I know when camp starts there wont be a lot of downtime to over think, he laughed. CFISD ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: RAY ZEPEDA ASST. The 6-foot-1 DB has always been able to run dating back to his little league days at South County Football League, where he won a Super Bowl in his last year as a Bronco. He has been in Corpus Christi ISD, Houston ISD, Mathis ISD and Galena Park ISD, before working for CFISD for a decade. Xavien Howard and Jalen Ramsey definitely gave me some tips as a defensive back. He is a former high school athlete who played football and baseball at Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi before going on to get his bachelors and masters degrees from Texas A&M and Texas Southern, respectively. Ray Zepeda is a visionary leader who has helped develop CFISD into one of Texass preeminent athletic districts, said Dr. Mark Henry, CFISD superintendent of schools. ): West vs. Maypearl, 7PM - NFHS | 3A Baseball Region IV Final, Game 1: Santa Gertrudis vs. London, 7PM - NFHS | 3A Baseball Region III Final, Game 2: West vs. Maypearl, 7PM - NFHS | 3A Baseball Region III Final, Game 1: West vs. Maypearl, 5PM - NFHS | 2A Baseball Region II Final, Game 2: Collinsville vs. Tolar, 6:30PM - NFHS | 2A Baseball Region II Final, Game 1: Collinsville vs. Tolar, 3PM - NFHS 2A Softball Region IV Final, Game 2: Shiner vs. Weimar, 1:30PM - NFHS | 5A Baseball Region IV Semifinal, Game 3: Boerne Champion vs. CC Ray, 12PM - NFHS | 5A Softball Region I Final, Game 3: Northwest vs. Colleyville Heritage, 7PM - NFHS | 5A Softball Region I Final, Game 2: Northwest vs. Colleyville Heritage, 6:30PM - NFHS | 4A Softball Region IV Final, 1-Gm. Patton replaces Virginia Flores, who was named CFISD athletic director in May. Zepeda has served as a UIL District Executive Committee chairman of multiple competitive districts for each of his seven years as CFISD athletic director. Culturally, it was very different than Texas, he said. Ray Zepeda is a visionary leader who has helped develop CFISD into one of Texass preeminent athletic districts, said Dr. Mark Henry, CFISD superintendent of schools. Zepeda came to CFISD as an associate athletic director in 2013 under then-athletic director Ed Warken. At Cypress Lakes, Patton won a trio of games in his first three years (3-25), including going winless in 2017, before the Spartans experienced their best two-year stretch in program history. Cy-Fair ISDs search for its next athletic director didnt last long. I was obsessed with football back them, and now I really have a shot to make the NFL.. 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Athletics Media Policies & Procedures. I got comfortable with it. The gathering, whose 95th edition is taking place in Houston, offers resources in how to direct athletes in both their chosen sport and life. Running the 40 (yard dash) at our Pro Day was important. We tried ourselves. 3:38 PM on Apr 13, 2023 CDT The University Interscholastic League announced Thursday that it has selected Ray Zepeda as its new director of athletics. He has testified before the Texas House of Representatives Public Education Committee for proposed legislation regarding student-athlete cardiac safety. If anything, this is the most important year because I still feel like I have a lot to bring to the table., The same goes for the team, as a whole. If you know anything about high school track and field in the state of Texas, its the best in the country. I started an account on Instagram and its kind of a passion of mine. Ament replaces Carey Palmer, who retired. Alvaro previously served as an agate clerk at the Houston Chronicle from 2012-17. Ray Zepeda, the newly named Cy-Fair ISD athletic director, took over his post just prior to the 2016-17 school year. So, I had to work a lot harder than others to get to this point., Some of the stars of 2023-24 Cy Falls FootballMatt Malatesta (VYPE). By signing up you agree to ourTerms of ServiceandPrivacy Policy, Going back to his time as a student-athlete, Ray Zepeda has been a passionate advocate for UIL athletics, said UIL executive director Charles Breithaupt. Jon Poorman is the high school sports coordinator for the Houston Chronicle and has been covering the beat across the city since 2013. Xavien Howard and Jalen Ramsey definitely gave me some tips as a defensive back. The Spartans, which played their first varsity season in 2011, won more games in 2018-19 than their first seven seasons combined after finishing 5-5 in both instances. Its not a negative culture at all. I was ready and did will with a 4.39, he said. MyNeighborhoodNews.com is an innovative leader in the hyperlocal news sector, supporting communities throughout the Greater Houston Area in meaningful ways. After finishing his playing career at Texas A&M, Patton started his coaching career at Langham Creek in 2000, where he spent time as a defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator for three seasons, and at Cypress Ridge as a defensive coordinator from 2004-2009 before landing his first head coaching job at Lamar Consolidated. In that role, he