Meet the Coaches
Our coaching staff brings championship experience, proven leadership, and a relentless commitment to developing student athletes both on and off the field. Every coach plays a vital role in shaping the culture, discipline, and success of Lovejoy Football.
Todd Dodge
Athletic Director
Head Football Coach
Todd Dodge
Athletic Director
Head Football Coach
Coach Dodge is entering his 38th year of coaching. During his 38 years, he has won 7 Football State Championships with a career record of 248-71, and a playoff record of 71-8. Coach Dodge is the only HS coach to have 3 back-to-back state championships with 2 different programs. He has coached 9 quarterbacks who have been selected as Texas 6A State Offensive Player of the Year. In 2002, Dodge was inducted into the THSCA Hall of Honor, and was inducted into the TX HS Football Hall of Fame in 2005. Coach Dodge has been named State 6A Coach of the Year 5 times and National Coach of the Year 4 times. In the 2021 season, he led his team to set the record for the highest scoring 6A offense in history with 908 points.
His coaching career started at Rockwall as the QB coach. He was promoted to Offensive Coordinator at McKinney and then went to the University of North Texas to serve as the QB Coach. His first Head Coaching position was at Cameron Yoe. From there, he went to Newman Smith and then Fossil Ridge before beginning his unforgettable career at Southlake Carroll.
Dodge left Southlake Carroll to take the role of head coach at the University of North Texas, then traveled to the University of Pittsburgh to be the QB Coach. Dodge left Pittsburgh to return to his home state of Texas and high school football, landing the head coaching positions at Marble Falls and then Westlake, where he repeated his state championship-winning program at Southlake.
Coach Dodge’s theory of coaching focuses on these fundamentals:
- Program Objectives
- Player Placement
- Coaches Expectations
- Game Day Expectations
- Goal Boards
- Off Season
- Spring Ball
- Summer
- In Season
After being hired as Lovejoy ISD’s Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Coach Dodge said this:
“This opportunity for Elizabeth and I is absolutely answered prayers. Our five grandchildren, our children Riley and Molly, and Elizabeth’s mother and sister will all be within 20 miles of us. That is truly a blessing. Thank you to Katie Kordel, her team, and the Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees for having confidence in me to lead the Lovejoy Athletic Program. I am absolutely ready to pour myself into these student athletes here at Lovejoy. The legacy of excellence has been set. We will do everything to honor those hard-working coaches and athletes who have come before us. I have been a fan of Lovejoy Athletics for some time and to watch this program grow under the leadership of LISD’s former athletic directors was truly amazing. I am very excited to be the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Lovejoy ISD.”
Brandon Murdock
Associate Head Coach Offensive Line
Recruiting Coordinator
Brandon Murdock
Coach Murdock is entering his 21st year of coaching and his 3rd year at Lovejoy HS. Previously at Austin Westlake, Marble Falls, and Southlake Carroll HS, he has a long history of coaching high-profile Texas high school football programs. Known for his systematic approach to offensive line play, he is an inaugural member of the Texas 50, a designation that recognizes the top assistant high school football coaches in the state.
Coach Murdock has been part of 5 Texas 6A-State Championships, including the 3-Peat at Westlake from 2019-2021. In 2021, the Westlake offense set the All-Time Texas 6A Scoring Record with 908 points over 16 games. He was also part of the Southlake Carroll Championship teams of 2011 & 2006.
Over the last 12 years, Coach Murdock has produced a combined 4 High School All-American Lineman and RB’s, 30 All-State Players, 46 1st TEAM All-District players, and Protected 2 National HS Players of the Year. During this time, he helped produce 27 college offensive linemen and RB’s, including 17 at the Division 1 Level.
Coach Murdock graduated from Carroll High School in Southlake, TX and received his B.S. in Secondary Education-Social Studies from Oklahoma State University. He is married to his wife, Tiffany, and has two daughters. Coach Murdock also serves as a campus sponsor for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Guy Ament
Defensive Line
Guy Ament
Coach Guy Ament is in his second season at Lovejoy High School. He brings 20 years of coaching experience at both the college and high school levels. He grew up in the small town of Bunker Hill, Illinois, and graduated from Bunker Hill High School, where he was a three-sport athlete.
Coach Ament attended Texas Lutheran University, where he was a three-year letterman on the football team. Following graduation, he began coaching in 2006. After TLU, he joined the staff at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, from 2007 through the 2010 season, where he coached the defensive line all four years, as well as the kickoff and kickoff return teams, helping the Pipers achieve one of their best seasons since 1997. After four years in Minnesota, he returned to Texas and became the defensive line coach at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, and was named Defensive Coordinator in 2014.
