A new face is making an impact both in the classroom and on the sidelines. Mr. Egan, a teacher and coach, is beginning his fourth year of teaching—and at the same time, his fourth year of coaching football and basketball.

For Mr. Egan, teaching and coaching go hand in hand. His passion for both came from his own high school experience. “I had a really good math teacher—his name was Coach Brown,” Mr. Egan recalled. “He was just a good dude, and he balanced the coaching aspect with teaching. I kinda wanted to mirror him and be like him.”

In the classroom, Mr. Egan’s approach centers on connection and flexibility. “I just try to build a rapport with the kids,” he said. “You can try any tactic in the world, but if they don’t like or respect you, then they are not going to work for you.”

That same philosophy extends to his coaching. When asked if his classroom tactics transfer to the field, Mr. Egan didn’t hesitate. “Yeah, you can’t coach without having a relationship with your players,” he said. “If you’re not going to do that, then you’re not going to be a very good coach.”

Returning to teach and coach at the very school he once attended has made the experience even more meaningful. “It’s good—it’s a different feeling of success that we’ve had football-wise, and it’s been really gratifying,” he explained. “It is much more meaningful than where I was before. Just the overall aspect of being home has been great.”

Whether he’s helping with writing essays in the classroom or calling plays on the field, Mr. Egan’s focus remains the same—building relationships, earning respect, and helping students grow. With his energy, empathy, and dedication, it’s clear that Mr. Egan is leaving his mark both as a teacher and as a coach.