Coaches

Coach Barry Wilson enters his 9th year as Head Softball Coach, and his 10th year at Klein Oak. This is his 32nd year in education and oversees the KO2 program. In his time as head coach, Coach Wilson has led the Panthers to the playoffs 6 times while competing in a tough 15-6A district. In 2024, the Panthers won their 1st District Championship since 2016 and were Regional Quarter Finalists. He was named by his peers, District Coach of the Year. Last season, the Panthers were district runner-up and Area Finalists.

Prior to coming to Klein Oak, Coach Wilson served as a Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach for 13 years at The Woodlands HS. During his time at TWHS, the baseball program won 2 5A State Championships in 2006 and 2013 and a National Championship in 2006. He also served on the football staff that guided the 2003 team to the 5A State Championship game. His other stints included Montgomery HS, where he was

the softball assistant, Conroe HS and Dickinson JHS.

Coach Wilson earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from Texas A&M (Whoop) in 1986 and a Master of Education in Administration from Sam Houston State in 2008. He grew up in Cypress, TX and is a 1981 graduate of Cy-Fair HS. In addition to education, Coach Wilson has served as an HSE consultant in the Offshore oil industry, car salesman, and account representative for two Fortune 500 companies.

Coach Wilson's greatest support comes from his wife of 11 years Jacquetta, who teaches Chemistry at Willis HS, and his 2 adult children, son Braxton and daughter Ragan. In his spare time, Coach Wilson enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, traveling, and watching college sports.

Coach Bryan Hill begins his second year as assistant softball coach at Klein Oak High

School. This will be his 22nd year as a teacher/coach and will be his 18th teaching

Biology/Science.

Prior to joining the staff, Coach Hill spent two successful decades as a science teaching professional and multi-sport coach, including 19 years as part of The Woodlands High School feeder system. As an assistant baseball coach, he was part of the coaching staff that led 3 baseball teams to a state championship, one being voted a National Champion. As a football coach, Coach Hill contributed to a program that won 15 district championships and a state runner-up finish in 2004.

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Before coming to Klein Oak, Coach Hill spent 7 years as a consultant, advisor, sales

professional, and entrepreneur. During that time, he was a leader within the sales group

for GFS Houston before beginning his path as an entrepreneur guiding businesses towards

sustainable solutions, alternative energies, and enhanced efficiency. As part of this path, he

has been an active volunteer for The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce, serving as the director of the 2024 Taste of the Town committee, assistant team lead in 2022 and 2023, and served as assistant team lead on the newly formed Innovation Council. In 2022, he

played a key role in bringing the Cup of Joey Networking group to The Woodlands and

currently serves as a community ambassador. Our drive is to help corporations, and our

youth understand their “Why”, create personal connections with others, and grow a

network based on purpose with deeper connections. In 2024, he had the privilege of

representing Cup of Joey as part of the “Dancing with the Stars” fund raising event for our local YMCA. Coach Hill currently hosts a Podcast on Monday called What Makes you TCTk.

Coach Hill’s greatest achievement is as a father and coach for his 3 children, Bridger, Calli, and

Camden. The importance of family, maintaining strong core values, and having a positive

growth mind set have been the keys to his success.

Coach Acosta returns to the softball program after two previous seasons as a coach from 2022–2024. She teaches Government and Economics and earned her master’s degree from Sam Houston State University. Coach Acosta is committed to building a positive team culture that develops strong young women who work hard, care for others, and strive for success on and off the field.