Joshua ISD coaches report competitive fall seasons, outline off‑season plans
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Summary
Football, volleyball and cross‑country coaches reported results from the fall season — including a near‑playoff football season, a first district volleyball title since 1968, and state qualifiers in girls cross country — and described off‑season training plans.
Coaches for Joshua ISD presented fall athletic scorecards to the board, highlighting on‑field results and off‑season preparation.
The football coach reported a 4‑5 varsity season, noted a three‑overtime win over a top‑10 opponent, and said the team finished only a few points short of playoff qualification; he described a four‑week off‑season boot camp and a focus on conditioning ahead of February district realignment.
Coach Whitmer summarized volleyball’s 32‑10 season, the program’s first district title since 1968 and strong JV and freshman seasons; Whitmer said off‑season work emphasizes repetition, strength training and leadership development.
Craig Bethel, reporting for girls cross country, said two athletes qualified for the state meet and two seniors made academic All‑State, and he noted many cross‑country athletes compete across other varsity sports.
These reports were provided as informational items; the board did not take action on athletic programming during the meeting.