Born April 15, 1955

Shady Oaks and Bellaire Elementary 1962-1967. Participated in Mid-Cities Sports, Won Junior and Senior League Super Bowls. Coached Tri-Cities Baseball and Pee Wee Football 1978-1982, Won Two Football Super Bowls. Registered SBUA Umpire 1974-1980: Umpired All Levels of Baseball From Little League Thru College. Central Junior High 1968-1970: Football, Basketball and Track; District Champions, L.D. Bell High School 1971-1973: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track; All District Football, All District Baseball, Lettered in Basketball and Track. Recruited By Division I Universities and Offered Double Scholarship in Football and Baseball, Drafted by Montreal Expos 1973. Southern Methodist University 1973-1977: Lettered 7 Times, 4 Times in Football, 3 Times in Baseball, Started 4 Years in Football 1973-1976. Surpassed Kyle Rote in Rushing Yards to Rank 13th, 99 Yards Shy of Doak Walker. In SMU Career Rushing Ranks #1 in Yards Gained by All SMU Fullbacks. Received Offensive Player of the Week as a Fullback and Defensive Player of the Week as a Linebacker. All Southwest Conference 1974-1975.

Awarded National Football Foundation Scholarship Athlete Award 1974. Led Baseball Team in Runs Batted In and Home Runs 2 out of 3 Seasons. Former Goodwill Industries President/CEO.

Charles Clark was a beloved custodian at Trinity High School who made a significant difference in hundreds of young men without fathers in their lives by mentoring them as a father figure and inspiring them. He took students into his home when family disputes left them with no place to stay; and purchased shoes, food and even prom outfits for kids in need.  Without Mr. Clark’s intervention, several a plethora of students would have dropped out of school.

School counselors and administrators sometimes even ask Clark to intervene when they learn about a student having personal problems.

“The kids relate to him because he’s genuine,” Trinity principal Mike Harris says. “If somebody is hanging their head low, he’s the first to step in and see what he can do to lift their spirits.”

Clark says he just likes helping kids.  “I’m not going to analyze their situations – I’ll leave that to somebody else,” he says. “But if a child is hungry or a child needs a kind word, I’m going to take care of that child right now. It’s just the right thing to do.”

Some people might think he is selling his life short to be a custodian – but not Clark.  “I’m living the American dream,” he says. “I have people who love me, I have a home and a family, and I love going to work every morning.”

Born December 2, 1939

A native of Arkansas, graduated from Locksburg High School 1957. Move to Euless, Texas in 1961, Started his Coaching Career with Mid-Cities Pee Wee Football Association 1961-1962. Was drafted and served his country in the Armed Forces 1962-1965. Came back to Euless after serving his country continued his coaching in the Mid-Cities Pee Wee Football Program 1965-2007. Honored as Coach of the Year Mid-Cities Football 1994 and Assistant Coach of the Year 1992, 2000, and 2002. Euless Baseball Association Coach 1975, 1977. Tri-Cities Baseball Coach 1976. Mid-Cities Little Dribblers Coach 1978. Commissioner of Euless Athletic Association 1980 and 1981. Organized Euless Umpires Association 1980. Head of Umpires and Umpired many games for the Association 1982-1990. Retired but not from caring for kids.

Born August 20, 1966

North Euless Elementary 1972-1978. Participated in Mid-Cities Sports: Pee Wee Football Champions, Little Dribblers Basketball All Star, Little League Baseball 5 Years City Champions, Played Select Basketball under Coach Floyd Smith.

Euless Junior High 1978-1981:
Football; Outstanding Running Back, District Champions.
Basketball; Team Assists & Steals Leader.
Track; Record Holder 100 & 200 Meters.
Trinity High School 1981-1984: Football; All District, All Area, Honorable Mention NE Tarrant County, Senior Year Led Team in Receiving Yards.
Baseball; Two Time all District & MVP 1984, All Tarrant County, All Metroplex, All State Honorable Mention & Selected to Play in the Texas High School Coaches North-South All Star Game 1984.
Junior Year Led Team in Batting, Stolen Bases, Runs Scored & Runs Battled in.
Senior Year Led Team in Batting Stolen Bases, Home Runs, & Runs Batted in.
Played on The 1983 Trinity Football and The 1984 Trinity Baseball Teams both of which have been inducted into the HEB Sports Hall of Fame. Full Scholarship to Navarro Junior College and invited for Try Outs with the Philadelphia Phillies Major League Baseball Team.

Born November 27, 1974

Donna Park Elementary 1981-1987. At the age of 3 started Private Club Gymnastics lessons and continued lessons and competition with the HEB ISD Gymnastics Programs.

Hurst Junior High 1987-1990: Gymnast of the Year, All-Around District Champion, District Champion in Vaulting, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise, Level 8 State Vaulting & Floor Exercise Champion 1990.

Bell High School 1990-1993: Competitive Member of Gymnastic Team; District and Regional All-Around Champion 1991; District & Regional All-Around Champion, State Vaulting, Floor Exercise Champion 1992; Vaulting, Uneven Bars, Floor Exercise, All-Around Elite All-American 1992-93 & Balance Beam Elite All-American 1993. District & Regional All-Around Champion 1993; State Champion Uneven, Bars, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise, All-Around & All-Around National Team Member 1993. Texas High School State All-Around Record Holder 1992-1993. Receipt of Fort Worth Star Telegram Athlete of the Week.

Texas Woman’s University 1992-1995: Scholarship, Member of NCAA Division II National Gymnastics Championship Team, NCAA Student Scholar Athlete.

Hardwood Junior High 1998-1999: Head Gymnastic Coach. Volunteer worker with special needs kids and Easter Seals Society.

Born July 5, 1950

To date a career in Education 43 years, 41 years in Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD and 2 years in Fort Worth ISD. A graduated of Brewer High School.

Hurst Junior High 1972-1974: Coach; FB 9th Grade Team Unscored On, 7th Grade Basketball.
Arlington Heights High School 1975-1976: Junior Varsity Football Undefeated Season, 9th Baseball.
Harwood Junior High 1977-1978: Head Coach.
Trinity High School 1979-1994: Football, Junior Varsity Two Seasons Undefeated 1979-1980, Varsity’ 1982 Region Finalist, 1983 Area, 1984 Region Semi-Finalist, 1985 Bi-District, 1992 State Finalist, 1993 State Semi-Finalist, 1994 Bi-District.
Head Baseball: District Champs, 21-4 Record. Head Soccer Coach.

