Coaches of the Month Spotlights

Each month, the Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD Athletic Department will recognize a coach for his/her accomplishments in the classroom, on the field, and in the community. The recipient will receive a coupon for a free pizza courtesy of MOD Pizza. "Our coaches work hard on the field and in the classroom with our students and student-athletes," Athletic Director Brent Barker said. "We wanted to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to EMS ISD Athletics and thank you to MOD Pizza for sponsoring this."

September 2024

Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Football Coach Bobby Crook is September’s, and the first ever for Eagle Mountain High School, Coach of the Month. “It’s a great honor,” he admitted upon receiving the award. “It’s a testament that the kids are working hard.” While being the inaugural Head Baseball Coach, Crook is no stranger to America’s favorite pastime. On top of being a 3-year letterman from Marcus High School in Flower Mound and playing collegiately at the University of Dallas, he also has 20 years of professional experience with the one and only Texas Rangers. “I’m feeling good [about the upcoming season],” Crook expressed. “I love being on the ground floor and being able to work with such a great group of kids.” Coach Crook joined the Rangers in 2004 and wore a myriad of hats during his time with them, including Area Scout, Special Assignment Crosschecker, and various front office position that kept the team moving. His experience as a scout is complimented by his time as a manager with the Texas Rangers Area Code Team, the Texas Rangers Scout Team, the Texas Scouts Association North All-Star team, and as a coach with the Cooperstown Cobras organization and USA Baseball prospect camps. “I’m really looking forward to getting these guys on the field,” he said, gesturing to a group he was coaching before commenting. “Obviously in football, we’re seeing it. They’re able to play, show themselves, get after it, and have fun. That’s what I can’t wait to see; for these baseball guys to represent the school the right way and enjoy doing it. It should be a blast.”

“Coach Crook is a dedicated team player,” commented Campus Coordinator Jeremy Mullins, “who is instrumental in launching our baseball program while also playing a key role in our football operations. His commitment and versatility make him an invaluable asset to our athletic department!”