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Head Football Coach / Athletic Coordinator | E-Mail: jlavender@wfisd.net
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Welcome Coyote fans! It's truly an honor to represent our community and WFHS as the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach. As an Alumnus('90), I understand the deep history and tradition of our school. I also know that many great coaches have come before me and I am humbled to even attempt to fill their shoes. Like coaches before me, my vision for our kids in Coyote Football is to promote their personal growth and leadership potential. Our players will be prepared for life through the guidance of the "Block W" goal setting program. As coaches, we will take our players to a level beyond themselves by maximizing their academic and athletic talent and character. Our approach is based on the tradition of core values: trust, respect, hard work and enthusiasm.
By instilling a strong work ethic, our student-athletes will be prepared for success. We will work to have a winning season, win district and advance to the state playoffs. Our players and coaches will represent our school in a positive way. We will do our best to operate our program professionally and with integrity.
One of our core goals is actually the foundation to Coach Golding's success in 1947: Promote the element of Teamwork and Leadership. We develop a family atmosphere between our players and coaches, promote unity, pride, confidence and accountability to the school and team. It's an honor being a Coyote and I look forward to serving this community, school district, and ultimately this school. Red and Black Forever |
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Defensive Backs / Video Coordinator / S&C Coordinator | |
Seth Bell grew up in Gunnison, Colorado and is a 1999 graduate of Gunnison High School and a 2004 graduate of Western State College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology. He was recruited to WSC as a two-sport athlete for football and wrestling but eventually decided to just play football in college and became a three year starter at strong safety. He spent his entire life in Colorado before moving to Wichita Falls in March of 2009.
Coach Bell is entering his 7th year of coaching football and his 2nd at WFHS. After coaching at the high school level for two years in Denver, Colorado, he coached the defensive backs at Western State College for three seasons from 2006 to 2008. He spent the 2009 season coaching the tight ends at Midwestern State University while working toward his masters degree in sport administration. During his four years of experience coaching NCAA Division II football, Coach Bell mentored one 2nd team All-Region player, two 1st team All-Conference players, and one two-time honorable mention All-Conference player. |
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Defensive Line | |
Coach Cluley grew up in Wichita Falls. He moved away in junior high and graduated from TK Gorman in Tyler, Texas. He attended Sam Houston State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Coach Cluley spent the last 4 years coaching at Lago Vista High School, where he coached 2 All-State and 2 District Defensive MVP's on his defensive line. This will be his first year at Wichita Falls Old High. Coach Cluley's father, Joe Cluley, was the Head Coach of the Coyotes during the early 90's. Coach Cluley and his wife Courtney have been married 3 years. |
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Assistant Athletic Trainer | |
This is Coach Doleys seventh year as an athletic trainer at Wichita Falls High School. He was a 1998 graduate of Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena, Texas. Coach Doley attended Texas Wesleyan University and graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. He received his Maters degree in Kinesiology in 2006 from Midwestern State University. Coach Doley is a State Licensed Athletic Trainer. He was married to Kelli and has two boys. |
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Freshmen O-Line / Freshmen OC | |
Coach Esterline grew up in the Wichita Falls area, and graduated from Iowa Park High School in 2003. He then attended the University of North Texas and Midwestern State University where he graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. Coach Esterline has spent the last couple years coaching at Iowa Park and will be in his first year at Wichita Falls High School this year. He also teaches sophomore English. He is married to his beautiful wife Kristy, and they have a 5 year old daughter, Savanah. |
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Defensive Line | |
Is a 30 year veteran in the coaching profession --26 in various Texas Independent School Districts, 2 in Texas Parochial Schools, and 2 in a Texas University System.
Stops along the way include: Tarleton State University, Archer City, Notre Dame Catholic High School, Petrolia High School, Hirschi High School, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for the WFISD, and currently Wichita Falls High School where he coaches Inside Linebackers and assist with Track & Field.
Carey has coached at all levels -- 7th grade thur College -- during his career. He has enjoyed having the opportunity of coaching both boys and girls in numerous sports, and at different age groups. The following are sports of which he has worked: football, basketball, soccer, powerlifting, baseball, track & field, golf and tennis. He also worked as Athletic Director and Head Football for six of the 30 years.
Carey is married to Melanie Hadderton, whom is the Band Director for Holliday ISD. They have two children, Landry age 21 and Beau age 16. |
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Freshmen Quarterbacks / Defensive Backs | |
Coach Johnson is starting his 7th year at WFHS as the Head Baseball Coach and assistant freshmen football. Wife Kristie is a kinder garden teacher at Fowler Elementary. Step-daughter Brianne, is a graduate of WFHS, and plays college soccer at MSU. Step-son Garron, is a sophmore and the Johnson's also have a 5 year old boy named Grey. Coach Johnson graduated from TCU in 1994 with a movement science degree, played outfield at TCU from 1990 - 1994 and began his coaching career in 1997 at Burkburnett ISD. |
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Offensive Coordinator | |
Clint is a graduate of Vernon High School. He played college football at West Texas State University and Midwestern State University. Clint graduated from Midwestern State University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities. He is in his eleventh year of coaching. Clint is currently in his third year at Wichita Falls High School. He is the Offensive Coordinator/ Offensive Line coach and Head Boys Track Coach. He has been married to his wife Victoria for fifteen years. Victoria and Clint have one son, Shane, who is currently working towards the age of one. |
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Defensive Backs / Running Backs | |
Coach Ryan Rogers begins his 5th year coaching at Wichita Falls High School. He teaches in the Special Education department. His coaching responsibilities include freshman linebackers and assistant baseball coach. Coach Rogers graduated from Rider High School in 2002, and later attended Midwestern State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Coach Rogers has been married to his beautiful wife Stacie for four years. They have a five month old daughter, Adelyn Hope. |
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Athletic Trainer MS, ATC, LAT | |
This is Coach Russell's 14th year as an Athletic Trainer at Wichita Falls High School. He is a graduate of Burkburnett High School and earned a BS in Sport and Exercise Science and a MS in Kinesiology from Midwestern State University. Coach Russell is a NATA Certified Athletic Trainer and State Licensed Athletic Trainer. Coach Russell and his wife of twenty years, SuzAnne, have two children, Landry, 20, and Griffin, 17. |
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Defensive Coordinator | |
Coach Shavers is from Allen , Texas and attended Allen High School where he started as a Sophomore and lettered 3 years. Played defensive end then moved to defensive tackle as a Junior. Marcus was loaded with many honors during his high school career. All District 3 yrs and awarded All State his Sr. year on the defensive side of the ball. In his high school career he was selected to compete in the Army All American Combine where he was awarded the Super Athlete Award his Jr. Year. Invited back his Sr. year to play in the Army Bowl . Marcus played college ball for the Arkansas Razorbacks under the great Houston Nutt where he lettered 3 yrs . He was awarded the Crosby Leadership Award .He was a Medical Redshirt his Sr year due to shoulder surgery . Marcus graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. |
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Freshmen Football/Varsity WR's | |
Steve Wester attended Weatherford High School and graduated in 1978. At Weatherford he played football, baseball, and ran track. Coach Wester played college baseball and ran track for Tarleton State University where he recieved a B.S. degree in Technology Education. After college, he went into the coaching profession in Abilene, Mineral Wells, Graham, Hirschi, Rider, and Wichita Falls High School.
He is married to Lisa Wester and they have 3 children. Their son Tanner (28) and his wife Ashley have 2 children, Summer and Ryder. Caitlin and Coltin (21) are seniors at the University of North Texas. |
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