On Coaching Staff of Trinity Honor Teams that have been inducted into the HEB Sports Hall of Fame: 1979,1982,1992,1993 Football Teams and 1994 Baseball Team.
HEB Administrator: Career Counselor Technical Ed. Center 1995-1998, Director of Athletics 1999-2001, Trinity High School Counselor & Tech Ed Center 2002-2013, Buinger Career & Tech Ed Academy 2014-to date. Member Board of Directors HEB Sports Hall of Fame. optimist Club Coordinator of Outstanding students recognized at Trinity/Bell Football Games 12 years.

T.J. attended Euless Junior High School in 1988 where he was Student Council President, Mr. EJH, Athlete of the Year, and Most Outstanding Student. In 1989, T.J. represented Tarrant County at the United Nations. He attended Trinity High School where he was President of the Student Council and participated in football, baseball, soccer and golf. In 1990 while playing in a football game, T.J. was seriously injured leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. Since 1992, T.J. has been a positive influence on the greater Hurst Euless Bedford community and beyond. He has often been an invited motivational speaker at HEB schools, churches and other various organizations regarding positive attitude, goal setting and overcoming adversities. Beginning in 2005-2013 T.J. was proudly involved with “Trojan Talk” at Trinity High School. T.J. has been a Board Member (2002-2007) and President (2010) of Neuro Fitness Foundation, a well equipment gym providing physical and emotional support for qualified clients free of charge. Since becoming president of NFF in 2010, their attendance and donations have quadruped. As of 2013, T.J. works with the Christopher Reeves Foundation as a peer mentor program coordinator. He trains volunteer mentors to be certified with the Christopher Reeves Foundation. Also, T.J. mentors newly disabled individuals and their families.

T.J. is an inspiration and his contributions to the HEB community are truly phenomenal!

Laura attended the Hurst Junior High where she participated in volleyball, basketball, track and cross-country and graduated from L.D. Bell High School. Laura excelled at volleyball serving as team captain and receiving the honors of All-District and Setter of the Year. She also ran track and played softball in a Hurst League that finished as State Runner-up. Laura attended Baylor University on a volleyball scholarship. While at Baylor she lettered in softball too. After transferring to Texas Wesleyan University, Laura earned her Bachelor’s degree and then a Master’s degree from Texas Women’s University.

Laura’s outstanding coaching career continues to make history as it passes 24 years of hard work and dedication. For 21 years of her coaching career she has been a Head Softball Coach and she has served 10 years as a Girls Athletic Coordinator. She has coached at Crowley High School in Crowley ISD where she was inducted into the Crowley Athletic Hall of Fame, Fossil Ridge High School in Keller ISD and is currently at Timber Creek High School, also in Keller ISD, where she has been since 2009. Through the years, Laura has enjoyed many notable accomplishments for her coaching abilities. As a coach, she has

300 career wins, 9 play-off appearances, 5 District Championships, 9 Bi-District Finalist, 7 Area Finalists, 3 Regional Quarter-Finalist, 2 Regional Semi-Finalist, 2 Regional Finalist, 2 State Semi-Finalist and “Back to Back” State Championships in 2003 and 2004. Laura is an ASA All-Star Coach, four times District Coach of the Year, two time Regional Coach of the Year and Texas Coach of the Year awarded by the National Federation of State High Schools.

Currently, Laura is the Girls Athletic Coordinator and Head Softball Coach.

Paul Shabay attended schools in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD from kindergarten through his 1987 graduation from L.D. Bell High School. At Bell, he played varsity football all three years and achieved numerous honors including: 1986 All-District linebacker; State Semi-Finalist; Team Captain and All-District and 7-5A Defensive player of the year. Paul was also All-Area and Mid-Cities Daily News Player of the Year; All-Tarrant County and Fort Worth Star Telegram Player of the Year; the Dallas Morning News and the Dallas Times Herald All-Star Team and Defensive Player of the Year; Texas Sports Writers 5A All State First Team. In 1987, Paul was named the Most Valuable Player in the Texas High School Coaches All-Star Game. Paul attended Texas Christian University on an athletic scholarship. In 1987-1988, Paul was honored as TCU’s Outstanding Athlete of the Year.

After graduation, Paul coached football at Euless Junior High and L.D. Bell High School. While Paul coached in HEB schools, he served as a leader in the Young Life activities.
Currently, Paul is the Strength Coach at Keller High School.

Vanessa attended Central Junior High, Harwood Junior High and graduated from Trinity High School in 1995. She played the position of guard on the Trinity High School Varsity Basketball team from 1992-1995. Vanessa was All-District in 1994 and 1995, District MVP in 1994 and All-State in 1994 and 1995. She attended the University of Texas from 1995-1999 where Vanessa was a 4-year letterman in basketball. In 1995, Vanessa received the honor award as Southwest Conference Newcomer of the Year. She was also Southwest All-Conference in 1995 and 1996.

Vanessa is currently working for Nike as a Regional Brand Manager and has recently moved from Chicago back to Texas.

John was an HEB community sports activist for over four decades. John coached football, basketball and baseball. He was Head football coach for the Mid-Cities Pee-Wee Football Senior League from 1987 until 2013. John was Senior League Coach of the Year in 1995 and 2003. In 1996, his team was undefeated in both the regular and play-off season. John coached three Senior League Teams to Super Bowls in 1996, 1999 and 2003. The 2003 game went into triple overtime!

In 1980, he had two sons play football and one daughter was in Mid-Cities Pee Wee Football and Cheerleading Association. As part of the Mid-Cities Little Dribblers Basketball Association, John was head coach for the Major Boys League from 1984-1992.

In Tri-Cities Baseball, John was a coach for Bronco, Pony and City Leagues from 1984-1994. He served as Bronco and Pony League Commissioner for four years, as well as, Director of Rules and Protests for one year.

John received a walk-on football scholarship to Sam Houston State University where he became team captain. In 1964, John played on the National Co-Champion Football Team. In 1965, John was the lead pass receiver for Sam Houston State University.

