Coaches

​Coach Barry Wilson enters his 10th season as the Head Softball Coach at Klein Oak High School and his 11th year as a member of the Panther family. Now in his 33rd year in education, Wilson also oversees Klein Oak’s KO2 program. During his tenure as head coach, he has guided the Panthers to multiple playoff appearances while competing at the Class 6A level.

 

The 2024 season marked a memorable milestone for the program as Wilson led the Panthers to their first district championship since 2016 and an appearance in the Regional Quarterfinals. Following the season, he was selected by his peers as District Coach of the Year. In 2026, the Panthers continued their success by finishing as Area Finalists.

 

Before joining Klein Oak, Wilson spent 13 years as a Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach at The Woodlands High School. During his tenure, the Highlanders captured Class 5A State Championships in 2006 and 2013, as well as a National Championship in 2006. He also served on The Woodlands football staff that advanced to the 2003 Class 5A State Championship game. His coaching and teaching career has also included stops at Montgomery High School, Conroe High School, and Dickinson Junior High.

 

A 1981 graduate of Cy-Fair High School, Wilson grew up in Cypress, Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from Texas A&M University in 1986 and his Master of Education in Administration from Sam Houston State University in 2008. His professional experience extends beyond education and athletics, including work in the offshore oil industry and corporate sales.

 

For Wilson, coaching has always been about more than wins and championships. He values the opportunity to build relationships, develop young people, and help student-athletes learn lessons that will serve them long after their playing days are over.

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Wilson’s greatest support comes from his wife, Jacquetta, a Chemistry teacher at Willis High School, and his two adult children, Braxton and Ragan. Away from the softball field, he enjoys spending time with family, playing golf, traveling, and watching college sports.

Coach Bryan Hill enters his third year as an Assistant Softball Coach at Klein Oak High School. The 2026–27 school year marks his 23rd year as a teacher and coach and his 19th year teaching Biology and Science.

Prior to joining Klein Oak, Hill spent two successful decades as a science educator and multi-sport coach, including 19 years in The Woodlands High School feeder system. As an assistant baseball coach, he was part of coaching staffs that helped lead three teams to state championships, including one that was recognized as a National Champion. On the football field, Hill contributed to a program that captured 15 district championships and earned a state runner-up finish in 2004.

 

Hill also spent seven years outside of education working as a consultant, advisor, sales professional, and entrepreneur. His professional experience included leadership within the sales group at GFS Houston and working with businesses to pursue sustainable solutions, alternative energy, and improved efficiency. He has also been actively involved with The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, serving in leadership roles with Taste of the Town and the Innovation Council. In 2022, he helped bring the Cup of Joey networking group to The Woodlands and has continued serving as a community ambassador.

In 2024, he represented Cup of Joey in a local YMCA “Dancing with the Stars” fundraising event. Hill also hosts the podcast What Makes You TCTk, where he continues his passion for connecting with and encouraging others.

 

Throughout his career, Hill has emphasized helping students and athletes discover their purpose, develop meaningful relationships, and approach challenges with a positive growth mindset. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or in the community, he believes strong core values and genuine personal connections are essential to lasting success.

 

Above all, Hill considers his greatest achievement to be his role as a father and coach to his three children, Bridger, Calli, and Camden. Family, strong core values, and a commitment to continued growth remain at the heart of his approach to teaching, coaching, and life.

Coach MacKensie Baldwin enters her first year as an Assistant Softball Coach at her alma mater. A former Panther student-athlete, Coach Baldwin is passionate about education, athletics, and using both to make a positive impact on young people. She will teach 3rd grade at Northampton Elementary

Coach Baldwin attended Klein Oak from 2018–2021, where she was a four-year varsity softball player, competing primarily in the outfield before stepping into the pitcher’s circle during her senior season. During her high school career, she earned several honors, including First Team All-District, Academic All-District, Varsity MVP, and MaxPreps Player of the Year. She continued her playing career at Southern Arkansas University for three years before transferring to LeTourneau University for her senior season.

 

MacKensie graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Education and has spent the past two years teaching elementary education. She also serves as the Head Coach of a 12U Select softball team with Sudden Impact, where she focuses on developing athletes both on and off the field.

 

Returning to Klein Oak is a full-circle opportunity for Coach Baldwin. As a coach and educator, she strives to build confidence, encourage hard work and resilience, and help student-athletes grow into strong teammates and leaders. She is excited to give back to the program that helped shape her and to make a lasting impact on the next generation of Panthers.