**Dickinson Gators Official Thread**

[GATA93]

Found this on a Texas 5a football website MOCK REALIGNMENT


District 21-5A

Houston Memorial

Houston Strake Jesuit

Katy 2784

Katy Cinco Ranch 3048

Katy Mayde Creek 2682

Katy Morton Ranch 3156

Katy Seven Lakes 3675

Katy Taylor 2761

District 22-5A

Dickinson

Pasadena

Pasadena Dobie

Pasadena Memorial

Pasadena Rayburn

Pasadena South Houston

Pearland

District 23-5A

Fort Bend Austin

Fort Bend Bush

Fort Bend Clements

Fort Bend Elkins

Fort Bend Dulles 2160

Fort Bend Hightower 2370

Fort Bend Kempner

Fort Bend Travis

District 24-5A

Alvin

Manvel*

Clute Brazoswood 2449

Clear Lake

Clear Creek

Clear Brook

Clear Springs

Clear Falls $

[ClearSpringsFan]

The Charger forum had a discussion about this mock alignment list about a week ago. My concern is that the Chargers would lose two of their biggest regular seasom opponents. (Yes, they would play Manvel.) Alvin may go 4a, or move to a district where they could have more success.

It is still all guess, but I have heard from a couple of reliable sources that Pearland, and Dickinson would likely remain in 24-5a. Travel would go up for Pearland and Dickinson if you moved to another district. If the schools get input in to the decision, I suspect Pearland, Springs and Dickinson would like to remain together.

[GATA93]

The Charger forum had a discussion about this mock alignment list about a week ago. My concern is that the Chargers would lose two of their biggest regular seasom opponents. (Yes, they would play Manvel.) Alvin may go 4a, or move to a district where they could have more success.

It is still all guess, but I have heard from a couple of reliable sources that Pearland, and Dickinson would likely remain in 24-5a. Travel would go up for Pearland and Dickinson if you moved to another district. If the schools get input in to the decision, I suspect Pearland, Springs and Dickinson would like to remain together.

Yes you are right on that, this district is better than 22 5A and thats what you want to compete in the playoffs

[Gator4ever]

I've been digging into the Texas City and LaMarque situation and what I've heard from sources who have spoken with the Super as well as other officials is that it's a "NO GO". LaMarque will never do this unless the state makes them do so.


Okay so you have Pearland,Manvil,Alvin,Brazoswood, and 10 other 5A teams in the Fort Bend district that make two seven team districts right?


Then you have 4-5 Clear teams which seems to be an interesting note of who may be with that group? Could it be Dickinson and LaPorte?



Who knows...lol

[ClearSpringsFan]

I've been digging into the Texas City and LaMarque situation and what I've heard from sources who have spoken with the Super as well as other officials is that it's a "NO GO". LaMarque will never do this unless the state makes them do so.

I have heard the same thing.

[Gator4ever]

CSF,


Yep,


Few days ago I talked with a Dawson "person" who has ties to LM and other stuff and he also said "NO WAY". The feeling seems to be based on the school officials as well as identity issues concerning LM itself.


The district is wayy out of money and fewer students and fewer teachers is what's on the agenda and it looks as if only the state could make the final decision unless LM decides to make financial cuts in the "FUTURE".

[Gator4ever]

Joe Pa .....Joe Paterno


Bull Tra....Warren Trahan





Hmmm....just a thought.lol

[ClearSpringsFan]

Joe Pa .....Joe Paterno
Bull Tra....Warren Trahan

Hmmm....just a thought.lol

I wouldn't even go there. Paterno was a GREAT coach who chose to turn his back on the **** of a 10 year old boy to protect his program. He's a child molestor by association IMHO.

Trahan is a good...but not great...high school football coach who is guilty of nothing more than his team not making the playoffs.

I fail to see the comparison.

[Gator4ever]

Hey dude,


Back your *** up and note the fact that opinions are just that and your not entitled to tell me what to think or print here.


If you think I'm accusing anybody of anything then show me the proof.


As far as the playoffs go it does not make him guilty of anything by not making them. You stated he was guilty of something not me. You assume to know things but should ask questions first.


Trahan is similar to Paterno in the fact that he has been around too long in many people's opinion including mine. Why pay six figure salaries to him when in the last three years he has a 17-17 record. Why would you care if we keep Trahan as coach? You would only benefit right?


He's not a good coach and his days are past him and the sooner he leaves the better off the football program will be. YEA!!! That's my opinion and you can bet your *** I'm not gonna be holding it back.

[GATA93]

I have been hearing more and more that Coach Trahan is gone and this was his last year, I think getting young hungry coach will really help Dickinson, if the rumors are true I wish Trahan well in whatever he decides to do.

[ClearSpringsFan]

If you think I'm accusing anybody of anything then show me the proof.


I apologize for offending you. I didn't mean to imply that you were accusing anyone of anything. I just did not think that your play on names was was fair grouping of Trahan and Paterno.


As far as the playoffs go it does not make him guilty of anything by not making them. You stated he was guilty of something not me. You assume to know things but should ask questions first.


"Guilt" is probably a bad use of words on my part. My observation from the games that Pearland and Clear Springs played against Dickinson is that the Gators have a lot more talent than the season record showed. Better coaching would have won games that should have been easy. Trahan's record suggests that he was more sucessful as a 4a coach. I wish him well wherever he goes, but for what DISD is paying him, he is out of his league.


Why would you care if we keep Trahan as coach? You would only benefit right?