John was a teacher and a coach at Conroe ISD for ten years before coming to HEBISD. He was Offensive Coordinator at L.D. Bell High School for 23 years where he called all the offensive plays. While coaching at L.D. Bell High School, they reached the play-offs 12 times and played at the old Cowboys Stadium 23 games. In 1982, Bell and Trinity were the first year two teams from the same district competing in the play-offs. Bell played Trinity twice that year and won both games. L.D. Bell High School played in the Texas State Football Championship Game in 1982. In 1986, Bell High School was in the State Semi-Finals and in 1989 Area Finals. In 1984, John was the assistant coach for the North Squad for the Texas High School Coaching Association All Star Football game. In addition, two of the L.D. Bell high school football teams, 1985 and 1991, were undefeated (10-0) during the regular season. John felt honored to have had the

opportunity to coach a myriad of young athletes at L.D. Bell High Schools. Eight of his athletes made it to the NFL as players or coaches.
Presently serving a HEB-SHF Board of Directors; past Board Chairman 2015-2016.

Tim McDonald went to Donna Park Elementary School, Bedford Junior High and Trinity High School. Tim was a star athlete for Trinity HS 1980-1983 and the HEB Swim Team. In 1982 and 1983, Tim was District and Regional 200 Individual Medley and the 100 backstroke. In 1983, Tim was Texas State Champion in 200 Back Stroke and qualified for the Junior Olympic Trials. When he graduated from Trinity High School as the MVP, he held three school records: 100 Backstroke, 200 Backstroke (Age-Group) and 200 Medley Relay. Today, his 100 backstroke record is still intact at Trinity High School.

Tim went to Texas Wesleyan University on a swimming scholarship where he set two school records in the 100 and 200 backstroke. Tim works with the Keller Youth Association where he has coached flag football, basketball, baseball and softball.

Tim is head coach for softball and basketball, as well as, head coach for the All Star softball team. Tim is on the Board of the Keller Youth Association.

Vince Menard was a tennis star at L.D. Bell High School from 1978-1981. Vince played both #1 Singles and #1 Doubles. In 1979, as a sophomore Vince and his partner Jay Jones acquired the distinguished honor of District Doubles Champions, All District Doubles Champion, Regional Doubles Runner-Up, All Region Doubles Champion, and Quarter Finalist at the State Tennis Tournament. In 1980 and 1981, Vince was the District Singles Champion, All District Singles Champion, Regional Singles Champion, and All Region Singles Champion. In 1980, Vince was State Quarter Finalist. In 1981, Vince was State Semi-Finalist and All State Singles Champion.

Vince attended Texas Tech University on a tennis scholarship where he played singles from #1 – #6 position and played the number #1 double position from 1981-1985.

Vince continues to play tennis almost every day and participates in a myriad of local, regional and national tournaments. He is also a partner in the Irving Tennis Classic, which is the 11th largest in the world and one of the most difficult professional tournaments annually held in the United States. A significant amount of funds raised in the Tennis Classic are given to Emily’s place, an outstanding organization that helps provide women of domestic violence abuse with a temporary, highly structured, Christian environment by which they can ‘bridge’ their transition toward a brighter and more secure future.

A soft spoken “Servant Leader” who has dedicated his life to helping students be successful in school, sports and in life. Randy has been a member of the Mid-Cities Optimist Club for over 32 years where he championed the HEBISD District Bicycle Rodeo each year and Bikes for Kids at Christmas Program. 1000+ bikes were donated to deserving students in HEBISD.

Dr. Moran coordinated the Dental Programs in HEBISD and BISD. He made 100+ dental presentations to students, as well as, provided 4,000+ custom mouth guards for L.D. Bell High School and Richland High School. Dr. Moran was the L.D. Bell High School team dentist 1981-1999. He also was a longtime volunteer at the John Peter Smith Northeast Tarrant County Dental Clinic. Dr. Moran participated in numerous dental missionary trips volunteering his expertise to Mexico through Air Transport Arm of Christ.

From 1979-1990, Randy coached youth sports: YMCA Flag Football; Little Dribblers, and Tri-Cities baseball. Then in 1995, Randy became an HEB Sports Hall of Fame, first as an Induction Review Committee member, then next as a Board member for 20 years, and was Board President in 1999-2000.

Sue has been a basketball coach for 45 years. Sue coached 31 years at Trinity High School; 10 years at West Orange Stark High School; and four years between Bishop Bryne High School, Durham Academy and University of North Carolina. Sue retired with 1,117 high school wins, an average of 24.8 wins per year.

In 1985-1986 she was Vice President and 1986-1987 President in of the Texas Girls Coaches Association. In 2007, Sue was “Coach of the Year” for the Lay Witness for Christ. In 2009, Sue was inducted into the Texas High School Basketball “Hall of Fame”. In 2011, she received the UIL Excellence Award. Sue was named “District Coach of the Year” 29 times while basketball coaching at Trinity High School and West Orange Stark High School. Sue co-directed the University of North Carolina girls’ basketball camps with the legendary Coach Dean Smith. When she achieved her 1,000th career win, Sue was featured in the Texas School Business Magazine in the section titled “Who’s News.”

In 2013, Sue coached the Texas Sports Hall of Fame All-Star game at Baylor University and was featured in Sports Illustrated as a “Face in the News.” In 2014, Sue was the 37th person inducted into the Texas Girls Coaches Association. A multitude of her basketball players were selected as First Team All-District, All-Region and All-State. In addition, over 50 former basketball players received college scholarships.

Currently, Sue is enjoying retirement, visiting friends and playing golf.

Jim moved his family to Bedford in 1989 and started coaching Mid-Cities Basketball in 1990. He then became League Commission, and Site Commissioner. He always had a heart for coaching and teaching basketball. It was his way to help players understand the importance of teamwork in building our community. For the last ten years, he has served as President of Mid-Cities Basketball. Jim feels blessed to have such a strong relationship with the school district in the pursuit of providing basketball opportunities for the students of HEB ISD.

