Friday, March 29, 2024

Love Sports? Become a Volunteer Coach!

As you know, we are ramping up for another incredible Spring season, and we need your help to make this one the best yet!

If you love sports, want to give back to your community, or are looking for a creative way to earn volunteer hours, then becoming a volunteer coach is the way to go! We are looking for energetic teens and adults to coach our spring athletic leagues. Becoming a volunteer coach is the best way to support our teams for those that love working with kids or have a sporty teen at home who has natural leadership abilities!

Coaching requires 2-3 hours of your time each week. Through this minimal commitment, you can mentor your team to victory while passing on the incredible values of teamwork, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Volunteer coaching is a fun and rewarding way to serve our youth.

The Spring Flag Football Season begins on March 23 and runs through May 19.

The Spring Volleyball Season starts on April 1 and ends on May 20.

If you are interested in applying to coach, contact the Athletics Supervisor, Jonathan Weeks.

See you on the field/ court!

Dragon Soccer Coach Earns Milestone in Opening Weekend

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Greg Oglesby, Dragon Boys’ Soccer Coach

Dragon soccer coach Greg Oglesby earned an impressive milestone during his team’s opening tournament.

Oglesby earned victory No. 400 with the boys’ team as he led the Dragons to a 3-0 mark and top finish in the Richland Tournament. Oglesby started the boys’ and girls’ soccer programs in Carroll ISD and owns 518 career wins, which also incldues games as Carroll girls’ coach.

In the three tournament victories, Carroll produced shutouts against Haltom (3-0), Bowie (1-0) and Odessa Permian (3-0).

The Dragons return to action Tuesday when they host Grapevine at 7:30 p.m. at Dragon Stadium. Follow the Dragons on Twitter @SLDragonSoccer.

Aldridge Named New Carroll Tennis Coach

Carroll ISD has hired Corey Aldridge as the new Dragon varsity tennis coach. Aldridge takes over the program after serving as an assistant at Carroll since 2005. Aldridge replaces Norm Smith, who is retiring after more than 30 years as a tennis head coach and the past eight with the Dragons. The position oversees the boys’ and girls’ teams.

“We are very excited that Corey Aldridge will take over for Coach Norm Smith upon his retirement at the end of the school year,” Carroll Athletic Director Kevin Ozee said. “The hiring committee interviewed several highly-decorated tennis coaches and unanimously chose Corey to lead the program. Coach Smith has done a tremendous job mentoring Corey and it is always great when we can promote a long-time Dragon who knows our kids, our program, and our community. Corey’s enthusiasm, knowledge of tennis, and love for the Dragon Nation really came through during the interview process.”

Aldridge, 34, has worked alongside Smith the past eight years after teaching and coaching in Ennis ISD. During that time, the Dragons have produced multiple Class 5A state qualifiers, including two last spring. Aldridge has coached tennis since 1998 after graduating from Cameron University (Lawton, Okla.), where he was a member of the tennis program.

“I’ve waited a long time for this opportunity and am excited about the future of our program,” Aldridge said. “I’d like to thank CISD and the community of Southlake for allowing me be a part of this storied program.” 

Smith will officially retire at the end of the 2011-2012 school year.