Meet the Coaches Dean Christian Head Coach Boys Basketball dean.christian@pisd.edu 469-752-9512 Website Matthew Megee Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball matthew.megee@pisd.edu 469-742-9300Ext: 39314 Craig Sklar JV Coach Thats like a super charge, or a booster charge.. Your Lady Wildcats resumed district play last night in a road game at McKinney Boyd. Morris was put on administrative leave on March 14. Please do not bring any valuables. They won state, and theyre the only state banner in there. ", Yancey: "Cherilyn you need to stop. They started off strong with an opening round victory over Briarcrest Christian out of Tennessee. I also reside with two poodles -Chloe and Baylor and a miniature Doberman pincher -Reeses! This will be my second year on staff. Basketball, Baseball and Football Camp Coach- I have been an elementary Physical Education teacher in Plano for the past 8 years at Thomas Elementary (5 years) and now Aldridge Elementary (3 years). With the start of school, just around the corner, Monday, August 13, 2018, it is time to start working towards building our teams for the 2018-2019 girls basketball season. -Basketball Camp Coach- I have been married to my wife, Rachel, for twenty-two years. Prior to my current position as the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Jasper HS, I was the Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at El Paso High School for thirteen years. I truly enjoy helping students find success, whether that be in the classroom or on a field or court. RELATED: Sexual harassment from surgeons has gone unchecked for too long, saleswoman says. I graduated from Plano West Senior High School. They both keep my very busy!!! I have been the head coach at Adamson for eight years. Nine years as a 5A Girls basketball varsity assistant, track & junior varsity softball coach. "I wasn't strong. I graduated from Celina High School in 2009 and played 4 years of varsity softball and volleyball. Initially, news of the cancellation came from El Paso officials while Plano ISD refused to answer questions about the game. Eboni Hammond -Basketball and Volleyball Camp Coach- I'm originally from Waco, Texas, and went to Midway High School. Kylie 22 just graduated from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches Louisiana where she played 4 years of Division I softball and is currently a coach at PSA. Previously, she served as the head softball coach in Forney as well as Garland ISD. They both keep my very busy!!! Still, for months Morris continued to press the issue by sending unwelcome texts, according to the district report. The head coach told district officials that she had been drinking at a restaurant Feb. 22 and felt too impaired to drive. If you did not, please bring your physical to the first day of school to turn into your coaches! I am excited to begin my first year at PSA where I hope the kids will have a great time while improving their skills. Jenna Sprague -Volleyball Camp Coach- I am currently the head basketball coach at Hendrick Middle School. Morris: "If you weren't such a good friend I wouldn't want to [expletive] you so badly!". JV plays at 6pm and Varsity at 7:30pm. Maybe thats enough to quell some of the fear. You can tell, Yancey says. Stream sports and activities from Plano Senior High School in Plano, TX, both live and on demand. Gerlich took over as Texas Tech's head coach in August 2020. Coach Marcus has coached 2 seasons with the Dallas Hoyas select Basketball program, 2 seasons as Plano Wolves select Basketball assistant coach, and is a contracted coach for Plano Sports Authority's (PSA) basketball programs. The latter two, Christian said, were not set up in a traditional tournament form, but Plano beat two then-undefeated teams Prosper first, then Lovejoy second in its final games. Be honest. The district report found that Morris continued to send sexual messages to the accuser even after she asked Morris to stop. A Boston area native, Shawn graduated from Springfield College in 2018 and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Baseball America. My wife Dee is a nurse for San Remo Nursing Home. After relocating from Houston this past year, I currently work at Marcus High School as the Girl's Junior Varsity Basketball Coach and Varsity Throwing Coach for Track and Field. I am the youngest of three children and have two brothers, Justin and Michael. Also, please bring an asthma inhaler if you have symptoms. . which allows you to complete required paperwork /forms electronically online. This system will allow us to have better oversight on all required athletic paperwork. Please register online at: https://planoisd.rankonesport.com. Dallas Cowboys want another playmaker on offense. After the district's investigative report was released, district spokeswoman Lesley Range-Stanton said the district took appropriate action by reporting the allegations and findings of its internal investigation to the State Board for Educator Certification, which is required by state law. I hold lots of experience in Cheer and Dance through NCA /NDA training. This will be my first summer on staff. But in a text message exchange earlier this month, Morrissaid she has hired a second attorney to handle "defamation resulting from this case.". I helped lead our girls to the area semi-finals. He joined The Dallas Morning News after covering UConn basketball, football and high school sports for The Hartford Courant. 