Heather) and a sweet little girl (Allie).

I grew up in Corrigan, Texas and graduated from Corrigan-Camden High School in 1995.  I received my B.S. degree in English/Kinesiology from Sam Houston State in 2000.  I am currently pursuing my Master's Degree in Educational Administration.

In addittion to teaching English II, I also coach cross country and track.

I am looking forward to a great year.

 

 

E-Mail:

thomas.hensley@cfisd.net


Jaehne, Debbie

 

Debbie Jaehne

Hometown:
info coming soon

High School:
info coming soon

College:
info coming soon

Birthday:
info coming soon

Family:
info coming soon

     

Biography coming soon...

 

E-Mail:

coming soon


Junewick, Laurie
JV Volleyball Coach, Freshmen Basketball Coach - 24th year @ Cy-Creek

 

Laurie Junewick

Hometown:
Grand Rapids, MI

High School:
Union High School

College:
Western Michigan University

Birthday:
February 17

Family:
Gracie, Booker, Jackson & Waggie

     

Coach Junewick is the JV Volleyball Coach and Freshmen Basketball Coach. She has been teaching physical education at Cypress Creek for the past 23 years.

She graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. where she played both collegiate volleyball & basketball.

Coach Junewick also has a home-based floral studio—Spring Creek Farm!

 

E-Mail:

Laurie.junewick@cfisd.net


Kerr, Corey
Head Wrestling Coach, Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach - 3rd year @ Cy-Creek

 

Corey Kerr

Hometown:
Greenville, PA

High School:
Greenville Sr. High School

College:
Bethany College

Birthday:
April 2

Family:
Aimee, wife
Jamie, Kaitlyn, Abigail & Addison, daughters

     

A native of Pennsylvania, Coach Kerr attended Greenville Senior High School. While attending GHS, Mr. Kerr was active in choir, student council, athletics, and the school newspaper.

Upon graduation, Mr. Kerr attended Bethany College, Bethany, WV where he graduated with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Education and Psychology. While attending Bethany Coach Kerr was given the Kalon Leadership Scholarship and gained acceptance into both the Psychology honorary society (Psi Chi) and the Education honorary society (Kappa Delta Phi). In addition, Mr. Kerr served the campus as a resident assistant and was a member of the B.I.S.O.N.S., earning the B.I.S.O.N. of the year award in 1992. Coach Kerr was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity serving as an officer for two years.


While completing his student teaching assignment, Coach Kerr served as wrestling coach at Buckeye Local Middle School in Rayland, Ohio prior to arriving in Texas. While there, his team went undefeated in both tournament and dual meet competitions garnering the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Championship.

Mr. Kerr arrived at Cypress Creek in 2007 as an Adaptive Behavior instructor and assistant coach in wrestling and track. Under his leadership as assistant wrestling coach in their inaugral season, the Cougars saw four wrestlers reach the district finals and had five athletes qualify for regional competition.

In 2008, Corey was named as the head coach for the Cypress Creek Cougars wrestling team. In the first season the team finished as champions at Brazoswood's "Woodshed Dual Tournament" and also garnered top ten team finishes in the Cypress Fairbanks Invitational Tournament and the Klein Collins Tiger Invitational. The '09 squad crowned eight district champions, qualifying eleven wrestlers for the regional tournament in Allen, Texas. Cypress Creek High School saw it's first Regional Champion, Anna McAleavey, crowned. In addition, two other wrestlers, Courtney Richardson and Zach Goldbold, qualified for the state wrestling meet in Austin ISD's Delco Center.

He is entering his eighteenth year in education, his third at Cypress Creek High School. Previously he worked in Aldine ISD for 15 years, serving as an assistant baseball coach for 11 years. He will serve as the head wrestling coach and varsity assistant in baseball.

Coach Kerr and his wife, Aimee, reside in Spring with their four daughters: Jamie - (18), Kaitlyn - (12), Abigail - (5), and Addison - (3).

E-Mail:

corey.kerr@cfisd.net


Kight, Randy
Head Softball Coach, Strength Coach- 19th Year @ Cy-Creek

 

Randy Kight

Hometown:
Beaumont, TX

High School:
Forest Park High School

College:
University of Houston

Birthday:
November 16

Family:
Kathy, wife

     

Coach Kight has coached for 33 years. Coach Kight has coached in Clear Creek ISD, Spring ISD, and Cy-Fair ISD. He opened Westfield H.S. as the Varsity Boys Basketball coach and spent 6 years at that position. He left coaching for four years, then returned in 1991 as the Varsity Softball coach at Cy-Creek. This is currently his 19th year at Creek. He also coached Freshman Volleyball, and Girls JV Basketball.

