Longtime Texas high school football coach Jim Shewake of Alvin High School is the Houston Texans latest High School Coach of the Week.
Below, you can read quotes from Coach Shewake on why he coaches that appears on HoustonTexans.com:
Why I coach: “I lost my father, and it was just mom and me. My coaches were my male role models and I watched them closely. Cal Steveson, Bill Herron, and Lewis Boomer were huge to me in junior high. They coached me, loved me, and helped me make it through my junior high years. At Odessa High School, I was able to play for some outstanding men. Head Coach Dick Winder and his entire staff were special. Joe Casas and Harry Ray were the two, along with Coach Winder, I worked with the closest. They praised effort over everything. Playing for them was special. I felt special every day and I have tried to give that to the kids I have coached over the years.”
Most rewarding/fulfilling part of the job: “Wow in so many ways. I see former players as outstanding husbands and fathers and that is the best. Seeing these high school boys grow up to be fine men means so much to me. College graduates, Ph.D.’s, military service. I hope that the things we taught them helped them succeed. I love it when they text, call, or invite me for dinner when they are in Houston. It means so much.”
Most misunderstood thing about the coaching profession: “I am a parent and I tried not to be subjective in thinking about playing time, etc.. when they were growing up. Parents love their children and want what’s best and we love them too. But in the coaching profession, we have to make our decisions objectively.”
Houston Texans
Nominate your head coach for Coach of the Week presented by Houston Methodist
Each Houston Texans COTW will receive recognition on HoustonTexans.com and a $2,500 grant for their football program.
At the conclusion of the high school football season, a Coach of the Year will be selected from the 2022 Coach of the Week winners. They will receive recognition on HoustonTexans.com and social media, a signed certificate, a $5,000 grant for their football program and on-field recognition at our 2023 State of Football game.
2022 Houston Texans COTW Winners
Week 6 – Chris Dudley, Cinco Ranch HS
Week 5 – Jarvis Kelley, Westbury HS
Week 4 – Gary Jessie, Sterling HS
Week 3 – Wade Miller, Uvalde HS
Week 2 – Kelvin Chatham, Booker T. Washington HS
Week 1 – Allen Aldridge, Bush HS
Nominate a high school football coach you know for Coach of the Week presented by Houston Methodist! Every week during the high school season, one coach will be recognized for their positive impact on student athletes, their community, and football program.
