I don't like when you say things like that. I value teaching the basic fundamentals that are needed to be successful in sports. Ford, who joined the district in 2020, announced his departure from Plano ISD in an official statement on December 12. This will be my first year on staff. I played basketball and threw discus for Baylor University, and graduated with a BBA in Marketing and a MSEd. Keeping Score: FC Dallas lights up the sky and the net on 80s night vs. LA Galaxy, 71-year-old man with dementia missing in Fort Worth, Expect mostly sunny skies this weekend after severe weather hits North Texas, Sexual harassment from surgeons has gone unchecked for too long, saleswoman says, Woman forced to have sex with boss to keep her job, federal lawsuit claims, Texas teams with Bumble to crack down on 'cyber flashing', AP: Women accuse opera legend Placido Domingo of sexual harassment, Woman says her ex set her Fort Worth house, car on fire after breakup. I am presently certified to teach health and physical education. Christian organized a Zoom call earlier in the season between the 2021 team and the 2006 team the first, and only, Plano boys squad to win a state title. I was Dean's honor roll all four years of graduate work at ECU. All forms are available on Rank One. I have a passion for sports and helping kids develop the fundamental skills needed to develop into accomplished athletes. Twins Lexie and Laney are 11 and play select softball for Texas Rapid Fire. The Plano Lady Wildcats began the 2021-22 season on a high note with a 63-44 victory over the Allen Lady Eagles Saturday afternoon at Plano Senior High School. Ryan Salinas -Basketball Camp Coach- I am a teacher and a football/basketball coach at Wilson Middle School. It will also be much more efficient for the coaches and easier for the parents and guardians. They will also group our players together as much as possible. A recently released Plano ISD investigation report concluded that a basketball coach who resigned late last school year had sexually harassed another district employee. Find Us . I am originally from Plano, where I attended and played volleyball at Plano East Senior High, then I went onto Texas Tech University and majored in Health, Exercise & Sports Science. Theyre just in there going nuts. The mother noticed Yancey had a face of fear when Morris arrived and later asked her daughter what was going on, Yancey says. Morris was put on administrative leave on March 14. ", Yancey: "I'm not being mean. 2200 Independence Pkwy Plano Plano, TX 75075 . The trophies sat on Christians desk for, maybe, a day, before they were transported to the front office. Eboni Hammond -Basketball and Volleyball Camp Coach- I'm originally from Waco, Texas, and went to Midway High School. You can tell, Yancey says. Were undefeated, but it kind of feels like a bad thing, senior Makhi Dorsey said. I participated in National Charity League for 6 years and was in Student Congress at school. 10 in the state by the TABC. -Flexi Camp Counselor and Soccer Camp Coach- I attended McKinney North High School for four years - I played soccer there all four years - 3 on varsity. Planos first tournament win, over the Episcopal School of Dallas in the Mavericks Fall Classic White Division championship game, was nothing short of a charge or boost. These guys are 22-0, and theyre the only ones that have ever done that. "These harassing behaviors by Morris toward [the accuser] contributed to a hostile work environment," the report stated. Yancey filed a complaint six days after Morris went to her home, a Plano ISD spokesperson said. Morris' accuser says the coach harassed her throughout the 2018-19 school year. Get the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond. Basketball; Football; Wrestling; Weve still got our faith, but now weve got evidence that we can do it. All paperwork must be completed before a student/athlete participates in any sports activities, including off-season (per UIL). Everything is cordial and respectful but then the conversation takes a turn. Varsity; JV; JV2; Coaches. Example video title will go here for this video. I have been in education for 11 years and have coached football, basketball, track, tennis, volleyball and soccer on the middle and high school levels. Also, please bring an asthma inhaler if you have symptoms. It was too late in the year to bring Ferrell or any others from UTA, but Gerlich kept up with her former players. Plano CUSD #88 800 S. Hale St Plano, IL 60545 Phone: 630/552-8978 Fax: 630/552-8548 We also have three dogs and a pet hedgehog. They perform at various basketball games at PSA during the winter season. 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. The ex-coach took the team to the playoffs each year she was at the helm. Find Us . In her written statement, Morris stated: "We had both had a great deal to drink." I coach Basketball and Track. OSU signee has 20 points, 12 blocks as Plano beats Highland Park. This will be my 3rd year on staff. It gave a breath of relaxation, Christian said. Plano ISD has long had a reputation for a lockdown on information and reluctance to explain its policies or decisions. In that time my teams have made 11 trips to the post season. She eclipsed the 1,000-point mark in her career last year and has more than 500 points through the end of January an average of 17.4 points per game. 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. Thats what its been like. Cody will be entering college this fall and playing football at Harding. He made it onto the JV basketball team his junior year, and then Varsity his senior year. To view subscription options for The News and SportsDay, click here. 