Aaron Lineweaver named new football coach at Euless Trinity, where father won 3 titles
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD announced Aaron Lineweaver as the next head football coach at Euless Trinity during Monday night’s school board meeting.
Lineweaver is the son of longtime Trinity coach Steve Lineweaver.
Aaron, who previously assisted at his alma mater Southlake Carroll, replaces Chris Jensen, who announced his retirement in December after more than 30 years, 22 at Trinity and the last seven as the head coach of the Trojans.
“It’s a special moment. [My dad] made lot of differences in people’s lives and still does in the community while winning some football games on top of that,” Lineweaver said. “People have been awesome and it’s special and humbling, and HEB has been so welcoming to me and my family.”
During his playing days, Lineweaver played football, basketball, baseball and track at Carroll. He played football for his dad while graduating from Carroll in 1992.
Steve Lineweaver and the Dragons won titles in 1988, 1992 and 1993.
Lineweaver went to Baylor on a baseball scholarship and graduated from Dallas Baptist University. He was then drafted by the Kansas City Royals and played minor league ball for five years before retiring in 2000 and getting into education and coaching.
Lineweaver spent his entire 20 years of coaching with Carroll ISD, starting in 2002. Lineweaver was on the varsity staff alongside head coach Todd Dodge in 2006 when the Dragons won their third straight state title and fourth in five years. During the 2006 season, Carroll’s current coach Riley Dodge was the starting quarterback.
He also won a title in 2011. Carroll has gone to the state semifinals in back-to-back years with a trip to the Class 6A Division 1 state title game during the 2020 season.
“Lineweaver plans to build strong rapport with student-athletes, parents, teachers, and staff, collaborate with coaches and athletic administration, and continue to build a football program at Trinity High School that honors its tradition of excellence,” the school district said in a press release. “His vision and plan for Trinity football will help the Trojans remain among the top programs in the state for years to come.
“Lineweaver is very excited about the opportunity to partner with and serve the students, staff, and community of Trinity High School as their new head football coach. He is passionate about serving young people and shaping them for their future.”
As for the Trojans. they finished last season during a loss in the Class 6A Division 1 regional round against Allen.
Trinity went 11-2 overall and 7-0 in District 3-6A.
Jensen spent the past seven seasons at the helm while compiling a 69-17 overall record. The Trojans won four undefeated district championships during that span and made the playoffs all seven times.
Jensen was an assistant coach including offensive coordinator at Trinity for 15 years alongside Steve Lineweaver, where the pair coached the Trojans to three state titles (2005, 2007, 2009) and another state championship appearance (2010).
Jensen and Steve Lineweaver also spent 10 years together at Commerce, going to the state title game three times and winning a championship in 1999.
“Thought about it,” Lineweaver said when the job opened. “I talked to coach Dodge. I had a great job and was happy where I was, but I applied and things progressed. It was a long process and HEB has been professional and incredible. It’s been a great experience so far.
“My dad said he was proud of what I’ve done and now it’s time to go to work.”
This story was originally published January 24, 2022 at 8:53 PM.