After the 2015 season, he left HPU for Marble Falls High School, where he coached outside linebackers during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Then, he worked at Brandeis High School in San Antonio, where he coached the defensive line for three seasons, helping the Broncos achieve an undefeated regular season and advance to the fourth round of the playoffs for two consecutive years.
In 2021, Coach Ament moved to Sandra Day O’Connor High School in San Antonio, coaching the defensive line. In 2025, he came to Lovejoy, where he coaches defensive ends.
Tommy Bowden
Linebackers
Tommy Bowden
Coach Bowden is in his second year at Lovejoy High School. Before joining Lovejoy, he served as an assistant football coach at Rockport-Fulton High School and Arlington Martin High School.
A 2019 graduate of Brownwood High School, Coach Bowden was a three-sport athlete, competing in football, basketball, and track. He served as a football team captain during his junior and senior years, earning First Team All-District honors and being named the Big Country Offensive Player of the Year. In track and field, he was a state finalist in three events.
Coach Bowden continued his football career at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, where he was a member of the program’s leadership council for three years. He earned First Team All-Conference honors as a safety and was part of the team’s National Championship in 2021. He graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in History.
He has been married to his wife, Claire, for three years, and they welcomed their daughter, Scottie, in February 2026.
David Branscom
Defensive Coordinator
David Branscom
David Branscom is entering his 26th year of coaching. This will be his third season as the defensive coordinator at Lovejoy High School. Before coming to Lovejoy, he spent 1 year at Grapevine and 2 years at Allen as the defensive coordinator/special teams coordinator. Before Allen, David spent 4 years as the head coach at Brandeis High School, with a record of 37-10. In 2019, his team recorded the best football season win record in Brandeis Football history (13-1).
David received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, TX, and was a part of their very first football team in 1998. After graduation, he began his coaching career as a coach for the Crusaders. He spent 14 seasons helping coach the UMHB football team to a 154-22 record, losing only 5 games in the last 5 seasons. David was honored as the first member inducted into the Crusader Football Alumni Hall of Honor. He also leaves a legacy, having coached two DIII National Defensive Players of the Year: Jerrell Freeman and Javicz Jones.
David is married to Courtney Branscom, a teacher. They have two sons, Aidan (14) and Maximus (11)
Caleb Hill
Assistant OfFENSE H-Backs
Caleb Hill
Coach Hill is in his sixth year of teaching and coaching high school football and baseball. He previously coached at Corsicana High School and Brownwood High School before joining the Lovejoy Leopards in the fall of 2025. While serving in multiple coaching roles across both sports, his primary focus within the football program will be with the Y position group.
Coach Hill graduated from Brenham High School in 2015 as a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and baseball. He served as captain of the football team his junior and senior years and helped lead Brenham to a state championship appearance in 2013, earning TSWA All-State honors at quarterback. Coach Hill continued his athletic career at the University of Montana, where he played football and earned a degree in Accounting in 2019.
Coach Hill married his wife, Paige, in 2023, and they have one daughter, Charlotte.
Bryce MacDougall
Assistant Offensive Line
Bryce MacDougall
Joining Lovejoy in 2026, Bryce MacDougall is in his 8th year of coaching. Previously, he coached at Castleberry High School, Canyon High School, and Pieper High School, primarily working with the offensive line and serving as run game coordinator.
During his time at Pieper, the offense averaged over 40 points per game, helping lead the program to multiple district championships and deep playoff runs. Throughout his career, he has developed numerous All-District offensive linemen, as well as athletes who have gone on to compete at the collegiate level. He is known for emphasizing physical, disciplined offensive line play, along with detailed preparation in the run game.
Originally from Hickory Creek, Texas, Coach MacDougall is a graduate of Texas Christian University. He is married to his wife, Kennedy, an elementary school teacher, who is also a Horned Frog. In their free time, they enjoy traveling across Texas in search of barbecue spots featured on the Texas Monthly Top BBQ list.
Santiago Noyola
Assistant Quarterbacks
Santiago Noyola
Coach Noyola’s football journey began at just seven years old in his hometown of Monterrey, Mexico, where he quickly developed a passion for the game. His dedication led him to attend Coach Dodge’s prestigious passing camp, an experience that ultimately paved the way for his move to Texas. Noyola went on to attend Westlake High School in Austin, where he played quarterback under Coach Dodge and was part of the program’s 2019 Texas 6A State Championship team.
Building on that foundation, Noyola attended Texas A&M University, graduating in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. While in college, he continued developing his coaching expertise, working at Wellborn Middle School in College Station. There, he coached both quarterbacks and defensive backs as well as sprinters in track, while also serving as a substitute teacher across multiple grade levels.
