Congratulations to Debbie Decker, who has submitted her retirement effective June 30, 2023. Decker is a Past President of the THSADA and was inducted into our Hall of Honor last June. A graduate of Allen High School, Decker spent time at McKinney ISD where she was a head softball
Congratulations to Susan Elza, one of four members of our Hall of Honor class for 2023 -- approved by our Board of Directors today while meeting in Houston.
The UIL is excited to announce Ray Zepeda has been selected as the next UIL Director of Athletics.
Congratulations to Ray Zepeda. Great hire by the UIL. Former Region 5 Director and member of the THSADA Board of Directors.
"Because leadership matters, coaches matter."
@drgoffney Superintendent of @AldineISD shares why athletics matter for Texas students at the @officialTHSADA Spring Sponsor Showcase.
Register for THSADA State Conference June 1-4 here: conference.thsada.com
THSADA is in complete opposition to House Bill 619 which allows Texas students aged under 19 and eligible for grades 9-12 to transfer once to another school district for athletic participation purposes.
"That's what gets them out of bed every day."
Dr. Chris Allen-Superintendent at @MidwayISD on the importance of academics in athletics during yesterday's session: Beyond the Game: Exploring the Life-Changing Benefits of Athletics
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THSADA appreciates the work of Past President Shawn Pratt-McKinney ISD. Congratulations on being named as the PBK Sports-THSADA Athletic Director of the Year.
A native of Utah, Jim Garfield landed at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales on a football scholarship. After his graduation, he coached at his alma mater for seven years, then Garfield followed his head coach for a coaching opportunity in the Lone Star State. @jgarfield99