For the last 28 years, Jim has been actively involved in a multitude of community endeavors across the entire HEB area. He provides his time, talent and services to 6Stones ministry through Operation Back-to-School, Night of Hope, and Pulling for Hope. He is immediate past Chairperson of the Tarrant County Mayors’ Council, Chairman of the HEB ISD Education Foundation, and the Chairman of the HEB Economic Development Foundation. Jim is a member of the executive board of the HEB Chamber of Commerce, Tarrant County 911 Board of Directors, Chair-elect of NE Leadership Foundation, and past chair of the Bedford Library Foundation, and a member of HEB Rotary.
​Currently, Mr. Griffin is serving his second term as the Mayor of Bedford where he continues to dedicate his life to serving his community. Jim has been married to his wife, Wynette for 39 years and they have a daughter, Liz who attended the HEBISD schools and played basketball for Harwood Junior High and Trinity High School.

​Jeff attended L.D. Bell High School and was an outstanding baseball player. As a junior, he hit over.400 and as a senior hit over .500. As a shortstop, in 1983 and 1984, he was First-Team All-District and First Team All-Tarrant County. In 1983, his performance helped lead the Blue Raiders to a 22-9 season including five play-off wins.

He received a full baseball scholarship to Oklahoma City University, a NCAA Division I program. There Jeff set twelve career records: .413 batting average, 243 runs, 319 hits, 74 doubles, 45 home runs, 200 RBIs and 63 stolen bases. Jeff currently holds the NAIA record for career triples at 27. He went to the NAIA World Series twice. In 1987, he was First Team All-American and helped lead his OCU team to their first NAIA World Series. In 1988, Jeff was First-Team All-American and helped lead his OCU team to their fourth place finish in their second NAIA World Series. After graduation from OCU, Jeff played professional baseball for one year for the St. Louis Cardinals. He retired from baseball after the 1989 season. In 1994, Jeff was inducted into the OCU Hall of Fame because of his baseball performance and

leadership on and off the field. In 2011, Jeff was the first athlete from OCU to be inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame.

Currently, Jeff and his wonderful family reside in Norman, Oklahoma. He has been married to his wife Dawn for 24 years and they have two beautiful children Karsten,17, and Addlynn,15. Jeff is a successful co-owner of an architect and engineering firm.

​Shelley attended Shady Oaks Elementary School, Bedford Junior High School and L.D. Bell High School. Shelley was a four-sport athlete in volleyball, basketball, track and softball at L.D. Bell High School. She was All-District Volleyball, All-State Volleyball, West All-State and one of the two top hitters in Texas.

Shelley was the very first volleyball athlete to receive a scholarship to Baylor University. In 1982, she was Rookie of the Year, All-Southwest Conference, Team Captain for two years, President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and on the Dean’s list.

In 1987, Shelley was the Head Volleyball Coach at Harrison High School. In 1990, Shelley returned to L. D. Bell High School to coach volleyball. In 1994, Shelley started the softball program at L.D. Bell High School. In her third season, L.D. Bell High School went to Regionals and ranked #9 in the state. Meanwhile, Shelley coached USVBA/Club Volleyball, Mid-Cities Volleyball Club, North Dallas Volleyball Club, Team North Texas and Victory Volleyball Club. From 2013-2016 Shelley was the Head Volleyball Coach at Air Academy High School in the United States Air Force Academy and the teams went to Regional all four years and State Championships twice. In 2013, Air Academy High School Volleyball Team was the Runner-Up Team in the State Championships.

Currently, Shelley is the Boys Head Volleyball Coach at Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado and the Manager of Coaching Education for USA Volleyball. In her spare time, Shelley plays keyboard and guitar for the Blue Moll Band in Colorado Springs.

Leon attended Central Junior High and Trinity High School. He played basketball and football at Trinity High School from 1989 to 1992. In basketball, Leon played forward and was All-District in 1990 and 1991. In football, Leon played Tight End and was All-District, All-Area and All-Region in 1989, 1990 and 1991. In 1991 Super-Prep magazine selected Leon as their All-American football player.

Leon was highly recruited by most Division I universities across the country. Notre Dame University offered Leon a football scholarship where he excelled in the position of Tight End. Leon was a four-year letterman at Notre Dame. In 1996 NFL Draft, he was selected as an Unrestricted Free Agent by the Indianapolis Colts. Unfortunately, a spinal injury during training ended his NFL career.

Currently, Leon coaches and mentors young athletes. Leon owns and operates Believe Basketball and Football. Believe is an organization specializing in the development of young men who desire excel in athletics. The development plan focuses on three aspects: mental, physical and spiritual growth and development. Believe is a faith-based organization that mentors athletes and is designed to grow the athletes from “Good to Great”.

Born April 4, 1957

Steve Bayuk attended Wilshire Elementary, Central Junior High and graduated from Trinity High School in 1975. Steve was the starting star quarterback at Trinity High School for 1973, 1973 and 1974.
Steve received a full athletic scholarship to Texas Christian University (TCU). In 1976, 1977 and 1978, Steve was the starting quarterback for TCU, as well as the team captain in 1977 and 1978 Steve’s honors at TCU included: ranked 2nd in Southwest Conference for total offense; Honorable Mention All-American Team; and was ranked as a top all-time passing leaders. In 1979, Steve graduated from TCU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. That same year, he was drafted by Central Football League (CFL) Calgary Stampeders. Then in 1980, as a free agent, Steve signed with the New Orleans Saints.

After retiring from professional football, Steve was a teacher and a coach. He coached baseball at L.D. Bell High School and then he transferred into a football coaching position at Trinity High School before moving Salida High School where he was the quarterback coach and the Athletic Coordinator.
His volunteer activities in the community involved coaching Mid Cities Pee-Wee Football, HEB Football Camp and coached at Central Junior High, LD Bell High School and Trinity High School.
Steve married his high school sweetheart, Susan, “the woman of his dreams”. They have two sons, Chris and Chase, and four beautiful grandchildren.

Jill attended Shady Oaks Elementary, Bedford Junior High, and L.D. Bell High School. She participated primarily in varsity volleyball and track.
In 1991, in volleyball she was named All-Area Hitter, First Team All-District.
In 1992, the varsity volleyball team was 15-0; undefeated bi-district champions; Dallas Morning News Player of the Year; Dallas Morning News First Team All-Area; Star Telegram Northeast Most Valuable Player; District Most Valuable Player; and District Offensive Player of the Year.
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​Jill received a full volleyball scholarship to Texas Tech University. Her volleyball achievements included: – #10 with 776 Kills;
– #12 with 1950 Career Attempts;
– #5 -0.212 with Career Hitting Percentage;
– #12 with 41 Solo Blocks;
– #9 with 204 Block Assists; and
– #12 with 245 Total Blocks

As an adult, Jill continued to play competitive volleyball, as well as running numerous 5K and 10K events, and a half marathon. Her community involvement includes Cub Scouts Leader; organizing clothing and canned food drives; SADD sponsor and fund raiser.