collaborated with the facilities and construction department to develop the entire athletic facility improvement component of the $1.2 billion bond package in 2014an effort that included major renovations to Pridgeon Stadium and the construction of CFISDs first district natatorium. The UIL is the premier interscholastic student activities association in the United States. You're online. We tried ourselves. The Woodlands alum Ethan Bonner was signed as a free agent out of Stanford during the NFL Draft and now heads to the Miami Dolphins after a solid Organized Team Activities (OTA) showing leading up the training camp. There were some ups and downs at Stanford, you know with COVID and some injuries. The UIL facilitates educational extracurricular academic, athletic and music contests throughout the state of Texas. Zepeda has 30 total years of experience in public education, including 19 as a head coach and athletic coordinator. Matt Malatesta May 01, 2023 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD athletic director Ray Zepeda has been named the new athletic director of the UIL. : Boerne vs. Calallen, 2PM - NFHS | 6A Baseball Region IV Semifinal, Game 2: Westlake vs. Eagle Pass, VYPE DFW 2022 Preseason Public School Softball Player of the Year Fan Poll presented Sun & Ski Sports, VYPE DFW Private School Marching Band of the Year Fan Poll presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, VYPEU: Photo Gallery Creek win vs Spring Woods, VYPE Houston Friday Night Lights Scoreboard (9.3.21): Atascocita ends Allen's 122-game home winning streak, Full Scoreboard. VYPE catches up with new CFISD athletic director Virginia Flores Virginia Flores has been named the Cy-Fair ISD AD, replacing Ray Zepeda who was named the UIL director of athletics. In Stanfords October 15th game at Norte Dame, Bonner had THAT game. He is also a member of the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association, American Football Coaches Association, Texas High School Coaches Association and Associate of Texas Professional Educators. CFISD Athletics Athletics Homepage Meet the Athletics Team Vision & Mission High School Athletics Middle School Athletics Athletic Trainers Aquatics Natatoriums Lifeguard Program Summer Dive Camps Facilities Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union Stadium Ken Pridgeon Stadium Natatoriums Use our Facilities Follow us on Social Media Our Schools Contact Us I just didnt have enough ball production and tape to get drafted.. We tried ourselves. Sign in to comment to your favorite stories, participate in your community and interact with your friends. Virginia Flores has been named the Cy-Fair ISD athletic director, replacing Ray Zepeda who was named the UIL director of athletics this spring. However, shirts arent the only thing he uses ink to express himself with. The more things you can do on the field, the more chances you have to make a team. Cy-Fair ISD athletic director Ray Zepeda has been selected as the new director of athletics for the Texas University Interscholastic League, the organization announced Thursday afternoon. Our Schools. He helped open two Class 6A comprehensive high schools and two middle schools, while managing the districts first-ever transition into two separate UIL competitive regions (Region II and III) for the past five years. I got great reps with some great players during OTAs and started to catch up to the speed of the game. Culturally, it was very different than Texas, he said. After one year, he moved on to a varsity football assistant coaching position with Ray High School, where he served two years. In addition to community news and resources, we offer customized neighborhood webpages aimed to inform, inspire and connect residents. This year we are focusing on connecting our athletic program with the community. Learn more and register today! houston high school sports cy fair isd athletics cy fair isd athletic director cfisd cfisd athletics virginia flores vype houston high school sports texas high school athletic director txhsad Zepeda came to CFISD as an associate athletic director in 2013 under then-athletic director Ed Warken. June 5 through July 27, all district facilities and campuses will be closed on Fridays. It goes without saying that I will miss my Spartan family, the camaraderie with staff and the daily grind with the athletes but being able to serve and support all coaches and athletes in sixthth through 12th grades across the district excites me most, Patton said. I cannot wait to join their team and partner with their tremendous staff to positively serve the student-athletes, coaches and athletic administrators of this great state. You're online. He received his degree in print and internet journalism from Missouri State University. In fact, the district had the perfect candidate the whole time. She was hired in 2015. WELCOME TO ATHLETICS Tweets by CFISDAthletics CFISD District News 2022-23 CFISD softball players earn 2023 All-District 17-6A honors In 2017-18, CFISD officials expect an enrollment of 1,197 students at Cy Park, followed by 1,799 for 2018-19 and 2,464 for 2019-20 once all four grade levels are enrolled. June 5 through July 27, all district facilities and campuses will be closed on Fridays. 