Mansfield promotes interim football coach 2 months after death of coach Daniel Maberry
Mansfield announced on Monday the promotion of interim head football coach Gregory George to full-time head coach and athletic coordinator.
“I would like to thank Mansfield ISD, Superintendent Kimberley Cantu, Athletic Director Philip O’Neal, and MHS Principal Trent Dowd for giving me the opportunity to serve as MHS Athletic Coordinator and lead the Mansfield Tigers football program,” George said. “Mansfield ISD is the best district in the state of Texas, and I truly love this district and this community.”
George was the offensive coordinator when he took over interim head coaching duties following Daniel Maberry’s battle with cancer. Maberry, 47, who was first diagnosed in January 2018, missed the second half of the 2018 high school football season.
Then Maberry missed the start of the 2019 season. He was able to return for a couple of games in the fall, but ultimately lost his battle when he passed away in February.
“We will coach a competitive and exciting brand of football that is built on integrity, character, servant leadership and a championship culture,” George said. “We will promote excellence and confidence in athletes. We will take pride in being a tough, swarming and punishing defense, and we will have an explosive, fresh look on offense.
“I cannot understate just how excited I am to be coaching the extraordinary young men of Mansfield High School.”
Maberry had spent the past 20 years in Mansfield ISD while George was by his side for the last 17 seasons.
“Mansfield High School is absolutely a destination, in an outstanding school district, and part of an incredible community,” George said. “It truly is a great place to live, learn, and teach. Thank you to all the players, parents, community leaders, friends, and of course, my family, for the steadfast support over the last few weeks, and especially the last two years.”
An online raffle is still open at Maberrystrong.com until April 25 to help the Maberry family. The big celebration and drawing will be hosted by The LOT Downtown in Historic Downtown Mansfield at a date to be determined.
The Grand Prize is a $40,000 voucher to Moritz Chevrolet-Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep. The winner also has the option for a $30,000 credit card. The fundraiser aims to pay off the Maberry’s home mortgage.
This story was originally published April 6, 2020 at 4:36 PM.
