Coach William Harper was inducted into the East Texas Coaches Association Hall of Honor in 2014. Photo courtesy of William Harper
A young Coach William Harper during the early years of his coaching career, where his leadership journey first began taking shape. Photo courtesy of William Harper
The Coach:
Coach William Harper celebrates with players during his second stint as head football coach and athletic director at Nacogdoches High School. Photo courtesy of William Harper
Coach William Harper and his wife, Bobbie Harper, shared a lifelong partnership in education, athletics, and community service. Photo courtesy of William Harper
Coach William Harper at Marshall Maverick Stadium, where he became the “winningest” football coach in school history. Photo courtesy of William Harper

The Coach:

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 5:38pm

Long before the champions hips, hono r s , and accolades, William Morris Harper was a young boy growing up in Kildare, Texas, watching the impact a coach could have on a community.And from an early age, he already knew what he wanted to become.“A coach.” That dream was deeply ...

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