E-Mail:

randall.kight@cfisd.net


Maaskant, Elizabeth
Basket

 

Betty Maaskant

Hometown:
Port Washington, Long Island, NY

High School:
Cushing High School

College:
Stephen F. Austin State University

Birthday:
March 2

Family:
iCarol Leobold, Max, Trudy, Macky, Alex & Travolta

     

Masters in Science & Education Stephen F Austin State University
Basketball: SFA Scoring Title 4yrs, All State, All Star, All Conference, Olympic Trial
32 years Coaching/Teaching experience
Teaching fields: Health, Physical Education, History, Government, & Drivers Education
Varsity Coaching Experience: Basketball, Track, Tennis, Softball
Other: Equestrian: American Saddlebred show horses, Breeder/Trainer

E-Mail:

elizabeth.maaskant@cfisd.net

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Maegle, Dane
Head Tennis Coach - 16th year @ Cy-Creek

 

Dane Maegle

Hometown:
Houston, TX

High School:
Bellaire High School

College:
Southwest Texas State University

Birthday:
February 23

     

Coach Maegle is in his sixteenth year at Cypress Creek as the Head Tennis Coach.

He teaches math in his classroom assignment. Coach Maegle, a native Houstonian, is a graduate of Bellaire High School and Southwest Texas State University where he received a BBA in Finance. He pursued his teaching credentials through Corpus Christi State University. During Coach Maegle’s tenure as Head Tennis Coach the Cypress Creek Tennis Team has had one undefeated district championship and three second place finishes.

 

 

E-Mail:


Malonson, Eric
Freshman Football - DB's and WR's, JV Baseball, 2nd Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

Hometown:

High School:

College:
Texas A&M University

Birthday:

Family:
Ruth, wife
Sophia & Malia, daughters

     

Coming Soon...

 

E-Mail:

Eric.Malonson@cfisd.net


Marks, Wayne
Freshman Football - Linebackers & Running Backs, Freshman & Sophmore Baseball Coach, 27th Year @ Cy-Creek

 

Wayne Marks

Hometown:
Atlanta, GA

High School:
Southwest Dekalb

College:
University of Houston

Birthday:
December 12, 1947

Family:
Lynda, wife
Shannon, son
Kimberly, daughter-in-law
Tyler & Emily, grandchildren

     

Coach Marks, an instructor in Health, is the Defensive Coordinator of the Freshman Football Team and has been at Cypress Creek since 1982.

Coach Marks is a graduate of Southwest DeKalb High School in Decatur, Georgia, and the University of Houston, with a B.S. and a Master's in Education. Coach Marks previously at Katy High School, Mt. Carmel High School, and Memorial Hall High School.

He and his wife Lynda, have been married 38 years and are the proud parents of son Shannon, daughter-in-law Kimberly, grandson Tyler and granddaughter Emily. Coach Marks also loves baseball and serves as the Freshman Coach of the Cougar Baseball Team. It should come as no surprise that he named his dogs "Dugout" and "Slugger"!

 

E-Mail:


McCage, Larry
Sophomore Boy's Basketball Coach, 1st Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

Hometown:

High School:

College:
Howard Payne University

Birthday:

Family:
Denise, wife
Ryan, Nathan, Collin - sons
Miranda, Carolynn, Mallory - daughters

     

I have a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Sam Houston State University, majoring in Accounting. My experience includes three years as an Accounting Manager for Comet Rice, Inc. in Houston, three years in sales for Tomball Ford, Joe Myers Imports and The Home Depot in Houston, and twenty years as an Associate Member of the Chicago Board of Trade in Chicago. I also lettered in basketball for Rice University and Sam Houston State University.
My wife, Denise, teaches French at Klein Collins High School. We are the proud parents of three girls and three boys.

E-Mail:

larry.mccage@cfisd.net


McCollum, Michael
Head Baseball Coach, Assistant Football Coach - Safeties, 3rd Year @ Cy-Creek

 

Michael McCollum

Hometown:
Robinson, TX

High School:
Robinson High School

College:
Texas A&M University

Birthday:
April 14

Family:
Christy, wife
Cooper & Cash, sons
Reagan, daughter

     

Coach McCollum is in his third year at Cypress Creek after coaching four years at Terry High School. Coach McCollum serves as a varsity football coach and is the head baseball coach. He will be teaching World Geography.

Coach McCollum graduated from Texas A&M University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Coach McCollum has been married to his wonderful wife, Christy, for 11 years and they have three children, Cooper (8), Cash (4), and Reagan ().

