THSCA Announces Major Upgrades to “Press Box Services” and the Addition of Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball & Softball
The enhanced Press Box will allow not only football, but also volleyball, boy’s and girl’s basketball, boy’s and girl’s soccer, baseball and softball to enter real-time reporting of scores and statistics using a computer or even their blackberry, iPhone or windows mobile phone. We are delighted to be expanding this site to include not only more sports this year, but also the technology for real-time scores and statistics. We have worked closely with our long-time technology partner, Assistant Coach Systems, and our newest partner Pointstreak to make Press Box an even better tool for coaches, parents, athletes and fans.

As with any large technical transition we should expect to have some issues with functionality and adoption. We will do our best to overcome these challenges as quickly as possible, but we ask all fans, coaches and statisticians to be patient with us through the launch and stabilization process! Thank you for your participation and Good Luck this season!!

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The Pointstreak Customer Support Staff is working 24/7 to help with any issues you may have. You may contact them by email at support@pointstreak.com or for emergencies you may call toll free at 1-877-TXSTATS.

LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Private Schools Petition the State Legislature for Admittance into the U.I.L.
Click Here for more details!!
 

S.B.O.E. TAKES THE FIRST STEP TO EQUALIZE GRADUATION CREDITS FOR ATHLETICS
On Thursday, March 26th, 2009 the State Board of Education passed out of committee "Option 2" of the 5 Options that were presented by the T.E.A. Staff for consideration of increasing allowable graduation credits for athletics. "Option 2" would expand the number of allowable state physical education credits to four. Below is the "Implementation Timeline" suggested by the T.E.A. Staff to put into effect this option.

This is a "BIG STEP" in our efforts to put athletics on equal footing with regard to state credits for electives, but there is still a lot of work to be done as we begin this implementation process for "Option 2."

View Implementation Timeline "Option 2"

Congratulations to the 2009 THSCA Scholarship Recipients

 

THSCA would like to Congratulate the Coaches' Choices for 2009 All-Star Coach!
Basketball Coaches:
North Coach - Hunter Cooley, Jim Ned HS
South Coach - Stan Leech, Boerne Champion HS
Football Coaches:
North Coach - Mickey Owens, Monahans HS
South Coach - Gary Joseph, Katy HS
 

Congratulations to all the 2009 THSCA Honorees & Award Winners!!

THSCA 2009 Hall of Honor Inductees:
Luther Booker, Leo Brittain, Ronnie Gage,
Ron Poe & Neal Quillin

THSCA 2009 President-Elect Nominees:
Ray Seals, Houston Madison
Jim Rackley, Converse Judson
Rene Medrano, Brownsville Pace

THSCA 2009 Award Winners:
Putt Powell Sportswriter of the Year:
Bob Wright, Mexia Daily News

Curly Hays Officials Award:
Robert Young, Longview Chapter

2009 Trainer of the Year Award:
Lee Reynolds, Longview HS

2009 Distinguished Service Awards:
DeLoss Dodds, University of Texas Athletic Director
Dr. Bill Farney, Past Director of the U.I.L., Retired 

(These award winners will be honored at the 2009 Hall
of Honor Luncheon on July 22. Tickets may be purchased
by contacting us at info@thsca.com )
 

The THSCA & State Farm are Proud to present the 2008-2009 Academic All-State Teams:
  
If you find a name on the list that has been spelled wrong please email the incorrect name, the corrected name, and the school to mollyfly@thsca.com.
 

PRE-DETERMINED SITE FOR 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES 2008: The UIL announced on June 25th that the "2008 Class 5A Division I and Division II State Football Championship Games" will be held at Reliant Stadium in Houston on December 20th. The Alamodome in San Antonio had been hosting the games since the UIL decided to hold them at a central site on a two-year trial basis in 2006.

This announcement comes, despite the fact that the Texas High School Coaches Association asked for the issue to be placed on referendum ballot. Considering that the pre-determined site for the 5A football championship was in the 2nd year of a two-year trial, the THSCA felt it was important to give the UIL Legislative Council feedback from our coaches and bard, which was overwhelmingly opposed to continuing the "pre-determined" site. The THSCA presented results on three occasions to the Council and requested that this issue be placed on referendum ballot, which allows member schools to vote on the issue.

At the June, 2008, UIL Legislative Council Meeting, the UIL Staff recommended to the Standing Committee on Athletics to not place the pre-determined site issue on their referendum ballot; and to continue the 5A pre-determined site for championship games through 2011.
To read the THSCA's Proposal to the UIL Legislative Council, CLICK HERE!
 

LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Attention Coaches, Athletic Directors and Friends of Athletics
Important Information, Regarding Change in Graduation Credits for Athletics, That Needs Your Immediate Attention CLICK HERE!!!

12/15/08 LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Coaches, Athletic Directors & Friends of Athletics Extra Credits for Athletes Put on Hold

9/17/08 More Information on the State Board of Education's Actions on Graduation Requirements
 

Congratulations to the 2008 THSCA Scholarship Recipients!
 

THSCA is Proud to Announce the 2008 All-Star Teams! Congratulations to these exceptional athletes and their coaches!   
For more information on the game locations and times visit the Basketball and Football All-Star Links on the left hand menu.
 

