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Nocona hires new volleyball coach
Nocona Independent School District has tabbed Tanya Samples as its newest head coach of the volleyball program.
Like previous Coach Tiffany Clay, Samples is returning to her alma mater to continue to keep the proud tradition of the Lady Indian program going that she went through first hand in high school in the mid 1990s.
“Nocona is a hundred percent based on tradition,” Samples said. “Some stuff they are doing has been around since before I was even in school and I am looking to continue that.”
Samples was a multi-sport athlete at Nocona competing in volleyball, basketball, softball, track and cheer for the Lady Indians.
She earned all-state honors in both volleyball and basketball before attending the University of North Texas.
She played all four years for the Mean Green as a middle-blocker on the volleyball team and set five school records during her time.
She has head coaching experience at Sunset and Skyline High Schools the last seven seasons. Samples describes herself as a tough coach who has high expectations.
“The ultimate goal every season is state,” Samples said. “My plan, hopefully, is to push them to something they have never accomplished before. I know parents in the community do a great job of getting behind athletics and I hope they continue that because we will need it.”
To read the full story, pick up a copy of the mid-week edition of the Bowie News.
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
New Saint Jo Boy’s Basketball Coach Terry McLennan said the school’s family atmosphere is what prompted him to join the Panther family.
“This is an opportunity to be an important program but also part of a great community,” McLennan said. “I’ve been looking to get back to a small town environment like the one I grew up in and played ball and this should do that.”
McLennan played basketball in Hubbard outside of Waco. McLennan comes to town after being the assistant girl’s basketball coach in Grand Prairie.
McLennan contends he’s a defensive style of coach but says his team will focus on intensity.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
After some coaching time in East Texas, Bret Botard will be the new girl’s basketball coach at Bowie.
Botard said it’s a chance to work with Bowie Athletic Director Tyler Price once again. Price was Botard’s assistant when he coached at Nocona.
“I wanted to get back into the area,” Botard said. “It’s a good community.”
Botard graduated high school in 1995 from Del Valle High School, outside Austin, and went to Texas Tech. He started his coaching career in Lubbock followed by returning to his alma mater where he was an assistant for his high school coach.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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