Coaches Corner

Coaches Corner: Idalou’s Clay White – The Samurai Leading the Wildcat Way

Meet Idalou's "Samurai" - Coach Clay White, a crypto cowboy and Tecmo Super Bowl champion who refuses to be shackled by superstition (but drinks a gallon of coffee on game days). With 21 years of coaching experience and memorable wins on Christmas Eve and Thanksgiving, White is building excellence the Wildcat Way.

Coaches Corner: Frenship Memorial’s Whitney Gibson – Building History One Gold Ball at a Time

From dancing to Pure Barre to making playoff history, Frenship Memorial's Whitney Gibson is building something special. In just her first year with the Panthers, she led a freshman-sophomore squad to the school's first-ever playoff victory - and she's just getting started.

Coaches Corner: Gruver’s Phillip Wiggins – Leading with Heart and High Standards

Gruver’s Phillip Wiggins, a 25-year coaching veteran, brings a guitar-playing, value-driven approach to his teams. Known for his motto, “Do what’s right, do your best, and practice the golden rule,” Coach Wiggins inspires athletes to serve something greater than themselves while striving for excellence.

Coaches Corner: Palo Duro’s Shaun Massie – Fun, Dedication, and a Lifelong Love for Soccer

Palo Duro’s Shaun Massie—who answers to Massie, Princess, Queen, Papa Smurf, and Lorax—brings 22 years of coaching experience and a playful, dedicated spirit to girls varsity soccer. Known for being both fun and strict, Coach Massie is passionate about helping players grow on and off the field.

Coaches Corner: Perryton’s Shaun Lynch – Passion, Faith, and Closing the Gap

Perryton High School’s Shaun Lynch brings over two decades of coaching experience—three years in Perryton and 19 years elsewhere, including Canada—to both the volleyball and baseball programs. Known for being stubborn, passionate, and caring, Coach Lynch is committed to building a winning culture and loving his players through every step of the journey.

Coaches Corner: Pampa’s Austin Samulowitz – Compete, Serve, and Never Quit

Pampa’s Austin Samulowitz—known simply as “Coach” to his players—brings a decade of experience, a loud and passionate presence, and a relentless drive to football and baseball. For Coach Samulowitz, it’s about serving others, competing with heart, and helping kids get back up every time they fall.

Coaches Corner: Randall’s Karli Morrison-Burson – Motivation, Family, and Big Goals

Randall High School’s Karli Morrison-Burson—“Coach K” or “Kizzle” to her players—just wrapped up her 15th year of coaching volleyball, bringing focus, motivation, and a deep sense of community to the court. Known for her knowledgeable and motivating style, Coach K is all about building a program where family, faith, and hard work come first.

Coaches Corner: Randall’s Dan Sherwood – Character, Discipline, and Continuous Growth

Randall’s Dan Sherwood brings 15 years of coaching experience to the football field, with a career that includes nine years as head coach at Caprock. Known simply as “Coach,” Sherwood is tough, demanding, and caring—dedicated to helping his athletes develop both on and off the field.

Coaches Corner: Borger’s Tina Sims – Resilience, Bulldog Pride, and Chasing Playoff Dreams

Borger High School’s Tina Sims—“Coach Simsie” to her athletes—brings 20 years of experience, a competitive edge, and deep community roots to head volleyball and assistant girls track. Caring, dedicated, and fiercely competitive, Coach Sims is all about resilience and building a program that’s always ready to compete.

Coaches Corner: Canadian’s Jeff Isom – Championships, Classic Rock, and Doing the Job Right

Canadian High School’s Jeff Isom—29 years in coaching and counting—brings experience, humor, and dependability to football, basketball, and track. Known for his understanding nature and classic rock playlists, Coach Isom is all about developing great athletes and even better citizens.

Coaches Corner: Perryton’s Staci Erickson – Celebrating Every Victory, One Step at a Time

Perryton High School’s Staci Erickson leads with intensity, passion, and a focus on the details—on the track, in the classroom, and in life. With a background in education and leadership, Coach Erickson is rebuilding the cross country and track programs by celebrating every victory and pushing her athletes to unlock their true potential.

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