Mike Hughes has coached for 29 years, 27 years in Plano. Graduated from Skyline High School and Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He received his Masters Degree and Administrative Certificate from Texas A&M Commerce. Coach Hughes’ other interests include family, fishing and hunting.
Head Coach Mike Hughes and his wife Carolyn
Brad Bailey has 13 years coaching experience, 5 years in Plano. Graduated from Plano East High School and West Texas A&M. He teaches at Huffman Elementary School. Other interests include spending time with his son, Austin, playing golf, and going to the lake.
Coach Brad Bailey and his son Austin
John Bandy has coached for 31 years. Graduated from Friona High School and Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. Coach Bandy’s other interests include family, golf, boating and skiing.
Coach John Bandy and his wife Carla
Eric Farrar has coached for 15 years at the high school level. Graduated from Waxahachie High School and Northwestern Oklahoma State. Coach Farrar teaches Physical Education at Haggar Elementary School. He and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 10 years and enjoy spending time with their two elementary school age daughters and working on the landscaping of their yard.
Coach Eric Farrar, his wife Jennifer, and their two daughters, Jackie and Jaycee
Ralph Hinds has coached for 20 years. Graduated from Plano East High School and Northwest Missouri State University. He teaches BCIS and Accounting at PWSH. Coach Hinds’ other interests include golf, fishing and family activities.
Coach Ralph Hinds, his wife Kris, daughter Morgan, and
sons Kyle and Riley
Blake Hughes has coached for 3 years. Graduated from Plano West High School and Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma. He teaches at Mitchell Elementary. Other interests include golfing, fishing, hunting and spending time with his wife, Jenny.
Coach Blake Hughes and his wife Jenny
John Lowrance is in his 15th year of coaching. Graduated from Temple High School and Sam Houston State University. He received his Masters Degree from Sam Houston State University and is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He teaches Physical Education at Daffron Elementary. Coach Lowrance’s other interests include spending time with family and friends, skiing, weightlifting, and golf.
Coach John Lowrance and his daughter Kynan
Joey McCullough has coached for 20 years. Graduated from Plano East High School and the University of North Texas. He teaches Physical Education at Plano West Senior High School. Coach McCullough’s other interests include sports, outdoors and family.
Coach Joey McCullough, his wife Donna, son Jared, and
daughters Carley and Mackenzie
Kelly Mercer is in his 20th year of coaching, 15th year in Plano. Graduated from Troy High School in Troy, Texas. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Texas A&M University and his Master's Degree from Texas A&M Commerce. He teaches Math at Plano West Senior High. Coach Mercer's other interests include spending time with his wife Natalie and their two daughters, Avery and Adyson, working in the yard, and playing golf.
Coach Kelly Mercer, his wife Natalie, and their two daughters
Adyson and Avery
Mike Walta has coached for 9 years. Graduated from Evergreen High school in Evergreen, Colorado and the University of North Texas. He teaches Math at Plano West High School. Coach Walta’s other interests include weightlifting, cycling, golf and spending time with his wife, Holly and daughter, Reese.
Coach Mike Walta, his wife Holly, and daughter Reese
Trainer Courtney Goree
Trainer Casey Hunka, his wife Wendy, and son Caden
Alan Tapia, Athletic Utility Assistant
