Summit Program

Dr. Chivonne Kiser – Denton ISD Asst. Athletic Director

Dr. Chivonne Kiser is a native of Houston, Texas and has nearly 25 years of experience in the field of Education. Dr. Kiser has spent much of her personal and professional life involved in education-based athletics as a high school three-sport letterman, a college volleyball player at Southern University, a high school head volleyball and track and field coach, an assistant campus athletic coordinator, and as an English teacher. Dr. Kiser currently serves as an Assistant Athletic Director for Denton ISD. Chivonne is involved in a host of professional organizations geared towards enhancing the coaching profession, such as the THSCA, THSADA, NIAAA, and she also serves as a board member of the University of Florida’s Institute of Coaching Excellence (ICE). Additionally, Chivonne is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Last November, she was inducted into the Southern University Sports Hall of Fame class of 2023 for her successful playing career on the women’s volleyball team. Chivonne has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Southern University, a Master of Science in Sport Management from the University of Florida, and a Doctorate in Education from Northcentral University. Dr. Kiser currently resides in north Texas with her husband Dr. Charles Kiser and their 3 children, Austin – a sophomore member of the men’s track & field team for the University of Oklahoma; Tyler – a high school senior and rising entrepreneur; and Brooklyn – a high school junior volleyball player.

2025 Coaching Beyond the Game Award Winner
Coach Clint Hartman – Midland Legacy HS

I have been coaching for over 25 years. Two years at Hardin Simmons, one year at Tornillo High School, one year at Odessa High, one year as the head coach at Tulsa TSST McCain, four years at Seguin as the DC, seven years at Clear Springs as the Head coach, three years at East Central as the Head Coach, eight years at Midland LEE/Legacy. In the past 17 years as a head coach, I have been blessed to win 13 district championships. My overall head coaching record is 133-66. I have been named district coach of the year 13 times. I have been blessed to be the AFCA head coach in the inaugural West Texas FCA All-star game. I have been a Greater Houston touchdown club finalist for coach of the year. I have been past the first round of the playoffs 14 times. I have been in the 4^th round once and the third round 4 times in my career. I am currently on the THSCA Board as a representative of region 4.

My wife of 25 years is the best coach in the family. She is currently the head girls basketball coach at Midland Legacy. We have three amazing daughters. Madison (23) currently coaches girls’ basketball at San Antonio Southwest High School, Kodi (19) currently is in college, and Jetta (12) is a future star.

Records and accolades are great, but I truly believe in coaching beyond the game. The late great Bum Phillips sat and had lunch with me at the coaches’ outreach retreat and said “son if you do this right you can reach more people than a preacher”. I asked him, “how is that coach? His reply was that they go to the teacher when they need help, you get to help them so they never have to do that.

In closing, I do not believe kids have changed as much as we think. I believe we have allowed them to become different. We as coaches are bridge builders. It’s an Honor to represent Region 4 as the coaching beyond the game finalist.

Dr. Rebecca Brown – Dickinson ISD Superintendent

Dr. Rebecca Brown has devoted over 29 years to education, exemplifying a steadfast commitment to leadership, innovation, and student success. She began her career as an ELAR/ESL teacher in Aldine ISD, dedicating over a decade to fostering literacy and language development in her students. Her career progressed into leadership roles that have consistently focused on empowering educators, elevating instructional quality, and driving student achievement. As a Middle School and High School Principal, Dr. Brown demonstrated exceptional leadership, launching advanced placement courses and career and technical education pathways that significantly increased college and career readiness among students. Her dedication to building strong teams and fostering collaborative leadership was evident in her ability to unite staff around a shared vision of excellence.

In 2014, Dr. Brown joined Houston ISD, where she served as School Support Officer and later Chief of Schools for the West Area, overseeing more than 35,000 students. In these roles, she worked closely with campus principals to close achievement gaps, improve school performance ratings, and implement strategies that elevated teaching and learning across diverse school communities.

Her district leadership journey continued in Spring Branch ISD as Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, where she led a comprehensive curriculum redesign, integrating technology and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Later, as Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Spring ISD, she focused on principal coaching, data-driven strategies, and systemic improvements that enhanced instructional quality and student outcomes.

Prior to joining Dickinson ISD, Dr. Brown served as Deputy Superintendent of Academics in La Porte ISD. In this role, she championed innovative programs, supported principal development, and cultivated a culture of continuous improvement, positioning the district as a leader in academic excellence.

Today, Dr. Brown proudly serves as the Superintendent of Dickinson ISD. “I am dedicated to embracing the unique qualities of Gator Nation and our small-town community,” she shared. “As Superintendent, my focus is on active engagement, attentive listening, and fostering meaningful relationships. I believe that strong leadership, at every level, is the cornerstone of success for students and staff alike. Just as every child is unique, so is every district. My goal is to tailor strategies that meet the specific needs and aspirations of our students, staff, and the entire Gator Nation community.”

Dr. Brown is deeply passionate about empowering educators and students to reach their full potential. “Through collaborative leadership, innovative programs, and an unwavering commitment to equity and excellence, I am dedicated to ensuring that every student receives a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college, career, and beyond,” she said.