E-Mail:

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McDowell, Shaun
Football - Offensive Line, Track, 3rd Year @ Cy-Creek

 

Shaun McDowell

Hometown:
Sugar Land, TX

High School:
Stephen F. Austin High School

College:
U.S. Coast Guard Academy & University of Houston

Birthday:
October 27

Family:
Lisa, wife
Shaun, son
Maya & Ella, daughters

     

My name is Shaun McDowell and I teach Web Mastering and Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS). I also coach Varsity Football (Offensive Line) and Track. This is my third year at Cy-Creek. In the 2008 football season, Cy-Creek was 8-2 overall with a 7-0 district record. We were Undefeated 15-5A District Champions, Bi-District Champions, and Area Finalist.

I am a 2002 graduate of the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a Minor in European Studies. I am also currently obtaining my Masters Degree in Education Administration from Lamar University.

Prior to going to U of H, I received an appointment and football scholarship to the United States Coast Guard Academy where I was a 3-year letterman. In 1997, I helped lead the Academy to a 9-1 record and received a birth to the NCAA Div III playoffs.

I am married to my beautful wife, Lisa, and have three children, Maya (6), Ella (3), and Shaun II (2). They can be seen in the stands at every football game going crazy in Cy-Creek blue!

If you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at shaun.mcdowell@cfisd.net or 281-897-4200..

E-Mail:


O'Dear, Joshua
Head Coach Boys Soccer, 1st Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

Hometown:

High School:

College:
Iowa State University

Birthday:

Family:
Shannon, wife
Isabelle, daughter - 7

     

This is Coach O'Dear's first year at Cy-Creek High School. Coach O'Dear is originally from Iowa, and attended Iowa State University, where he received a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in Coaching. He was the assistant varisty coach at Ames High School during his last two years at Iowa State. When arriving in Texas, Coach O'Dear was the assistant varsity coach at MacArthur High School for two years before becoming the head boys coach at George Bush High School. In the second season at Bush Coach O'Dear led the Broncos to the school's first playoff run, and also received District 20 5-A's "Coach of the Year". Coach O'Dear spent four years at George Bush High School before going to Katy Taylor High School for a year in 2005-06. He has spent the last three years as the head soccer coach over at Cy-Falls High School. Coach O'Dear completed his USSF National "C" license, and will be pursuing more soccer education in the future. Coach O'Dear enjoys playing soccer, whenever he can, and enjoys spending time with his wife, Shannon and seven year old daughter Isabelle.

E-Mail:

Joshua.Odear@cfisd.net


Parr, Kendall
JV Wrestling

 

 

Hometown:

High School:

College:

Birthday:

     

Kendall Parr is a product of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. She graduated from Cypress Creek High School in 1999. Kendall received her BA in History from Sam Houston State University in 2004. She is a History major with a Social Studies composite minor. While in college Kendall received the Who’s Who of College Students, The Excellent Student Award and maintained a 3.7 in her major.

Kendall has taught almost all Social Studies curriculum ranging from 6th grade World Cultures, 7th grade Texas History, 8th grade U.S. History, World Geography and 11th grade US History.

E-Mail:

Kendall.Parr@cfisd.net


Redner, J.D.
Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Line, Assistant Track, 3rd year @ Cy-Creek

 

J.D. Redner

Hometown:
Benavides, TX

High School:
Benavides High School

College:
Texas A&M - Kingsville

Birthday:
August 3

Family:
Molly, wife

     

Coach Redner, beginning his 3rd year at Cypress Creek and his 10th overall, has made stops in South Texas and the Austin area before joining the Cougars. Coach Redner will be an assistant offensive line coach with the varsity and call the offense for the JV Silver. Coach Redner graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from A&M University-Kingsville in 2000 and will be teaching World Geography.

Coach Redner and his beautiful finacee, Molly, are very excited to be a part of the Cougar family and for the start of the 2007 season.

 

E-Mail:


Reyes, Ronnie
Freshmen Football Coach - Offensive & Defensive Line, JV Boys Basketball, First Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

Hometown:
Runge, TX

High School:
Runge High School

College:
Southwest Texas State University

Birthday:
October 19

     

Coach Reyes is entering his first year at Cy-Creek and his seventh year overall.  Coach Reyes serves as a Freshman Football Coach and Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach. 

Coach Reyes is a graduate of Southwest Texas State University where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Sports Science.

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Shipman, Jarrett
JV Boys Soccer, 2nd Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

Hometown:

High School:
Mansfield High School

College:
University of Texas @ Arlington

Birthday:

Family:
Taylor, wife

   
 

I am entering my second year of teaching and coaching at Cypress Creek. I graduated from Mansfield High School where I played soccer and football. After high school I attended Texas Tech University. My junior year I then transferred and graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a BA in History. I moved to the Houston area in the summer of 2008. I married my wife Taylor in June of 2009 and she is currently in her second year of law school at South Texas College of Law. I enjoy pretty much all sports. When I am not at school you can probably find me on the golf course or down at the beach.

