The Texas City Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to name Shone Evans as the Texas City High School head football coach and athletic coordinator.
Evans has been the head football coach and athletic coordinator at La Marque High School for the past four years, guiding the Cougars to the postseason in each campaign. He previously was an assistant football coach and special education teacher at Texas City High School. He has been a Texas City ISD employee for 15 years where he also served as special teams coordinator, defensive coordinator, off-season coordinator and Special Olympics Evans has also coached in Pasadena ISD and Pearland ISD. In addition, he was the Texas City High School Teacher of the Year in 2016, the TCISD Secondary Teacher of the Year in 2016 and the TCISD Coach of the Year Award in 2012.
“Coach Evans is a dedicated TCISD employee,” stated Leland Surovik, TCISD Athletic Director. “He is an outstanding coach and honorable man. He has been able to use football to teach young men how to be responsible and productive citizens. I know Texas City High School athletics will flourish under his leadership and I’m excited for him and the Stings.”
Evans has experience with winning programs on the high school, NCAA and NFL level. He also has experience with hiring and developing a cohesive athletic staff. In 2009, Evans had the Bill Walsh Minority Internship with the Indianapolis Colts working as a defensive assistant (linebackers) and special teams assistant (all kicking game). He’s also served as special assistant to former NFL coaches Bobby Ross and Dick Vermeil in two East-West Shrine Games, an annual postseason football all-star game. He also has been volunteering with the Texas Bowl in Houston for several years.
“I look forward to starting this new chapter with the Stings, and I am excited to expand on the family atmosphere that will enhance the excellent academic and athletic programs that Texas City students, faculty and community expect and deserve,” said Evans.
