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Jason Haddock is in his first year as the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach for the

Wharton Tigers. In his inaugural year, Haddock led Wharton to a 6–5 record and a playoff

appearance, marking the program's first season since 2018 to finish with both a winning record

and a postseason berth. Under his leadership, the Tigers achieved a 100 percent passing rate

during the season and demonstrated significant growth in discipline, accountability, and team

culture through intentional character and leadership programs implemented across the athletic

department.

Haddock spent six seasons at Clements High School following four seasons at Thurgood

Marshall High School. At Clements, he served as the assistant head coach, defensive

coordinator, recruiting coordinator, and inside linebackers coach. With his defensive leadership,

the Rangers made back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time in 15 years. Haddock also

served as the head boys track coach, and in 2024 his freshman boys track team won the first

district team championship on any level for track in school history.

At Thurgood Marshall High School, Haddock helped guide the Buffalos to the 2018 5A Division II

state championship game. His linebackers led the team in tackles and defensive efficiency, and

he coached the 5A First Team All-State kick returner Devon Achane, who accounted for 13

touchdowns on kickoff and punt returns. During his tenure at Marshall, Haddock coached five

First Team All-District linebackers and helped place three into collegiate football programs. He

also coached distance events in track and contributed to the Marshall boys track team winning

three 5A state championships in 2016, 2018, and 2019.

Prior to Marshall, Haddock served two seasons at Booker T. Washington High School as the

defensive coordinator and assistant head coach. There, he developed a young defense into a

consistent unit, holding four opponents under 250 total yards and leading the district in forced

fumbles. His special teams units recorded 15 blocked kicks, with four returned for touchdowns.

Earlier in his career, Haddock coached at Waco High School, Hillsboro High School, and Live Oak

Classical School, where he helped launch the football program and guided it to a 22–6 record

over three seasons.

A native of Marble Falls, Texas, Haddock earned his bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics

from Baylor University, where he spent three seasons as a linebacker for the Bears. He later

earned a master's degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Management from

Texas Woman's University. Haddock has been published twice by the American Football

Coaches Association, is an Amazon Best-Selling author, and has presented at numerous national

and local football coaching conventions. He also served in the United States Air Force and

currently holds a commission as an officer in the Texas State Guard. He and his wife, Jamie, are

the proud parents of two daughters, Adalina and Isabella.

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Coach McNeal has 18 years of teaching and coaching experience, having served in roles such as Special Teams Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator, Defensive Coordinator, Head Track and Field Coach, and Softball Coach. He is a state football champion and is currently in his first year as Head Football Coach. His passion lies in developing student-athletes both on and off the field. Outside of coaching, he is a proud husband and father who enjoys grilling, watching sports, and spending quality time with his family.

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Ross O'Hanlon graduated from Texas A&M with a Minor in Coaching and a Bachelor's in History, as well as a Master's in Education. O'Hanlon is currently in his 6th year of coaching. His first 2 years were spent in Kenedy ISD, where he coached Junior High and High School football and track, served as the head girls track coach, and was the varsity basketball assistant. O'Hanlon spent the last 3 years at East Chambers, where he coached football and was the head girls' track coach as well. He is now in his first year at Fort Bend Hightower, where he is the wide receivers coach and hurdle coach

Shannon Rideout is an Assistant Athletic Director with Fort Bend Independent School District. Before serving in an administrative role, Shannon worked with Fort Bend, I.S.D., as the Head Coach for Boys' Track & Field at Bush High School for eight seasons. This is his twenty-third year in education. He has served in various administrative roles during those years, which include serving as the Area Athletic Coordinator for Austin I.S.D. Before working in education, Shannon worked as a television sports reporter and sports producer in the broadcasting industry.

Coach Chris Fisher has just completed his 23rd year in coaching, including 17 years of dedicated service in Plano ISD. He previously held the position of Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator at Palo Duro High School in Amarillo. Prior to that, he spent a year as a teacher and coach at Creekview High School in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.