2023 Krenek Printing. This is the last one [season], weve got to go out with a bang, he said. Lifeguard Certification Classes. I dont really like attention that much, even though Ive gotten some from the recruiting process., Im not into a lot of the typical things--I dont party or anything like that. Liz Guzman Finance Coordinator . However, Morris has ultimately chosen to join Army Westpoint at the conclusion of his high school career. CFISD names Gordon as new associate AD By From Staff Reports May 7, 2007 Currently the associate principal at Cypress Creek High School, Gordon will fill the position left behind by Ronny. CFISD; Rank One; Physicals; Ticketing; District Calendar . Upon Warkens retirement in 2016, Zepeda was promoted to his current athletic director role, leading more than 17,000 athletes and 750 coaches in Texass third-largest school district. After the season, I had a couple of agents hitting me up, but I didnt know what to expect, he said. McAuliffe replaces Gene Johnson, who took over the boys' athletic coordinator and head football coaching positions in Waller ISD in March. Jerry Littlejohn, a longtime Frisco ISD employee who has served as the Assistant Director of Athletics since 2010, is the District's new Athletic Director.Littlejohn takes over for Grace . Jason O'Brian District Athletic Coordinator. Poorman was born in Kansas City, Mo., and grew up in the suburb of Raytown. : Boerne vs. Calallen, 2PM - NFHS | 6A Baseball Region IV Semifinal, Game 2: Westlake vs. Eagle Pass, VYPE DFW 2022 Preseason Public School Softball Player of the Year Fan Poll presented Sun & Ski Sports, VYPE DFW Private School Marching Band of the Year Fan Poll presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, VYPEU: Photo Gallery Creek win vs Spring Woods, VYPE Houston Friday Night Lights Scoreboard (9.3.21): Atascocita ends Allen's 122-game home winning streak, Full Scoreboard. Each of our athletic programs are carefully constructed around the premise that success is a choice: work diligently to build ones self-esteem, set demanding goals, practice good sportsmanship, always remain positive, master the art of communication, seek out good role models, be determined and unwavering, learn from adversity, and celebrate the success of others. Lake Creeks Tyler Sanford qualifies for U.S. P.O. I signed with OSMG in Houston and started working out with Derrick Jonkins to get ready for my Pro Day. During the sixth round of the draft, he got the call from Miami, who showed the most interest along with the Seahawks, Colts and Cowboys. Alvaro Ignacio Montao is a sports reporter at the Houston Chronicle's weekly newspapers covering the northwest Houston area including the Cypress, Klein, Spring and Tomball regions. I know that getting off the line and being a gunner on special teams is really where I can really contribute quickly. I graduated from TCU, where I ran track and cross country. He won gold in the 4x100 relay and helped set the national record in the 4x200 relay. But its cool to think back to the time playing with my friends at SCFL. Zepeda has served as a UIL District Executive Committee chairman of multiple competitive districts for each of his seven years as CFISD athletic director. He was born in Houston and grew up in Spring Branch. I roomed a guy from South Korea he as brilliant and so many ways. His motivation, expertise and proven success in his previous roles is something UIL member schools and students will greatly benefit from.. Find out what you should be paid Use our. And just like that he was off to Stanford. The offers started to roll in for the academic stalwart. After two years, he returned to Galena Park High School as the campus athletic coordinator and head football coach. Beating Allen in the football playoffs in the University of Texas stadium and coming back and winning State on the UT campus in track were some of the best memories Ive ever had in sports.. CFISD has some of the most talented and driven athletes and coaches in the state and I look forward to supporting them all, Patton said via Cy-Fair ISD. Houston, TX 77269-2003. The Woodlands alum Ethan Bonner was signed as a free agent out of Stanford during the NFL Draft and now heads to the Miami Dolphins after a solid Organized Team Activities (OTA) showing leading up the training camp. The UIL facilitates educational extracurricular academic, athletic and music contests throughout the state of Texas. Non-stadium Sports Media Request Form. Elza was hired to be the UILs director of athletics in 2015 and was the first woman to hold that position. His coaching career began in 2000 at Langham Creek High School, where he served three seasons as a secondary coach and special teams coordinator. I tend to spend my time watching TV, chilling with my girlfriend, and playing football. Despite already having committed, Morris doesnt plan on slowing down anytime soon, with his final year on the high school stage coming up. I got comfortable with