Two Decades, Rival Wins, and Unbreakable Spirit
With coaching stops at Borger Middle and Bowie Middle (Amarillo ISD), Coach Sims’s most memorable moment was leading Borger to its first victory over Pampa since 2016—a huge milestone for the program.
Bushland and Randall have been her toughest opponents, always raising the bar for competition.
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Game Day Rituals, Soccer Skills, and Nursing Dreams
Her game day superstition? Using the same pencil for every lineup.
Off the court, she’s a former soccer standout who almost played in college—a fun fact her volleyball players might not know!
Coach Sims usually skips pre-game meals due to nerves, and if she weren’t coaching, she’d be in nursing, helping people in a different way. The best advice she’s received: don’t worry about things you can’t control.
Caring, Dedicated, Competitive
Coach Sims’s team would describe her as caring, dedicated, and competitive.
Remember the Titans is her favorite sports movie, and Facebook is her must-have social platform. In her office, you’ll hear the biggest hits from the 90s and 2000s, keeping the energy high.
Coaching Philosophy: Work Will Win When Wishing Won’t
Resilience is at the core of Coach Sims’s philosophy. Her motto: “Work Will Win When Wishing Won’t!”
She loves how the Texas Panhandle feels like one big community—everyone follows and supports local standouts, and there’s a united pride when competing against teams from other regions.
She cheers for all Panhandle teams in the playoffs, believing they can compete with anyone in the state.
Goals: Compete, Win, and Grow
Coach Sims’s goals for the season: compete for a playoff spot, finish district with more wins than losses, strengthen skills and volleyball IQ, and put her team in a position to win every game.
Energy, Both Sides of the Game, and Community Support
She’s fueled by Alani Nu energy drinks, values both film study and field practice, and leans defensive but loves running “First Ball Kill” and “Block Coverage” drills.
The best part of coaching in Borger? The unwavering support from a community where Bulldog Pride runs deep.
After 20 years, Coach Sims has built lasting relationships with people who always back the program.