Coach Appreciation Day: Celebrating Our Tiger Athletics Leaders!
The coaches of our athletic teams at St. Agnes Academy mean so much to our student-athletes. Learn about the leaders we celebrate on Coach Appreciation Day!
October 6th marks Coach Appreciation Day, and at St. Agnes Academy, we couldn't be more excited to honor the incredible coaches who guide our Tiger Athletics program. These dedicated leaders shape not just skilled athletes, but confident young women ready to tackle any challenge life throws their way.
With 118 state titles under our belt and more than 500 students participating across 36 teams, our success speaks volumes about the quality of coaching at St. Agnes Academy. But beyond the trophies is something even more valuable – mentorship, guidance, and life lessons.
Learn more about these outstanding coaches who support the academic, athletic, and professional development of our students!
Coach Appreciation Day: Recognizing Our Coaches by Season
Our athletic program spans three seasons, offering 12 different sports that give every student the chance to find their passion and develop their talents. From fall to winter to spring, our coaches are dedicated to helping students grow both on and off the field.
Fall Sports Coaches
Our fall sports coaches are the driving force behind our teams’ achievements in sports like cross country, field hockey, volleyball, and water polo. These dedicated coaches bring years of experience, passion, and commitment to their roles, inspiring our student-athletes to perform their best while building character and resilience.
- Cross Country - Chris Warren (chris.warren@st-agnes.org).
- Field Hockey - Jeremy Cain (jeremy.cain@st-agnes.org).
- Volleyball - Ashley Ariwodo (ashley.ariwodo@st-agnes.org).
- Water Polo - Kaitlin Kelley (kaitlin.kelley@st-agnes.org).
Winter Sports Coaches
Our winter sports coaches bring a wealth of experience, dedication, and passion to their teams. They work tirelessly to cultivate a culture of excellence, teamwork, and sportsmanship among our student-athletes in popular sports like basketball, soccer, and swimming.
- Basketball - Jeff Hollinger (jeff.hollinger@st-agnes.org).
- Soccer - Josh Dolan (josh.dolan@st-agnes.org).
- Swimming - Kaitlin Kelley (kaitlin.kelley@st-agnes.org).
Spring Sports Coaches
When the air is fresh and the weather is nice, our exceptional coaches lead our student-athletes in exciting outdoor sports like golf, lacrosse, softball, tennis, and track & field. From fostering skill development to emphasizing teamwork and perseverance, these dedicated coaches play a pivotal role in shaping our busiest athletic season.
- Golf - Louis Mexia (louis.mexia@st-agnes.org).
- Lacrosse - Tiffany Deinzer (tiffany.deinzer@st-agnes.org).
- Softball - Priscilla Riser (priscilla.riser@st-agnes.org).
- Tennis - Tuyen Nguyen (tuyen.nguyen@st-agnes.org).
- Track & Field - Chris Warren (chris.warren@st-agnes.org).
The Heart of Tiger Athletics: What Makes Our Coaches Special
Great coaches do more than teach proper form or game strategy. The coaches at St. Agnes embody the qualities that help transform our students into confident, capable young women. Here’s how they instill life-long values in each participating athlete.
They Build Character First
Our coaches understand that athletics serve as a training ground for life. Only a small percentage of students will go on to become collegiate athletes, so we focus on investing in the whole person to use sports as a platform for personal growth.
Our coaches foster intellectual curiosity, encourage students to support each other in a spirit of teamwork, and help them act with integrity and compassion. These values extend far beyond any playing field.
They Develop Resilience
Through wins and losses, our coaches teach students that setbacks are simply setups for comebacks. They help young athletes develop the mental toughness needed to bounce back from disappointment and the humility to handle success gracefully.
These skills can help in all areas of life, including knowing how to respond to test grades, comments on social media, college admissions decisions, and future hiring decisions in their careers.
They Create Community
Each coach works to build team chemistry and sisterhood among players. They understand that individual talent means little without the ability to work collaboratively toward common goals. Through team-building exercises, practices, and games, coaches foster a sense of belonging and support among their players.
They Inspire Excellence
Our coaches set high standards and provide the support needed to reach lofty goals. They push students to discover capabilities they never knew they possessed, both as athletes and as individuals.
We compete against some of the best private and public schools in Texas as part of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), consistently winning state titles across multiple sports!
Your Chance to Join the Tiger Athletics Legacy
Coach Appreciation Day reminds us of the incredible impact our leaders have on students' lives at St. Agnes Academy. If you're a St. Agnes student who hasn't yet experienced the power of athletics, there's never been a better time to get involved.
Whether you're drawn to the team dynamics of volleyball, the individual challenge of golf, the strategy of field hockey, or the endurance test of cross country, there's a place for you in Tiger Athletics. Our coaches are ready to help you develop as an athlete, leader, teammate, and confident young woman.
Reach out to any of our coaches to learn more about tryouts, open gyms, and how you can become part of the Tiger Athletics family. Your future self will thank you for taking that first step.
