One of the most enjoyable things about coaching is seeing young men improve. These guys have maximized their opportunities at HCU. Some of them have more than tripled their averages and production from their previous Division I.

This week, my boss and longtime Houston Christian University Athletic Director Steve Moniaci officially handed the department off to his right-hand man, Stan Williamson. As Steve slides over to an executive position with the President, I reflect on the last two years we spent together. Steve hired me at HCU in March of 2024 and brought our family down to Texas. For this, I will forever be grateful. Even more so, working with him was an honor. Steve is a man of great character, fiercely intelligent, and he has a great sense of humor. He is naturally empathetic and was able to successfully draw upon his 45+ years as an athletic administrator to guide coaches and lead our department effectively. While I’ll miss working with Steve as my direct supervisor, his office actually moves across campus and will be closer to mine. We will continue to work on many projects together, including fundraising, facility enhancements, and beyond. Our new athletic director, Stan Williamson, has already hit the ground running. Prior to his nearly nine years at HCU, Stan was the Athletic Director at Nicholls State, Campbell, and West Alabama. Like Steve, he is a man of great faith and proclaims it daily as a prayer leader with a vast knowledge of scripture. He is the perfect leader and a natural fit to succeed Steve as we continue to move the department forward into this new era of college athletics.