Donald Lawrence Named Cypress Park High School Head Football Coach and Campus Athletic Coordinator
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD has named Donald Lawrence as the new campus athletic coordinator and head football coach at Cypress Park High School. With nearly two decades of experience in Texas high school athletics, Lawrence brings a deep coaching background, a passion for student development, and a strong connection to the CFISD community.
Lawrence replaces longtime head coach Greg Rogers, who led the Cypress Park Tigers through seven seasons of growth and development on the field. The transition signals a new era for the Tigers football program, with a focus on leadership, character-building, and competitive excellence.
A Proven Track Record Across Texas High School Athletics
Coach Donald Lawrence's career spans 18 years at the high school level, with roles ranging from offensive coordinator to strength and conditioning leader. Most recently, he served as the head football coach and boys’ campus athletic director at Clear Lake High School, a position he took in 2023.
Lawrence began his coaching journey as an offensive line coach at Brownsville Porter High School (2007–2009), followed by a multi-term tenure at Langham Creek High School, where he held roles including offensive coordinator, strength and conditioning coordinator, and head track coach. Additional stops included A&M Consolidated High School, where he coached the offensive line (2011–2012), and Pearland High School, where he served as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator (2019–2022).
His leadership earned him recognition in 2023 as a recipient of the prestigious U.S. Marines Semper Fi Coach Award, honoring coaches who model honor, courage, commitment, and leave a legacy of impactful leadership.
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Returning to His Roots in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Lawrence is a graduate of Jersey Village High School, where he played football under longtime coach David Snokhous. His deep ties to the district make this appointment particularly meaningful for the new head of Cypress Park’s athletic programs.
“It is a blessing to be named the campus athletic coordinator and head football coach at Cypress Park High School,” Lawrence said. “I am honored to work with Dr. Mike Contreras and look forward to reaching his campus vision through a first-class athletic program. Coach Flores and her team are the standard in athletic administration. Their support is second to none.”
Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Arts from Texas Lutheran University, a Master of Education from Abilene Christian University, and a principal certification from Lamar University—credentials that support his vision of developing student-athletes both on and off the field.
Donald Lawrence, the new campus athletic coordinator and head Building the Future of Cypress Park Athletics
CFISD’s Director of Athletics, Virginia Flores, praised the hire, citing Lawrence’s leadership, experience, and community-oriented vision as key factors in the decision.
“We are excited to have Coach Donald Lawrence serve as campus athletic coordinator and head football coach at Cypress Park High School,” said Flores. “Beyond his coaching ability, Coach Lawrence deeply impacts the athletes and coaches he serves and expressed a complete and exciting vision for the Cypress Park athletic program. As a former CFISD graduate and employee, Coach Lawrence uniquely understands the importance of community schools and the positive impact athletics serves in growing community engagement.”
Lawrence emphasized his enthusiasm for working directly with student-athletes and fostering a culture of discipline, growth, and achievement.
“Most importantly, I am excited to work with the student athletes at Cypress Park,” Lawrence added. “I look forward to the work and commitment required to help them grow and excel in athletics and in life. My family and I could not be prouder to be the newest additions to the Tiger community.”
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A New Chapter for Cypress Park Football
With the 2025 high school football season on the horizon, the Cypress Park Tigers are set to embark on a new chapter under Coach Lawrence’s leadership. As a seasoned mentor, former CFISD student, and accomplished program builder, Lawrence is poised to elevate Cypress Park’s athletic programs while strengthening connections across the district and community.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
