Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coach at Alief Elsik HS @ElsikFootball | Proud Husband & Father | #AliefProud
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At 18 my motivation was pass my classes so I can play football. I hated school. Graduate with a 2.5
My 30’s my motivation is making sure my family never wants for anything and show my athletes it can be done. Graduate with a 4.0
Shea Rodriguez, Master of Education
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Jun 12
'29 ATH Goodluck Okafor camped with the Coogs and left with a scholarship offer. Houston takes care of Houston. #CoogsCrootin365
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"There's nothing like playing big-time football in the city I grew up in."
'29 @goodluckokafor_ out of @ElsikFootball camps with the Coogs and leaves with his first offer ! He breaks it down with me for @Coogs365
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'29 ATH Goodluck Okafor camped with the Coogs and left with a scholarship offer. Houston takes care of Houston. #CoogsCrootin365
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💪🏾🙏🏾🤞🏾
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Jun 10
Thank you to our incredible Literacy Mentors for investing in our students and strengthening the Alief ISD Family. We are grateful for your time, compassion, and commitment to literacy! #WeAreAlief
As we reflect on an incredible year of Alief Reads, we're filled with gratitude for our dedicated Literacy Mentors. Thank you for showing up, sharing your love of reading, and investing in our students' lives. The impact you've made extends far beyond the pages of a book!
Interested in becoming a Literacy Mentor next school year? We'd love to have you join us! Learn more and sign up here: aliefisd.net/o/aisd/page/ali…
#AliefReads #AliefProud
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As we reflect on an incredible year of Alief Reads, we're filled with gratitude for our dedicated Literacy Mentors. Thank you for showing up, sharing your love of reading, and investing in our students' lives. The impact you've made extends far beyond the pages of a book!
Interested in becoming a Literacy Mentor next school year? We'd love to have you join us! Learn more and sign up here: aliefisd.net/o/aisd/page/ali…
#AliefReads #AliefProud
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hudl.com/v/2TtaMT, Full spring highlights Lb/Ath Class of 2027
@__CoachRod : @CoachLytal @mikeymarquardt @CoachScrivens @FrankEspy @mahrowkeen
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Jun 10
Houston has offered '29 DE Goodluck Okafor (@goodluckokafor_) out of Alief Elsik. #GoCoogs
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𝕏 @__CoachRod | @ElsikFootball
#AGTG After a great camp, I am extremely blessed to receive my first Division 1 offer from The University of Houston @UHCougarFB @Casey_Smithson @Ikeokafor_24 @Ebukaok9for @Smithorogbo @Alief_Athletics @__CoachRod @ElsikFootball
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Elsik Edge Rusher, going, great frame… yet another sample of Fritz making connections early in a kids career because he sees it before most
#AGTG After a great camp, I am extremely blessed to receive my first Division 1 offer from The University of Houston @UHCougarFB @Casey_Smithson @Ikeokafor_24 @Ebukaok9for @Smithorogbo @Alief_Athletics @__CoachRod @ElsikFootball
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Early notes on a future big time prospect! Goodluck Okafor @goodluckokafor_
#RecruitTheRams 💪🏾🐏
2029 DE from Elsik HS gets his first offer from the #Coogs. Spotlighted for Catapult back in March.
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2029 DE from Elsik HS gets his first offer from the #Coogs. Spotlighted for Catapult back in March.
#AGTG After a great camp, I am extremely blessed to receive my first Division 1 offer from The University of Houston @UHCougarFB @Casey_Smithson @Ikeokafor_24 @Ebukaok9for @Smithorogbo @Alief_Athletics @__CoachRod @ElsikFootball
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LETS GO @goodluckokafor_ ncaa take notice don’t miss out on this one
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Just the beginning, keep balling
#AGTG After a great camp, I am extremely blessed to receive my first Division 1 offer from The University of Houston @UHCougarFB @Casey_Smithson @Ikeokafor_24 @Ebukaok9for @Smithorogbo @Alief_Athletics @__CoachRod @ElsikFootball
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#AGTG After a great camp, I am extremely blessed to receive my first Division 1 offer from The University of Houston @UHCougarFB @Casey_Smithson @Ikeokafor_24 @Ebukaok9for @Smithorogbo @Alief_Athletics @__CoachRod @ElsikFootball
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McKale Lee from Alief Taylor girls track comes in at #39. The stars are bright for this lady!
Jun 5
BREAKING: Smith, Thompson, Bryant are the leading ladies of Greater Houston; photo gallery
After hours of research, evaluation and countless hours spent studying game film and highlights, VYPE is proud to unveil the 2026 VYPE Hot 100.
Ladies first.
The VYPE "Girls List" recognizes the Top 50 female athletes in the Houston area, celebrating those who have distinguished themselves through elite performance, athletic achievement and impact on their respective programs.
CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL LIST vype.com/the-hot-100-smith-t…
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Thank you to Rowland Steptoe, Albert Price, Belfort Church of Christ and the Prairie View Baseball Alumni Assoc for their extremely generous donation of brand new baseball cleats. THANK YOU! Elsik Baseball just keeps getting better.
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2026 Spring season highlights
Elsik High School
Christopher Dismuke Jr
C/O 2028
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Finished the year with a 3.7 gpa
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🐏💙 You Can Have It All at Elsik High School! Advanced academics, dual credit, athletics, fine arts, career training, and 70 student organizations await you. We want YOU at Elsik High School! Now accepting new students. Enroll today: aliefisd.net/o/aisd/page/enr…
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May 31
And that's a wrap on Graduation 2026!
This week, we celebrated the accomplishments, perseverance, and bright futures of our graduates. Watching our students walk across the stage and into their next chapter is one of the greatest joys of serving this community.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We are proud of all you have achieved and excited to see the impact you will make in the world. Once an Alief student, always an Alief student!
#AliefProud #ClassOf2026 #AliefGraduates
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May 30
The last day of school is always emotional! But yesterday was my final goodbye. After 14 years, I'm closing this chapter at Albright and starting a new one as the Head Theatre Director at EHS!
Let's build something special ✨️🎭🐏
@ElsikHighSchool
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This is a reminder that Elsik Summer School begins Wednesday, June 3 at 7:20 a.m. If you need to attend summer school and haven’t enrolled yet, don’t wait—register now using this link: 🔗 bit.ly/4sWh3Dy
ALT 📢 Summer School Transportation Info This informational flyer helps students and parents easily locate summer school bus details. It includes three QR codes to: 🚍 Find bus stops based on your home address 🕒 View bus stop locations and pickup/drop-off times 📝 Register for summer school Scan the codes to quickly access everything you need to get started!
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