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Jody BerryhillDirector of Athletics
Coach Berryhill is originally from Bradenton, FL. He attended Southwest Baptist University and has a degree in Sports Management and Sports Medicine. Coach Berryhill has 30 years experience in his field with 26 of those years here at Pine Tree. He also spent 3 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coach Berryhill and his wife Theresa of 32 years have 2 daughters and 1 son-in-law. Most importantly, he has the “World’s Best Granddaughter, Ella Kate!” [email protected] |
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Kerry LaneAsst. Athletic Director
Head Football Coach www.pinetreefootball.com Coach Lane and his wife Jamie have two sons, Trey (6) who attends Pine Tree Primary and Tyler (2). Coach Lane comes to Pine Tree from Gilmer ISD where he was their passing game coordinator. He has also coached at Arp, Gladewater and Waskom. Coach Lane helped lead the Gilmer football team to be State Champions in 2014, a season where they scored 950 points (2nd most all time in Texas High School football). They were State semi-finalist in 2015 and State finalist in 2012. He also helped coach the track team to a State Championship in 2015. [email protected] |
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Zane BarnesHead Girls Soccer Coach
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Brandon BoyceJunior High Track
High School Football Coach Boyce will be coaching JH track along with HS football and will be teaching on our PACE campus. He and his wife Selena have an 8 month old daughter named Cassidy. In 2006 Coach Boyce was the UIL Region II-AAA high jump champion, UIL State track & field 3-A high jump – 5th place and UIL district track champ. He was also a two year varsity basketball starter. [email protected] |
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Matthew BryantCoach Bryant is from Gilmer, TX. He attended the University of Texas at Tyler and earned a Bachelors of Science, majoring in History with a minor in Social Studies. Coach Bryant has six years coaching experience and this is his third year at Pine Tree. His experience includes an internship with Grace Community School in Tyler (2008-09), Brownsboro (2010-11), and Commerce (2012-13). Coach Bryant has been married to his wife Amanda for 6 years and they have a 3 year old daughter named Elizabeth and and 20 month old son named Turner. He likes to spend time with his family and likes to hunt and fish as much as he can. He absolutely loves coaching and the game of football; it provides a wonderful opportunity for many of our young men.
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Kyle BurnsJunior High Boys Athletics Coordinator
Coach Burns is originally from Pittsburg, TX. He attended Stephen F. Austin State University and has a Bachelors of Science degree. Coach Burns has 18 years coaching experience, with 15 of those at Pine Tree. His experience includes various positions/sports from JH to HS at Union Grove (2007-2010) and two stints at Pine Tree (1999-2007 & 2010-present). Coach Burns and his wife Tina have two children, son Kole (13) and daughter Taylor (21). [email protected] |
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Christy CampbellFreshman Girls Basketball Coach
Assistant Junior Varsity Softball Coach www.pinetreegirlsbasketball.com www.pinetreesoftball.com Christy Campbell is originally from Longview, TX, where she graduated from Pine Tree in 2010. She graduated from LeTourneau University in 2013 and has her B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in mathematics, education and kinesiology. She is actively pursuing her Masters degree in School Counseling/LPC dual specialization. Coach Campbell is in her third year of teaching and second year of coaching, all at Pine Tree. She coaches freshman girls basketball and junior varsity softball. Coach Campbell has been married to her husband Scott for two years. [email protected] |
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Candee CollinsHead Girls Golf Coach
www.pinetreegolfteam.com Coach Candee Collins is beginning her 31st year of teaching and coaching at Pine Tree High School. She teaches Senior level United States Government, and Dual Credit United States History. She is an adjunct instructor for Kilgore College. She holds a BA from Oklahoma Baptist University and MS from The University of Oklahoma. She has almost 36 years of experience in Oklahoma and Texas. The Pine Tree program has had many quality teams and individuals throughout its 25 year history. During this time the program has compiled 18 District Championships, including 14 consecutive titles. In the 24 years Collins has been at the helm, the team has qualified for 20 Regional tournaments. From 1993-1996, teams either won or finished second in the Regional Tournament to