Alexa Elizondo is a senior sport management major with a minor in Secondary Education. Alexa grew up and attended high school in Boerne, Texas, where she was a four year letterman in basketball, softball, and track & field. As an active SCA member, Alexa has found tremendous insight learning and listening from active college and high school coaches in the community. Alexa had the opportunity to serve as an assistant coach for the girls’ basketball team at Allen Academy and as the head coach for a 1st and 2nd grade boys’ team at the Boys & Girls Club. These roles brought her great fulfillment and joy, reinforcing her passion for sports and leadership. Alexa intends to pursue a career in coaching and in athletic administration in the near future.

Rebekah is a kinesiology major with a minor in coaching from Rancho Viejo, Texas. Her interest in coaching stemmed from her high school soccer coach, who played a role in her growth as a player and person. In her time with SCA, Rebekah has had the opportunity to participate in multiple seminars, showing high school students the profession of coaching. She is currently coaching at Allen Academy in Bryan, TX, assisting with their middle school and high school soccer programs. Upon graduation, she plans to go into coaching and teaching. She is honored to be selected as vice president and is excited for the upcoming year!

Robert Lancaster is a senior kinesiology major on an Exercise and Sports Science track. Robert grew up in Spring, Texas where he attended Spring High School. During this time he was active in band, FFA, and 4-H. As a member of the SCA and the Thorton McFerrin Coaching Academy Robert has made numerous invaluable connections that have helped broaden his perspective on the world of coaching and the profound impact that coaches can have on a community and their athletes. SCA has also shown Robert that coaching is something he can be genuinely passionate about pursuing. With this said Robert has gained incredibly valuable experience by working at Deerfoot Youth Camp as a coach in Magnolia, TX, and plans to continue to strive for growth as a coach and leader by consistently finding new opportunities to serve his community and challenge himself. Robert hopes to pursue a future career in coaching at a public school in order to serve as a positive role model and mentor for our youth.

Jack Davis is a senior Kinesiology major on the Exercise-Sport Science track. Jack grew up in San Antonio, Texas where he attended Great Hearts Northern Oaks. At Great Hearts, he participated in cross-country, basketball, and track & field. As a member of SCA and the Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy, Jack has gained invaluable experience in the coaching field, made meaningful connections with other aspiring coaches, and gained countless insight from coaches and leaders in the Bryan-College Station area. Currently, he coaches at Wellborn Middle School as a GA for the cross-country, track, and basketball teams. This has given him the unique opportunity to learn from veteran coaches and impact the lives of kids in these programs. After college, Jack hopes to pursue a career in coaching and teaching at the high school level.

Brayden Mobley is a junior sport management major with a minor in secondary education from Nacogdoches, Tx. Brayden attended Cushing Highschool where he played football, basketball, and threw shot put and discus for the track and field team. As a member of SCA and the Thornton-McFerrin coaching academy, Brayden has gained very valuable connections and experience through meetings, workshops, and volunteer opportunities. In these events Brayden has gained a more vast knowledge of coaching and what it means to be a coach. He will be coaching football and the strength and conditioning program at wellborn middle school this fall which he hopes to gain even more valuable hands-on experience. Brayden hopes to pursue a career in football coaching and hopefully one day become an athletic director.

Jacob Wachsmuth is a junior kinesiology major with a minor in coaching and secondary education. Jacob grew up in Shiner, Texas where he attended Saint Paul High School. Here, he participated in football, basketball, baseball, and track & field. As a member of the SCA, Jacob has grown as a person, leader, and coach by listening to and learning from a variety of coaches and leaders in the world of sports. Currently, Jacob coaches at Bryan Brazos Christian High School as an assistant coach for the varsity boys’ football team as well as both the varsity boys’ and girls’ track & field teams. These roles have taught him about culture and athlete development and have been his first steps into the world of coaching. Jacob enjoys working with the students at Brazos Christian as he helps them to develop as athletes and people. After college, Jacob will pursue a career in coaching at either the high school or collegiate level.