To date, Jill has 21 Years in Education: 16 years in HEB ISD as a teacher and 11 years as a volleyball coach at L.D. Bell High School. Currently, Jill is a high school counselor in Orange County Public Schools located in Orlando, Florida.

Aaron attended Harwood Junior High and Trinity High School. Aaron was phenomenal gymnast who broke and re-broke a total of 41 high school gymnastics records. In 1999, he was the National High School All-Around Champion and he broke the national high school all- around record. In 199, he was Texas High School State All-Around Champion and broke the record on four events. In 1999, Aaron was awarded the “Northeast Texas Sports Performer of the Year” and was named Mr. THS.

Aaron attended the U.S. Air Force Academy on a scholarship where he continued to excel in gymnastics. In 2002 and 2003, he was the team captain. In 2003, he was the USA Gymnastics Senior Collegiate Athlete of the Year; USA National Vault Champion; and a Nissen-Emery Award Finalist which is “The Heisman Trophy” for NCAA Men’s Gymnastics. In addition, Aaron received three times the Most Valuable Gymnast Award and was three time NCAA all-American.

His community service involves creating the “Care for Kids Project” located in the Middle East which helps refugees and schools; and the “Panama Kids Project” which helps the indigenous Darien Region kids.

Currently, Aaron is an active Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. He is married to his awesome wife Beth for 16 years. They have three wonderful children Matt, MacKenze and Mary. When Aaron is not on military duty, or spending time with his family or community; he is very busy writing. Aaron is the author of several books, and a multitude of various published professional articles, documentaries, and blogs.

​- Coach Steve Lineweaver built up an impressive résumé in his 47 years of coaching, including four state championships and a 258-43 record, which is one of the highest career winning percentages in the history of Texas high school football.

– From 1975 to 1985 Steve was the Head Sophomore Football Coach at Trinity High School with a 74-3-1 record the last eight years, including 44 consecutive wins.

– In 2002-2014, Steve took the reign as Trinity High School Head Football Coach where his record was 176-29 including 43-12 record in the play-offs.

– Trinity High School teams won 10 or more games in each of his last 11 seasons. Lineweaver led Trinity to a 74-3-1 record his last eight years coaching, including 44 consecutive wins.

– Trinity became a football powerhouse under Lineweaver’s leadership and was nationally ranked.

– Coach Lineweaver had more than 100 Trinity football players who received full four-year scholarships in the past ten years.
The Trinity High School Football Program has been featured in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, national Gatorade commercials, and in the Madden football video games.

– And even though Lineweaver never taught an academic class, he was voted Teacher of the Year at both Commerce High School and Trinity High School.

– In addition to his football and Teacher of the Year awards, Lineweaver received the 2015 Hurst-Euless-Bedford Chamber of ​Commerce Community Service Award and in 2016 was Six Stones Catalyst of Hope winner. Even though he has retired from coaching, Coach Lineweaver continues to be an important part of the HEB community through weekly projects at 6 Stones, a faith-based community service organization. In addition, he assists the HEB ISD Athletic Department in the hiring and mentoring of junior high coaches each spring.

– Coach Lineweaver says his family has also been an integral part of his success. Steve and his wife Melinda have four children: Aaron, Lindsey, Wyatt, and Jenna. They also have six wonderful grandchildren: Mack, Lane, Ashlyn, Gunnar, Julia and Hendrix.

Mike Shabay graduated from Bell High School in 1967. He was a two-year letterman in basketball and a starter on the team known as “The Miracle Workers” in 1965-1966, under Coach Nelson Moore. This team was inducted into the HEB Hall of Fame in 1996. In his senior year, Mike received First Team All-District honors. He went on to play basketball for two years at TCU.

Mike’s coaching career spanned 20 years, 14 of which were spent at L.D. Bell High School, Trinity High School, Euless Junior High and Bedford Junior High. During this time, he was part of six district championships, two on the varsity level with the 1977-78 Bell Basketball team and the 1978 Bell Football team. He had four sub-varsity district championships with the 1973-74 Euless Junior High freshmen basketball team, 1979-80 Bell JV basketball team, 1980-81 Bell JV basketball team, and the 1983 Bedford Junior High freshmen football team. He finished his coaching career at Castleberry High School where he led his 1988 Castleberry team to the playoffs for the school’s first time in 26 years.
Mike started the first FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) chapter at L.D. Bell High School, first as a

student in 1965 then again as a coach in 1971. He is extremely proud that 18 of his former players became coaches, and three more became pastors. This is what he considers his legacy.

Mike and his wife of 48 years, Mary Ellen, have two children, Mindy and Matt and four grandchildren. Today, Mike is enjoying retirement, playing golf several times a week with his brother, PD, taking care of his grandchildren, and traveling to the mountains during the summer time.

Elizabeth Buffo Berry was born May 31, 1966. She was a volleyball and basketball star at LD Bell High school from 1981 to 1984. In her Sophomore year in Volleyball her accomplishments were All District First Team; All-Tournament Team: HEB, Birdville; All Greater Dallas Honorable Mention; Dallas Sophomore of the Year. In Basketball: All District Honorable Mention and All Area Honorable Mention.

Elizabeth’s Junior year in Volleyball: All District First Team; All-Tournament Team: Berkner, Birdville; Honorable Mention: All greater Dallas. In Basketball: All District First Team; All Area First Team; All Region 2nd Team; All Tarrant County First Team; All-Tournament Team: HEB; All N.E. Tarrant County First Team.

Senior year, she was voted Miss Bell High School. Her accomplishments in Volleyball that year: All District First Team; All Greater Dallas 2nd Team; All-Tournament Team: Arlington, MVP HEB, Best Hitter Birdville; Texas Coaches’ North-South All-Star Team; Who’s Who in Volleyball. In Basketball: First Team All-District, District MVP; All Tarrant County First Team; All-Tournament Team: Birdville; Texas Coaches’ East-West All-Star Team; Texas Junior Olympic Basketball Team, National Championship Tournament; Who’s Who in Basketball.