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. Here is a document to guide you as you navigate the site and make sure you have all required documents submitted: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZPt2ha931vT0-yBcCp-XQvTnDJlB5Cf/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111637743682344512317&rtpof=true&sd=true. Plano ISD hired Morris' accuser in July 2018. In total, she has 35 years of coaching experience. He and his sister started Coronado High School the fall of 1969. She said the longer she waited to report the actions of her former boss, Cherilyn Morris, the worse it got. Coach Cremer has worked for Plano Independent School District since 2005, currently teaching US History at Plano Senior High School. All forms are available on Rank One. During my first 2 years of coaching I was at the middle school level coaching basketball, track & soccer. Igraduated fromFreed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TNwith a major in Art and a minor in Spanish. Szor said that his client's memory was spotty but that she remembered saying "no" when Morris tried to initiate sex. Eight members of this list, including first teamers Judea "Juju" Watkins (Sierra Canyon High School), Mikaylah Williams (Parkway High School) and Jadyn Donovan (Sidwell Friends School), were also a part of the United States' 2022 FIBA Under-17 Women's Basketball World Cup-winning team. I am a high school graduate of Cedar Hill High School (2 year letterman in basketball) and a graduate of The University of Texas at Dallas. You will need your childs school identification number to register. Boys basketball playoffs: Martin wins thriller in final seconds. I played college football at Harding University and Abilene Christian University. This is a great opportunity to safely resume and continue to develop your daughters strength and conditioning to improve her overall game. I have been working at Otto since it opened in 2010. In 1994, Christian earned and completed a masters of arts in athletic administration from the University of Northern Colorado. Before serving as an assistant at Dartmouth, and SMU, Coach Christian was the Athletic Director and head basketball coach at the USAFA Preparatory School from 2001-04, he enjoyed unparalleled success in three seasons there, his teams had an impressive record of 71-28 (.712), including a 31-3 mark in the 2003-04 school year the best in U.S. Air Force Academy Prep School history. Join the Lady Wildcat Basketball staff for FUN this summer learning and improving your basketball skills! No. Assistant Coach Austin Cook Team Plano All paperwork must be completed before a student/athlete participates in any sports activities, including off-season (per UIL). WFAA has also obtained a copy of the districts investigative report. My husband Kareem and I have two amazing children Chandler and Carter. The accuser doesn't remember details of how they got to the house. The State Board for Educator Certification was also informed. I have been married to my husband for 13 years & we have 2 children. In that time my teams have made 11 trips to the post season. You will need your childs school identification number to register. Coaches - Varsity; Coaches . Keith Smith -Basketball Camp Coach- I am the Head Girl's Basketball Coach at Adamson High School in Dallas, TX. If you would like to try-out, please arrive at the PSHS Gym by 7:30am on Monday morning, August 13, 2018, so that we can make sure all your paperwork has been submitted to Rank One (more info below). I am currently working on my master's in Sports Administration from East Central University. I graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing. She didnt report the incident to police. Morris spent the night and told district officials that Yancey got into bed without pants "and they both mutually participated in physical intimacy, district records show. Yancey speaks with WFAA about the investigation into her former boss. I truly enjoy helping students find success, whether that be in the classroom or on a field or court. The Lady Wildcats are currently 4-1 in district 6-6A with games against their cross town rivals next week. The News generally does not name people who may have been victims of sexual assault. 1 Lake Highlands survives scare. Shawn McFarland, SportsDay HS reporter. Department. I am currently co head coaching volleyball in Celina. I also reside with two poodles -Chloe and Baylor and a miniature Doberman pincher -Reeses! Cody will be entering college this fall and playing football at Harding. I think when youre in the midst of doing something thats beyond your comprehension at that time, Christian said, noting the team practices like its 0-22. The team is led by seventh-year head coach Brooke Stoehr, and plays their home games at the Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston, Louisiana as a member of Conference USA. His name is Bralen, and he enjoys anything related to Batman or superheroes! Catch up on the day's news you need to know. The period between 2011 and 2020 in which Plano the states fifth-largest school finished under .500 seven times. ", Morris: "If you come put your lips on my neck it might help. Furthermore, If you are entering the 9th and 11th grades, you will need a new physical dated after May 1, 2019. It also showed Plano how it can win. I love volleyball and enjoy teaching the fundamentals of the game. Coach Christian is married to his lovely wife Mignon, and they have three children Amber, Christian, and Nathan. Who is available? Please wear proper basketball attire, black basketball shorts, a white t-shirt with your first and last name across the top on the back of the t-shirt, and proper basketball shoes. My husband Kareem and I have two amazing children Chandler and Carter. I was a member of the Lady Lion Soccer team, where we were Lone Star Conference Champions and Advanced to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. Greg McGrath -Basketball Camp Coach- I am currently at Bowman Middle School where I am the ISS teacher, but also teach 6th grade Science and coach 7th grade football and track. Also, I have coached freshmen boys at Hillcrest High School and JV boys at Sunset High School. But in a text message exchange earlier this month, Morrissaid she has hired a second attorney to handle "defamation resulting from this case.". After a stellar high school career, Coach Marcus attended Tennessee State University where he played shooting and point guard for the Tigers. Also, please