it. VYPE caught up with Nick Codutti, Fulshear Head Football Coach at the VYPE Lamar Consolidated ISD Fall 2023 Media Day about the season and more! After one year, he moved on to a varsity football assistant coaching position with Ray High School, where he served two years. The District Athletics Team works directly with the Athletics Staff at each of our 19 middle schools and 12 high schools to coordinate logistics for all campus sports programs. The UIL is the premier interscholastic student activities association in the United States. Beating Allen in the football playoffs in the University of Texas stadium and coming back and winning State on the UT campus in track were some of the best memories Ive ever had in sports.. The recruiting process has been a bumpy road overall, said Morris. Zepeda, who has been with CFISD since 2013, will take over his full-time role with the UIL on June 12. Job ResponsibilitiesAthletic Director (AD) administers the College's National Junior CollegeSee this and similar jobs on LinkedIn. Then he suffered a knee injury, which led to him missing his senior year, but returned with a vengeance months later to help lead The Woodlands to a track and field State Championship again in 2018. I am honored and blessed to join a team that serves the CFISD coaches, athletes and community daily. Athletics Homepage The CFISD Aquatics team is hosting dive camps at the CFISD Natatorium in July and August. "Coach Madison has a demonstrated track record of. #CFISDforAll #CFISDspirit #CFISDspirit. He also had a tentative job at a technology company waiting for him in data analytics, where he interned the previous year. Zepeda characterizes the position as one . He has spent the past 10 years at Cy-Fair ISD, but has also worked in Galena Park, Mathis, Houston and Corpus Christi districts. All Rights Reserved. Its time to really lock in. Patton amassed a 20-32 record in five years at Lamar Consolidated, leading the Mustangs to the playoffs twice. He helped supervise athletic construction related to the passing of a $1.7 billion bond issue in 2019, including the construction of 22 turf baseball and softball fields and several renovations to campus-based athletic facilities and complexes. VYPE caught up with Nick Codutti, Fulshear Head Football Coach at the VYPE Lamar Consolidated ISD Fall 2023 Media Day about the season and more! "We are proud to have Coach Lonnie Madison and his family join the CFISD athletics family," CFISD athletic director Ray Zepeda said. The Corpus Christi-native has been in public education for three decades in positions such as an athletic director, head coach and athletic coordinator. The gathering, whose 95th edition is taking place in Houston, offers resources in how to direct athletes in both their chosen sport and life. Upon Warkens retirement in 2016, Zepeda was promoted to his current athletic director role, leading more than 17,000 athletes and 750 coaches in Texass third-largest school district. Alvaro previously served as an agate clerk at the Houston Chronicle from 2012-17. Patton will succeed Virginia Flores, who was. Currently the athletic director for. He signed with the Dolphins during the draft, who offered the most guaranteed money and best opportunity. But its cool to think back to the time playing with my friends at SCFL. We may not have every met if we didnt room together, but it was an amazing experience. I am honored and blessed to join a team that serves the CFISD coaches, athletes and community daily. CFISD Names Ronald Patton New Associate Athletic Director VYPE Jun 21, 2023 June 21, 2023 Ronald Patton, campus athletic coordinator and head football coach at Cypress Lakes High School, was named the new associate athletic director on June 21. I am incredibly honored and humbled to serve the district in this new position, Flores said via CFISD. He signed with the Dolphins during the draft, who offered the most guaranteed money and best opportunity. Patton replaces Virginia Flores, who was named CFISD athletic director in May. Celebrate Back to School, Get Free Supplies with Cypress Assistance Ministries, Harris County Flood Control District Barker Reservoir Repair Project Underway, Free Events at LSC-Tomball Community Library Next Month, Tomball Lions Club Visits Texas Lions Camp, Free Educational Programs at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Next Month. vypehouston caught up with Ray Zepeda as he prepares to make the move from his AD role at CyFairISD to a bigger stage in Austin. As director of athletics, Zepeda will oversee the organizations services to 1,253 member schools for 14 different sports. Football Overview. He took some trips and committed to the Stanford Cardinal. Ray Zepeda, athletic director for CFISD, has been named the University Interscholastic League (UIL) director of athletics. Patton replaces Virginia Flores, who was named CFISD athletic director in May. Under his leadership, CFISD has hosted the UIL State Wrestling Tournament for the last eight years, as well as the Class 6A Region III Basketball Tournament for seven years and the Class 6A Regional