Brent Whitson – New Celina AD

Coach Brent Whitson | New Celina Athletic Director


"I am as rejuvenated as I feel like I'm 45. And Chris, by the way, I'm a long ways past 45 — this opportunity has really put a bounce in my step." — Coach Brent Whitson


Guest: Coach Brent Whitson | Host: Chris Doelle

Background

Whitson's path to coaching was unconventional — raised by educators who pushed him toward accounting, he worked 7 years as a CPA before the coaching bug won out. He built his résumé at Weatherford, won a state title at Shawnee (OK), then spent a decade at South Grand Prairie before landing at Denison for 5 years.

Why Celina?

After seeking an AD-only role at Denison (administration said no), Whitson went looking. Despite the program's recent turbulence, Celina was the obvious fit. He's currently driving Hwy 289 daily — working both jobs simultaneously — and meeting one-on-one with every Celina coach until his official March 23rd start date.

Whitson is actively recruiting candidates and calls the pool "one of the best in North Texas in 20+ years." Internal candidates are his first priority. Interviews expected within weeks.

Celina at a Glance

  • Exploded from 5,800 residents (2020) to ~61,000 today
  • Multi-sport powerhouse — state titles in soccer, track, cross country, powerlifting and more
  • Moving to 5A football in the fall
  • $2.3B bond funds 11 new schools; a second high school projected by 2029–30
  • Community debating whether all future schools remain "Bobcats" in orange & white

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