E-Mail:

Jarrett.Shipman@cfisd.net


Simmons, Coshard
Assistant Football Coach, Offensive Line - 2nd year @ Cy-Creek

 

Coshard Simmons

Hometown:
Greenville, AL

High School:
Greenville High School

College:
University of West Alabama

Birthday:
June 16

     

Biography coming soon..

 

E-Mail:

coshard.simmons@cfisd.net


Smith, Lance
Football Wide Receivers Coach - First Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

Hometown:
Houston, TX

College:
McNeese St. University
Lamar University

Birthday:
May 28

Family:
Vicki, wife
Ashlynn & Abigail, daughters

     

Coach Smith is beginning his 1st season as the Cougars wide receivers' coach after coaching at Langham Creek for 5 seasons.  Coach Smith has been coaching 15 seasons and has been an Offensive Coordinator in Caldwell, TX and has had other stops at Jersey Village, Madisonville, and Smithson Valley.

Coach Smith holds a Bachelors Degree from McNeese St. University where he was an All-Conference catcher on the Cowboy Baseball Team before being drafted by the Houston Astros and playing for 3 seasons in their organization.  Coach Smith also holds a Masters Degree from Lamar University.

Coach Smith has been married 19 years to his lovely wife Vicki. They have a two daughters Ashlynn (8), who participates in competitive cheerleading and Abigail (5) who excels in gymnastics at Cypress Academy.

 

E-Mail:

lance.smith@cfisd.net


Thomson, Ron
Head Boys Basketball Coach, 6th Year @ Cy-Creek

 

Ron Thomson

Hometown:
Greenville, AL

High School:
Greenville High School

College:
Cleveland State University & Ohio State University

Birthday:
June 16

Family:
Pam, wife
Chris, dog

     

My name is Ron Thomson. I have been teaching and coaching for the past 28 years. At Cypress Creek High School I teach a variety of physical education courses and in my "spare time", I coach the Varsity Boys' Basketball Team. I am beginning my 6th year at Cy-Creek and have been in the district for 10 years.

I am a native of the great state of OHIO and yes, I am a "Buckeye" all the way! I graduated and received my B.S. in Education from Cleveland State University and then moved on to "The Ohio State University" where I earned my M.A. in Education in 1981.

My wife Pam and I have been married for 21 glorious years! Pam is a Special Education teacher at Birkes Elementary. Our famly also includes our loyal companion, "Chris", who is a very large and gentle German Shepard which we adopted from the Austin German Sheppard rescue program several years ago.
Before coming to CFISD, Pam and I taught overseas in the International Schools system over a period of ten years. From Budapest to Frankfurt ........then Taipei to Abu Dhabi, we have many fond memories of our travels, adventures and former students and colleagues.

As a proud Cy-Creek Cougar, I am looking forward to the 2009-2010 school year.

E-Mail:

Ronald.Thomson@cfisd.net


Vacek, Bill
Varsity Football - Inside Linebackers, Head Boys Track Coach, 13th Year @ Cy-Creek

 

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Hometown:
East Bernard, TX

High School:
East Bernard High School

College:
Tarleton State University

Birthday:
September 13

Family:
Mary, wife
Elizabeth, daughter - husband - Chris
Josh, son - wife - Tammy
Sarah, daughter
Will, grandson

     

Mr. Vacek is in his 29th year in education, teaching American History, World History, Government, Economics, Health and Physical Education. All but 3 years in his career have been in history and is very honored to be in the profession. In addition to his B.S. degree in History, he also holds a Masters degree in Educational Administration. He has taught in five other school districts beginning with the Katy I.S.D. in 1981. Mr. Vacek says he is proud to acknowledge the fact that 13 of his 29 years have been at Cypress Creek High school and all but one year teaching World History. Mr. Vacek is most often addressed as Coach Vacek, as he is the head track coach at Cypress Creek and varsity assistant football coach. Coach Vacek considers it an honor to be in the coaching profession, especially at Cypress Creek.

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White, Steve
Tennis Assistant Coach, 11th Year @ Cy-Creek

 

Steve White

Hometown:
Alexandria, LA

High School:
Nacogdoches High School

College:
Stephen F. Austin State University & Tulane University

Birthday:
June 18

Family:
Kathy, fiancè
Natalie, daughter
Luke, son

     

Coach White is in his 8th year at Cypress Creek and has been Assistant Tennis Coach for 6 years.

Coach White is a graduate of Nacogdoches High School and Stephen F Austin State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical education and a minor in General Business. He has also earned and MBA from Tulane University. His classroom assignment includes; BCIS, Business Ownership and Business Law.

He has two children (twins) age 22 Natalie and Lucas.

 

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