Athletics

Compete at Houston Christian

At Houston Christian High School, our Mustang Athletic Department is dedicated to nurturing the heart of the student-athlete, emphasizing the development of character, integrity, and sportsmanship in alignment with Christian values. We are committed to fostering a competitive spirit that reflects our faith, encouraging our athletes to pursue excellence both on and off the field. Through dedication, teamwork, and perseverance, we strive to achieve high levels of athletic performance while maintaining a Christ-centered approach to competition. Our ultimate goal is to develop well-rounded individuals who excel in their sport, academics, and their walk with God.

“Our DNA is serving Christ well through the Heart of our athletes and communicating this through all forms of communication.”

It’s our goal that every student who wishes to play high school athletics receives a positive, quality experience. Houston Christian provides a place where students of any skill level can connect with their peers through Dynamic Sports Training and coaches.

Houston Christian is a member of the Southwest Preparatory Conference, which structures its league to allow students to play up to three sports per year during the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Houston Christian offers 13 different sports, along with a strength and development coach who will provide personalized programs in our Harrell Family Strength and Conditioning Center.

Sports at HC

Our Sports Medicine team at Houston Christian has partnered with Houston Methodist. The Official Health Care Provider of the Houston Texans, the Houston Astros, and Rice Athletics is also the Official Health Care Provider of the Mustangs. In addition to having access to the top sports orthopedic doctors and the Concussion Center at Houston Methodist, we have a team physician and two certified athletic trainers to provide the best care for our students.

Athletic Staff

Terry Pirtle
Athletics Director; Baseball Head Coach
tpirtle@houstonchristian.org
Sam Houston State University - B.A.T.
Sam Houston State University - M.A.T.

Ron Crandall
Athletic Associate Director; College Athletic Placement Coordinator; Boys Basketball Head Coach
rcandall@houstonchristian.org
Baylor University - B.S.

Samantha Willis
Athletics Administrative Assistant; Softball Assistant Coach
swillis@houstonchristian.org
University of Houston - B.S.

Di Akina
Tennis Head Coach
dakina@houstonchristian.org

James Alidor
English Instructor; Boys Soccer Assistant Coach
jalidor@houstonchristian.org
Louisiana State University - B.A.
Relay Graduate School of Education - M.A.

Raymond Bean
Program for College Readiness Test Center Coordinator; Cross Country Head Coach; Track Assistant Coach
rbean@houstonchristian.org
Texas Southern University - B.B.A.
Phoenix University - M.B.A.

Ryan Bickham
Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach
rbickham@houstonchristian.org

Michael Bredeweg
Science Instructor; Innovation Studies Instructor; Tennis Assistant Coach
mbredeweg@houstonchristian.org
Grand Valley State University - B.S.
Grand Valley State University - M.Ed.

Evelyn Cantu, LAT
Head Athletic Trainer, Houston Methodist
eacantu@houstonmethodist.org
St. Edward’s University - B.A.

Orlando Cervantes
Head Boys Soccer Coach
ocervantes@houstonchristian.org
San Jose State University - B.S.

Greg Dial
Football Assistant Coach

Kyle Dowdy
Baseball Assistant Coach

A.J. Eisenman
Head Football Coach
aeisenman@houstonchristian.org
University of Houston - B.S.

Jeff Faircloth
Bible Instructor; Leadership Instructor; JV Baseball Head Coach; Football Assistant Coach; JV Football Head Coach
jfaircloth@houstonchristian.org
Sam Houston State University - B.S.
Sam Houston State University - M.A.

Martín Gonzalez
Football Assistant Coach

Kirk Hawkins
Communications & Marketing Associate; Swim Assistant Coach
khawkins@houstonchristian.org
East Carolina University - B.A.
North Carolina State University - B.S.

Kendall Hirsch, LAT, ATC
Outreach Athletic Trainer, Houston Methodist
kbraunreiter@houstonmethodist.org
Texas State University - B.S.

Jill Hogue
Program for College Readiness Instructor; Cheer Assistant Coach
jhogue@houstonchristian.org
Tarleton State University - B.A.
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - M.A.

Jacob Howie
JV White Volleyball Head Coach

Russell Hubbard
Swim Head Coach
rhubbard@houstonchristian.org

Eric Love
Boys Basketball Varsity Assistant Coach

Rochelle Moore
Dean of Faculty; Girls Soccer Head Coach
rmoore@houstonchristian.org
Texas A&M University - B.S.
Texas A&M University - M.Ed.

Matt Moore
Department Chair, English; English Instructor; Girls Basketball Assistant Coach
mmoore@houstonchristian.org
Dallas Christian College - B.A.
Dallas Baptist University - M.A.

Michael Morris
JV Boys Basketball Head Coach

Grace Munford '14
World Languages Instructor: Spanish; Girls Lacrosse Head Coach
gmunford@houstonchristian.org
Messiah College - B.A.

Brandon Nelson
Football Assistant Coach

Lauren Peltier
Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach; JV Blue Volleyball Head Coach

Brad Pembleton
Bible Department Chair; Bible Instructor; JV Baseball Head Coach
bpembleton@houstonchristian.org
Dallas Christian College - B.A.
Fuller Theological Seminary - M.A.T.
Portland Seminary of George Fox University - D.M.

Jeremy Platt
Boys Lacrosse Head Coach

Regan Ray
Field Hockey Head Coach
rray@houstonchristian.org
Texas A&M University - B.S.
Texas A& M University - M.Ed.

Jill Read
English Instructor; Cross Country Assistant Coach
jread@houstonchristian.org
Malone University - B.A.
University of New Orleans - M.A.

Javier Rocha
Boys Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Alan Sims
Track Assistant Coach

Charlotte Stuart
Visual Arts Instructor; Golf Assistant Coach; Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach
cstuart@houstonchristian.org
Southwest Texas State University - B.S.