I disagree. My observation is that playing in a strong district improves a teams chances of making a deep playoff run. If Dickinson and Pearland get moved to the Pasadena district next year, the odds improve for the Gators to make the playoffs, but the kids will not have been sharpened by playing in a tougher district. I would rather see a team go to the playoffs with two or three losses to good teams than to be undefeated because of a light schedule. I actually want to see the Gators winning in the playoffs, (except when they play the Chargers). I would not be suprised if coaches Heath and Hartman are discussing potential games against Katy and Cinco Ranch. However, had the Chargers gone D1, it would have been game on like Donkey Kong between those two.

Good luck with your coaching situation! I hope that we are alll still in the same district next year!

[Gator4ever]

CLS,



Okay I apologize if "you" were offended but again we all should know that truth is stranger than fiction and in most cases I have "never" used my sources and stated what real truth is in the matter of Trahan.


He is a good father and has three well rounded son's who were raised in a polite and respectful manner. The family is a good one and that's pretty much a given.


Those that supported his movement here from Bay City no longer support the effort they made for a long list of reasons. This has been the feeling for a long time. The reasons are eveident for those in the know of sorts.


When a coach makes 109,000 base salary and is given a new stadium as well as a state of the art weight room most people would agree that everything is in place to improve. In this case it's just the opposite due to coaching.


I won't even attempt to tell you what very good people have told me because it would be hearsay on this forum but actually it could all be proven. Truth is stranger than fiction.


The real truth is the coaching stopped three years ago and lack of a coach to do the job has not been present. Now with a new Super and no more raises in the future it looks as if the money has dried up for the present coach. I'm assuming what he makes now is too much but a raise is what he would like to offset the economic hardships he's suffering in the new world economy.


Bottom line is he's not getting the job done with the talent he has and it's a sure bet he never will because he's not what he once was and never will be again.

[mossad]

yeah a lot of kids have been hurt because of this guy, he has no understanding of what kind of town hes in, if its not about dollars to him then it doesnt make cents. I wish him well with his health etc... but its time to move on,

[GATA93]

Who should be our next coach?

[Big Poppa]

Who should be our next coach?


Gotta be Bennight or maybe Kautz!!!! better yet, maybe the sup's hubby. Go Gators!

[GATA93]

Benight has no head coaching experience and coach Kautz I know nothing about. Coach Mimms has already been a head coach here in the late 90's and I don't think they would hire him. I think they should go get a coach with a good resume to take over this program if Trahan leaves..

[mossad]

Beenight??? ..............Kanippes is available and so is weddell, both guys are proven....why Beenight or kautz??

[GATA93]

Beenight??? ..............Kanippes is available and so is weddell, both guys are proven....why Beenight or kautz??


I agree, we need to get someone proven to take over all this talent coming up and we will not be stopped. I would love to see Weddell back in G County we would be one of top teams in region every year! If Dickinson does get a new coach I hope they really make sure we get the right guy for the job..

[Dawg82]

Simple question:
Have y'all ever thought that airing all the issues I've read on this forum might discourage a quality coach coming into this environment?

Just a question as this is an open forum and people read...
Good Luck in the future!

[44444444]

The Charger forum had a discussion about this mock alignment list about a week ago. My concern is that the Chargers would lose two of their biggest regular seasom opponents. (Yes, they would play Manvel.) Alvin may go 4a, or move to a district where they could have more success.

It is still all guess, but I have heard from a couple of reliable sources that Pearland, and Dickinson would likely remain in 24-5a. Travel would go up for Pearland and Dickinson if you moved to another district. If the schools get input in to the decision, I suspect Pearland, Springs and Dickinson would like to remain together.

schools get zero input on realignments

[Gator4ever]

Dawg,



You are correct in some probable coach getting the wrong message but actually we have no power to do anything.


Most of the posters support the Gators all the way but for years we have become aggrivated with everything.


We are just using our freedom of speech to show how we feel in an attempt to show why we want a new coach. We will probably not get anything and things will stay the same but we know that so it's a matter of dealing with what we have or rather what we don't have in terms of coaching.

[Dawg82]

dawg,



you are correct in some probable coach getting the wrong message but actually we have no power to do anything. wrong. You have the power to make life very difficult. You are a portion of the public in the isd.


most of the posters support the gators all the way but for years we have become aggrivated with everything. sorry.


we are just using our freedom of speech to show how we feel in an attempt to show why we want a new coach. We will probably not get anything and things will stay the same but we know that so it's a matter of dealing with what we have or rather what we don't have in terms of coaching....and if you think you won't get anything...you won't. At the rate you guys/gals are going, you'd be lucky to get a peewee coach willing to gamble.
When's the last time folks went to the School Board meeting and discussed concerns? Let me guess...big government and institutions get in the way...:rolleyes:

I'm a so-called conservative...grew up on a farm where no one helped...except the family...

Do something other than on a message board if you want to make a difference. Oh wait, I know...everything's inbred...hmmmm....why???

[GATA93]

Simple question:
Have y'all ever thought that airing all the issues I've read on this forum might discourage a quality coach coming into this environment?

Just a question as this is an open forum and people read...
Good Luck in the future!

Dawg82 thank you for your input, I like your avatar bulldog pic he looks like my bulldog lol, I think you make sense by saying that but this is just peoples opinions and I don't think it would make a good not come because of our thoughts on this program. Most people on here are just frustrated and want change

[Gator4ever]

Sometimes we as adults forget or fail to realize that the kids have little to do with the way the team is run. I do believe the coaches are the paid employees and do the decision making.


My apologies to anyone who I may have offended in terms of the "children" who play the game. My emotions sometimes fail to remember that it may concern a child who may be criticized by myself during the season.


My hope was to see a wonderful receiver who images Wes Walker of the Patriots as a receiver this year but he played QB. He did the best he could and kept many drives alive. His heart was in the game at all times and he is a true "GATOR".