advance to the Elite Eight of the 4-A State Tournament in Austin, with the best finish of 4th in 1995. Several individuals throughout the years have gained the same recognition and advanced to the State Tournament competing as medalists, finishing no less than 25th overall. Numerous players have competed at the next level in outstanding junior college and NAIA programs. She is most proud of the young women each one has become; wives, moms, teachers, physical therapists, doctors, camp directors, accountants, and business owners. Some former players are also tied to the game of golf through their current professions as golf course/landscape architects, golf apparel buyers and PGA instructors. Collins still has relationships with her former players and each still play the game. Candee and her husband Greg, have been married 31 years. Greg, a former newspaper editor, is now entering his second year of teaching as the Journalism/Yearbook Advisor at Pine Tree. He is a graduate of Oklahoma State University. Both are active members of First Baptist, Kilgore - Candee in the choir and Praise Team, and Greg as a deacon and part of the audio/TV ministry. They enjoy traveling, playing golf, music, going to the movies with friends, and The Big Bang Theory. [email protected] |
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Mike DarbyHigh School Track Coordinator
Head Cross Country Coach www.pinetreecrosscountry.com Coach Darby has been coaching at Pine Tree for 35 years. He is our head cross-country boys/girls coach and the HS track coordinator. Coach Darby has been married for 35 years to Karen Darby, who has taught for 20 years at PT Junior High. They have three children who have all graduated from Pine Tree, Drew (31), Jay (29), and Sarah (27). Coach Darby is a 1976 graduate of Vidor High School and East Texas Baptist College in 1981. [email protected] |
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Telvin DardenJunior High Basketball
Junior High Track Coach Darden is a graduate of Overton High School. This is his first year of coaching at Pine Tree and he will be teaching World Geography. He will also be coaching JH basketball and track. Coach Darden played baseball for Northeast Texas CC and Southern Arkansas University and was a member of three conference championship teams. He graduated from UT Tyler. Coach Darden and his finance Courtney have a three year old son named Jaxon. [email protected] |
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Larry DenkinsHead Athletic Trainer
Coach Denkins is from Longview, TX and is an alumnus of Pine Tree High School. He attended East Texas Baptist University and received his B.S. in Athletic Training. He has nine years experience with all nine years being here at Pine Tree. Coach Denkins is not married, but has 1 kid…a 75 lb. English Bulldog named Bentley. [email protected] |
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Donnie DenmanHead Powerlifting Coach
Physical Education Coach Denman is a 1989 graduate of Spring Hill High School. He graduated from Southern Arkansas University in 1994 with a B.S. in Education. He and his wife Amy have two children, Caroline (8) and Talon (3). Coach Denman’s previous coaching experience includes Pleasant Grove (five years), Hallsville (two years), Spring Hill (six years), and Harmony (four years). Coach Denman will also be Pine Tree’s head powerlifting coach and will teach credit recovery and physical education. [email protected] |
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Paul EllsworthHead Junior Varsity Softball Coach
Junior High Football Junior High Basketball www.pinetreesoftball.com Coach Ellsworth is entering his eleventh year of coaching and teaching. This will be his fourth year with Pine Tree, with the previous seven years at Marshall ISD. Coach Ellsworth is a 2005 graduate of Stephen F Austin State University with a Bachelor of Science in History and Kinesiology. He will be teaching Texas History at the junior high and will also coach junior high football and basketball. He also coaches softball at the high school. Coach Ellsworth and his wife April have been married 28 years and have a three year old daughter named Peyton Brooke. Coach Ellsworth is looking forward to a great year with his students both in the classroom and on the field of play. [email protected] |
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Alton HawkinsCoach Hawkins is from Longview, TX. He attended Henderson State University where he earned his B.S. in Business. Coach Hawkins has been coaching for 23 years with 16 of those years at Pine Tree. He has also coached at Mt. Pleasant HS. Coach Hawkins has been married to his wife Deidre for 24 years and their daughter Debra (17) is a senior at PT High School. Their son Victor (21) also graduated from Pine Tree. Coach Hawkins is also the proud pastor of Watts Chapel CME Church.
