Full list of coaches and other individuals interviewed for each episode.
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Shown here with family from left: son-Bennett, son- Boston (#6), wife-Melanie, and son- Brewer
Episode 48
Jason Pitts, head football coach and athletic director, Ozona ISD
Coach Pitts is in year one with the Ozona Lions and is farther west than his family has been before. Leaving the trees of east Texas for the western edge of the hill country, Coach Pitts is bringing his positive attitude and desire to rise above with him. With his family beside him, he hopes to establish Ozona as a strong contender for a region 1 championship in 2A-1.
Episode 47
Tony Salazar, Head football coach and assistant athletic director, Westlake HS.
Tony Salazar is the head football coach for Westlake HS and also assistant athletic director the district, Eanes ISD. These roles keep him very busy leading one of the top 6A programs in the state. But he still takes time for the important things, like caddying for his son, who plays competitive golf around the state. Whatever the activity is, his expectations are high. As a member of the Westlake Chaparrals, players know their roll on the team and each roll is important. Whether it is a scout team player or starting QB, players are expected to know their responsibilities for the week and get the job done. From his high school and college playing days, Coach Salazar has learned from the best and applied it all here in Westlake, which is why we will have the opportunity to watch the Chaparrals play well into the post season.
Episode 46
Adam Cummings, head football coach and boys athletic coordinator, West Plains Wolves
Adam Cummings is beginning year 4 for West Plains high school as the only man to have headed the football program in the schools existence. Coach Cummings was born and raised in west Texas and has spent all of his coaching years there as well, learning under some west Texas legends. In the schools first 3 years he has already accumulated 30 wins but winning isn't priority #1. For him, it's faith and family first. He and his staff work to reinforce family values and work ethic through character and leadership development programs within the athletic arena.
Shown here with family from left: son-Carter, wife-Ashley and daughter-Laney
Shown here with family from left: son Baker, daughter Kennedy, wife Brittany, baby Bodey and son Kase
Episode 45
Kevin Salazar, head football coach and athletic director, Goliad ISD
Coach Salazar is a Goliad native who has spent most of his coaching years within a stones throw of home. He begins his 6th season at the helm for the Tigers and hopes to continue in his successes of the last few years. He believes "attitude reflects leadership" (as Julius reminded Gary- you football movie fans should get that) and he models this for his players. He loves what he does and it shows in his smile when he talks about football and the town he has called home for most of his life.
Episode 44
Brian Hodnett, head football coach and athletic director, Sweetwater ISD
Brian Hodnett knows the history of Sweetwater football, having grown up just down the road in Hamlin. Although one day he might go back to the cotton farms he came from, right now he has answered the call to help grow and develop young men and women to be successful after their athletic careers have ended. Promoted to the head coach and AD this year, he is looking to take his 10 years of experience as a head coach at Jacksboro and Haskell and combine them with his predecessors teachings to battle in a tough 3A-1 district that includes Jim Ned and Comanche.
Shown here with family (by position): Hank- right tackle, Crew- right guard, Coach Hodnett- Center, Creed- left guard, Kason- left tackle, and wife Mandy at QB
Episode 43
Jim Kerbow, athletic director and head football coach, Meridian ISD
There are a lot of good coaches and men in Texas high school football, and Jim Kerbow definitely ranks towards the top of the list. Every school across this great state where Coach Kerbow has been, he has gone above and beyond to meet the needs of his students and athletes at school and also at home. He stresses the importance of being someone others can depend on and he works to instill this trait in his athletes.
Shown here with family, from left: daughter Kynzie (hiding) , daughter Kaitlyn Grace, wife Christen, and son Kyler
Episode 42
Joel Fontenot-Amedee, athletic director and head football coach, Bandera ISD
Joel Fontenot-Amedee left his high school and college football days in Louisiana for the Friday night lights of Texas. Coach Amedee has found a place to call home with his family and his extended Bulldog family in the hill country west of San Antonio. His history of putting kids first led to his recognition as a finalist for Dave Campbell's Game-Changing Coach of the Year.
from left: son Maverick, Mylah (tiny one), wife Brooke , son Montana and daughter Memphis.
with wife Lisa
Episode 41
David Lucio- Head football coach and athletic director, Tidehaven ISD
David Lucio starts year 10 in his hometown of Tidehaven with his Tigers ranked as one of the top 3A-2 schools in the state. His background of Madden football and the military have created the perfect combination of strategy and discipline that have helped him to be successful everywhere he has been. The pillars of his program are hard work and toughness, and with his son, Eric, at his side, the Tigers will continue to be a top team to beat in 3A-2.
with son Eric