QB.....My apologies to you for anything I may have infracted on the situation or anything I said that would make it appear I was not in your corner. I'm very proud of you in any case and you should try out for some colleges because you have all the ingredients.


One Last Note,


I was not asked to write this but I was emailed by someone who felt hurt about the situation. To that person I also apologize and hope you will forgive me if you feel it in your heart.


You are correct in that the kids come first. I have kids so I agree.

[Dawg82]

NOTE:
I have no clue what's going on in your ISD. But, involvement at meetings is key. Hopefully, the incumbent coaching staff recognizes concerns and addresses--and if need be--the new staff realizes that it takes a community.

Hopefully, y'all will afford that opportunity to either. You guys/gals are our neighbors and we wish you the best!

[mossad]

NOTE:
I have no clue what's going on in your ISD. But, involvement at meetings is key. Hopefully, the incumbent coaching staff recognizes concerns and addresses--and if need be--the new staff realizes that it takes a community.

Hopefully, y'all will afford that opportunity to either. You guys/gals are our neighbors and we wish you the best!

one thing for sure is that they dont care what is being said on here. This is a very political town PERIOD.

Dawg we just want a football coach who REALLY cares and whos not into getting caught up in the PERKS of being a head football coach, GIVE US SOMETHING FOOTBALL GODS!!!! :notworthy

[Big Poppa]

Beenight??? ..............Kanippes is available and so is weddell, both guys are proven....why Beenight or kautz??

LOL. . . it was sarcasm. As for the two you mentioned, DHS would be lucky to get either!

[GATA93]

LOL. . . it was sarcasm. As for the two you mentioned, DHS would be lucky to get either!


You sure had me scratching my head lol, if we had either Kanippes for Weddell it would be great but not sure if Weddell would want to be a head coach again...

[mossad]

There is a erie stillness in Gator Nation, its almost quiet like the gulf is when there is a monster brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, I feel change coming.....

[GATA93]

There is a erie stillness in Gator Nation, its almost quiet like the gulf is when there is a monster brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, I feel change coming.....

Change will be coming, I just hope when they make that change it's a good move and not just try to do something quick that will come back to hurt us. I think whatever choice they make it should be over time and not rush any decisions.

[Wildcatter]

Saw the Gators play 5 or 6 games this year. This kid did an outstanding job for ya'll.


http://youtu.be/NVakl27GfSw

[GATA93]

Saw the Gators play 5 or 6 games this year. This kid did an outstanding job for ya'll.


http://youtu.be/NVakl27GfSw

Luke Meza is a great athlete, he always gave it his all on the field we wish him the best! G.A.T.A :heli:

[GATA_gators]

Saw the Gators play 5 or 6 games this year. This kid did an outstanding job for ya'll.


http://youtu.be/NVakl27GfSw

He is a swift runner. Just needed a better design on the offense.

[hbob]

Coach Trahan retired tonight at the football banquet. Gators looking for a ball coach

[GATA93]

Coach Trahan retired tonight at the football banquet. Gators looking for a ball coach

WOW how did that go down? what did he say?

[GATA93]

Dickinson football coach to retire
By Jordan Godwin and T.J. Aulds
The Daily News
Published December 14, 2011

DICKINSON — Dickinson Gators head football coach Warren Trahan has announced his retirement. Trahan made the announcement at Tuesday night's football banquet.

"It was a hard thing to do because these people have been so good to me for so long," Trahan said. "But I was ready to go and I couldn't be more excited."

Trahan's retirement is effective Jan. 30. He was brought to Dickinson in 2000 after previous years as head coach at Bay City and Cy-Fair.

Despite Dickinson's disappointing season where the Gators failed to make the playoffs, Trahan won his 200th game as head coach.

[GATA93]

Dickinson coaching Job opening has been posted! lets make the right hire.... can I see a weddell in the future?

[coogr86]

Dickinson coaching Job opening has been posted! lets make the right hire.... can I see a weddell in the future?

don't hold your breath too long on that one. AW has a good deal going on at B-wood.

[mossad]

don't hold your breath too long on that one. AW has a good deal going on at B-wood.

I dont think it will pay 98k with 13k in stipends, Dickinson is a hot spot right now for any coach

[GATA93]

I dont think it will pay 98k with 13k in stipends, Dickinson is a hot spot right now for any coach


I am curious to know who has applied already, I am sure we have some good ones apply

[game plan]

It should be pointed out that the kids receive the scholarships not coaches.

If the numbers are accurate? (see below) Dickinson's choice of coaches may have been OK but the numbers suggest the system is severely flawed. Odds say the school will make the wrong decision. I hope for the kids sake they make the right move.

I would consider three of these to have winning records, 53 & 52 are barely winning. What this means is that the coach selection process has historically had a 25% success rate. Clearly subpar. No wonder there has been such disappointment.

In the 73 years of DHS football, we have had 20 head coaches. 5 have had winning records: Gray 80% wins, Farris 70%, Loerwald (1990s) 64%, Ford (1960s) 53%, Trahan 52%

[Gator4ever]

Good point and thanks for noting that. Of course numbers can fool you too. Put one hand in the freezer and one on the stove lit and you have a 65 degree situation but one hand gets burned and another frozen...lol. Bankers do it all the time.

[Lukes Dad]

Saw the Gators play 5 or 6 games this year. This kid did an outstanding job for ya'll.


http://youtu.be/NVakl27GfSw


I agree!

[mossad]

Happy New Year everyone, Im looking forward to the future for Dickinson. Hopefully the coaching change will trickle down into our schools and we become academically empowered and become an Athletic Powerhouse nation wide. :heli: God Bless

[mossad]

Its time to talk it back up! What would you like to see in Gatorland as far as for coaching? I Would like to see someone come in who is about the kids, someone who will bring balance and get the mst out of each one of our boys, someone who pushes education first team work and morals!

