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6/1/06 - Howard Payne names Kevin Wight as assistant coach
 BROWNWOOD, TX � The Howard Payne University athletic department announces the hiring of Greenville(TX) High School head coach, Kevin Wright, as Assistant Soccer Coach of the Yellow Jacket soccer program.
Kevin Wright comes from Greenville High School, a program he has built into a powerful program. Before taking over the job in 2003, Greenville finished the 2002 season with a record of 4-15-2. Wright led Greenville in his first season to a 17-5 record and a 13-4A district championship. This also earned him the Coach of the Year Award in district 13-4A. Their growth did not stop there as Greenville won district titles in 2005 and 2006, finishing as a regional semi-finalist in 2005 and a regional quarter-finalist in 2006.
�We are very fortunate to have someone with his knowledge and experience along with his success as a coach,� said Sam McCutchen, Head Soccer Coach. �He brings a level of maturity of faith that will be beneficial to the players and community.�
Wright has been district Coach of the Year three times � 2003, 2005, and 2006. He was selected to coach the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches (TASCO) All-Star game and invited to speak at Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Coaching School. He currently holds the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Advanced Regional Diploma and will complete his National Diploma this summer.
�I am excited to add another quality coach to our wonderful coaching staff,� said Mike Jones, Director of Athletics. �I think Kevin will be a tremendous asset to our soccer program.�
Kevin is a 2001 graduate of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science. He played soccer for Mary Hardin-Baylor in 1998-2000 and was co-captain his senior year.
�I think this is a great opportunity to work at the college level and I look forward for the chance to help start a program and build it into something special.� said Kevin Wright.
Kevin has been married for five years to Melinda and they have two children, a son � Tavin (three), and a daughter � Mckenna (two months).
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