Coach Gary Gaines is one of the most celebrated high school sports personalities in America.  Gary Gaines built his impeccable reputation one player at a time.  Gary's caring but firm coaching style allowed him to touch lives on and off the gridiron as he summond the determination and committment from his players.  His attention to leadership is his greatest asset as he has high expectations for his players to make that transformational journey in becoming men.  Challenging his players to become their best in every aspect of life was how he earned that reputation as one of the most celebrated coaches in America.

As a young boy growing up in Texas, Gary was introduced to sports at a very young age.  As an avid athlete in baseball, basketball, and football, Gary Gaines was a student of the game.  He was strategic in his quest of victory and displayed self confidence on and off the field.  He was a serious athlete who wanted serious results.  Gary's career in sports hails him as a highly acclaimed sports personality. 

Gary was born on May 4, 1949 in Midland, Texas.  Gary learned real soon that growing up in Texas and athletics were one in the same.  As he grew older, Gary was inducted into the high-caliber, adrenaline pumping, super competitive Texas sports scene.  It wasn't until high school that Gary experienced the raw taste of competition.  Over the years Gary Gaines has left a legacy for new high school coaches.  His gentle but competitive nature captured the attention and hearts of his football players.  His reputation in high school sports was built by a set of principles that caught the attention of high schools throughout Texas.  As a result of his coaching popularity, Gary was recruited by an anslaught of school districts hoping to gain his wisdom and coaching style.  Gary served as head coach at seven different high schools, all of which he developed into successful programs. 

During his highly successful coaching career, Gary has recruited and coached NFL players including Zach Thomas of the Detroit Lions and Danieal Manning of the Chicago Bears.  He has developed numerous players who went on to become assets on Division I football rosters.  All that being said, Gary is a proven leader among men and has a passion for expanding on the strengths and developing the shortcomings of individuals. 

Coach Gary Gaines is living proof that hard work, determination, and respect will set the foundation for what will be an extraordinary life.  As the leader of the famed Permian football program which immortalized the 1988 Permian Panthers, this compelling true life story caught the attention of a writer who traveled from New York to live in Odessa, Texas for a year to write a book that would one day become a centerpiece of high school sports as well as the love and dedication one community has for their football team.  "Friday Night Lights" was written by Buzz Bissinger, a Pulitzer Prize Winning author who brought light to the compelling story of a community, a football team, and a dream.  This book portrays a candid look into this well oiled machine that is the focus of a mixture of emotions not only as a community, a football team, but more importantly the personal lives of a number of Permian players.

Today, Gary brings his wisdom on leadership to the platform.  His programs are conveyed in a way that leaves audience members with a sense of excitement to strive for higher levels of success in their personal lives but as they move toward their career.  The principles taught by Gary can be used as a cross-functional foundation as participants are able to utilize them in all aspects of their life.  Gary's success principles are a culmination of many years as a leader.  His leadership principles are not only on the gridiron, but they are just as if not more existant in his family life, community life, and spiritual life.  Gary Gaines is a dynamic leader across the board.