[ThEgReAtOnE]

Its time to talk it back up! What would you like to see in Gatorland as far as for coaching? I Would like to see someone come in who is about the kids, someone who will bring balance and get the mst out of each one of our boys, someone who pushes education first team work and morals!

I would like to see a younger (late 20's to early 40's), passionate coach with a trendy outlook, take over.

A few names would be:

Thomas Rocco (DB Coach at Blinn - a defensive master-in-training and tough as nails kinda coach)
Craig Dailey (OC at Clear Springs - he's very passionate and knows his X's and O's)
Damion Hopkins (DC at Bellaire - the guy is very smart and will make things happen when he gets his chance)
Ryan Sewalt (DC at Tomball - the guy is young, dynamic, and knows how to get the players motivated), and
Andres Gomez (DB Coach at Klein Oak) - familiar with the talent in this area, has enough experience, and played for Katy HS - so he knows what a winner looks like)
Averion Hurts (Channelview's current HC - dude is the real deal and would LOVE the talent from the Galveston area)

Listen, if Lane Kiffin can be the HC for the Oakland Raiders at 31... any of these coaches could easily be the HC at Dickinson.

[Gator4ever]

Thanks ThEgReAtOnE for giving us the support and also giving us one of the greatest gifts of all and that being "your attention".

[ThEgReAtOnE]

Thanks ThEgReAtOnE for giving us the support and also giving us one of the greatest gifts of all and that being "your attention".

No problem. There's plenty of talent in the area. The right coach could do well.

[mossad]

No problem. There's plenty of talent in the area. The right coach could do well.


Thanks for the love, Those guys all sound good! We are hoping they release the candidates to the town but its only wishful thinking!

[CSChargerFan]

I would like to see a younger (late 20's to early 40's), passionate coach with a trendy outlook, take over.

A few names would be:

Thomas Rocco (DB Coach at Blinn - a defensive master-in-training and tough as nails kinda coach)
Craig Dailey (OC at Clear Springs - he's very passionate and knows his X's and O's)
Damion Hopkins (DC at Bellaire - the guy is very smart and will make things happen when he gets his chance)
Ryan Sewalt (DC at Tomball - the guy is young, dynamic, and knows how to get the players motivated), and
Andres Gomez (DB Coach at Klein Oak) - familiar with the talent in this area, has enough experience, and played for Katy HS - so he knows what a winner looks like)
Averion Hurts (Channelview's current HC - dude is the real deal and would LOVE the talent from the Galveston area)

Listen, if Lane Kiffin can be the HC for the Oakland Raiders at 31... any of these coaches could easily be the HC at Dickinson.


You want to see a grown man cry, let one of my Charger coaches go to a district foe. I know where Dailey lives and i will chain him to the school.

[GATA93]

Things have been very quiet in Dickinson, there is really no idea whats going on or who the coaches in running are.

[game plan]

Hasnt been too quiet. There are all kinds of names being thrown in the mix.

If Craig Daily calls the plays for Spring, he is the best play caller in the district.

[GATA93]

Hasnt been too quiet. There are all kinds of names being thrown in the mix.

If Craig Daily calls the plays for Spring, he is the best play caller in the district.


Are you trying to give me a hint LOL

[GATA93]

Hurts from Channelview would be a great coach, he turned that whole program around quick...

[ThEgReAtOnE]

Hasnt been too quiet. There are all kinds of names being thrown in the mix.

If Craig Daily calls the plays for Spring, he is the best play caller in the district.

Dailey is the brains of the spread offense. He's also the QB coach and operates his QB School in the spring (early morning hrs). HC-Hartman is ALL defense! He played defense in high school and college (defensive back), and was a defensive coordinator for several years.. prior to becoming the HC at Clear Springs.

Hartman leaves the mega offense up to Dailey. Craig would be my #1 choice, if I were Dickinson.

[GATA93]

Dailey is the brains of the spread offense. He's also the QB coach and operates his QB School in the spring (early morning hrs). HC-Hartman is ALL defense! He played defense in high school and college (defensive back), and was a defensive coordinator for several years.. prior to becoming the HC at Clear Springs.

Hartman leaves the mega offense up to Dailey. Craig would be my #1 choice, if I were Dickinson.

He sounds like a good plan, CS has good coaching

[CHEST ROCKWELL]

He sounds like a good plan, CS has good coaching

You guys got it all wrong!!!Word on the street is Clear Springs OC Daly is going to UH to be the OC. Heard it from a great source.

[mossad]

You guys got it all wrong!!!Word on the street is Clear Springs OC Daly is going to UH to be the OC. Heard it from a great source.

You are right, he will be coming out of west texas, austin or san antonio area, i think Austin, Hopefully its who I think it is!:notworthy

[GATA93]

I just hope they make the right call, we deserve a very good coach!

[loslobos]

Any news on this one. I think that OC from Sprangs (Greg Baily) would be a great hire.

[GATA93]

Any news on this one. I think that OC from Sprangs (Greg Baily) would be a great hire.

Did he apply?

[mossad]

we should be hearing something real soon. There is all kinds of names up in the air. Hopefully we will think of the community when we hire and not hire for personal gain. We really have some talent that needs harnessing!

[mossad]

p.s the offensive line will be pretty hefty next year, we have a few weapons to choose from at all positions, I wonder how the La Marque dropping down to 3A will effect Dickinsons enrollment next school year?? Can La Marque afford to travel a 3A schedule, on average they will travel close to 150 miles there and back! Cant wait to get this thing rolling!! GATA

[Gator4ever]

Mossad,


Tell us what you really know...lol.