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Robin HerberHead Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
www.pinetreegirlsbasketball.com Coach Robin Herber is entering her 7th season as the Lady Pirate head coach. She is a graduate of Celina High School. She played at Paris Junior College where she was named 1st Team TEAC All – Conference and a NJCAA Academic All American. She then played for UT Pan American (now University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) where she was named 1st team all conference. She received her B.S. in Business Education from University of North Texas in 1996. She currently teaches World History Advanced Placement and U.S. History at Pine Tree High School. She enjoys basketball and history, of course, and spending time with her family. She hopes to have a positive impact on those whom she has had the honor of teaching and coaching. Coach Herber has been greatly impacted by her parents, both coaches who instilled a strong work ethic that she feels is vital to success. She and her husband Brandon, have two boys – Brandt and Cale – who can often be found in the gym supporting the Lady Pirates. [email protected] |
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Beeper KrausHead Boys Golf Coach
www.pinetreegolfteam.com Coach Kraus is entering his 5th year coaching. He spent two years his Alma Mater (Pine Tree) assisting in basketball, and two at Spring Hill where he assisted in Football, Basketball and was the Head Golf Coach. He is a 2000 graduate of Pine Tree and played as a member of the 1998-99 Regional Finalist and 1999-2000 Bi District Champions. After High School, Coach Kraus attended Stephen F. Austin State University and received a B.S. in Kinesiology in 2004. He currently teaches Special Education / Inclusion at Pine Tree High School for his 2nd year. "I enjoy my students and watching them become young adults, and the opportunity to have a positive effect on our youth. I am very excited to be a part of these young men’s lives and watch them grow through the game of golf." His wife of ten years is Amanda (Pine Tree Alumna, Kindergarten teacher at PT) and they have two children, son, Kingston a 2nd grader at Pine Tree who has huge interest in golf and daughter, Kourtlyn, a 2 year old who is in charge. "I love spending time with my family, music and just being a dad." [email protected] |
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Jermaine LewisHead Coach Varsity Boys Basketball
Football Coach Lewis was born in Houston, TX, and is a graduate of University of Nevada Las Vagas (UNLV). He and his wife Nekeshia have two children, Kollin (11) and Lanlestyn (7). Coach Lewis will be coaching varsity football and boys basketball for Pine Tree and previously coached at Gladewater HS. While there, Coach Lewis led the boys basketball team to become district champs (2015-16) and was named 16-4A Coach of the Year. Basketball has made it possible for him to travel the world playing in places such as China, Saudia Arabia, Syria and Amsterdam. [email protected] |
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Andre LoSoccer
Cross Country www.pinetreeboyssoccer.com www.pinetreecrosscountry.com Hong Kong native Andre Lo has been married 36 years to his wife Dawn. They are the proud parents of two Pine Tree graduates: Jessica (TCU Graduate) and Nathan (Vanderbilt Graduate). The Los also have two wonderful grand kids: Alexander and Lucy Hermann. This will be his thirteenth season at Pine Tree and he holds a District record of 143-31-16 and 223-71-36 overall. Prior to arriving at Pine Tree in 2004, Coach Lo, a national “A” licensed coach, held head coaching positions at Hallsville High School and Trinity School of Texas. He has been actively involved as a coach in the Olympic Development Program, a national identification and development program for the country's top players in many years guiding teams to ODP National Championship in 2007 and 2008. Coach Lo has also spent time working with local youth through the Elite Soccer Club as a head coach and Director of Coaching. Further, he has been mentoring many of today's up-and-coming soccer coaches in US National Coaching Education Program as a North Texas State Soccer Association coaching instructor for nearly 20 years. [email protected] |
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Garrett MethvinCoach Methvin graduated with honors from Spring Hill High School in 2009. He and his wife Leighchele and three children, Elijah (4), Lilly (3) and Adileigh (1). He played baseball at the University of Arkansas before transferring to LeTourneau University in the fall of 2010 where he finished his career. While at LeTourneau he received numerous honors and awards and helped them win its first ever ASC Championship in any sport. He graduated from LeTourneau with a 3.9 GPA majoring in Kinesiology and is currently working on his Masters in Education. He has coached baseball the last two years at Central Heights High School in Nacogdoches, TX. Coach Methvin has been a Youth Pastor the last 3 years at New Heights Church in Longview. He feels extremely blessed and is excited God has opened the door for him to be back in his home town. Coach Methvin is looking forward to a great year, and is thankful for the opportunity presented here at Pine Tree.