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We also have three dogs and a pet hedgehog. It will also be much more efficient for the coaches and easier for the parents and guardians. Yancey regrets not reporting Morris sooner. Coach Thomas Hightower coaches the defensive backs for Plano West and has coached for 15 years. Im originally from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The teams record this year was 11-12. -Volleyball Camp Coach- I am in my 7th year of coaching/teaching. It will also be much more efficient for the coaches and easier for the parents and guardians. As part of its undefeated run, Plano, ranked seventh in The Dallas Morning News 6A rankings, won three in-season tournaments: the Dallas Mavericks Fall Classic in November, the Prosper Shootout in early December and the Tommy Thomas Cougar Classic just after Christmas. -Basketball Camp Coach- I am completing my 15th year in public education: One year as a 2A Varsity head girls basketball coach, cross country & track coach. If you are not able to participate in these tryouts due to participation in another sport, transportation, or health issues please contact Coach Stallings: Kelly.Stallings@pisd.edu. I was recognized numerous times as an All American and nationally in rebounds per game. I was an all district player the 3 years on varsity. At the time, district officials declined to comment on Morris' position, or even say whether she was still employed by Plano ISD. "This is a woman who just doesn't get it. The trophies sat on Christians desk for, maybe, a day, before they were transported to the front office. It was looking real rocky. Sometimes I have to shut them down and get them out of here. Club: Southwest Soldiers Height: 6'2" Weight: 195 Age: 21 Prim. Thats the mentality we have.. Shawn McFarland, SportsDay HS reporter. "Seriously, please stop!" I have three kids (Darielle 10), (D.J. Most recently, a football game between Plano Senior High and a school from El Paso was canceled just weeks before the start of the season. Coach Chris Reynolds is celebrating 28 years of service since joining Plano Senior High School as the Athletic Trainer. Skylah Hoffman -Volleyball Camp Coach- I am in my 7th year of coaching/teaching. Courtney Craven -Volleyball Camp Coach- I am currently the 8th grade volleyball coach at Rice Middle School in Plano I.S.D. Home; Schedules. Staggering defense helped the 'Cats to a convincing victory over the Lady Broncos. Morris submitted her resignation from the school a week later. The teams record this year was 11-12. Alexann Yancey regrets not reporting her former boss to Plano school district officials sooner after the woman sent sexually-explicit and unsolicited text messages. I have had five years of soccer coaching experience in the Dallas area as well as coaching with the Ada, Oklahoma boys and girls club. I was a cheerleader for five years, including being a varsity cheerleader at Plano West. DIVISION I. All forms are available on Rank One. This will be myseventhyear on staff. My parents,Lynn and Gary Sprague currently reside in Wylie, Texas. "The third time was a charm," said . We have two children, Rebekah and Sarah, both of whom play basketball. We will focus on the fundamentals of the game to grow each player's skills. Please register online at: https://planoisd.rankonesport.com. She also said that though the district did not fire Morris, it accepted her resignation as soon as she filed it, a week after district investigators sustained the allegation of harassment. I love volleyball and enjoy teaching the fundamentals of the game. This will be my first year on staff. I didn't want them to think that someone they look up to didn't have the will or the ability to say something, she says. Men's Basketball at Hardin-Simmons University February 16, 2023 7:30 PM Men's Basketball at Hardin-Simmons University February 16, 2023 7:30 PM MBB 98 McMurry University 103 Men's Basketball at McMurry University February 18, 2023 3 PM Men's Basketball at McMurry University February 18, 2023 3 PM MBB 96 Hardin-Simmons University 101 But if I could tell you one thing--don't lie. -Volleyball Camp Coach- This is my third year to coach volleyball camps and prep league at PSA. That form is the physical examination form for 9th and 11th graders. Plano High School (TX) Varsity Basketball Plano Wildcats Varsity Boys Basketball Plano, TX FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Basketball Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Photos News More / Plano High School Basketball Plano Basketball OVERALL 24-9 0.73 Win % DISTRICT 12-2 1st in District HOME8-2 AWAY10-2 NEUTRAL6-5 PF1967 PA1658 STREAK1L Coaching isn't a job for me; it's a passion, she said. After playing clubsoccerat a Division 1 club level for 10 years. Remember, a physical examination using the UIL Physical Form must be completed and submitted before participation. According to Morris' written statement, she joined the woman at a party bus at a football game in Arlington. The district couldnt conclusively determine whether Yancey was sexually assaulted. Its last season with 20-plus wins came back in 2010. I attended Creighton University on a basketball scholarship and graduated with a B.A. You dont even feel like youre doing it, because of some of the other feelings that have been placed there before it. Join the Lady Wildcat Basketball staff for FUN this summer learning and improving your basketball skills! "As a coach and a mentor, we tell these kids every day to be strongto not let anyone mess with you," Yancey says. Winds SSW at 25 to 35 mph. I also have a miniature poodle named Big Boy, who thinks he's human! I have been the Dance Team director of the PSA Starettes Dance Team since 2004. They will also group our players together as much as possible. On April 1, a district investigator filed a report that the accuser expressed that she "was uncomfortable with the sexual nature of the text