I know summin but I'm thinkin you know more. In any case mum's the word around town...lol.

[mossad]

its a lot of coaches who have applied, a lot of big names, Hopefully we will know something soon gator4ever!

[Gator4ever]

Yea Mossad it's all silent but then again check with GATA93 and you can see it's not all silent.


Hmmm...I think we have a lot going on here that is worth noting.


Crossing my fingers.......

[hbob]

Tonights school board agenda on the website:


Agenda Item 1. Personnel Action
A. Employment of Athletic Director/Head Football Coach

[mossad]

Dickinson hires new football coach

By Jordan Godwin The Daily News

Published January 24, 2012

DICKINSON — A little more than a month after the announced retirement of legendary Dickinson football coach Warren Trahan, the Gators have found a proven leader to take his place.

The Dickinson Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of John Snelson as the new athletic director and head football coach for Dickinson ISD at a special meeting at McAdams Junior High on Monday night.

The board met with Snelson in executive session for less than an hour and passed the hiring by a unanimous 7-0 vote.

“Dickinson ISD has a vision to have top-notch facilities and a top-notch program, and I’m more than excited to help them accomplish it,” Snelson said. “Being the head coach of a one-horse town where everybody grows up wanting to be a Gator is a dream come true — it seemed like a no-brainer.”

Snelson replaces Trahan, who announced his retirement in December, and acting athletic director Tom Mooney, who has accepted the position of Director of Purchasing in the Dickinson ISD business office.

“We knew we needed to attract the best candidate possible,” Mooney said. “That’s our responsibility to make it the most attractive position available, and we added the athletic director title to do just that.”

Mooney spoke highly of Snelson’s leadership qualities and said he’s a likable coach who the kids will respect. SnelsonwasthePasadena Memorial head football coach from 2006 until the 2011 season when the Mavericks were 3-8 and 2-3 in district play, the first season he failed to make the playoffs as a head coach.

Pasadena Memorial, which began varsity play in 2004, went 43-37-1 in six seasons under Snelson. He guided the Mavericks to five winning seasons and five playoff berths, including a 2009 area-round loss to Clear Springs.

“I’ll bring an exciting brand of offense to Dickinson, but our goal is a 50/50 run/pass offense,” Snelson said. “I’m very excited about getting started.”

Snelson’s Mavericks won the Touchdown Club of Houston’s Class 5A Sportsmanship Award for the 2010 season, and he will serve as the offensive coordinator for the State of Texas in the Bayou Bowl under head coach Mike Jackson of La Marque.

“Dickinson couldn’t have possibly found a better guy to hire,” Jackson said of Snelson.

“He’s a great coach with a great track record for success.”

Snelson’s son, Bo, plays running back at the Naval Academy and will serve as the offensive team captain in the fall. Snelson played football and baseball at Southwest Baptist in Bolivar, Mo., and has been married to his wife, Mandy, for 23 years.

They also have two younger daughters, Clare,a freshman atthe University of Houston and Samantha, a sophomore who has a knack for hurdling at Pasadena Memorial.

Snelson earned an annual salary of $86,518 as the Pasadena Memorial High School Campus Athletic Coordinator and head football coach last year. Dickinson ISD Superintendent Vicki Mims said his salary at Dickinson has yet to be negotiated, but she speculated that it will be in the high-90s range.

“We wanted to act quickly but not hastily,” Mims said. “We think he’s the above-and-beyond candidate to take over our athletics program and football team.”

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[Gator4ever]

Welcome to Dickinson Coach Snelson and it's great to have such a "good man" taking over the program.

[jatj]

This is a good hire for the program!


G.A.T.A.

[mossad]

Someone posted this on Galvnews.com about the new hire, I hope this is not true


So they hired Trahan's buddy? Thats not the way to change the direction of the program. looks like the man who was screwing the program to begin with still has an influence. Why? One of these days, they'll find someone who puts the kids first and not the money and facilites. Someone who cares about the community, and goes above and beyond to help guide these kids in the right direction both on and off the field. Oh wait, there was that someone, but Mims wanted to go in a "different direction." Unanimous 7-0 vote? I highly doubt that. Looks like Mims has already been sucked in to the school boards dark ways. Thats disappointing.

[mossad]

The THEGREATONE TGO posted this about the new coach.....

I met Coach Snelson about 3 or 4 years ago. Good guy. Very passionate!!! Not an X's and O's book nerd, but he knows the game of HS football, knows how to motivate and can put the right people around him to make things happen. He's likely gonna emphasize attacking the perimeter and live with the Zone Read, offensively, and he'll implement fast defenses (33-Stack or 3-4). I know he said 50/50 run/pass (which I assume he means 55-45, run oriented), but his offenses lived on Zone Read and End-Around's. Dickinson's athletes will certainly be used... ALL OVER THE PLACE! He'll be strict with responsibility, fundamentals, and expectations. He'll run a clean program. He's a down-to-Earth kind of guy. The kind of guy that you can just shoot the ;) with on a Sunday afternoon!

Some of the best teams Katy has played in the past 4 to 5 years, during the playoffs, are Pearland (2010), La Porte (2011), Clear Springs (2009), Abilene (2009), and Pasadena Memorial (2007). That Pas. Memorial team (2007) was led by Bo Snelson and very good defense. If Bo doesn't fumble on the goal line (at Rice Stadium) on the Mavericks opening drive, Katy is in for a helluva fight. And THAT Katy team was a MONSTER!

I think Snelson will do well. He certainly has the respect of the teens, today. And, unfortunately, I do understand his move from Pasadena ISD to Dickinson ISD. Talent-wise/pedigree... Dickinson > Pasadena... and it's likely not that close! It is what it is!

