Gary Davenport grew up in Brady, TX and graduated from high school there. He attended Angelo State University and graduated from there in May of 1971. He married his wife, Diana in 1971. They were married for 17 years prior to starting their wonderful family. Gary and Diana have two beautiful and sweet girls, Jessica, born 07-02-88 and Kathryn, born 06-06-91. His family also includes Dot, his Springer Spaniel dog and 5 cats.
Gary began his 37 year long coaching career in August of 1971 and has since coached in divisions 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A. Over the years, he has been a varsity head coach in football, basketball, track and golf. Gary spent 18 years as a High School Assistant Coach and 19 years as Athletic Director. He is a three time recipient of the South Texas Coach of the Year Award.
1971-1976 Haskell ISD
1976-1978 Comal ISD, New Braunfels
1978-1979 Colorado City ISD
1979-1980 Athens ISD
1981-1983 Alice ISD
1983-1986 Fort Bend ISD, Sugarland
1986-1987 Klein ISD
1987-1989 Alice ISD, Defensive Co-coordinator
1989-1992 Sinton ISD, Athletic Director/Head Coach: semi-finalists;
1990 & 1991 South Texas coach of the Year
1992-1994 Corpus Christi ISD, AD @ Carroll High School: bi-district champs both yrs
1994-2001 Aransas Pass ISD, AD: Semi-finals;1998 South Texas Coach of the Year
2001-2005 Port Lavaca ISD, AD
2006-2009 George West ISD, AD, 2006 Bi-District Champs, 2007 Play Offs,
2008 District, Bi-District, Area, Regional, State Quarter Finalists
2007 All Bay Area Coaches of the Year 2A
Gary and his family have been in the South Texas area since 1981. Gary fulfilled his goal of becoming a Head Coach/ AD in 1989 when he was hired by Sam May, Superintendent of Sinton ISD. The two have remained close friends all these years.
While in Sinton, the Pirates went to the state semi-finals in 1990. Gary was named the Caller Times’ All South Texas Coach of the Year in 1990 and again in 1991.
While in Aransas Pass, for two consecutive years, the coaching staff led the Panthers to the Class 3A Division II state semifinals in the Astrodome. Gary was named the Caller Times’ 1998 All-South Texas Coach of the Year. Gary was named the 1999 Citizen of the Year by the Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce. Gary was also elected by his peers to the Board of Regions of Texas High School Coaches Association: Served 1996-1999.
When Gary came to George West in 2006, to “help a friend out” fresh out of retirement, the community, parents, and athletes welcomed him with much appreciation and enthusiasm. He has helped create some great memories for all the athletes and in particular, the Longhorn Football Program, which had not been to the State Playoffs since 1999. In 2006, 2007, and 2008, the George West Longhorns Football Team made the State Playoffs. In 2006 they were Bi-District Champs, 2007 District Runner-Up, and 2008 were Undefeated District, Bi-District, Area, and Regional Champs. He and his coaching staff led this team all the way to the State Quarter Finals! In 2006 and 2007, Gary and his coaching staff were names All Bay Area Coaches Of The Year For 2A.
Please join us in honoring Gary Davenport and all the Athletes at the 2008-2009 Longhorn & Ladyhorn Athletic Banquet on Monday, May 18th at 6:30. Tickets are $12 and include a Steak Dinner. Tickets can be bought by Athletic Booster Club Members or at the High School Office. For more information, please contact Shirley Holm at 361.362.8004 or holmplace@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing everyone there to support the great work these kids have done over the past year and to honor Gary Davenport.
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