Dawson High School Football Coaches & Trainers
- Eric Wells, Head Coach
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It came as no surprise when Eric Wells was named as the first head football coach at Dawson High School. A native of La Marque, Texas, Wells has always been associated with a winning football program.
After serving as an assistant coach for the Cougars for six years and winning two state championships -- Wells came to Pearland with long-time coaching associate and friend, Tony Heath to become a part of one of the most impressive turnarounds in Texas football history.
The Pearland Oilers were one of the most consistent losing programs in the state and Wells was not familiar with that kind of mindset. As the offensive coordinator for the Oilers for the past 10 years, he helped orchestrate an offensive machine that literally ran through the defenses of some of the top football programs in the Houston area.
In so doing -- there were several players who gained state-wide attention including three running backs who climbed into the Top 10 Class 5A all-time leading rushing list. No school has ever had two running backs, much less three, in the Top 10 in 5A Texas football history.
All three running backs gained All-State honors beginning with Anthony Evans (UH) who is No. 4 on the all-time leading rushing list with 6,192 yards and 66 TDs (1997-2000). Foswhitt Whittaker (Texas) finished at No. 6 with 5,717 yards and 51 TDs (2004-2006). Brandon Roberson (Northwestern) is at the No. 10 spot with 5,235 yards and 65 TDs (2001-2003).
Prior to Wells arriving at Pearland HS -- the Oilers were 6-63-1 from 1990 to 1996. It took a couple of years for Wells to see an offensive breakthrough, but when he did, the Oilers became the most prolific offensive machine in school history from 1999 to 2006.
Now that Wells is at the helm of a new program, there is no doubt that he will take all the things he has learned from La Marque head coach Alan Weddell and coach Heath that will help lay a strong foundation to see the Dawson Eagles become a winning football program.
Wells was instrumental in the record-setting performance by All-State running back Fozzy Whittaker. It was the last season for both coach and player at Pearland High School. Together -- they made an exciting trip through the 2006 post-season -- all the way to the Class 5A Division I state semifinals.
While Wells begins a new journey at DHS in 2007 - Whittaker begins his collegiate career for the Texas Longhorns.
The young and winsome coach is married to wife, Angela, who is an R.N. They have two children, Tucker, age 10, and Spencer, age 8.
A graduate of Stephen F. Austin University with a B.S. degree, Wells is also committed to seeing that his players excel in the classroom as dedicated students.
- Ryan Silvertooth
- Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks & Running Backs
- Ryan Silvertooth is a native of La Marque, Texas. He earned a B.S. degree in Kinesiology with a minor in English from Sam Houston State University. Silvertooth begins his sixth year coaching with his five previous years at Pearland HS. He teaches Physical Education and Credit Recovery. Silvertooth is single and enjoys fishing, golf, watching movies, and college football. He was a member of the La Marque Cougars when they won the state championship in 1995. He was also on the “Coogs” state runner-up teams in 1993 and 1994.
- Mike Allison
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- Defensive Coordinator, Inside Linebackers
- Mike Allison begins his 11th year coaching. He coached at Pearland JH East for three years and seven years at Pearland HS. He is a native of Woodville, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M with a B.S. degree in Kinesiology. He is married to wife, Marilyn, who is a CPA. The couple have three children, Jake, age 6, Josh, age 3, and Sarah, age 3. Allison teaches special education. He enjoys spending time with his family, lifting weights, and fishing. Allison was recently an assistant coach at the 2007 Bayou Bowl that featured the top seniors players for the Texas All-Stars versus the Louisiana All-Stars.
- Jerry Killen
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- Outside Linebackers
- Jerry Killen is a native of Pearland and earned his college degree from Sam Houston State University with a B.S. in Kinesiology. Killen spent his first 16 years of coaching at Pearland HS. He begins a new journey at Dawson HS as an assistant football coach and head coach of the girls track and cross country teams. Killen coached the Pearland HS girls track team to five straight district championships. He is married to wife, Rhonda, who is an assistant principal at Southmore Intermediate. Killen has one son, Blaine, age 15, stepson, Austin, age 19, and stepdaughter, Alexus, age 14. Killen enjoys fishing, golf, music, and family time.
- Gabe Grant
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- Offensive Line
- Gabe Grant is a native of Kingwood, Texas. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a B.S. degree in Kinesiology. He coached five years at Caney Creek HS and Atascocita HS. He teaches World History and coaches boys soccer. Grant is married to wife, Leslie, who is the Drill Team Director at Dawson HS. Grant enjoys playing golf, hanging out with family and friends, and watching movies. He was co-captain of the 2002 Texas and Western Championship Rugby Team at Sam Houston State. He also graduated Magna Cum Laude from SHSU.
- Paul Orlando
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- Receivers
- Paul Orlando earned a B.S. degree in Kinesiology from the University of Houston. A native of Cypress, Texas — Orlando has 11 years of coaching exprience at Magnolia HS and West Columbia HS. Orlando teaches Algebra I. He is married to wife, Stephanie, who is an Elementary P.E. teacher for Pearland ISD. The couple have three children, Beau, age 10, Zach, age 7, and Grace, age 2. Orlando enjoys time with his family. He played football and baseball at Cy-Fair High School.
- Raymorris Barnes
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- Secondary
- Raymorris Barnes is a native of Biloxi, Mississippi. He earned a B.A. degree in English and a M.A.T. degree in Education from Rice University. Barnes is married to wife, Erica, who is in Information Management with Cheniere Energy, Inc. The couple have three children, Alyssa, age 16, Andrea, age 15, and Rayden, 5 months. Barnes has two years of coaching experience at Pearland JH East. He teaches English I. Barnes enjoys spending time with his family and going to church. He was a three-year starter at Rice in the defensive secondary under Ken Hatfield.
- Chris Turner
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- Defensive Line
- Chris Turner is a native of Houston, Texas. He has a B.S. degree in Kinesiology and History. Turner has coached for five years at Lexington High School. He teaches World Geography and also coaches baseball. Turner is married to wife, Pamela, who is in Pharmaceutical sales. Turner enjoys fishing, shooting skeet, and hunting.
- Chris Shaddock
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- Head Athletic Trainer
- Chris Shaddock is the head athletic trainer for Dawson High School. A native of Humble, Texas, Shaddock graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in Kinesiology. Shaddock was an assistant athletic trainer for Pearland High School for the past two years. He previously served at Bryan HS for six years. Shaddock is married to wife, Whitney, and they have a dog named Rosco. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and web-page design.
- Lindsey Thomas
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- Assistant Athletic Trainer
- Lindsey Thomas is the assistant athletic trainer for Dawson High School. A native of Bulverde, Texas, Thomas graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. degree in Health Education. She is beginning her third year after serving at Henderson High School in Henderson, Texas. Thomas is married to husband, Matt, who is also an athletic trainer. She enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with family.
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