Following high school, Elizabeth received a full scholarship to Texas A&M for Basketball where she played for two years. As a freshman, she was on the starting team.

Elizabeth passed away on December 23, 2013. August 9, 2014, she was inducted into the LD Bell High School Athletic Hall of Fame and her Volleyball jersey #33 was retired.

Andy Cargile was born on September 18, 1946 in New Haven, CT. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1965. Later he went to Lon Morris Junior College on a basketball scholarship. Andy describes himself as the “tallest slow starter” when he played basketball at Thomas Jefferson High School. He had one offer out coming out of high school but more than 60 offers when he came out of junior college. He graduated from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M Commerce) and got his Master’s Degree in 1971.

Andy was hired in HEB ISD as a World History teacher and Assistant Basketball Coach straight out of college in 1971. In 1975, he started teaching at Dallas ISD and was head coach at Jefferson High School (1976-1982). In 1982, he moved on to South Grand Prairie High School where he coached baseball and basketball. He returned to HEB ISD in 1984 to finish out the remaining 23 years of his career.

His final position in the district was principal at Trinity High School from 1998 to 2007. This time, the AP and IB scores skyrocketed. They were up 10 points in every category on every test. Such an accomplishment supports Andy’s favorite saying, “If you take good care of the machine, it will turn out a better product.” He believed in everything they did at Trinity, the first thing was to consider if it was good for the kids. In 2007, the year he retired, he was named Principal of the Year by Just for Kids. He was up against 1200 principals. Other honors include induction into the Thomas Jefferson High School Athletic Hall of Fame as well as Distinguished Alumni Hall Of Fame.

Andy joined the HEB ISD Board of Trustees in May 2008. He continues to serve on the board, while also enjoying time with his wife, Karen, daughters Kristen and Kourtney and five grandchildren, Preston, Kennedy, Olivia, Andrew and Eli.

Kyle Cobern was born on January 17, 1967 in Brenham, TX and is a lifelong resident of HEB. He attended Hurst Hills Elementary, Hurst Junior High and graduated from L.D. Bell High School in 1985. Throughout his scholastic career, Kyle was a multi-sport athlete, participating in football, basketball, track, and lettered all 3 years in baseball at Bell. He was active socially in high school as a member of Student Council, Class Council and Senior Class President.

Kyle began his coaching career at the age of 16, as an assistant coach with the Giants of MidCities PeeWee Football. Over the next thirty-one years, he expanded his coaching activities to include baseball, basketball, various youth camps and mentorship programs. In that span, he coached over 40 youth football teams, 50 baseball teams, and 10 youth basketball teams, at all levels ranging from t-ball and flag football all the way to the high school and collegiate levels. While winning was never his primary focus, Coach Kyle’s emphasis to his players about fundamentals, giving maximum effort, competing at the
highest level and the importance of doing the very best they can with the talents that they were given, on

and off the field, led to numerous championships, a handful of professional sports careers, and more importantly, thousands of successful young men and women living in, working in and positively impacting the HEB community today.

Coach Kyle served in various capacities on the Boards of Tri-Cities Baseball, Mid Cities Basketball, Mid Cities Youth Activities Council and Mid Cities Pee Wee Football & Cheer. He has also been able to serve the community through his BACKJAM Sports organization which runs various sports camps including the BACKJAM Basketball Camp and the HEB30 Football Camp for kids in the HEB and surrounding areas.

Kyle is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington and Texas A&M University in College Station. He’s married to his wife Trasa, and after a successful twenty-year career in the financial industry, recently joined her as a teacher in HEBISD. Together they have four sons: Brady, Caden, Jaxon and McCrae. Kyle still remains very active as a youth advocate in the local community.

Ryan Alan Roberts was born September 19, 1980, in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended Donna Park Elementary, Bedford Junior High and graduated from LD Bell High School in 1999. While at BHS, his baseball highlights included: 1997.1998.1999 All District, All Northeast Tarrant County by the Fort Worth Star Telegram; 1999 District 6-5A MVP; 1999 Texas All-State.

He attended Eastfield College and won the NJCAA Division III World Series. He was named MAC All-American short stop and All-Conference and also awarded All- American honors with a .475 avg., 17 homeruns, and 73 RBI’s. Went to University of Texas Arlington for the 2002-2003 seasons. In 2002, Ryan was awarded SLC Newcomer of the Year. He was also 2002-2003 Player and Hitter of the year where he led in 8 offensive categories.

Before drafted in 2003, Ryan was awarded 1st Team SLC, and several All-Americans. John Manual described him as the best player on UTA’s squad which also included Hunter Pence. He was drafted in the 18th round with the Toronto Blue Jays.

In 2003, he made the Single A All-Star team in the SAL League. In 2004, he made the single A all Star team in the Florida State League and in 2005, made the AA All Star team in the Eastern League. Ryan made first big league appearance August 3, 2006. His first major league hit was a home run in Yankee Stadium.

Ryan was awarded the Heart and Hustle award for the national league in 2011 with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He joined Babe Ruth and Jason Giambi with a walk off grand slam in extra innings. He won the NL West in 2011.

His professional career included time with Toronto Blue Jays, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Tamp Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, Boston Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics. Ryan retired in 2015 after a 13 years.

Tony Tommasi was born in Nashville TN, on December 11, 1975. Later his family moved to Bedford,TX where he attended Spring Garden Elementary School. He advanced to Cistercian Preparatory then Trinity High School. He began swimming at an early age. By the time he was eight years old , his stroke had him passing all of the others in the pool that were his age. After a few more year of becoming more precise and fit, he knew this was perfect sport for him. However, everything came together in his high school years.
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It was coach Larry Ridge who asked if he wanted to still swim “distance” events or “sprint”. He chose sprint. After 12 years of swimming, his 50 yard freestyle and 100 yard freestyle took off and he set two new records benchmarked on the fastest times board. Some of his other accomplishments were as follows:
– 1988 Mid-Cities Swim Team High Point Award 3rd Place 11-12 Boys
– 1988-89 Mid-Cities Swim Team High Point Award 2nd Place 11-12 Boys
– 1989-90 Mid-Cities Swim Team High Point Award 1st Place 13-14 Boys
– 1990-91 Mid-Cities Swim Team High Point Award 2nd Place 13-14 Boys
– City of Richardson Swim Team Winter Classic 1990 1st in 50 Free; 3rd in 100 Free and 3rd in 200 Free
1993-94 Mid-Cities Swim Team Top “3” Award 15 & Over Boys
– His senior year he won both the 50 and 100 yard freestyle at Nationals in North Dakota.​

Tony graduated from Trinity High School in 1994, and had over 24 college scholarships to choose from. He attended Texas A&M University on a full scholarship from 1994 -1996. During freshman year at Texas A&M, he got 3 Southwest Conference Relay Medals. His time at Texas A&M was cut short due to family issues back home in Bedford, so he resumed his education at TCCC from 1996-1998. When it was time to finish his Bachelors, he choose Arizona State University and completed his degree, Bachelors of Science in Business. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2000 and moved west to California. While he was at A.S.U., Larry Ridge passed away, greatly impacting all those he had coached.

