Texas A&M Coaching Academy Class of 2018/2019 profiles.
Carlos Guevara, Major : Sports Management, Primary Sport : Football
Expected Graduation Date : December 2018
Teaching Field : Social Studies
Primary Sport : Football
Personal coaching Philosophy : “I want to make my players believe they can accomplish anything they set their mind too. This mindset can lead to success on the field along with other aspects of their life.”
Hannah Zuhn, Major : University Sports Conditioning, Primary Sport : Basketball
Expected Graduation Date : May 2019
Teaching Field : Health
Primary Sport : Basketball
Personal coaching Philosophy : “My philosophy as a coach is to provide opportunity. Giving my athletes whatever they need to be successful in sport and life.”
Kameron Page, Major : Ag Leadership & Development, Primary Sport : Baseball
Expected Graduation Date : May 2018
Teaching Field :
Primary Sport : Baseball
Personal coaching Philosophy : “I believe in playing with pride and bettering those around us”
Tilor Hunter, Major : Sports Conditioning, Primary Sport : Football
Expected Graduation Date : May 2018
Teaching Field : Science, Tech Elective
Primary Sport : Football
Personal coaching Philosophy : “To have an environment that instills values of responsibility, leadership, discipline, and consistency while teaching skills of the game and encouraging 100% effort, while having fun.”
Tajah Nasheed, Major : Sports Conditioning, Primary Sport : Drill Team
Expected Graduation Date : May 2019
Teaching Field : Dance
Primary Sport : Drill Team
Personal coaching Philosophy : “My coaching philosophy is based on work ethic. I will teach these actions by leading by example, and setting high expectations. My passion for dance and joy of helping young dancers improve their skills keeps me focused.”
William Nicklas, Major : History, Primary Sport : Football
Expected Graduation Date : May 2019
Teaching Field : History
Primary Sport : Football
Personal coaching Philosophy : “No matter what, try to do you best in all that you do.”
Steven Evans, Major : Sports Conditioning, Primary Sport : Football
Expected Graduation Date : May 2018
Teaching Field : History/Chemistry
Primary Sport : Football
Personal coaching Philosophy : “To inspire, influence, motivate and be a mentor to athletes.”
Briawna Butler, Major : Sports Conditioning, Primary Sport : Basketball
Expected Graduation Date : May 2018
Teaching Field : P.E, History
Primary Sport : Basketball
Personal coaching Philosophy : “Respect goes a long way. Everyone will give and receive respect at all times. Sports are more than games, you learn life skills as well.”
Treasure Jackson, Major : 4-8 Math and Science, Primary Sport : Basketball
Expected Graduation Date : December 2019
Teaching Field : Mathematics
Primary Sport : Basketball
Personal coaching Philosophy : “Support athlete’s dreams, on and off the court, to the best of my ability.”
Hugo Ochoa, Major : Health and Kinesiology, Primary Sport :Football
Expected Graduation Date : May 2021
Teaching Field : Science (Biology)
Primary Sport : Football
Personal coaching Philosophy : “I have seen and been a part of a variety of coaching philosophies. Of all the philosophies I have seen, I like to think of my own as a hybrid. By building a mentor-like relationship, you’re able to connect with every single one of your players thus allowing you to separate those who truly have a passion for the game from those who are merely there for show. Additionally, mentoring your players can’t begin and end with football; it must go beyond that. Teaching the fundamentals of hard work, perseverance, team work, and family goes a long way in forming the perfect group of players.”
Lizbeth Oyervides, Major : Kinesiology, Primary Sport : Basketball
Expected Graduation Date : May 2019
Teaching Field : Spanish
Primary Sport : Basketball
Personal coaching Philosophy : “To prepare the younger generations to become the best individuals by coaching them on the court, in the classroom, and in life.”
Haley Novak, Major : Mathematics, Primary Sport : Basketball
Expected Graduation Date : May 2019
Teaching Field : 8-12 Mathematics
Primary Sport : Basketball
Personal coaching Philosophy : “To make an impact on a student athlete’s life that will better them for the future.”
Amy Houser, Major : Business Honors, Primary Sport : Volleyball
Expected Graduation Date : December 2018
Teaching Field : Math/History
Primary Sport : Volleyball
Personal coaching Philosophy : “I am intensely competitive so this will be heavily incorporated into my coaching philosophy. I will also incorporate discipline with my players, because the ability to play with discipline is so important. It will not all be about winning with me though, I will be big on developing players to be better people as well.”
Benjamin Nevares E, Major : Sports Conditioning, Primary Sport : Powerlifting
Expected Graduation Date : August 2018
Teaching Field : Science
Primary Sport : Powerlifting
Personal coaching Philosophy : “As a committed coach, mentor, and team player to the dedicated individuals who make up all facets of our program, I will set expectations and standards nothing short of that which I hold myself : excellence. Our program will exude a growth-mindset, setting us apart from all other programs, by instilling a mentality our children and athletes will utilize for the rest of their lives and influencing the community around us.”
Danny Milam, Major : Kinesiology (Motor Behavior), Primary Sport : Football
Expected Graduation Date : 2020
Teaching Field : Math
Primary Sport : Football
Personal coaching Philosophy : “Maximize time and effort and encourage athletes to be students of the game, not just players.”
Edgar De Luna, Major : Agricultural Leadership & Development (ALED), Primary Sport : Football
Expected Graduation Date : December 2018
Teaching Field : Special Education
Primary Sport : Football
Personal coaching Philosophy : “My coaching philosophy is to help young men and women achieve the best possible version of themselves through character, commitment, sacrifice and effort. This philosophy comes to life from past job experiences both on and off the field. Student athletes will be pushed to new heights to find out the true meaning of those four pillars. That is how success is built and how championships are won but more importantly, our pillars set them up to lead a successful life after leaving our program. Our student athletes will be held to higher standard because they are the front porch of our institution. The blueprint to fulfill these standards lies within the team itself. An unselfish brotherhood that is anchored by a strong trust bond and undying faith will help student athletes mature but, more importantly live out our philosophy and purpose.”
Kailey Hicks, Major : Mathematics, Primary Sport : Volleyball
Expected Graduation Date : May 2019
Teaching Field : Mathematics
Primary Sport : Volleyball
Personal coaching Philosophy : “My personal coaching philosophy is to use sports to teach athletes valuable life lessons. I want to use sports to give athletes confidence in themselves and to teach them how to work with a team.”
Margaret Chavez, Major : Sports Conditioning, Primary Sport : Basketball
Expected Graduation Date : May 2018
Teaching Field : Special Education
Primary Sport : Basketball
Personal coaching Philosophy : “Two words – heart and humility. Show your love for the game and stay humble with the outcomes of success AND failure. Life is full of good and also bad, but keeping a humbled heart throughout it all will reward personal growth.”
Tyler Foster, Major : University Studies : Sports Conditioning, Primary Sport : Baseball
Expected Graduation Date : December 2019
Teaching Field : History/Health
Primary Sport : Baseball
Personal coaching Philosophy : “My coaching philosophy is simple, athletics is not to help create athletes. Athletes is to help build men, or women, of character. Help to develop a never quit, never give up, mentality.”