After graduating, Noyola continued his coaching and teaching career at Willow Springs Middle School and is now in his second year at Lovejoy High School.
Elliot Parkman
special teams coordinator
Running Backs
Head Freshman Football Coach
Elliot Parkman
Elliot Parkman was born in Pontiac, Michigan, and raised in McKinney, Texas, where he attended McKinney High School. Before earning a BA in journalism from the University of North Texas, Coach Parkman spent time at Howard Payne, where he played fullback, and at Texas State, where he competed for the rugby program.
Before Lovejoy, Coach Parkman worked for Performance Course, McKinney High School, Frisco Lawler Middle School, and Frisco Liberty High School.
Coach Parkman currently resides in Frisco, Texas, with his fiancée Claire. He is the son of Ralph and Pam Parkman and the brother of Matthew Parkman, all of whom are former educators.
Darrell Preston
defensive backs
Darrell Preston
A native of Mt. Vernon, TX, Coach Preston played baseball at the University of Texas-Arlington where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Biology and History. He began his coaching career in Fort Worth at Paschal High School in 2007, where he stayed for 12 years. In 2018, Coach Preston moved to Wakeland HS to become the Head Baseball Coach. He’s been happily married to his wife, April, for 21 years, and they have two beautiful children, Dallas (17) and Addison (14).
Coaching Experience:
2026-present Lovejoy HS- Sam Linebackers/ Track & Field
2023-2025 Wakeland HS-Defensive Pass Game Coordinator; Safeties/ Track & Field
2021-2023 Wakeland HS-Offensive Line; Assistant Baseball
2018-2021Wakeland HS- Head Baseball Coach
2007-2018 Paschal HS- Boys Athletic Coordinator, Head Baseball Coach, Quarterbacks Coach
Athletic Experience:
2001-2004 University of Texas at Arlington- Baseball
1997-2000 Mt. Vernon HS- Football, Basketball and Baseball
Brad Shea
Defensive Line
Brad Shae
Coach Shea has been coaching for 26 years, this being his 2nd year at Lovejoy High School. Within those 26 years, he has worked at both the collegiate and high school levels. A graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, he received his Bachelor of Arts in History while playing football from 1996 – 2001, and his Master of Education while coaching there from 2001 – 2003. Coach Shea teaches in the Social Studies department at Lovejoy. He and his wife, Catherine, have two children, William and Addyson.
Drew Willoughby
varsity defense assistant
middle school Quarterbacks
Drew Willoughby
Coach Willoughby was born in San Antonio, Texas, and raised in Austin, Texas, where he attended Westlake High School. During his time at Westlake, he was a member of the 2019 UIL 6A Division II State Championship team under Coach Todd Dodge.
Coach Willoughby attended Saint Anselm College, where he played quarterback and tight end while also serving as a player assistant from 2020 to 2024. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business.
Coach Willoughby is entering his second year with the Lovejoy Leopards, working with both the Willow Springs and Lovejoy High School football programs.
Bryan Wilson
Offensive Coordinator Wide Receivers
jV Head coach
Bryan Wilson
Coach Wilson is entering his 18th year of coaching and his 1st year at Lovejoy High School as the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. His coaching journey includes stops at Texas Tech University, Eastern New Mexico University, Texas Christian University, Flour Bluff High School, South Grand Prairie High School and Denison High School. He has been a coordinator for the past 7 years leading exciting and explosive offenses. Coach Wilson has been a part of 5 collegiate bowl games and 8 high school playoff appearances. Coach Wilson has developed multiple all-conference players at the college level and all-district players at the high school level. He has helped produce 9 NFL draft picks, 12 wide receivers and 5 quarterbacks that went onto play at the collegiate level. Coach Wilson is passionate about building strong relationships, developing student-athletes and preparing young men for success now and in their future.
Coach Wilson graduated from Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland, TX. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas Tech University and his Masters in Liberal Arts from Texas Christian University. Away from football, Coach Wilson’s greatest joy is his family. He is married to Kallie Wilson, who serves as a school counselor. Together they have 2 sons, Jackson (6) and Rhett (2). He is the son of 2 educators James and Tish Wilson. Coach Wilson and his family are excited to join the Lovejoy community and continue in their tradition of excellence.
Chase Wilson
Wide Receivers
Chase Wilson
Coach Wilson grew up in Van Alstyne, Texas, and graduated from Van Alstyne High School. He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) in Educational Studies from the University of Arkansas.
