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2010 - 11 Cougar Coaches

McCaig, Greg
Campus Athletic Coordinator
Head Football Coach

Alexander, Jennifer   Franklin, Phillip   Marks, Wayne   Simmons, Coshard
Allen, Natalie   Froman, Joey   McCage, Larry   Smith, Lance
Ballinger, Letreal   Hensley, Thomas   McCollum, Michael   Steeley, Amber
Chandler, Jeff   Jaehne, Debbie   McDowell, Shaun   Tatum, Ryan
Davis, Nina   Junewick, Laurie   O'Dear Josh   Thomson, Ron
Essien, Umana   Kerr, Corey   Redner, J.D.   Throckmorton, Laura
Faith, Trent   Kight, Randy   Reyes, Ronnie   Vacek, Bill
Fling, Kathy   Malonson, Eric   Shipman, Jarrett   White, Steve

 

Meet the Cougar Coaches

McCaig, Greg
Campus Athletic Coordinator, Head Football Coach, QBs - 9th 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 25 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 14th year as a Head Coach and his 9th 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 21 years and they have two sons, Steven, 20, a graduate of cypress Creek High School and Matthew, 16 a member of the JV Blue Cougar football team.

 

E-Mail:

gregory.mccaig@cfisd.net


Alexander, Jennifer
Head Coach Girls Basketball, 2nd Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

Hometown:

High School:

College:
Howard Payne University

Birthday:

     

Biography 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


Ballinger, Letreal
JV Wrestling Coach, 1st Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

Hometown:

High School:

College:

Birthday:

     

Biography coming soon...

 

E-Mail:

Letreal.Ballinger@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

     

Coach Jeff Chandler 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, 2nd Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

Hometown:

High School:

College:

Birthday:

Family:
Reid & Charlie, children

     

Coach 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


Essien, Umana
Assistant Football and Track Coach, 1st Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

Hometown:

High School:

College:

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Family:
Dawn, Wife
Kennedi, daughter

     

Coach Essien comes to us from Arnold Middle School where he helped several teams in Football, Basketball and Track win multiple zone championships while developing skill sets. Coach Essien has been married for 12 years, his wife Dawn teaches Kindergarten, they have a 5 year old daughter, Kennedi. Coach Essien will be coaching Football and Track.

E-Mail:

Umana.Essien@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 9th season as the Cougar Defensive Coordinator and 26th 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 24 years to his high school sweetheart Christina. Their son, Trent II, received an honarary degree in 2010 from the University of Arkansas.

E-Mail:

trenton.faith@cfisd.net


Fling, Kathy
Girls Varsity Soccer and Freshmen Volleyball Coach - 19th 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 19th 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 16 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, Head Golf Coach, 22nd 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 22nd year at Cy-Creek. He serves as a Varsity Assistant in charge of Running Backs and equipment. He is also Head Boy's Golf Coach. 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 22 years, and they have three children, Pierce-17, Perry-13, and Braeleigh-10.

 

E-Mail:

philip.franklin@cfisd.net


Froman, Joey
Varsity Cornerbacks Coach, Freshmen 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 8th year at Cy-Creek. He began as a freshman coach at Cy-Creek and now coaches the Varsity cornerbacks and Freshman Boys 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 23 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 11 years old and Troy is 7.

 

E-Mail:

Joey.Froman@cfisd.net


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
Head Varsity and Freshmen Volleyball Coach, Head Girls Golf Coach

 

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:

deborah.jaehne@cfisd.net


Junewick, Laurie
JV Volleyball Coach, Girls 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


Malonson, Eric
Freshman Football - DB's and WR's, JV Baseball, 3rd Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

Hometown:

High School:

College:
Texas A&M University

Birthday:

Family:
Ruth, wife
Sophia & Malia, daughters

     

Coach Malonson is beginning his 3rd season as a Freshman Football Coach at Cy-Creek. Coach Malonson has been coaching for 9 years and has coached at St. Pius X, Deer Park and Galena Park.

Coach Malonson holds a Bachelors Degree from Texas A&M University and was a free safety for the Aggie Football team.

Coach Malonson has been married 8 years to his lovely wife, Ruth, and they have 2 daughters, Sophia (7) and Malia (1).

 

E-Mail:

Eric.Malonson@cfisd.net


Marks, Wayne
Freshman Football - Linebackers & Running Backs, Freshman & Sophmore Baseball Coach, 29th 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 42 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
Freshmen Boy's Basketball Coach, 2nd 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, JV Football Coach, 4th 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 beginning his 4th year at Cypress Creek after coaching four years at Terry High School. Coach McCollum coaches the varsity safeties, as well as, being the special teams coordinator. In the spring Coach McCollum serves as the Head Baseball Coach.