secure any valuables, and be prepared to change into your school attire after the workout is finished. "You did say no," the texts from Morris say, according to the screenshots. "I remember waking up, rolling over, and her trying to touch me," Yancey says. Last week, The Dallas Morning News reported Morris resigned after an internal investigation found she violated the districts policy on sexual harassment. Soccer Camp Director, Volleyball Coach andFlexi Camp Supervisor- I graduated from Texas A&M University-Commerce with a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Management Information Systems and a Masters of Business Administration. Nine of his players from the academy were members of the Air Force Academys record-setting teams during 2003-07 that reached the NCAA Tournament twice and the NIT semifinals in Madison Square Garden. That changed when she received multiple messages of support from friends and family. All forms are available on Rank One. As part of the investigation, the accuser answered questions from district officials and provided a written statement. An aggressive, turnover-hungry defense led by Dorsey (50 steals, 36 deflections) and Williams (36 steals, 31 deflections) pesters opposing ball handlers at the top of the key and disrupts an opponents offense before it can even set up. I was an all district player the 3 years on varsity. A bus will transport any student who attends Clark and Vines High School, back to those campuses around 9:35am. This is my fifth summer at PSA working with the soccer camps. The accuser did not suggest that any students were involved in the allegations. After graduating, Coach Marcus played 2 seasons in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for the Rockford Lightning. JV plays at 6pm and Varsity at 7:30pm. I have worked at The Dallas Morning News since 2000. 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. -Basketball Camp Coach- Coach Marcus is a native of the Chicago land area. She said she woke up next to Morris with little recollection of what happened the night before. "I thought it would just go away, she says. My name is Leo McDaniel and I presently an 8. This will be my second year on staff. All paperwork must be completed before a student/athlete participates in any sports activities, including off-season (per UIL). I also teach 7th grade Texas History. "That made my situation difficult," Yancey says. Varsity; JV; JV2; Rosters. It ended up winning, 47-40, by holding its opponent to two fourth-quarter points. Morris and her accuser agree that she was brought inside to lie down, drink water and sober up before driving home. -Basketball Camp Coach- I graduated from Norfolk State University where I played basketball for 4 years. I am a mother of 3 wonderful kids whom all have grown up in various sports at PSA. My wife and I also own a restaurant in Plano called Zizikis. Morris' attorneys did not respond to multiple questions specifically about those texts. During my tenure the team has developed into a competitive program. -Volleyball Camp Coach- I am in my 7th year of coaching/teaching. After playing clubsoccerat a Division 1 club level for 10 years. 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. Morris told district officials that she pursued a relationship with her assistant coach after that night, according to the district report. The Boyd basketball program improved all three years under his leadership, which culminated in a 20 win season, and first trip to the state tournament in school history. Coach Mosteller, originally from West Chester, PA now enters her sixth year at Plano East as the head varsity softball coach. Charlie Scudder was a general assignment reporter and worked on the features and news desks for eight years. My parents,Lynn and Gary Sprague currently reside in Wylie, Texas. . 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. -Basketball and Volleyball Camp Coach- I'm originally from Waco, Texas, and went to Midway High School. I have been the head coach at Adamson for eight years. I graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University where I played Basketball on a full ride scholarship for all four years with a degree in education. This will be my seventh year on staff. Thank you for your support of our Lady Wildcat Girls Basketball Program. -Volleyball Camp Coach- I am currently the head basketball coach at Hendrick Middle School. The woman pushed back, at first trying to deflect Morris's texts with humor or ignore the messages, Szor said. This will be myseventhyear on staff. I am currently working at Corbell Elementary School in the P.E. I also have a miniature poodle named Big Boy, who thinks he's human! -Volleyball Camp Coach- This is my third year to coach volleyball camps and prep league at PSA. VidSwap Coaching Tools; Join our Affiliate Program; Media Partners . After playing clubsoccerat a Division 1 club level for 10 years,I have continuedmyplaying at UTD and on an under 20USL national team. This will be my first summer on staff. Morris said she didn't notice she was drunk until she wasdriving home. I participated in National Charity League for 6 years and was in Student Congress at school. Sessions run M-TH from 8:30-10am at the Plano Senior High School indoor facility. I am originally from Plano, where I attended and played volleyball at Plano East Senior High, then I went onto Texas Tech University and majored in Health, Exercise & Sports Science. Your Lady Wildcats resumed district play last night in a road game at McKinney Boyd. Contact. They started off strong with an opening round victory over Briarcrest Christian out of Tennessee. We were playing in a tournament, Williams, now a senior on the Plano boys basketball team, said. Plano East Senior High School (Photo: Wikipedia) I found this story on USA TODAY High School Sports and wanted to share it with you: %link% For more high school stories, stats and videos, visit . Yancey describes her relationship with her former boss as initially friendly. Coach Christian has had a long and cherished affiliation with the U.S. Air Force.