Huddle up!

I love it when the team huddles up!

It's moving to see 150 young men remove their helmets and
quietly take a knee to hear what their coach has to say.

It's a time of unity, self discipline and respect and again

it makes me proud to be a coaches wife.

Way to go Wildcats! You're impressive.

Two-a-days!

Two-a-days began very early this morning! Click here to see more.

Meet Preston Meyer!

Preston Meyer, another recent 2011 TISD hire, grew up in Sabinal, Texas. He attended, played football and graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with a M. Ed., Education Administration, B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science; Minor in History. He achieved the following athletic accomplishments as well: AFCA All-American Linebacker 2001,2002; Associated Press Little All-American 2002; Aztec Bowl Co-Captain 2002; Student Advisory Council President 2001-2002; Unity Council Member 2000-2002 and ASC Defensive Player of the Year 2000, 2002. From January 2003 to May 2004, Meyer made his coaching debut as an Assistant Secondary Coach. In August 2005, he was an Assitant Coach and Social Studies Teacher at C. E. Ellison High School and Defensive Coordinator from 2008-2010.

In 2007, Preston Meyer was inducted into the American Southwest Conference Hall of Honor.

According to Coach Spradlin, Coach Meyer, is an intelligent man and passionate coach with a extraordinary ability to reach kids. What a welcome addition to this winning staff!

Hunting and fishing are his favorite hobbies.

Home Sweet Home....finally!

Living at the lake was cool!














Living at the farm was fun!

But there is no place like home!

Though I had my heart set on the Historic District.

God surprised us with more than we were asking for. We are so thankful.

It's not too big. It's not too small. It's just right!

We're so happy to be in and unpacking. Decorating is under way and

you're welcome to click here to watch the progress. It's kind of like an Open House...just don't go in the garage. Unfortunately there's way too many boxes!

Meet Mike Bloesch!

Mike Bloesch, grew up in Spring Texas and graduated from Klein Collins High School in 2004. After which he received an athletic football scholarship from the University of Houston 2004-2008, where he started 10 games at Left Guard for the 2006 Conference USA Champion team and 37 consecutive games as Offensive Guard 2006-2008. Bloesch (click here to read his player bio), also helped lead the UH team to their first bowl victory in 28 years. In 2007 & 2008 he was a Conference USA Honorable Mention All-Conference Selection and in 2008, Phil Steele's All Conference USA Second Team and the Dean's List.


Coach Bloesch, coached from 2009-2010 at Abilene Cooper High School.



Recently, the Temple ISD School Board approved Mike Bloesch to coach and teach the Wildcats.
The coaches, student/athletes, faculty and fans are going to love Coach Bloesch, who will coaching the Offensive Line.

According to Coach Spradlin, Mike Bloesch is "Stud!" "An outstanding Offensive Line coach who is extremely knowledgeable and passionate...a winner in all facets of life!"





I'd also like to introduce Lexi Kuenstler!

Who on May 29th became his fiance. That's right folks! They just got engaged! Check out this ring!!!



Click here for all the details on his 'perfect' proposal and their upcoming wedding plans! .......and of course, tell Lexi, 'Hi!'

She is already excited about being a Wildcat!

Meet the Collins family!

Recently Lamar Collins, a highly sought after educational speaker, walked into the TISD Athletic office as a parent and walked out as a coach . His daughter Alexis, an incoming freshman, had just made cheerleader and he was dropping by to pay for her uniform. Coach Spradlin, impressed by Collins bright disposition, introduced himself and struck up a conversation. Lamar, shared that he began his career in the U.S. Army and after completing his enlistment, he attended the University of Mary Hardin Baylor, earning a degree in education. Coach Collins, hired by KileenISD, taught math and coached for several years. It was during this time that his ability to connect with individuals of various ages, ethnicity's and education levels was recognized and he became an effective speaker for Worth the Wait, an abstinence education program. In 2008, he earned his MPA from Texas State University.

Coach Spradlin, quickly recognizing excellence, wasted no time asking Lamar Collins, if he would consider joining the THS faculty and Wildcat coaching staff.

I'd love to hear this story from Coach Collin's perspective. Maybe someday I will. According to Coach Spradlin, Lamar said he had missed coaching but would like to discuss it with his wife Rose. He left and said he'd be back. Turns out, Rose was waiting in the car! I can only imagine what she was thinking...

Ten minutes later, while Coach Spradlin was updating principal, Jason Bullock, Lamar Collins walked back in the door and accepted his offer.

Later that night, as Coach shared this story, we smiled. Our hearts celebrated in silent praise to a faithful God who never ceases to amaze!

Coach Collins, has a beautiful wife, Rose (She is special too!) and their adorable family! Have you ever seen a cutier family? I love this picture! What joy!

Their oldest daughter Alexis, a 9th at Temple High. She will be a cheerleader, participate in track, cross country, volleyball and band. Alyssa, an 8th grade at Lamar, will participate in basketball, track, cross country, volleyball and band. Aliyah, a 7th at Lamar Middle School, will play in the band and run track. Their son Lamar Jr. (aka TJ) will be entering the 2nd grade at Kennedy Powell. All of the Collins kids are on the A-B Honor. They are also very active in church. The girls have a singing group called Triple A and are talented preformers. They travel and sing all around the state and write their own songs.

Please welcome the Collins family! This well known Temple family will be a valuable addition to Temple High School and Wildcat Football!

Good News!

OUR HOUSE SOLD!!!

Thank you for praying. God has been so faithful. In the midst of life's uncertainties it brings me great comfort to know without a doubt, we can trust him always! Today, I packed all day long. Actually, I talked all day long. My friends did all the packing! We started in the kitchen. Be glad you weren't there. I like dishes.

Thirty boxes down and many more to go!


p.s. Please continue to pray for Coach Dunnam's and Coach Berna's house's to sell.