MEET THE PLANO SENIOR WILDCAT COACHES

Cody White
Head Coach / Tight ends

Entering his 33rd  year of coaching and his 20th as a head football coach, Cody White begins his 4th season as the head coach of the Plano Wildcats.  Coach White came to Plano from Brentwood Academy in Nashville, TN.  Prior to that, he coached in Texas in Huntsville, Highland Park, Montgomery, Odessa Permian, and Denison.  He has coached teams who have advanced to 3 quarterfinals, 6 semi-finals, and won 4 state championships.  He has an overall head coaching record of 151-67. Coach White is a graduate of Baylor University and has a B.S. in education.  He received his M.Ed. in school administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.  He and his wife Lori have three daughters, Ashlynn (27) married to Parker Wilson, Kate (24), and Lauren (21).

Zack Smith
Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers

Zack enters in his 25th year of coaching and his fourth year at Plano Senior High. He will coach Linebackers and will serve as the defensive coordinator. He played football collegiately at Howard Payne University, where he was an All American Southwest Conference Linebacker for HPU. He received his B.S. in kinesiology from Howard Payne and a M.S. in exercise science at TAMU-Commerce.  Over his twenty-five years of coaching he coached in college and in high school. His coaching stops include Kansas Wesleyan University, Austin College, Texas A&M-Commerce, Denison, Round Rock Cedar Ridge, and Lucas Lovejoy. His wife Amy is in education as well, and she teaches language arts in Lovejoy ISD. They have two beautiful girls Zaya 13 and Amaylee 9. He loves coaching,  traveling, watching sports, and being with his family. 

austin crisler
Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

Coach Crisler is entering his 3rd year at Plano Senior High and 13th year coaching. He will coach Quarterbacks and will coordinate the offense. He played football collegiately at East Central University. He graduated with a B.S. in Biology and M.Ed in Sports Administration from East Central University. Before coming to Plano, Coach Crisler coached at East Central University, Bartlesville HS, Kemp HS, Cedar Hill HS, and West Mesquite HS. He is married to his wife Toni, and they have three children Peyton, Brantley, and AJ.

Mark Chilivetis
jv Defensive coordinator / special teams /  Cornerbacks

Coach Chilivetis is a native of Houston. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in political science before moving to North Texas in 2009. He recently earned his Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Texas A&M. He started his coaching career in PISD at Jasper HS and Clark HS, where he taught social studies and coached freshman football and track. Known as Coach Chili to most, he will be in his 13th year at Plano Senior HS where he currently teaches AVID. In addition to coaching varsity corners, he is also the defensive coordinator for the JV team. In the spring he serves as the Wildcats JV baseball coach. He and his wife, Emily, have lived in the Plano area for 17 years with their two young Wildcats, Abby and Hayes.

Chris Fisher
assistant head coach / Safeties

Coach Fisher is a native of Amarillo and enters his 25th year of coaching. Coach Fisher will begin his 19th year in the Plano ISD and 16th year with the Wildcats. He has been the Head Football Coach/ Athletic Coordinator at Palo Duro High School and Defensive Backs Coach at Carrollton Creekview before returning to the Wildcats. While with the Wildcats, they have been State Quarterfinalist, State Semifinalist, and ten playoff appearances. Coach Fisher is a graduate of Midwestern State University where he obtained his Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance degree. Coach Fisher also has his Masters Degree in Sports Administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Coach Fisher and his amazing wife Janna have been married for 26 years and have four wonderful children. Darion (PSHS class of 2016), Alyssa (UT Austin class of 2025), Jaylen (PSHS class of 2023), and Aynslee Grace (PSHS class of 2030) 

Kevin May
Defensive line

Coach May graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University.  He enters his 23rd year with Plano ISD, 19 of those years have been at Plano Senior High.  In addition to coaching football at Plano, Coach May also teaches in the special education department.  For 27 years, Coach May has been married to his incredible wife Cathy.  Together they have two children, Kole (PSHS class of 2023 and married to Katie) and Caroline, who assists at Wildcat football games managing game balls.   

Daniel Maddox
 Linebackers

Coach Maddox is from Marshall, Tx. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a BS in Biology and MS in Natural Science. He enters his 21st year of teaching and coaching and his 9th year for Plano High School, his previous years being spent in Lufkin, Carrollton-Farmers Branch and Rockwall-Heath. He teaches On-Ramps Biology and Environmental Systems and also assists with the track program in the Spring. He is married to his wonderful wife Molly, and they have one son named Wyatt and a dog named Jon. 

 jason mcneely 
offensive line

Coach McNeely grew up in Plano and graduated from Plano Senior in 2014. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in Health Science from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2019. He is currently entering his 7th year in coaching and this will be his 5th year at Plano. Coach McNeely is a Special Education teacher and is an assistant wrestling coach. He enjoys spending time with his fiancée Michelle, friends, family, and time outdoors. He has 2 dogs named Halen and Piper. 