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Carolee MusickHead Varsity Volleyball Coach
www.pinetreevolleyball.com Coach Musick enters her fourth season as the Girls Head Volleyball Coach and Girls Athletic Coordinator. She graduated from Mena High School in Arkansas, where she was a three sport letterman in volleyball, basketball and softball. Coach Musick received a Bachelor of Arts from Harding University, where she played volleyball for four years. She had 24 years of teaching and coaching experience in the state of Texas, and she teaches 9th grade athletics, pre-athletics for sixth grade girls, High School PE an High School Athletics. "My life's work has been teaching and motivating young people to believe in their potential, take pride in working hard and do the little things correctly. I believe in our possibility and our future. Go Lady Pirates!" [email protected] |
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Trenady OffermannFootball
Track Coach Offermann is from New Braunfels, TX and graduated from New Braunfels Canyon High School in 1996. He has three daughters Mickayla (14), Haylee (11), and Madyson (8). This is his first year coaching and first year at Pine Tree, after spending seventeen years active duty in the Air Force. Eleven years enlisted and six years as a commissioned officer; separated as a captain; deployed to – Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Italy and Germany. Coach Offermann received his bachelor’s degree from Park University in social psychology (3.94 GPA); and received his master’s degree from American Military University in sports management (3.97 GPA). He will be coaching football and track at Pine Tree HS and will be in the classroom as a Special Education Inclusion teacher. [email protected] |
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Trevor PetersenHead Coach Varsity Baseball
www.pinetreebaseball.com Coach Petersen is from Hallsville, TX. He attended Louisiana Tech University and received a degree in general studies. He also played baseball at Louisiana Tech and was drafted out of high school by the Tampa Bay Rays. Coach Peterson coached baseball at Ruston HS in Ruston, LA for one year and is now in his third year at Pine Tree. His parents are Jason and Brenda Petersen, and his siblings are Brandon (22) and Amanda (19). [email protected] |
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Rachael PhillipsATC – Athletic Trainer
Rachael is from Port Aransas, TX and attended Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi where she received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. This is her second year at Pine Tree as a proud Pine Tree Pirate! Her previous experience includes working with Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi’s men’s basketball, men & women’s track and cross country, and various high school sports at Mary Carroll High School as an athletic training student. Her parents are Robert and Emily Phillips, and her siblings are Lia and Ozzie. She and her boyfriend, Keiron Spivey enjoy watching baseball games and taking their dogs Momo and Jack to the park. [email protected] |
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Rodrick PortleyFootball
Powerlifting Coach Portley is a graduate of Texas A&M – Commerce and earned his bachelors of science degree in kinesiology and sports studies. He and his wife Regina have two children, Dominique (21) who is a senior at the University of Texas in Austin, and Adrian (19) a sophomore at Texas A&M – Commerce. He has coached previously at Overton HS. Coach Portley’s powerlifting team won two state championships at Overton HS and he is currently the Texas High School women’s powerlifting association Region 3, Div 3 director. He will be coaching football and powerlifting for us at Pine Tree HS. [email protected] |
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J.D. RichardsonFootball
Basketball Track Coach Richardson was born and raised in White Oak Texas where he graduated in 2011. He attended East Texas Baptist University where he played basketball and graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. Coach Richardson coached at White Oak High School last year, but this is his first teaching job. He will be teaching Junior High PE and coaching football, basketball and track. Coach Richardson is engaged to his fiancé Brianne Doyen and they will be getting married in June 2017. [email protected] |
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Wesley SchoonCoach Schoon is a graduate of Harmony High School. He played football and baseball at East Texas Baptist University (2012-13) and is a recent graduate of Tarleton State University where he majored in Kinesiology Fitness Management. This is his first year of coaching at Pine Tree.
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Brent SimmonsHead Swim Coach
www.pinetreeathletics.com/swimming.html Coach Simmons enters his third year at the helm of the Pine Tree High School Swim Team, and his seventh year overall in the District. Simmons is a 2006 graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, with a degree in Radio/Television Communication. Prior to taking over the reigns of the Pine Tree Swim Team, Simmons served for two years at Pine Tree Junior High, where he coached Football, Basketball, and Track. Simmons currently teaches Digital Media at the high school. Simmons is married to the former Brittany Rountree of Hallsville and they have a three year-old daughter, Brinley. [email protected] |
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Tyler SimmonsFootball
Track Coach Simmons is married to Paige Simmons and they have three children, Mack (4), Sarah (1) and Hallie (2 months). He will be coaching football and track at Pine Tree and will be teaching Economics. Coach Simmons has previously coached at Marshall, Quitman, Spring Hill and Pittsburg and was a member of the “Coaching Staff of the Year” at Pittsburg HS in 2015. [email protected] |
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Pat TomberlainHead Tennis Coach
www.pinetreeathletics.com/tennis.html 20 years total experience teaching science and coaching tennis, 14th year as Head Tennis Coach at Pine Tree 1 year Assistant Tennis Coach - Tarleton State University 1996 2 year Head Tennis Coach Burkeville High School - 1997-98 4 Year Head Tennis Coach Marshall High School- 1999-2002 Married to wife Susan, two boys in Pine Tree Schools [email protected] |
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Allison WadeJunior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Track www.pinetreegirlsbasketball.com Allison Wade and coaches JV girls basketball and track at Pine Tree. She is a 2004 graduate of PTHS, where she played basketball. She also played basketball for two years at Frank Phillips College before attending the University of Texas at Tyler and graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology. Next, she attended the University of North Texas, graduating in 2015 with a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership. She has two talented girls. “It’s great to be a Pine Tree Pirate!” [email protected] |
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