Brian Poynor has spent his career quietly doing the work — developing young men, building culture, and making Seminole football better every single day. Now, the rest of Texas is taking notice.
Coach Poynor has been named to the inaugural Texas 50, a first-of-its-kind statewide recognition spotlighting the top assistant football coaches across Texas high school football. He is one of only 50 coaches selected from the entire state, spanning classifications 1A through 6A.
The selection committee included some of the most accomplished and respected voices in Texas high school football — Todd Dodge, Scott Surratt, D.W. Rutledge, and Dr. Charles Breithaupt — men who have dedicated their careers to the game and know what genuine impact looks like.
Those who have worked alongside Coach Poynor weren't searching for words when his name came up. Seminole ISD Athletic Director Greg Poynor called him "one of the best coaches I've ever been around" and "a kid magnet who truly cares about his student athletes." But it's what happens away from the field that stands out most. "What he does to help our student athletes in life is where he makes his biggest impact," he said. "His presence has changed Seminole football. Our team, school, and community are lucky to have Coach Brian Poynor."
That kind of influence — the kind that extends beyond Friday nights and into the lives of young people — is exactly what the Texas 50 was created to celebrate. This spring, honorees will take part in a Master Class Series before gathering in Waco on June 17th for a capstone event bringing together the best assistant coaches in the state.
Seminole ISD congratulates Coach Poynor on this well-deserved recognition. We are grateful to have him as a coach, a mentor, and a leader in the Seminole community.