[Gator4ever]

I'm thinking the new coach can think for himself and coach the team the way he wants to right?


"Things Change" This coach has a track record of being a good person and a good coach. I doubt any former coach will make any difference is the big picture unless he's actually on the payroll right?


Coach Snelson will be the coach and the only head coach as far as I can tell and doubt some other former coach will be coaching him on anything more than getting him up to speed on the campus and facilities.


Welcome Coach !!!!

[GATA93]

Someone posted this on Galvnews.com about the new hire, I hope this is not true


So they hired Trahan's buddy? Thats not the way to change the direction of the program. looks like the man who was screwing the program to begin with still has an influence. Why? One of these days, they'll find someone who puts the kids first and not the money and facilites. Someone who cares about the community, and goes above and beyond to help guide these kids in the right direction both on and off the field. Oh wait, there was that someone, but Mims wanted to go in a "different direction." Unanimous 7-0 vote? I highly doubt that. Looks like Mims has already been sucked in to the school boards dark ways. Thats disappointing.

Who ever posted that is a moron, who cares that they were friends! Trahan had friends coaches all over the state.. I like the hire he wants to work on the bottom and work way up he wants to develope the JR high kids and get them ready for high school. Every great team does that Katy and Pearland are Examples! he also wants to encourage kids to not drop football after JR High that happens quit a bit here but he will change that! Look forward to him being here and I also have read many great things about him. Pasadena mem hated losing him but it's our gain! G.A.T.A!!!!

[1moreX]

Someone posted this on Galvnews.com about the new hire, I hope this is not true


So they hired Trahan's buddy? Thats not the way to change the direction of the program. looks like the man who was screwing the program to begin with still has an influence. Why? One of these days, they'll find someone who puts the kids first and not the money and facilites. Someone who cares about the community, and goes above and beyond to help guide these kids in the right direction both on and off the field. Oh wait, there was that someone, but Mims wanted to go in a "different direction." Unanimous 7-0 vote? I highly doubt that. Looks like Mims has already been sucked in to the school boards dark ways. Thats disappointing.

I can tell you that this coach cares about his kids and he will motivate them and bring them together. His son is an example of what he expects of his players. His son Bo could have gone to the Naval Academy on academic scholarship but went on an athletic scholarship. He runs a tight ship, he knows football both offense and defense, and he is a class act. You will be pleased when the 2012 season starts.

[mossad]

Im very excited about this coach, I think he's going to be a good fit! He runs an open offense so it wont be a huge adjustment for our boys

[GATA93]

I am also very excited about this coach and looking forward to the season, he will do a great job just like he did in Pasadena.We have lots of talent right now and lots more coming though the JR high, I believe we will be playing for a state title in the very near future. Once the players buy into his system we will be very hard to beat..

[mossad]

From the buzz I’ve heard around Dickinson’s new athletic director and football coach John Snelson, the guy is a winner.

“Dickinson couldn’t have possibly found a better guy to hire,” La Marque coach Mike Jackson said of Snelson. “He’s a great coach with a great track record for success.”

And it didn’t stop there among praise from Galveston County coaches.

“He is a great hire, a great coach and a great mentor for kids,” Clear Springs coach Clint Hartman said.

The people behind the hire couldn’t have been more pleased with Snelson.

“We think he’s the above-and-beyond candidate to take over our athletics program and football team,” Dickinson ISD Superintendent Vicki Mims said.

Snelson inherits a program at the perfect time.

He failed to make the playoffs for the first time in six years last year. The Gators had a similar streak come to an end in 2011. Their union could be just what the two entities need for success.

Leaving his hometown of Pasadena wasn’t easy for Snelson. People said he’d never leave Pasadena Memorial, and it was very emotional for him to come to terms of leaving. But at the end of the day, becoming an athletic director and head football coach at a program like Dickinson was too good to pass up.

Dickinson has some of the best facilities in the state, and there’s some serious talent on the way in the next few years. Snelson is poised for success.

Are you excited about the hire? I think Snelson is a coach — like Jackson — that the community can place its trust in and rally around. He’s replacing a 200-win coach in Warren Trahan, and he will coach his 100th game as a head coach at the end of the upcoming season. He’s sitting on 43 wins right now.

What’s the ceiling for Snelson in Dickinson? Better yet, what’s the floor?

I think he’ll be here, finding ways to win, for a long time to come.

[1moreX]

I hear that Snelson will be bringing the Sam Rayburn head coach with him.

[GATA93]

I hear that Snelson will be bringing the Sam Rayburn head coach with him.



What will he be doing?

[1moreX]

Not sure. Trying to build a dynasty I hear.

[GATA93]

Not sure. Trying to build a dynasty I hear.

I guess they are ;-) he is very excited to be here coaching the Gators

[1moreX]

Hey Gators. the 2011 24-5a thread is gone and the 2012 thread has been created if ya'll want to jump on with any comments or ideas about the district or teams.

[mossad]

interesting .....

District 24-4A
BAYTOWN GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL HS
BAYTOWN LEE HS
FRIENDSWOOD HS
GALENA PARK HS
GALVESTON BALL HS
PEARLANDDAWSON HS
SANTA FE HS
TEXAS CITY HS

District 24-3A
HOUSTON KIPP HS*
HOUSTON KIPP SUNNYSIDE HS
LA MARQUE HS
STAFFORD HS
SWEENY HS
WEST COLUMBIA COLUMBIA HS

[AM1491]

Has anyone heard anything about the non-district matchups for Dickinson this upcoming season?

