Who is head coach at Coldspring?

[WOSgrad]

I know in the spring there was a lot about Coach Barbay leaving Coldspring and headed to Newton.  However, I have not seen media reports to indicate that this is the case.  Also, when I checked the CS-O CISD website and the athletic director position was no longer on the job postings.  Which begs the question, did Coach Barbay actually leave and the position has been filled, or did he have a change of heart and will, at least for this year, stay on as AD/HC at Coldspring?

[Pepper Brooks]

Mark Byrd from Houston Westside was named new HC. A complete turnover on the coaching staff. 

From my understanding almost or everybody is gone from Barbays's staff.

[WOSgrad]

Mark Byrd from Houston Westside was named new HC. A complete turnover on the coaching staff. 

From my understanding almost or everybody is gone from Barbays's staff.

​Appreciate the info, Pepper.

[jimmyw]

was Mark Byrd a assistant coach at Newton about 20 years ago.

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

was Mark Byrd a assistant coach at Newton about 20 years ago.

​interesting…. 

[Pepper Brooks]

was Mark Byrd a assistant coach at Newton about 20 years ago.

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Byrd has had coaching stops at Anna, Newton, Pearsall, Winnsboro, Kerens, Ganado and Houston Westside, and will be starting his 23rd season as a Texas high school coach. He has been athletic director and head football coach for the past 11 years of his career, serving at Ganado ISD for two years and Houston Westside for the last nine years.

[Texasminuteman]

Until Barbay officially resigns he's still HC. He's got until July to do so. Byrd has big shoes to fill. I give him 2 years. The people in Coldspring may not be as generous as me. Good luck to Barbay.

[Pepper Brooks]

Until Barbay officially resigns he's still HC. He's got until July to do so. Byrd has big shoes to fill. I give him 2 years. The people in Coldspring may not be as generous as me. Good luck to Barbay.

​The old coach site is reporting that Byrd is the new HFC as well, but who knows at this point.

[purpleeagle]

Barbay is at Newton, Two of his sons enrolled late this school year and finished the year out at Newton.

[Texasminuteman]

"OFFICIALLY" key word.  Yes, he was wearing Newton green on Friday.

[purpleeagle]

Key word " OFFICIALLY"- NEWTON

[Guest]

"OFFICIALLY" key word.  Yes, he was wearing Newton green on Friday.

​Newton is "green"?

[purpleeagle]

O K

[Texasminuteman]

​Newton is "green"?

​Yes Sir!!

[Guest]

​Yes Sir!!

​Is "purple" the same as "green"?

Edited June 9, 2015 by 89falcon

[WOSgrad]

I guess green is the new purple!

[TROJANSWIN]

He was wearing green, but Newton is purple. First time in many years he showed up to work in anything but red or black. His two boys had transferred to Newton to finish out the school year. Unless something changes over the summer, he will be in Newton next year.

[Guest]

He was wearing green, but Newton is purple. First time in many years he showed up to work in anything but red or black. His two boys had transferred to Newton to finish out the school year. Unless something changes over the summer, he will be in Newton next year.

​Great, what is "Newton green"?

[Texasminuteman]

​Great, what is "Newton green"?

​Old school saying. When one is nervous he is said to be green.  I know if I had to switch employers I would be considered green. Pun intended

[Guest]

Got it. So you are saying Barbay is "nervous" about coaching in Newton. If I am not mistaken his dad coached there for a year or two. I think Barbay may have some familiarity with the school. Is that your understanding?

[Texasminuteman]

Got it. So you are saying Barbay is "nervous" about coaching in Newton. If I am not mistaken his dad coached there for a year or two. I think Barbay may have some familiarity with the school. Is that your understanding?

​Im not speaking for Bryan and wouldn't try. He's not going there to be the HC and this is a little different from being the man in charge of everything to being an assistant. Ive been to the mountain top and have had to step down. Its not easy. I asked myself can I do this and how long can I do this? I think anyone would be a little nervous. Just my opinion.