Meet our Coaches

Coach Lisa

​Coach Lisa is the head coach of our FBCHA Track and Field Program.  She is a certified USATF Level 1 Track & Field coach who is passionate about teaching track and field to the youth.  She has been coaching track and field for the past eight years specializing in javelin and throws, as well as coaching our sprints, mid-distance, and cross country athletes.   Several of these athletes have received national recognition as junior olympic champions.    Her coaching philosophy is to help youth build a firm foundation as a successful, confident athlete through hard work and self-discipline, as well as inspiring them to maintain these characteristics into their adulthood.  She and her husband, Richard have been married for 37 years.  They have four daughters and eight sons as well as two granddaughters
​and two grandsons.

Coach Amber is a former hurdler/ high jumper who has coached track since her college days.  She is a USTAF Level-1 certified coach, was a Head Track/ Cross Country coach when teaching and has a Master's of Sports Science in Sport Coaching from the United States Sports Academy.   Amber loves seeing athletes meet their goals through hard work.   Coach Amber is married to her husband, Bobby and they have two sons and a daughter.

Coach Amber

Coach Justin

Coach Justin is a former collegiate distance runner at Abilene Christian University, who found individual and team success at the conference and national levels.  His specialties included cross country, steeplechase, and 1500-5000 meters.  Justin returns to coaching track and field after a fifteen-year pause, but comes with an expertise for distance running, mental preparation, and technical form.  He enjoys watching kids explore, discover and develop their gifts and passions on and off the track.  Justin and his wife, Alison, have been married for 21 years and have two sons and two daughters.

Coach Akyra is a former FBCHA athlete and  2023 homeschool graduate.  She is currently working as a real estate agent in the Fort Bend County area.  Akyra was a volleyball player, sprinter and  long jumper in high school for many years.  She loves to help encourage and motivate athletes to do their best and to put God first in all they do!  She is a great addition to the FBCHA Eagles coaching staff.

Coach Akyra

Coach Brandon

As a former NCAA Division 1 All-American, 2007 Texas Relays Decathlon Champion, two-time Athlete of the Year at UTSA, four-time Conference Champion, and four-time Track and Field Team Captain, Brandon brings extensive experience and knowledge in multi-events, specifically sprints and jumps. Beyond his athletic accomplishments, Brandon is passionate about youth homeschool sports and dedicated to helping young athletes achieve their goals while emphasizing competition and Christian ethics. His philosophy acknowledges that not all youth athletes will become professional athletes, but all can become valuable contributors to their families and society. He believes that the ups and downs of sports provide vital life skills for young athletes and their future success.

As a former Division 1 athlete recruited for high jump and sprints, Rikki brought passion and dedication to the track at UTSA, working hard towards her PR 5’10 1/4” record in the High Jump. Now, as a coach for both FBCHA Track & Field and FBCHA Volleyball, Rikki tries to instill the same drive and commitment in her athletes, nurturing their talents and fostering a winning mindset. With her experience as both a competitor and mentor, she strives to inspire excellence on and off the field.

Coach Rikki

Coach Monica

Coach Monica grew up participating in volleyball, softball, track, and basketball. She continued playing club volleyball in college at Texas State University. She earned her masters in elementary education where her passion grew for working with kids and watching them grow to reach their goals. After college, Coach Monica coached at various summer camps and youth sport leagues. She has also been a part of FBCHA volleyball the last three years, including coaching the JV team.  She has been married for 18 years to her husband, Travis, and homeschools their 5 kids who also participate in track with FBCHA.

Coach Timothy Gilbert is a coach with a passion for helping athletes grow both on and off the track. He competed in middle-distance events during high school and continued running competitively through his early college years. With over 10 years of coaching experience in baseball, Coach Gilbert brings strong leadership and a team-first mindset to the track program. He loves helping athletes see their full potential and achieve things they never thought possible. Coach Gilbert is also a proud family man, supported by his wonderful wife, and together they are raising their five children.

Coach  Gilbert