THSCA Congratulates 2008 Award Winners, President-Elect Nominees and H.O.H. Inductees!
For a complete list of winners visit the Hall of Honor and Awards links on the left hand menu!
 

A MESSAGE FROM DAVE CAMPBELL'S TEXAS FOOTBALL: ATTENTION: HEAD FOOTBALL COACHES It has come to our attention that through a mailing error, many of you have not received your annual questionnaire. To ensure your team is represented, visit http://forms.TexasFootball.com/2008 to fill out an online version. Contact us at (972) 392-5849 or jake.shaw@imgworld.com for the password or any questions.
 

THSCA would like to Congratulate the Coaches' Choices for 2008 All-Star Coach!
Basketball Coaches:
North Coach - James Mays II, South Oak Cliff HS
South Coach - Mike Murphy, Pflugerville HS
Football Coaches:
North Coach - Darren Allman, Permian HS
South Coach - Don Byrd, Alamo Heights HS
 

Online Registration for Coaching School 2008 now open! Membership renewal for the 2008-2009 school year also available online by logging into Member Services, and choosing the Order/Renew Option from the left hand menu! If you are having any trouble logging in or cannot remember your THSCA Member Number please call our offices at (512)392-3741.
 

Congrats to the 2007 State Football Champions!
 

2007 Academic All-State Team RELEASED!
 

2007 Volleyball State Tournament!

 

Pressbox Services
If you are experiencing any problems with Pressbox you can email at help@pressboxservices.com or call toll free at 877-280-4189.
Check here for all your HS Football Scores and Statistics. Coaches are urged to record their results in Pressbox as stats will be tabulated and published in Texas Coach Magazine periodically. Remember, it is your participation that will make Pressbox successful.
  

 

 

THSCA is proud to Announce the coaches' choice for 2007-2008 President-Elect:
BOB GILLIS of El Campo High School

Congratulations to the 2008 All-Star Coach Nominees:
BASKETBALL
Region 1 – Wayne Riley, Abernathy HS
Region 2 – Doug Gordon, Wall HS
Region 3 – James Mayes, South Oak Cliff HS
Region 4 – Kim Nichols, Coahoma HS
Region 5 – Jim Draudt, Cy-Falls HS
Region 6 – Glenn Hartson, Midlothian HS
Region 7 – Romeo De La Garza, Veterans Memorial
Region 8 – Mike Murphy, Pflugerville
FOOTBALL
Region 1 – Steve Parr, Amarillo Palo Duro HS
Region 2 – Steve Freeman, Brownwood HS
Region 3 – Tim Buchanan, Aledo HS
Region 4 – Darren Allman, Odessa Permian HS
Region 5 – Tony Heath, Pearland HS
Region 6 – Andy Evans, Tatum HS
Region 7 – David Sanchez, Laredo United HS
Region 8 – Don Byrd, Alamo Heights HS

Congratulations New Advisory Committee Members:
FOOTBALL:
Reg 1 – Chad Terry, Sundown
Reg 3 – Kevin Rush, Forney
Reg 5- Gary Thiebaud, Cypress Ridge
Reg 7 – Mark Reeve, Cuero
GOLF:
Reg 1 - Danny Shackelford, Perryton
Reg 3 – Greg Nelson, Aledo
Reg 5 – James Harp, El Campo
Reg 7 – Kelly Black, Beeville Jones
BASEBALL:
Reg 1 – Jim Burns, Abernathy
Reg 3 – Rick Miller – Grapevine
Reg 5 – Mario Barrett – Westfield
Reg 7 – Tony Leal, Harlingen South
BASKETBALL:
Reg 1 – Ron Vick, Lubbock High
Reg 3 – Henry Thomas, Lewisville
Reg 4 – Joe Flores, Odessa Permian
Reg 5 – Joe Price, North Shore
Reg 7 – Larry Gibson, Brownsville Pace
SOCCER:
Reg 3 – Danny Barentine, Skyline
Reg 5 – Joseph Cordova, Cesar Chavez
Reg 7 – Mario Gonzalez Jr., United
TRACK:
Reg 1 – Charlie Garza, Hereford
Reg 3 – Greg Williams, Lancaster
Reg 5 – Jack Sands, Klein Forest
Reg 7 – Eduardo Huerta, United South
 

THSCA is proud to Announce the
2007 All-Star BASKETBALL Team!

 

THSCA is proud to Announce the
2007 All-Star FOOTBALL Team!

 

THSCA 2007 Award Winners:
Putt Powell Sportswriter of the Year:
George Watson, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Curly Hays Officials Award:
Tom Weekley of the Valley Chapter

2007 Trainer of the Year Award:
Sharon Winn of Denton Ryan HS

2007 Tom Landry Award Winner:
Tim Teykl of Rosenburg B.F. Terry HS

Distinguished Service Award:
Jon Heidke of Fox Sports

(These award winners will be honored at the 2007 Hall
of Honor Luncheon on August 1. Tickets are $20 and
may be purchased by contacting us at info@thsca.com )
 

The THSCA is proud to Announce the
2007 Hall of Honor Inductees:
Jackie Carr, Walter Day, Mike Honeycutt, Mike Johnston and Mark Reeve