Dr. Brown earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Houston and her Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Prairie View A&M University. She resides with her husband, Dr. Ron Brown, an accomplished higher education administrator, and their son, RJ, who is beginning his freshman year at Dickinson High School. Their family also includes two beloved rescue Siberian huskies.

Steve Jones – Jadin | Jones, LLC

Steve Jones is a professional leadership coach, keynote speaker, consultant, and best-selling author who teaches leaders to empower themselves and others, and compassionately create cultures of strength, unity, and resiliency.

Steve’s positive impact developed as a teacher and head football coach at Kimberly High School in Wisconsin, where throughout 11 seasons he led his teams to a record of 129-9 (including a state record of 70 consecutive wins), five state championships, and nine conferences championships. Steve’s winning formula is now captivating Fortune 500 companies, professional sports organizations, and competitive leaders looking to inspire connected, successful teams.

Steve is the Co-founder of Jadin|Jones Coaching and Consulting, focusing on leadership, culture, and mindset. He has been commissioned by numerous leading organizations including the Mutual of Omaha, Kimberly-Clark, and Stryker Medical. Steve is the co-author of best-selling book The Twin Thieves and is currently a consultant for the Green Bay Packers.

Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development | The Texas Way

Stephen Mackey, better known to tens of thousands of students and educators as Coach Mackey, is a player development coach, and Wall Street Journal Best Selling author, based in Texas. As a keynote speaker, Mackey has an uncanny ability to connect with audiences of all backgrounds through humor, timeless wisdom, and infectious energy. Drawing upon the lessons learned as a coach and entrepreneur, the people he meets, and the teams he serves, Mackey helps businesses build better teams; school districts serve their students; and teams and organizations across disciplines reach their goals, and impact their community.

Mackey’s first book, coauthored with Damon West, is called The Locker Room: How Great Teams Heal Hurts, Overcome Adversity, and Build Unity (Wiley Publishing), and debuted on the Wall Street Journal Best Sellers List in May of 2022. Mackey is a first-generation college graduate with a B.S. from Texas A&M University and a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. Mackey is currently working on a Doctor of Ministry, also at Fuller. Among his many accomplishments, Mackey is most proud of his role as a devoted husband to his wife, Teressa, and father to their four kids.

Andy Riise – Mental Performance & Leadership Coach

US Army Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Ingebrigt A.L. “Andy” Riise is a highly respected servant leader, keynote speaker, author, and coach who is considered an expert in the psychology of leadership, resilience, and optimal human performance Originally from Oakdale, CA, Andy is an Eagle Scout, West Point graduate, and former Army Football player. Over his decorated 20+ year military career, Andy led Soldiers in various overseas missions, earning two Bronze Star medals in multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and five years in two elite Special Forces units.

His education includes a bachelor’s degree in legal studies and systems engineering from West Point and an advanced degree in Exercise Psychology with an emphasis on Sport and Performance from Argosy University. In addition, he holds several executive educations certificates from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business. He’s also a Presidential Leadership Scholar and member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Andy is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, coach, and mental toughness expert. He has over two decades of experience and is considered a pioneer in health and human performance in the US Military. He’s one of the US Army’s first Master Resilience Trainers and Facilitators and was instrumental in launching the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness and Holistic Health and Fitness Programs. Andy has taught at some of the most prestigious institutions in the country, including West Point’s Center for Enhanced Performance and the Texas A&M University Coaching Academy. He’s currently an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Sam Houston State University.

Jennifer Frazier – McKinney ISD

Jennifer Frazier has served as the Director of Athletics for the past 5 years for McKinney ISD. Her professional journey includes roles as Assistant. AD, Associate AD, as well as coaching at many levels, including college, high school, and middle school. Jennifer currently serves as the THSADA Regional Director for Region 3, as well as District Executive Chair for several districts. She is a former collegiate athlete earning Kodak All-American and National Player of the Year honors. Jennifer has been married to her husband, Justin, for 28 years and they have 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law.

Coach Joe Castillo – Little Elm HS

Joe Castillo is a native of Garland, Texas who has over 30 years of experience as a high school and college football coach. Coach Castillo has spent the last 17 years of his career as a Head Football Coach and Campus Athletic Director at Little Elm, North Garland, and Burbank High School. He is currently the Assistant Athletic Director for Little Elm Independent School District. Coach Castillo earned both his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in education from East Texas A&M University (formerly known as Texas A&M University-Commerce). Castillo’s greatest memory as a coach was taking over at his alma mater, North Garland High School as Campus Athletic Director and Head Football Coach in 2012. He was hired by Dr. Curtis Culwell, the late Homer Johnson, and Cliff Odenwald. During his time at North Garland, he was able to grow the program from scratch. His players received many honors: THSCA All-Star Football Team, THSCA All- Academic Team, All-State Football Team, Numerous All-District Players from 2012-2022, 2018 (10-6A-Staff of the Year), and the playoffs in 2022. Castillo has served the Texas High School Coaches Association in many roles: Rock Mentor, Football Advisory Chair for Region 3, and most recently appointed to the Communication and Collaboration Committee. He is also the Vice-President for the Hispanic Texas High School Football Coaches Association.

Joe and his wife, Angie, have been married for 24 years. They are the proud parents of Mary Jo (22), William (17) and Jacob (16).