Coppell Athletics

For Coach Alyssa Noonan, one of Coppell Tennis’ proudest moments came when the team overcame tough opponents, qualified for the state tournament and made history for the school.

But the legacy she hopes to leave goes beyond results. She wants her athletes to remember that she cared about them, had their best interests at heart and taught lessons they can carry with them long after tennis.

Get to know Coach Alyssa Noonan.

For Coach Garrett Barley, coaching starts with making sure his athletes know they are valued.

Whether he’s coaching cross country, volleyball, basketball, track or soccer, Barley wants to build kids up, help them develop good character and make sure they have some fun along the way.

Get to know Coach Garrett Barley.

What can a team accomplish when it refuses to quit?

Coach Erin Kauffman has seen firsthand how belief, leadership and hard work can overcome the odds.

As an assistant varsity volleyball coach at Coppell, she brings that same philosophy to the Cowgirls every day: coach them hard, believe in them and love them even harder.

Get to know Coach Erin Kauffman.

Get to know Coach Dru Smith.

One of Coach Dru Smith’s favorite development stories started with a freshman C-team quarterback who kept working his way through the program and eventually started four varsity games, winning three of them.

That kind of growth is what coaching is about for Smith. As Coppell Football’s wide receivers coach, he hopes his athletes remember him as someone they could always talk to and rely on, both on and off the field.

Meet Coach Laura Boyd of Coppell Middle School North.

Whether coaching volleyball, basketball or track, Coach Boyd believes middle school athletics is an opportunity to build confidence. She wants her athletes to learn from mistakes, keep trying and know they have a coach who will support, teach and mentor them along the way.

Meet Coach Donald Smith, associate football coach and inside linebackers coach at Coppell.

Now entering his fifth year at Coppell, Coach Smith has spent nearly two decades coaching. Along the way, he has watched former players go on to serve in the military and become coaches themselves.

His perspective on legacy is simple: “Gold balls tarnish.” More than wins and trophies, he wants to build relationships that last long after his athletes leave the field.

Meet Kimberly Henze, an athletic trainer at Coppell ISD.

For Henze, returning to Coppell feels full circle. She now has the opportunity to give back to the programs and departments that gave so much to her as a student. She hopes to be remembered as an athletic trainer who was always there when athletes needed her and helped them return to their sport as effectively and efficiently as possible.