Kinkaid is thrilled to introduce Brian Notch as the new Wrestling Program Head. Coach Notch comes to Houston with 12 years of coaching and teaching experience. Most recently he was at West Torrance High School in Torrance, California where he lead the program to 7 straight League Championships. While coaching the Warriors, Notch was named Wrestling Coach of the Year by the South Bay Daily Breeze in 2009 and 2013. He has mentored 5 state qualifiers, 2 state place winners, 5 masters place winners, 2 masters finalists, 19 masters qualifiers, 5 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) champions, 6 CIF finalists and 23 CIF place winners. Coach Notch also started the first All-Girls team in South Bay while at Torrance.
Prior to his success in Torrance, the Iowa native participated in football, wrestling and baseball at Kinglsey-Pierson High School. He then went on to play baseball and wrestle at Briar Cliff University and Buena Vista University. Notch has a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education/Health, a Masters of Physical Education as well as a Masters of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education.
Coach Notch is a great addition to the Kinkaid community. Interim Athletic Director and Football Program Head Nathan Larned says, "We are pleased with the hiring of Notch. We feel he will help guide and lead this program into their next level of success. With his background in multiple sports, we look forward to having him help out in our football and baseball programs as well while maximizing interest in the wrestling program."
Please join us in welcoming Coach Notch and his family to Kinkaid.
Upper School Science Teacher, Ken Conner, will be stepping up to become the Girls Track & Field Program Head for the 2017-18 year. Conner began working as an assistant coach in the program in 2008 as a throwing coach leading the program to 8 SPC throwing medals including 3 this past spring. During that time he has also been a member of the Girls Cross Country staff and will continue to do so moving forward.
Coach Conner comes with a wealth of experience and success. Prior to his time at Kinkaid, Conner was the Head Coach for both the Boys and Girls Track & Field programs at his alma mater the Catholic High School in New Iberia, Louisiana. While there he led the Panthers to 13 District Championships, 6 Regional Championships and 7 State Top 5 finishes.
Coach Conner will be taking over for Coach Cheryl Mitchell who has successfully run the program for the past 19 years. Coach Mitchell is confident in the transition stating, "I know the program will continue to succeed and grow under Conner's leadership." Mitchell will stay with the program as an assistant coach and will continue as the Program Head of the Girls Cross Country team and the Director of Wellness.
Please join us in congratulating Coach Conner in his new role.