Swimming and Diving Championships for six years. Following five years in that role, Zepeda was named athletic director and head football coach at Mathis High School in Mathis ISD. 443 talking about this. Keep reading. Jason O'BrianDistrict Athletic Coordinator, Lela FaganSecretary Associate Athletic Director, Judi RoemleinSecretary Associate Athletic Director, Kirby BeckSecretary Associate Athletic Director, Physical AddressThe Berry Center8877 Barker Cypress Road,Suite 1401Cypress, Texas 77433. The gathering, whose 95th edition is taking place in Houston, offers resources in how to direct athletes in both their chosen sport and life. On the field, I think I stand out with the mental aspect of the game, he said. Its been a really exciting time since and Im very grateful.. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. CFISD June 1, 2021 Charles Ament, head boys' basketball coach at Langham Creek High School, was recently named the new Associate Director of Athletics. Your password needs to be at least 8 characters and one number. When he isnt studying game film--or just films in general--this season, expect Williams to continue building his distinct brand, as he suits up for Shadow Creek in his final year. He received his bachelors degree in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Mass Communication from the University of Houston. He also helped develop the first athletic-academic performance tracking program in CFISD that helped high school athletic programs experience a 10% reduction in the academic failure rate and a 15% improvement in the A/B honor roll rate. June 21, 2023 Ronald Patton, campus athletic coordinator and head football coach at Cypress Lakes High School, was named the new associate athletic director on June 21. Were trying to get past the rounds weve advanced to in the past, and Im trying to finish my time here with something big. I want to solidify myself as a good special teams player first and then work for more opportunities. That was the tape that got me here.. He earned the Stanford Defensive Player of the Week, showcased his speed and the rest is history. July 12, 2023Eight CFISD student-athletes representing six high schools earned all-state and regional accolades for the 2022-2023 season by the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA), Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA), Houston Chronicle and VYPE Houston. My biggest asset is my speed and learning to run with the fastest in the game in Tyreek and Jaylen is also a big test. He helped open two Class 6A comprehensive high schools and two middle schools, while managing the districts first-ever transition into two separate UIL competitive regions (Region II and III) for the past five years. High School Sports: Boys Basketball, Cross Country, Boys Golf, Soccer, Boys Track & Field; Program supervision for the following Middle Schools: Arnold, Bleyl, Campbell, Cook, Dean, and Hamilton; Jason Garza District Athletic Coordinator. Patton earned his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Development from Texas A&M University. VYPE caught up with Flores before she took over her new post. Thousands of athletes and coaches have been positively affected by his leadership, and I look forward to seeing his influence spread throughout the entire state as UIL director of athletics.. But, the process has been an unreal feeling, knowing that these programs believe in me enough to give me an opportunity to play for them. Copyright (c) 2023 VYPE - All rights reserved. Its called 'lost archives clothing'. Oral history: The Astros' 6-pitcher no-hitter at Yankee Stadium, Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore has a history of being undeterred, Why Texans QBs coach Jerrod Johnson is a rising star in NFL, What's an NFL player's offseason workout like? 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He previously served as the sports editor for The Courier of Montgomery County daily newspaper in Conroe for five years. He arrived in Houston ISD in 1996 as an assistant football coach for Milby High School, serving three years before accepting a defensive coordinator position at Galena Park High School in Galena Park ISD in 1999. As a junior in high school, Bonner anchored the defensive backfield for the Highlanders as they made a run to the State Final against Lake Travis. Following five years in that role, Zepeda was named athletic director and head football coach at Mathis High School in Mathis ISD. Get up to date news from all over the country! Cypress Lakes head football coach Ronald Patton was named Cy-Fair ISD'snew associate athletic director Wednesday. The MHAB office hours will be 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. during the summer schedule. The MHAB office hours will be 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. during the summer schedule. As associate athletic director, Flores has been in charge of several sports, including softball, volleyball, girls basketball, girls golf, swimming & diving, water polo and girls track & field.
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