Anthony Travis
Receivers

Coach Travis graduated from Texas State University with a major in Exercise Sport and Science and a minor in Biology. He moved to the metroplex in 2008 and will be entering his 19th year coaching. He has previously worked at Hays HS, JJ Pearce HS, and Richardson HS. He has been married for 13 years to wife Amanda and has 2 children son Jackson (11) and daughter Riley (9) who attend Shepard elementary and Wilson Middle school. His family enjoys spending their time outside swimming, playing sports, hiking, and anything else that peaks their kids interest.

jarod haynes
defensive line/kickers

Coach Haynes earned his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and was a three sport collegiate athlete at Oklahoma Baptist University along with a Master’s degree in Education with the emphasis in Sports Administration from East Central University. While at OBU, Jarod was a part of 4 consecutive NAIA National Champion Swimming and Diving teams,  an individual Conference Title throwing the Javelin for the Track team, and was a kicker/punter for the Football team. After graduating from graduate school Jarod spent 3 years pursuing a professional career as a kicker/punter getting interests from multiple CFL teams. One of those years was spent as a Special Teams Assistant Coach with East Central University. Throughout his career, Jarod has served as a multi-sport coach and certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has accumulated a total of 9 years of coaching experience, in High School, Private Sector, and Collegiate. Some experience includes contributing in training three seperate National Football League pre-draft programs, individually leading training for WNBA and Mens Overseas Pro Basketball players, and individually working with a PGA Tour golfer. Jarod enters his 6th year of teaching and coaching. He will be working with all Specialists as well as the Defensive Line. In his free time, Jarod loves to spend time with his wife Kelsea, play golf and lift weights.  

colby pate
defensive line

Entering his 22nd year of coaching. He played for the 1994 Plano Sr. High football team and helped Plano win a state championship. He graduated college from Texas A&M Commerce with a degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Communications.

bryan larned
offensive line

Coach Larned is starting his 3rd year at Plano Senior High, his 24th year coaching football, and his 20th year as a high school teacher.  Bryan graduated from Plano East in 1998.  After high school Bryan started at offensive tackle for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor for 4 years.  Upon completion of his playing career, Bryan began his coaching career as a student assistant coach at UMHB.  Following a trip to the national championship game in 2004, Coach Larned served as a graduate assistant at Central Methodist University in Missouri.  Following the completion of his Master’s Degree, Coach Larned returned home to Texas to serve as a coach at Crockett, Tarkington, Irving Nimitz, Frisco Lebanon Trail, and Garland high schools.  Coach Larned and his wife Amanda have 4 children: Christian (22, PSHS ‘22) Alecia (20, PSHS ‘24), and Hailey & Bailey (10, PSHS ‘34). 

cj byrd
Wide Receivers

Coach Byrd is entering his 2nd year at Plano Senior High and his 11th year coaching. He played college football at Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. He graduated with a BS in Marketing and holds a MBA with a concentration in Athletic Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. He was a head coach in Shreveport, LA at Woodlawn Leadership Academy. His previous stops include Terrell HS and before that he spent 3 years at Marshall High School in East Texas. He is married to Temica Byrd and has 4 kids, TJ, Clay III, Tara and Addison.  

Jason Price
running backs

Coach Price will be entering his 16th year in Plano and 26th year overall in education. After completing his service in the U.S. Army Coach Price completed his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Masters Degree in Health, Kinesiology and Sports Studies from East Texas A&M. He then went on to spend his first 10 years of his educational career working at East Texas A&M as a Coach, Assistant Athletic Director and an Instructor. Coach Price is currently the Athletic Coordinator at Vines High School and the Head 9th Grade Football Coach. He and his fiance Lindsey have five daughters Emma (22), Abby (20), Averie (17), Anni (10), Nora (10), one son Ethan (19), and a granddaughter Emilia (1). 

Patrick Hogan
assistant to the head coach

Patrick Hogan is a proud graduate of Plano Senior High School-Class of ’08. This is his 6th year as the Utility Assistant for the Football program.  He was active in Drumline and the Wildcat Band while a student. After graduation, he attended Eastern New Mexico University in Roswell and completed Occupational Training in HVAC.  Patrick is an avid sports fan and enjoys attending college and professional games. He enjoys water skiing and snow skiing with his family, and attending concerts and music festivals with friends. Patrick stays busy with his extended family and many nieces and nephews in the area. Plano is still his hometown!

Athletic Training Staff

jacque foley
athletic trainer

Coach Foley grew up in Houston playing volleyball and soccer. She then earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Sports Science from Texas Tech University and a Master’s in Athletic Training from TTU Health Science Center. She is entering her 16th year as a Certified Athletic Trainer and her 15th year as a Plano Senior Wildcat. Jacque and her husband, Chris, live in Murphy with their daughters Madelynn (11) and Nora (8). She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and anything that entertains the kids. 

chris marrs
athletic trainer

Coach Marrs grew up in central Illinois where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Illinois College. During his time there, he was a member of the men’s basketball team, track and field team, as well as an Athletic Training student for the football team. He later earned a Master’s Degree in Athletic Training from Texas Tech University Health Science Center. Coach Marrs’ experiences include: Texas Tech University Men’s Basketball, Oakland Raiders, IMG Academy, and UT-Arlington Men’s Basketball. This is starting his sixth year working at Plano Senior. Chris and his wife, Samantha, live in Sachse with their two dogs and two cats. They enjoy traveling, being outdoors, and hanging out with their friends and family. 

sarah wunnicke
athletic trainer

Coach Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in Athletic Training degree from Baylor University and her Master of Science in Kinesiology degree from Dallas Baptist University, where she worked with a variety of sports and athletes at the Division I, Division II, and Professional level. She is entering her 14th year as a Certified Athletic Trainer and her 10th year in Plano ISD. In her free time, she enjoys reading, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family and her dog, Lincoln. 

shaketha pierce
athletic trainer

Coach Pierce earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Athletic Training from Tabor College and a Master of Education in Health/Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Tyler. She is entering her 18th year as a Certified Athletic Trainer and her 3rd year at Plano after previously serving as an athletic trainer at Newman Smith High School, Lancaster High School, and Chapel Hill High School respectively. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.