Coach McCollum holds a Bachelors Degree from Texas A&M University.

He has been married to his lovely wife, Christy, for 11 years. They have three children, Cooper (8), Cass (4) and Reagan (3).

E-Mail:

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McDowell, Shaun
Varsiy Football Offensive Line Coach and Freshman Boys Track, 4th 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

     

Coach McDowell is beginning his 8th year of coaching and his 4th year at Cy-Creek. He coaches the Varsity offensive line.

Coach McDowell was a 3-year letterman at the US Coast Guard Academy at fullback and helped them achieve the Freedom Football Conference Championship and a birth to the NCAA playoffs in 1997. He is a graduate of the University of Houston with a degree in Finance and also has a Masters of Education Administration Degree from Lamar University.

A native of Sugar Land, Coach McDowell and his wife, Lisa, have 3 children: Maya (7), Ella (4), and Shaun (3).

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O'Dear, Joshua
Head Coach Boys Soccer, 2nd Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

Hometown:

High School:

College:
Iowa State University

Birthday:

Family:
Shannon, wife
Isabelle, daughter - 7

     

This is Coach O'Dear's second 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


Redner, J.D.
JV Football Defensive Line Coach and JV Track Coach, 4th 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 4th year at Cy-Creek and his 11th overall. Coach Redner has made stops in South Texas and the Austin area before joining the Cougars. Coach Redner is the defensive line coach for the Cougars and calls defense for the JV Blue. Coach Redner also coaches track for the Cougars. Coach Redner graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from A&M University-Kingsville in 2000 and teaches World Geography.

Coach Redner has been married two years to his beautiful wife, Molly, who is also a teacher in Cy-Fair.

 

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

 

 

Hometown:
Runge, TX

High School:
Runge High School

College:
Southwest Texas State University

Birthday:
October 19

     

Coach Reyes is beginning his second season as the Cougars assistant Varsity Basketball and Freshmen Football coach after coaching 6 years at Elgin High School. Coach Reyes holds a Bachelors Degree from Southwest Texas State University 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
Freshman Football Offensive Line Coach and Freshman Boys Basketball Coach- 2nd year @ Cy-Creek

 

Coshard Simmons

Hometown:
Greenville, AL

High School:
Greenville High School

College:
University of West Alabama

Birthday:
June 16

     

Coach Simmons is beginning his 3rd season as the Cougars Freshmen Coach. Coach Simmons played college football at the University of West Alabama from 2000-2001 where he played linebacker. Coach Simmons also holds a Bachelors & Masters degree from the University of West Alabama.

 

E-Mail:

coshard.simmons@cfisd.net


Smith, Lance
Football Wide Receivers Coach, Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach- Second 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 2nd season as the Cougars wide receivers' coach after coaching at Langham Creek for 5 seasons.  Coach Smith has been coaching 16 years 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. During the spring coach Smith will be the Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach. 

Coach Smith also holds a Masters Degree from Lamar University.

Coach Smith has been married 20 years to his lovely wife Vicki. They have a two daughters Ashlynn (9), who participates in competitive cheerleading and Abigail (6) who excels in gymnastics at Cypress Academy.

 

E-Mail:

lance.smith@cfisd.net


Steeley, Amber
JV Tennis Coach, 1st Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

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Family:

     

Biography coming soon...

E-Mail:

Amber.Steeley@cfisd.net


Tatum, Ryan
JV Girls Basketball Coach, 1st Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

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Family:

     

Biography coming soon...

E-Mail:

Ryan.Tatum@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


Throckmorton, Laura
JV Girls Soccer Coach, 1st Year @ Cy-Creek

 

 

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Family:

     

Biography coming soon...

E-Mail:

Laura.Throckmorton@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

     

Coach Vacek is in his 14th year at Cypress Creek. Coach Vacek's experiences date back to 1981 at Katy Mayde Creek then onto Industrial HS, Boling HS, and Cedar Hill HS before joining the Cougars in 1997. Coach Vacek is in charge of the Varsity Football Inside Linebackers and is also the Head Boys Track Coach. Coach Vacek and his wife, Mary, have 3 children, Elizabeth, married to Chris Shaw, Joshua, married to Tammy, and Sarah. Coach is also a very proud grandfather of two!

E-Mail:

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White, Steve
Head Tennis 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 11th 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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