AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Randall High School has a new leader for its boys basketball program.
Canyon ISD has hired Clint Schnell as head boys basketball coach, bringing a veteran presence to the Raider sideline.
Schnell spent last season as a varsity assistant at Amarillo High School, but his résumé runs much deeper.
Over a 21-year high school coaching career, part of more than 26 years in education, he has led programs at Coppell High School and Arlington Martin High School at the head coach level.
A record of recognition
The accolades followed him throughout those stops, earning the honors of District Coach of the Year on four seperate occasions.
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The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) named him a TABC Region I Finalist for the Don Coleman Outstanding Coach of the Year.
Leadership background extends beyond the court
Schnell’s background is not limited to the gym.
He holds a Master of Education Administration from Lamar University and completed a principal internship at Coppell High School, where he also served as acting assistant principal on multiple occasions.
Canyon ISD Athletic Director John Peterson said the hire reflects a commitment to the program’s future.
“Coach Schnell is committed to continuing the proud tradition of Randall Basketball by building a championship culture founded on hard work, integrity, selflessness, and excellence,” Peterson said. “He is passionate about developing young men who will succeed not only on the basketball court but also in the classroom and throughout their lives.”
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