District Don

Known to many as District Don, Coach Don Coleman is one of the premiere legendary figures in the history of high school basketball. Honored in two Texas Halls of Fame, he inspired a level of excellence from his players that resulted in 893 wins and an an overall lifetime average of 25 wins per season. His teams’ records include 18 district championships, a state championship, 26 consecutive 20-win seasons, and a string of 81 straight district wins that still stands as the Texas record today.

Coach Coleman was known for his intensity on the court and his dedication to hard work off the court. He expected excellence from everyone around him, but he expected more from himself. No one got to the gym earlier or left the gym later than Coach. In leading others to “Aspire to Excellence,” his commands of discipline, dedication and patience are words that still echo in high school gymnasiums across the state today. Coach was relentless when it came to these three game changing and ultimately, life changing initiatives.