Tony made use of his business degree and enjoyed success in Internet Marketing in Hermosa Beach, CA. At the age of 28, he had a grand mal seizure. An MRI was done which revealed a tennis ball size tumor (Oligodendroglioma) on the left frontal lobe of his brain. He attributes his survival to God and his wife, Heather who have walked beside him on this journey. He and Heather have three wonderful children, Gabriella, Maximillian, and Angelica. He considers himself blessed by his family and the life he has been given.

Craig Presnall moved into Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD from nearby Birdville in 7th grade. He attended Bedford Junior High, where he participated on the football, basketball, and track teams.
Once Craig moved on to L.D. Bell High School in the fall of 1980, he found homes on both the football field and the baseball diamond. There Craig earned two letters in football, three letters in baseball, and received numerous accolades for his athletic achievements before graduating fr om L.D. Bell in the spring of 1983.

On the athletic field as a Blue Raider, Craig was a key part of two very special teams his senior year: the 1982 state finalist football team and the 1983 regional semifinalist baseball team. Forty years later, both teams are still regarded among the best in Bell’s history.
While serving as a captain and team leader, Craig quarterbacked the football team to a 14-1-1 record, including the UIL 5A state championship game in the Houston Astrodome. Along the way, the Blue Raiders played in the old Texas Stadium in Irving four times – winning on all four occasions. These

match-ups included two wins over archrival Trinity, once for the district championship when both teams entered the game with undefeated 9-0 records, and then a month later in the state quarter-finals where Bell advanced 4 to 2 on penetrations.

Based on his quarterback performance that record setting season, Craig earned a host of honors including All-District, All-Area, All-Tarrant County, All-Metro, All-Greater Dallas, All-Northeast Tarrant County Player of the Year, Dallas Morning News Player of the Year, 2nd Team All-State, and starting quarterback of the DFW All-Star football game.
As a varsity pitcher and outfielder for the baseball team, Craig was a three-time All-District performer and was selected as All-Area and All-Metro in both his junior and senior seasons. Like with football, Craig played a big part in the success of the ‘83 baseball team, which advanced to the third round of the playoff s in El Paso.

Craig is very grateful for the positive impact HEB ISD had on his life. As he reflects back, he feels blessed to have been surrounded by great coaches and teachers, and many great friends and teammates. Some of Craig’s fondest memories are being a part of the outstanding programs at Bedford and L.D. Bell and making lifelong friends with his teammates and coaches along the way.
Upon graduation from L.D. Bell, Craig attended Baylor University and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Craig took that degree and founded a veterinary telemedicine company in 2012 which he still owns today.
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Craig lives in Fort Worth with his beautiful wife. He has four girls ranging in age from 18 to 29, along with two son-in laws, and has hopes of becoming a grandfather someday soon. When he is not working, you will find him on the golf course, snow skiing, hunting, and spending time with family.

Michael “Doc” Pruitt was born in Joplin, Missouri and grew up in Groves, Texas. He graduated from Port Neches Groves High School in 1970, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Baylor University in 1975 and a Master of Science in Education in 1981. As a student athletic trainer, Mike was part of Baylor’s 1974 Southwest Conference Football championship.

After five years as the athletic trainer of nearby Richland High School, Mike spent the next 27 years at Trinity High School. He was privileged to be part of many championships and playoff appearances across Trinity’s athletic programs, including several teams and coaches already enshrined in the HEB Sports Hall of Fame. Some highlights include three state championships in football, a boys’ basketball state finalist team, and three track and field individual state champions. Since 2005, he has been honored as the official “conch” blower to start Trinity’s “Sipi Tau”.

His career has garnered recognition from his peers beyond the local community. Mike received a National Athletic Trainers’ Association service award, received all eight of the Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association (SWATA) awards for which he was eligible, and was inducted into the SWATA Hall of Fame in 2012. He is extremely proud of his 15 year association with the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, where he assists walkers as an athletic trainer as they complete their 60-mile journey.

He has been employed by Texas Health Resources as a liaison athletic trainer to area schools and sports clubs for 13 years. Including college, he has been an athletic trainer for over 50 years.
Mike’s family is full of educators and athletes. His mother and one brother were in education for over 30 years. His wife, Michele, spent 35 years in public education as a teacher, assistant principal, and coordinator of the Extended Day Academy program. She was an adjunct at Dallas Baptist and recently named as the Chair of Arlington Baptist’s Education Department.

Mike’s daughter, Brittany, was a student athletic trainer before becoming an educator. She has taught for 20 years, including 14 at North Euless Elementary before moving to Dawson ISD with her husband Will. His daughter-in-law, Karyn, started the Trinity softball program and is now an elementary school instructional specialist. Mike’s son, Mitch, was a football quarterback and played baseball at Trinity. Granddaughter Maddy is playing softball and her twin Jack plays baseball, flag football, and basketball.
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Mike is extremely proud of the relationships he developed with hundreds of teachers, coaches, students, and athletes during his time at Trinity. He is pleased his children graduated from Trinity, where they were prepared for a diverse world.
He enjoys do-it-yourself projects and as much valuable time as possible with family and friends.

Michael Keith Blair moved with his family to Hurst in 1965 and remained there until his move to Oklahoma in 1991. Mike began participating in sports at an early age through Mid-Cities Peewee Football, Mid-Cities Little Dribblers Basketball, and Tri-Cities Baseball. Mike’s Little Dribblers All-Star basketball team won multiple state championships and participated in three national tournaments. He credits the coaches at those levels for giving him a basic foundation in the sport.