[mossad]

Im hearing there may be a pre season schedule for next season already, hopefully the right person contacts you to let you know when he sees this post ;)

on a side not, im excited, and looking forward to next year

[hbob]

Unconfirmed: Read three on other pages
Texas City
Friendswood
South Houston
Deer Park

[mossad]

Unconfirmed: Read three on other pages
Texas City
Friendswood
South Houston
Deer Park

Thats a nice mix, will be playing a team with some speed with the twins and Deshaun Rawls at Texas City , Then friendswood will always test you, south houston had 3 div 1 players on their team and they are continuing to improve and deer park will test our depth and discipline, so i like the schedule

[Gator4ever]

I like the schedule because it's somewhat local and warms up to Deer Park.

We don't need to get into scheduling any top ten teams because we need to work on football basics first.


GATA

[GATA93]

I like the schedule because it's somewhat local and warms up to Deer Park.

We don't need to get into scheduling any top ten teams because we need to work on football basics first.


GATA

This year we will make some noise even with a young team but next year LOOK OUT! heck it might even be LOOK OUT this year.

[mossad]

New Uniforms! Welcome back Blue White Red !!! sponsored by Nike, really seems like this coach wants to win on all levels, that includes pee wee :notworthy

[LPBulldogBlog]

This year we will make some noise even with a young team but next year LOOK OUT! heck it might even be LOOK OUT this year.

This is exactly what we were saying before last year for La Porte except no one was really saying last year would be a good year. Exciting times in South/Southeast Houston. I think Dickinson will rise again.

[LPBulldogBlog]

On another note, looks like our preseason scrimmage series has come to an end. I always thought y'all gave us a real good feel as to what the season would be like. Last year's scrimmage definitely surprised the La Porte faithful and the team did not let us down in the regular season.

La Porte will have Pearland Dawson for their scrimmage next season.

Hope to see y'all in the playoffs!

[Gator4ever]

Good luck to LaPorte and "them" Bukkdogs.



Like Jimmy said after the San Fran game...."How bout them Bulldogs".

[GATA93]

New Uniforms! Welcome back Blue White Red !!! sponsored by Nike, really seems like this coach wants to win on all levels, that includes pee wee :notworthy

I heard about the Nike uniforms that gonna be nice..

[GATA93]

This is exactly what we were saying before last year for La Porte except no one was really saying last year would be a good year. Exciting times in South/Southeast Houston. I think Dickinson will rise again.

thank you LPBulldog for your kind words, I hope we see y'all in the playoffs next year! Dickinson vs La Porte was always a great game!

[mossad]

The Blue White and Red is back, thanks for the info, you know who you are ;-) I finally seen the practice T-shirts for the team, They are grey, "Gator" in blue at the top, a red football with a nike check in the middle and "Pride" in blue at the bottom, I have gotten a sneak preview on how the uniforms may look, all I'm going to say is that im very excited for next year GATA!!!!! Gator Pride!

[GATA93]

The Blue White and Red is back, thanks for the info, you know who you are ;-) I finally seen the practice T-shirts for the team, They are grey, "Gator" in blue at the top, a red football with a nike check in the middle and "Pride" in blue at the bottom, I have gotten a sneak preview on how the uniforms may look, all I'm going to say is that im very excited for next year GATA!!!!! Gator Pride!

Exciting Times! GATA/GP!!

[Gator4ever]

Really good to hear about the way things are going.


I missed the meet the coach event but heard little about it. Anybody go?

[jatj]

I know this is a football forum, but just thought everyone would like to know that Darrin Samuels (Ex Girls Basketball Coach who was run out of town by some parents) has his team, West Mesquite, into the fourth round of the playoffs.

[mossad]

I know this is a football forum, but just thought everyone would like to know that Darrin Samuels (Ex Girls Basketball Coach who was run out of town by some parents) has his team, West Mesquite, into the fourth round of the playoffs.

Anytime we lose a coach who was alumni is not good, it doesnt surprise me, im happy for his success. The events leading up to his departure were unfortunate.....im hearing someone has a rough draft of the schedule for next year. He probably will post it today!

[Big Poppa]

i, for one, am very eager to see whether having a good head coach can trump or overcome having ignorant, inept, unethical superintendent, board, administration and their cronies.

dhs got lucky to get snelson, but. . . sadly, i dont think he realized just what he was getting into. more pay, great facilities can seem great at first, but it'll be interesting to see where this goes.

any word on which coaches will stay? who's gettin the boot? edmonson now listed as "coach," not defensive coordinator. we know bennight is probably gone (hold your applause) unless he wants to go back to special teams coordinator.

i'm sure they'll keep hardilek, woods, douglas. what do y'all know?

[mossad]

Big poppa, for now we can only be optimistic, but time will tell!!! The Dickinson School Board has a way of dragging people to the dark side, but hopefully this guys track record on being a students coach is true. The school board will woo him and show him a good time, but hopefully he wont bite that apple. We are hoping Snelson can show them the good side.

[Gator4ever]

I'm agreeing with you Mossad and hope that good does win out regardless of our football record.


If we finish next season with a positive reality that the community likes then you won't hear me talking about our record one bit. If we come together it will be better than a state title and the state title will follow just like it did in 1977-78 and almost another in 1983.


GATA

[GATA93]

Let's get this thing going! I am ready

[gator83]

I'm agreeing with you Mossad and hope that good does win out regardless of our football record.


If we finish next season with a positive reality that the community likes then you won't hear me talking about our record one bit. If we come together it will be better than a state title and the state title will follow just like it did in 1977-78 and almost another in 1983.


GATA
Do you mean 1982 & 1983 right?

[Gator4ever]

Anyone's name that has a "Gator" in it means I must answer the question..lol.