Under the privilege of Head Coach Mikeal Miller, Chase played wide receiver and safety as a three-year letterman. Coach Wilson’s senior year consisted of Football and Baseball where they finished with an 8-2 record as District Runner-Ups in Football. Wilson ended his high school career as an all texomaland wide receiver and safety as well as an all-state middle infielder.
In 2021, Coach Wilson went to Springdale Har-Ber as an assistant coach under Head Coaches Chris Wood, and Brent Eckley. As an assistant coach he served many roles for the Wildcats. Wilson instructed the running backs, wide receivers as well as Strength & Conditioning, JV Offensive Coordinator & Head Freshman Baseball coach.
In the Fall of 2025, Coach Wilson served with the Collinsville Pirates. Coaching wide receivers, defensive backs, as well as Strength & Conditioning, and Pass Game Coordinator.
Starting Fall 2026, Coach Wilson will serve as a CTE teacher and wide receivers coach for the Lovejoy Leopards.
ZACKARY ZIMMERMANN
Defensive Backs
Zack Zimmermann
Zack Zimmermann is entering his 12th year of coaching high school football in the state of Texas and currently serves as the Cornerbacks Coach at Lovejoy High School, a role he has held for the past three seasons. Prior to his time at the high school level, Zimmermann gained valuable experience at the collegiate level, coaching at Santa Barbara City College in Santa Barbara, California.
A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Moon Area High School and then continued his academic journey at Slippery Rock University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Sport Management. He later completed his master’s degree in Sport Administration at Georgia State University.
Off the field, Zimmermann is a dedicated family man. He and his wife, Lauren, are proud parents of three sons—Kellan, Bryce, and Micah—who are a constant source of motivation and support in his coaching career.
Tyler Culley
Middle School
Head Football Coach
Tyler Culley
Coach Culley is entering his third year at Lovejoy ISD and currently serves as the Boys Athletic Coordinator at Willow Springs Middle School. He is passionate about helping student-athletes develop not only as competitors, but also as leaders of character on and off the field.
A 2019 graduate of Lone Oak High School, Coach Culley was a two-sport athlete, competing in football and basketball. He served as a team captain in both sports during his four years in high school. Throughout his high school career, he earned First Team All-District and All-State honors.
Coach Culley went on to attend the University of North Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Management in 2023.
He and his wife, Ashleigh, have been married for two years and reside in Dallas, Texas.
Ryan Jones
Middle School
assistant football coach
Ryan Jones
Ryan Jones joined Lovejoy in the fall of 2026. A graduate of Nelson University, he played Division 1 collegiate soccer after a standout career with Solar Soccer Club, where he won all-level championships. Soon, he will graduate with his Master of Science in Sports Management from Texas Tech University.
Drawing from his extensive soccer background, he brings a unique athletic perspective to the gridiron, working closely with the team’s kickers and punters and focusing on agility and footwork across position groups.
Coach Jones comes from a deeply athletic family. His parents are 3-time UIL State Championship coaches in track and field, and both of his siblings competed in track and field at the collegiate level.
Grant Schneider
Middle School Linebackers and Running Backs
Grant Schneider
Coach Schneider is entering his 2nd year of coaching at Lovejoy ISD. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Coach Schneider was raised in Prosper, Texas, where he attended Prosper High School. Growing up in a family of educators and coaches as a multi-sport athlete, he developed a passion for teaching, mentorship, and athletics.
Building on that foundation, Coach Schneider attended Texas Tech University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Athletic Coaching. While at Texas Tech, he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and spent three years in the Human Performance Laboratory, where he conducted laboratory testing and research related to athletic performance, rehabilitation, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. Coach Schneider is also a two-time published author.
Before joining Lovejoy ISD, Coach Schneider spent a year at Lubbock-Cooper ISD, where he served as a substitute teacher while working in the athletic department. He continued his coaching and teaching career at Willow Springs Middle School, where he is currently the Linebackers and Running Backs Coach, 7th Grade Basketball Coach, Track & Field Coach, and Science teacher.
Trey Robbins
Middle School defensive backs and wide receivers
Trey Robbins
Coach Robbins graduated from Sweeny High School in 2020, where he was a three-sport athlete competing in football, soccer, and pole vault. His experience as a student-athlete helped develop his passion for athletics and ultimately led him to pursue a career in coaching and education.
He attended Tarleton State University, graduating in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a Pre-Veterinary focus. Robbins began his coaching career at Bay City High School, working with outside linebackers and special teams. He also coached soccer and helped Bay City win district championships in both programs. Now entering his second year at Willow Springs Middle School, he coaches wide receivers and defensive backs and remains committed to developing student-athletes both on and off the field.