Coaches Corner

West Plains’ Lexi Velasquez, affectionately known as “Coach Vah” or “Mom” by her players, is fostering a culture of excitement, resilience, and excellence. From grand slam celebrations to her coaching motto of “1% better every day,”...

Canadian’s Andy Cavalier, better known as “Coach Cav,” has spent 25 years shaping athletes on and off the field. With a motto of “Coaching is a way to use a sport to train people for life,”...

Gruver’s Kurt Haberthur, or “Coach Hab,” has spent 28 years coaching with a motto to “Work hard, rest hard.” From quarterfinal victories to his hidden talent for cooking, Coach Hab is all about staying the course...

Holy Cross’ Ray Barbosa Jr. brings 35 years of coaching experience and a motto of “Don’t complain, work harder!” to his basketball team. From SAG acting to snorkeling dreams, Coach Barbosa’s unique journey is all about...

West Plains’ Adam Cummings, a 22-year coaching veteran, is shaping young athletes with a philosophy of teamwork, accountability, and surrounding yourself with great people. From six-overtime thrillers to historic victories, Coach Cummings brings intensity, organization, and...

From winning state championships to fostering 200 puppies in the past year, Randall's legendary cross country coach Rebekah James proves that being "stubborn, relentless, and caring" creates success both on and off the course. After 43...

Clarendon’s Nathan Hennington, affectionately known as "Papa Henn," is in his ninth year of coaching and brings passion, detail, and a love for adversity to his teams. From jazz flute skills to a coaching motto that...

Meet Tascosa girls soccer coach Hutton Sharp, where metal music meets tactical genius. From winning their first gold ball since 2008 to spending 85% of practice on attacking plays, Sharp's "nerdy, funny, and kind" approach is...

With 29 years of coaching under his belt, Dalhart's Joey Read brings dedication, experience, and a deep love for the game to the Texas Panhandle sports scene. From coaching his own kids to inspiring athletes to...

From writing poetry to wearing all black on game days, Panhandle High School's Dane Ashley brings an unexpected blend of intensity and artistry to the sidelines. The Panthers' head football coach and athletic director shares why...