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David Smith - Head Football Coach / Athletic Director

Coach Smith coached four years at Northern Illinois University for Charlie Sadler.  He coached three years at the University of Oklahoma for Barry Switzer and Gary Gibbs, and nine years in Baytown at Baytown Lee High School. Lettered in football and track at Richardson High School. David also lettered in football and track at, and has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Sam Houston State University. He has a Masters Degree from Stephen F. Austin in Mid-Management. He has thirty years experience with fouteen years at Klein Oak. David and his wife Patti have two daughters, Austin 15 and Kennedy 10.

Randy Thibodeaux - Defensive Backs / Athletic Department Head

Coach Thibodeaux has a Bachelor of Science Dregree from University of Southwestern Louisiana and a Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Prairie View A&M University. He is certified to teach Health, Science and Physical Education. Randy has thirty three years of coaching experience and thirteen years of coaching at Klein Oak. Randy and his wife, Carrie, have three children, Jacob 27, Kristen 25, and Jessica 23. All three have been athletes and graduated from Klein Oak.

Jeff Poth - Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line

Coach Poth has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas A & I University.  Jeff is certified to teach Math, Health and Physical Education. He coached at Pasadena ISD for eight years.  This is his eighth year coaching at Klein Oak.  Jeff and his wife, Amy, have two children, Barrett 12 and Benjamin 10.

Darby Young - Defensive Coordinator / Outside Linebackers

Coach Young has twelve years of coaching and teaching experience. Prior to coming to Klein Oak, he has coached at Bammel Middle School, Cypress Springs High School, Grapeland High School and Hightower High School. This is his fourth year coaching at Klein Oak. Coach Young graduated from Klein Oak and received his Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Sports Science with a Minor in World Geography from Southwest Texas State University. Darby is married to Angie and they have two children, Mackenzie 3 and Wesley 1.

Rodney Fuhrmann - Receivers / Special Teams Coordinator

Coach Fuhrmann is a graduate of Montgomery High School and Sam Houston State University. He has twelve years coaching experience. He coaches the wide receivers, special teams and strength and conditioning. He teaches IPC science for the special education department. After starting his coaching career in New Orleans, LA, at John Curtis High School, he has spent the last six years back home in Texas. He is married to Kim and has two children, Rylee Elizebeth and Trey.

Claude Brumfield - Defensive Line

Coach Brumfield has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Northeast Louisiana University, where he played on the 1987 I-AA National Championship team before becoming a football graduate assistant. He has a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership from Xavier University in New Orleans, LA. Claude is certified to teach Composite Social Studies and Physical Education. He coached at Beaumont Central and Sam Houston High schools here in Texas, and has coached for serveral high schools in Louisiana. This is his fourth year at Klein Oak. Claude and his wife Demetria live in the Humble area.

James Clancey - Inside Receivers

Coach Clancy received his Bachelor's of Science Degree from Oklahoma State University in Education with a minor in History and his Master's Degree in Education Administration from Lamar University.  He played at the University of Tulsa where he was a member of the 2003 Humanitarian Bowl Team and at Oklahoma State University as a member of the 2004 Alamo Bowl Team.  He was an Offensive Staff Assistant at Oklahoma State before coming to Klein Oak.  He teaches AP U.S. Government & Politics. He is engaged to Ms. Alison Trimm who teaches Chemistry at Klein Oak.

Ron Lynch - Receivers / Quarterback

Coach Lynch played football at Murray State University. He is certified in Physical Education with a masters degree in Athletic Administration. As head coach he has won district championships at Deer Park, Alvin and Spring Westfield. He has been assitant coach on playoff teams at Baytown Lee and Klein Oak. Coach Lynch has served as President of the Houston Football Coaches Association and was elected to the Houston Hall of Honor in 2006.

Ken Vale - Running Backs

Coach Vale played college football at The University of New Mexico and Indiana State University. He received his teaching certificate from the University of Houston. This is Coach Vale’s second year at Klein Oak High School where he teaches World History. He had coached the previous sixteen years at Aldine Sr. High School under Head Coach Bill Smith. Ken and his wife Lise have two children, Tim who is a sophomore at University of Houston and Lain 15.

Kevin Pettigrew - Defensive Line

Coach Pettigrew has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Houston. Kevin is certified to teach Physical Education and has a Composite certification in Social Studies. He coached for 19 years in Aldine and Spring Branch ISD’s; with his last 7 in Klein ISD. This is Kevin’s second year at Klein Oak., Prior to coming to Klein Oak, he was an assistant varsity football coach and head boys track coach at Klein Collins. Coach Pettigrew is happily married to Mary for the last 22 years. They have two children, Christy 28, and Courtland 12.

Royce Kennedy - Freshman Team

Coach Kennedy has a Bachelors Degree and Master of Education Degree from Stephen F. Austin. Royce is certified to teach Business, Health, and Physical Education. This is his eighteenth year coaching, with this being his seventh at Klein Oak. He and his wife Heather have two children, Bryce 8, and Taylor 14.

John Penn - Freshman Team

Coach Penn has a Bachelor of Science Degree from St Edwards University. He has a Composite in Social Studies, certified in Health and Special Education. John has eighteen years coaching experience. This is his tenth year at Klein Oak. He previously coached at Lago Vista High School. John and his wife, Paula, who works at Hildebrandt, have two children. His son Jared, is in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Nimitz. His daughter Courtney, is a Senior at Klein Oak and an athletic trainer.

Chris McInturff - Freshman Team

Coach McInturff graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Leadership & Development. He is a four year member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets. He is certified to teach Social Studies. Coach McInturff has coached for seven years. This is his first year at Klein Oak. Prior to coming to Klein Oak, he coached Five years at Second Baptist School in Houston, and one year at St. Joseph's School in Bryan, TX. He is married to Paige.

Bo Hernandez - Freshman Team

Coach Hernandez has a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Houston. He is certified to teach Special Education, Health and Physical Education. Bo is in his eleventh year of coaching and his seventh year at Klein Oak. Prior to coaching at Klein Oak, coach Hernandez coached at Conroe High School. Bo is married to Dayna and is step-father to Tony and Tyler.

Athletic Trainers

Chris Srubar - Head Athletic Trainer

Chris Srubar received his Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in Athletic Training from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. This is his second year at Klein Oak High School as the Head Athletic Trainer. He also teaches Health. Before coming to Klein Oak, he was the Athletic Trainer at Victoria Memorial High School in Victoria, TX for three years. In addition to his Athletic Training Certification and Licensing, he is also certified in Strength & Conditioning.

Lisa Oliver - Athletic Trainer

Lisa Oliver received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in German and Biology and a Master’s of Science in Education, majoring in Physical Education and Wellness Promotion from Baylor University. She taught science for three years at Lake Air Jr. High in Waco, and coached the Baylor Women’s Soccer Club. She worked as an athletic trainer at Wichita Falls High School for 10 years. This is her 12th year at Klein Oak. She is also licensed and certified in athletic training, and has taught many different subjects over the years.

Student Trainers

Lisa Oliver, Courtney Penn, Ross Taylor, Hunter Long, Cydney Hicks, Alex Gary, Jessica Poeples, Chris Srubar
Brianne Kennedy, Christina Wheatfall, Halie Rasmussen, Alex Franks, Tara Singer
Zach Palizeti

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