Please help us welcome Coach Stokes to the De Leon ISD coaching staff! Coach Stokes has already been making an impact in the classroom at De Leon, and we are excited to now add her to our athletics program as well.
Coach Stokes has 7 years of teaching experience and 3 years of coaching experience. She earned her Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition from Tarleton State University and previously started an athletics program at a private school where she helped lead several athletes to the state level.
Her coaching philosophy focuses on building a positive and supportive environment where athletes are encouraged to grow, compete, and overcome adversity with confidence. She emphasizes effort, teamwork, mental toughness, and continuous improvement while helping student-athletes become confident individuals on and off the court.
Outside of coaching, Coach Stokes enjoys spending time with her family, raising miniature cows, and traveling. She and her husband, Joseph, moved to their family ranch in De Leon three years ago with their children Lane, Luke, and Leah. Luke and Leah are excited to be part of Bearcat Country!
We are excited to officially welcome Coach Stokes to the Bearcat coaching family!
NO SCHOOL Friday, May 8th (Student Holiday) and Monday, May 11th (Bad Weather Day).
Have a great extended weekend! We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, May 12th.
Coach Bishop believes that consistent effort, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and grow are key ingredients for success. She is passionate about helping student-athletes develop not only in their sport, but also as individuals who contribute positively to their team and community.
In addition to coaching, she invests in the youth of De Leon by advising stock show students. As an agricultural educator, her philosophy centers on developing well-rounded, involved students who take pride in their work both inside and outside the classroom.
Outside of school, Coach Bishop enjoys reading, camping, painting for her small business, and raising her family’s show pigs.
She is excited to be back and looks forward to getting back on the court. Welcome Coach Bishop!
‼️ATTENTION‼️
All incoming 7th-12th grade athletes & parents/guardians for the 2026-2027 school year… please join our Athletics SportsYou pages if you have not done so already.
This is for all current 6th-11th grade athletes and parents/guardians!
BOY’S ATHLETICS: APV4-Q9CB
GIRL’S ATHLETICS: GTHK-YREA
Coach Cox brings 7 years of teaching and coaching experience to Bearcat Nation. He joins us from Midland Greenwood, where he served as Run Game Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach, and previously coached at his alma mater, Abilene Wylie.
His coaching philosophy centers on building strong relationships with athletes, believing that trust is the foundation for helping them reach their fullest potential. He brings a high-energy approach to everything he does—always ready to “bring the juice” and create an exciting, competitive environment for our student-athletes.
Outside of school, Coach Cox enjoys spending time with his family and watching sports, especially football, hockey, and college basketball. He and his wife, Ashton, have two children, Dawson and Landry.
We’re excited to have Coach Cox and his family join the Bearcat community!
The 2026–2027 school year marks his 15th year in education and coaching. Throughout his career, he has coached football, powerlifting, baseball, softball, and track, and has served as a head coach in each sport. In addition, he brings valuable leadership experience as a former Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. Coach Lanham has helped develop numerous athletes who have earned All-District, All-Region, and All-State honors, and he has been recognized as District Coach of the Year in softball and as part of a District Football Staff of the Year.
Coach Lanham’s philosophy is rooted in his Christian faith and centered on servant leadership, integrity, and purposeful mentorship. He is committed to building a culture where discipline, accountability, and character development are emphasized alongside athletic success. His core values include faith, integrity, discipline, servant leadership, and character development.
Outside of coaching, Coach Lanham enjoys spending time with his family, especially being outdoors playing sports, fishing, riding bikes, and cruising on the golf cart. He and his wife, Clancey, who will be a 2nd grade teacher at DES, have been married for 16 years this September. They have three children: Hatley (14), incoming freshman; Axton (11), incoming 6th grader; and Ridge (😎, incoming 3rd grader.
We are excited to have Coach Lanham and his family join the Bearcat community!
I didn't know it was Principal's Day ❤️❤️
It's an honor being the Principal of Perkins Middle School ❤️❤️
We are excited to welcome Caroline Osteen to De Leon ISD as our new Head Volleyball Coach, Junior High Basketball Coach, and Assistant Softball Coach!
Coach Osteen brings 2 years of teaching experience, 1 year of school-based coaching, and an impressive 6 years of club volleyball experience. She is passionate about building a program centered on communication, teamwork, accountability, and a positive culture.
Her coaching philosophy emphasizes hard work, commitment, and creating a team environment that feels like family. She believes athletes grow the most when they are pushed to give their best, held accountable, and supported by those around them. Her goal is to develop a program where players trust one another, work hard for each other, and understand they are part of something bigger than themselves.
Outside of coaching, Coach Osteen enjoys reading, spending time on the lake with her family, staying active with sports, and being outdoors with her kids. She and her husband, a lineman, have been married for 6 years and are proud parents to two young boys, ages 3 and 2, along with her 7-year-old stepdaughter.
Please join us in giving Coach Osteen a warm welcome to the Bearcat family!
We are excited to welcome Teri Grodi as our new Head Softball and Junior High Volleyball Coach!
Coach Grodi brings 12 years of teaching experience and 8 years of coaching experience to our program. A former college softball player at UT Arlington, she also competed professionally overseas following graduation, bringing a high level of playing experience and passion to our athletes.
Her coaching philosophy centers on the belief that softball is more than just a game—it’s a family. She emphasizes building strong character by focusing on the two things athletes can always control: attitude and effort. Coach Grodi finds the greatest reward in helping players grow as individuals and celebrating their success both on and off the field.
Outside of coaching, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching sports, hunting, and relaxing on the lake. Coach Grodi and her husband, Michael, moved to De Leon from Fort Worth two years ago and have loved becoming part of the community. Their two children, Hudson and Oaklyn, are proud Bearcats and are thriving here as well.
Please join us in giving Coach Grodi a warm welcome!
- 2026-27 Athletic Fundraiser
- Summer Camp Schedule
- Summer S&C Schedule
- Mandatory UIL Paperwork
- Communication Methods
- Plus More
Saturday was the first time for JH Bearcat Baseball in program history. They went 1-1 against Hamilton. I had a great time coaching these young guys and hope they learned more about the game. We lost a close one in the first game against Hamilton. We reset and made some adjustments and battled for 5 innings and ended up walking it off on a 3 RBI double by Luke Stokes. I saw a lot of great things today and know that Bearcat Baseball is moving in the right direction.
Great pitching performances from:
Cason Bates
Garret Fasla
Parker Couch
Luke Stokes