message communications that were sent by Morris" and that she "stated that she wanted these text message communications to stop.". Furthermore, If you are entering the 9th and 11th grades, you will need a new physical dated after May 1, 2019. in Political Science. Lolo Davenport was selected to the All-Tournament team. Game times are 6pm for the JV and 7:30pm for the Varsity. Contact. A district investigator concluded that Yancey expressed that she was uncomfortable with the sexual nature of the text message communications and that she wanted these text message conversations to stop.. I have coached club basketball for Texas Bluechips (a high school grassroots AAU program for 2 years), DFW Ironmen and the Rebels that play at PSA for the past 4 years. -Basketball and Volleyball Camp Coach- I'm originally from Waco, Texas, and went to Midway High School. Because of the pandemic, there will be no open weight room time. After a stellar high school career, Coach Marcus attended Tennessee State University where he played shooting and point guard for the Tigers. This will be my 3rd year on staff. During my tenure in El Paso, as well as additional coaching experience in Arizona, I have had the fortune of coaching teamsin the State Semi Finals, two Sweet Sixteens, threeRegional Championships, and several District Championships. I coach Basketball and Track. This is a great opportunity to safely resume and continue to develop your daughters strength and conditioning to improve her overall game. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. I graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing. Coaches - Varsity; Coaches . Yancey (above) playing basketball for TCU. They both have something in common. Frisco Liberty wins on 3-pointer. ", Yancey: "I'm not being mean. Its held opponents to 47.3 points per game through its first 22 contests, averaging 9.3 steals per game and 8.7 deflections per game. The accuser also alleged that Morris touched her inappropriately when they were alone at the school, Szor said. As part of the investigation, the accuser answered questions from district officials and provided a written statement. I am currently the Varsity Soccer Coach at Garland High School, and have been coaching the successful program for the past 8 years. Keith Smith -Basketball Camp Coach- I am the Head Girl's Basketball Coach at Adamson High School in Dallas, TX. "You did say no," the texts from Morris say, according to the screenshots. This is my third year on staff. Dallas Cowboys want another playmaker on offense. RANK ONE: We utilize a system called Rank One which allows you to complete required paperwork /forms electronically online. All other forms can be completed online. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the Air Force Academy in 1982, and then served honorably until 2004 when he retired from military service. We mostly take pride in our defense, Dorsey added. Coach Reynolds graduated from Artesia High School in Artesia, New Mexico and he further extended his education by attending and graduating from McMurray University, Abilene, Texas with a Bachelor Degree. Yancey speaks with WFAA about the investigation into her former boss. Find more high school sports stories from The Dallas Morning News here. This will be my second year on staff. Paul Lull moved to Coronado at the age of 16 in 1969 with his family. I have coached club volleyball for several years here in the metroplex, as well as worked, and directed, various volleyball camps every summer. ", RELATED: Woman forced to have sex with boss to keep her job, federal lawsuit claims. Also, please bring an asthma inhaler if you have symptoms. Yancey, an assistant basketball coach at Plano East Senior High School, says she wants to share her story to encourage victims of harassment to speak up. Show all Sports. In her written statement, Morris stated: "We had both had a great deal to drink." With more than 28 years of coaching experience under his belt, White comes to Plano after previously leading the football program at Brentwood Academy (Tenn.). The mother noticed Yancey had a face of fear when Morris arrived and later asked her daughter what was going on, Yancey says. After playing clubsoccerat a Division 1 club level for 10 years,I have continuedmyplaying at UTD and on an under 20USL national team. Yancey filed a complaint six days after Morris went to her home, a Plano ISD spokesperson said. Boys basketball playoffs: Martin wins thriller in final seconds. Coach Marcus earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Tennessee State University and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. It ended up winning, 47-40, by holding its opponent to two fourth-quarter points. You will need your childs school identification number to register. The report also stated that "evidence tends to neither prove nor disprove" the allegations of retaliation and sexual assault. All students in the 9th grade and higher, must go in as a participant for Plano Sr. High School if they are trying out for the varsity or junior varsity teams at Plano Sr. High School. Jazzlyn my oldest is in her 3rd and final year with the Allen High Tallenettes, Michael, Jr. is our football athlete with the Allen Wild Dawgz and looks forward to playing his upcoming freshman year, and Aja my youngest plays basketball with her PSA Superstars basketball team. Cherilyn Morris, the former Plano East Senior High School girls basketball coach, left Plano ISD after an internal investigation by the district upheld the employee's claims of harassment. I have been teaching business-related courses and coaching primarily basketball and track for the past 9 years. This is my third year on staff.