BROWNWOOD ISD

Jeryl Brixey Selected as New Brownwood Lions Head Football Coach

March 7, 2025 12:30 PM

At a special-called Board meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, Brownwood ISD (BISD) trustees unanimously approved Coach Jeryl Brixey as the new Head Football Coach for the Brownwood Lions. Brixey comes to Brownwood from 6A Katy High School where he has served twice as the Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach with the most recent stint beginning in 2017. While under his leadership as Offensive Coordinator, the Katy Tigers etched an impressive record. From 2004 to 2006, his initial tenure, the team posted an astounding 39-4 record, including seasons of 12-2, 14-1, and 13-1, establishing a formidable foundation of success. Returning in 2017, Coach Brixey’s offense elevated the program to even greater heights, amassing an 98-11 record through 2024, with standout seasons like the 14-1 state championship campaign in 2020.

Coach Brixey brings thirty-three years of experience with him as a varsity football coach, including five years as a head football coach and athletic director. Nineteen of those years have been with three of the state’s top ranked 6A football programs (Katy, Euless Trinity, and Lewisville) and fifteen as an offensive coordinator. The Katy Football Program has produced a state record 15 finals appearances and 9 State Championships (7 since 1999), with the most recent in 2020. In 2022-23, Brixey was recognized as the Katy ISD Male Sport Assistant Coach of the Year.

Coach Brixey holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education from Texas Tech University, where he was a two-year football letterman, and he has also pursued graduate studies in Sports Administration at the University of Texas. He and his wife, Kristi, have three daughters ages 20, 18, and 13.

“I am excited to welcome Coach Brixey to the Brownwood Lion football program,” stated BISD Assistant Superintendent and Athletic Director Mitch Moore. “His extensive experience with tradition-rich programs that prioritize toughness, discipline, and great effort will undoubtedly influence our team positively. I look forward to collaborating with him as he leads the Lions into a new era, building upon our storied history while instilling a culture of excellence.”

BISD Superintendent Dr. Joe Young also expressed his enthusiasm for welcoming Coach Brixey to Brownwood. “Coach Brixey has consistently been involved in programs known for their excellence, discipline, and success on the biggest stages,” said Young. “We're thrilled to have him bring that championship experience and culture to Brownwood. As both an educator and a coach, Coach Brixey embodies the kind of leadership that inspires not only athletes but the entire school community. I’m confident he will have a profound and positive impact on our students, Brownwood athletics, and Brownwood as a whole.”

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