Mike continued his development as a student-athlete at Hurst Junior High, excelling in basketball, football, and track. While at Hurst, Mike was selected to represent the 1979 AAU Texas National Team. When he entered L.D. Bell High School, Mike concentrated solely on basketball where he had an outstanding career and led the 1983 team to the district championship. His basketball accolades include: Sophomore of the Year in 1981; All-District 1st Team, All-Tarrant County 1st Team, and two-time tournament MVP in 1982; and All-District 1st Team, 3-time All-Tournament 1st Team, All-Tournament MVP, All-Tarrant County 1st Team, All-Region 1st Team, AllState 1st Team, and Texas High School All-Star Game MVP in Waco, Texas in 1983. Mike was offered a full athletic scholarship to attend Texas Christian University, where he played for Coach Killingsworth from 1983 to 1985. In 1989, he was selected MVP of the Texas Demolay National Tournament. Mike has repeatedly expressed gratitude to his HEB ISD teachers and coaches and says they were mentors as well as educators. He especially credits longtime Bell basketball coach Ray DeBord, who instructed and guided the “whole child” educationally, physically, and spiritually.

Mike has been a business owner for over 35 years and is the current owner of Circle D Pawn, 24-Hour Tan, Prodigy Vapor, and serves on the Board of Directors for Vapor Galleria. He is President of the Oklahoma Pawnbrokers Association and serves on the Special Advisory Board for the Oklahoma Department of Consumer Credit.

Mike married his best friend and fellow L.D. Bell student Elizabeth McHam, with whom he had a daughter, Krista. He has been happily married for 35 years to Christine Ross. They live in Moore, OK, and have two daughters, Brittany and Brianna. The family circle has grown to include five grandchildren: Alyssa, Colby, Addison, Olivia, and Mathew. He cherishes time spent with this family and is an advocate of dog rescue. He and Christine are proud owners of four dachshunds.

Mike spends his free time serving on the Host Team at Life Church Moore, working out, golfing, fishing, and mentoring new and upcoming business owners representing the pawn industry. Mike says he would be remiss if failed to mention the family support he has had throughout the years, particularly from his mother Sandra Bitz, tep-dad Joe Bitz, and aunt Pat Watson.

George Charles Clark, Sr. grew up in White Settlement, Texas, where he attended school and graduated from C.F. Brewer High School in 1963. While at Brewer, George excelled in athletics, lettering in five sports. He was a two-year letterman in golf, a three-year letterman in football, basketball, and baseball, and a four-year letterman in tennis. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from what was then North Texas State University, and is now UNT. George was inducted into the Brewer High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.

George says he was blessed to begin his career in Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD in 1967, where he remained until his retirement in 2019. Having spent an incredible 52 years as a teacher, coach, and administrator, he will proudly proclaim to anyone that HEB ISD is one of the best districts in the state, where students can receive a quality education, and the administration, teachers, coaches, and support staff are second to none.

George’s career began as a teacher and coach at Hurst Junior High. While there, he was selected Teacher of the Year by his peers. He coached a Red Raider 9th grade football team that was undefeated and unscored on over a ten-game season, a feat that had not been done before or has not been done since. After 13 years at Hurst, George moved into administration as an assistant principal where he served at Hurst Junior High, Central Junior High, Harwood Junior High, and Trinity High School. He was selected as President of the Administrator’s Association and served as a summer school principal in 1995.

Over the years, George held positions in several community service programs including commissioner of Mid-Cities Youth Activities Council which allocates school district facilities to local youth recreational sports programs, coach for Mid-Cities Little Dribblers basketball league, member of the HEB Optimist Club, and coordinator of district cross country meets each year. Additionally, George earned community recognition with his selection as a Legacy Builder for the district’s School & Family magazine and was featured in an article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that reflected on his career and service.

George states that the most important thing in his life is his family. He and his wife, Mary, have two wonderful boys and a daughter-in-law, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He says Mary is the glue that holds their family together, and she has always been very supportive throughout his career. It is because of her, he says, “I lived the dream.”

Fotu O. Katoa was born on the Island of Tonga and later moved to Utah. His family moved to Euless in 1982 where, as a junior, he enrolled at Trinity High School and was the original Tongan/Polynesian Trinity Trojan football player. Fotu started the famous Polynesian pipeline of Trinity football players. In the seasons of 1982 and 1983, Fotu was coached by two Trojan legends: head coach John Riddell and an assistant coach by the name of Steve Lineweaver.

On both of those very good Trojan playoff teams, Fotu played tight end, fullback, and outside linebacker. He lettered in football and was selected All-District and All-Area. Fotu also played soccer and was a member of Trinity’s 1982 team that is a member of the HEB Sports Hall of Fame. In 1983, Fotu was invited to try out for the USA National Rugby Team.

During his time as a football athlete at Ricks College in 1984 and 1985, Fotu set school records with 56 receptions, 750 Tight End receiving yards, the single game receiving touchdown record with four, and the season touchdown record with 15. He was NJCAA First Team All-American, First-Team Western States Football League, and was selected to Ricks College All-Century Team. He and his wife Elizabeth – an impressive athlete in her own right as a Track & Field two-time All-American – were the first husband-wife team to be honored and inducted into the Ricks College Athletic Hall of Fame.

Following junior college, Fotu served a two-year Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Fotu earned a football scholarship to Brigham Young University where his team was WAC Champions from 1989 to 1991. Unfortunately, he sustained a career-ending injury but continued with his studies and graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work.

During his career, Fotu was CEO of the Youth and Rehabilitation Services for youth in the Juvenile Justice Youth System, which provided training and clinical services during their transition into mainstream society. He was also appointed by the Governor of Utah to be the state’s Director of Pacific Islander Affairs. Additionally, he was the Head Football Coach at Layton High School and Layton Christian Academy. Currently, Futo is the owner of Brighter Future Families and serves as a mentor and life coach to at-risk youth.

Born from Fotu and Elizabeth’s love for athletics, their seven children have also continued their pursuit in the sports arena. Nicole, Mariah, Eliza, Tayler, Suzanne, Lia, and David participated in a variety of sports at both the high school and collegiate level, including volleyball, football, track and field, and basketball.