Yes...you have the dates right. Ermmm...Thise two years were good years and one of them was the final 8 against BWB that ended 49-30 and BWB went on to win the solo 5A title.

[gator83]

Anyone's name that has a "Gator" in it means I must answer the question..lol.



Yes...you have the dates right. Ermmm...Thise two years were good years and one of them was the final 8 against BWB that ended 49-30 and BWB went on to win the solo 5A title.


Yes, I was on the field that game, we tried everything we had to win that game. We not only wanted to win for us. We wanted to win for the coaches, school, town and fans of the Gator Nation!!

[Gator4ever]

I was on the sidelines and it was a weird game having touchdowns called back and having the momentum to be just five points down.


They got by the Gators that day with one player and that being the qb. Was the highest scoring playoff game ever on that date.


Yea....Community in a place like Dickinson catches on fire for many reasons. It's not a multi-team town and everyone wants to play as a Gator growing up. Even Coach Snelson mentioned this recently and it makes perfect sense in these modern times.


One Team,One Stadium,One Goal,and One Community.....GATA!!!!!

[1moreX]

I heard that y'alls defensive coordinator might leave????

[jatj]

Coach Snelson hired a defensive coordinator last week.

[GATA93]

Coach Snelson hired a defensive coordinator last week.


I think it was Alvin's d cord

[gator83]

Does anyone know when of if we are having a Spring game?:heli:

[mossad]

the GATORS will be putting on the pads Monday......Are yall ready for some football?? Time to see what the new defense and offense will be looking like!!!

[gator83]

So who are the new coordinator's again? Can not keep up! :rolleyes:

:cool:

[Gator4ever]

Hi everyone,


Was driving by the junior high today and noticed two kids walking towards the Valero store with backpacks in hand. These two guys were maybe 220 to 230 pounds and over six feet tall. Either 7th or 8th graders and with the physical build and height to be considered grown men.


I've been seeing a lot of this lately and wonder if we are back on the natural underground aquafers that were closed in the early 80's. My god man what's in the water?


Anyway it looks as if things are gonna be good this year from all I've heard.

[GATA93]

hi everyone,


was driving by the junior high today and noticed two kids walking towards the valero store with backpacks in hand. These two guys were maybe 220 to 230 pounds and over six feet tall. Either 7th or 8th graders and with the physical build and height to be considered grown men.


I've been seeing a lot of this lately and wonder if we are back on the natural underground aquafers that were closed in the early 80's. My god man what's in the water?


Anyway it looks as if things are gonna be good this year from all i've heard.


g.a.t.a

[mossad]

Blast From The Past

http://www.gatornewsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0818-298x137.jpg (http://www.gatornewsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0818.jpg) Sara Bertolino




Leslie Foe (http://www.gatornewsnow.com/staff/2011/09/30/leslie-foe/), Writer
April 4, 2012

Next year Dickinson High is bringing back the color red. The color previously was apart of the school’s color scheme but was dropped. The school colors were originally blue,white and red but black was incorperated and red was replaced. “I’m excited about it because it’s bringing back old school traditions.” said Mrs. Roque. Bringing red back will give our generation a new look for years to come. Andreus Bernard said “I really don’t know what to think about the color changing.” Most students really don’t feel affected by the color changing, but the athletes, the students most affected by the color change, are looking forward to the new color. Charles Flores said “I’m excited about the red being put back in the uniforms. It looks good.” So next year show your Gator Pride by wearing blue, white, and red.

[GATA93]

Blast From The Past

http://www.gatornewsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0818-298x137.jpg (http://www.gatornewsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0818.jpg) Sara Bertolino




Leslie Foe (http://www.gatornewsnow.com/staff/2011/09/30/leslie-foe/), Writer
April 4, 2012

Next year Dickinson High is bringing back the color red. The color previously was apart of the school’s color scheme but was dropped. The school colors were originally blue,white and red but black was incorperated and red was replaced. “I’m excited about it because it’s bringing back old school traditions.” said Mrs. Roque. Bringing red back will give our generation a new look for years to come. Andreus Bernard said “I really don’t know what to think about the color changing.” Most students really don’t feel affected by the color changing, but the athletes, the students most affected by the color change, are looking forward to the new color. Charles Flores said “I’m excited about the red being put back in the uniforms. It looks good.” So next year show your Gator Pride by wearing blue, white, and red.


Very nice, exciting times coming to Dickinson the color just brings back tradition! G..A.T.A

[AM1491]

So...does anyone know of the full schedule for Dickinson?

[Gator4ever]

Hi,

Max Preps has a schedule but it's a bit weird.



8-31 Texas City H

9-14 South Hou H

9-21 Deer Park A

9-27 Falls A

10-12 Creek H

10-18 Brook A

10-26 Faith Acad. A (Bellville)

11-1 Springs A

11-9 Lake H



It looks sorta right and wrong and missing a game to boot.

[AM1491]

I know they scheduled Freindswood for a non-district game, and the 10/26 game must be aganist Brazoswood; it can't be Faith Academy. Hi,

Max Preps has a schedule but it's a bit weird.



8-31 Texas City H

9-14 South Hou H

9-21 Deer Park A

9-27 Falls A

10-12 Creek H

10-18 Brook A

10-26 Faith Acad. A (Bellville)

11-1 Springs A

11-9 Lake H



It looks sorta right and wrong and missing a game to boot.

[hbob]

its brazoswood

[GATA93]

Anyone know what time and day the game is this week?

[GATA93]

Found out the game is Wed at 5pm..

[phantomfan1982]

Found out the game is Wed at 5pm..

Is this the spring game you're speaking of?

[GATA93]

Is this the spring game you're speaking of?

Yes

[GATA93]

Gator offense showed flashes of good things tonight