FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2018
Port Isabel, TX – June 5, 2018 – Point Isabel Independent School District is pleased to announce Jason Strunk as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach. Coach Strunk a Northampton native earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from East Stroudsburg University, and became the High School Assistant Coach in Pennsylvania for nine years at Nazareth (96-98) and subsequently Northampton (00-06). In 2007 he served as the inside linebacker coach at Muhlenberg College, the Mules posted their first undefeated season in school history and advanced to the second round of the NCAA playoffs.
In 2008, he moved to Plant City, Florida and rebuilt a team that won 6 of 32 games into 7-3 overall record in 2009 naming it the best season in 14 years. With his success in 2009 Coach Strunk was named the 2009 Western Conference Coach of the year, he and his team received national acclaim for having a winning record and was recognized by CBS Sports, ESPN, and Scout.com. In 2010, Coach Strunk left to become the Offensive Quality Control and Assistant Offensive Line Coach at Purdue University before falling in love with “Friday Night Lights in Texas.” Coach Strunk always dreamed about coaching in Texas and landed the Head Coach position at Lubbock High School in 2011. Lubbock High School, a magnet program for advanced academics and fine arts has struggled for decades to build a strong athletic program. In 2012 Coach Strunk led the Westerners to the playoffs for the first time since 1975.
Coach Strunk is credited with increasing the participation numbers in athletics and building strong relationships with students, families and the community. The win-loss record while at Lubbock does not reflect the belief of his players, fellow coaches and the community, that he was the best coach Lubbock High School ever had. Coach Strunk brings with him, passion, motivation, and the drive for building student relationships. He looks forward to joining the Tarpon Athletic Team and promises no one will work harder than he will to continue the Tarpon Tradition!
Coach Strunk, brings along his wife Tracy, son Mac, and daughter Kennedy to Tarpon Territory. Read more about Coach Strunk, his history and coaching philosophy at
http://highschoolfootballamerica.com/the-turnaround-2015/
Congratulations to the following 2018-2019 Cheerleaders.
Karina Aguilera
Montgomery Allgood
Aracely Cabrera
Danaka Camacho
Mary Jane Cantu
Marlyn Cesenes
Wendy Estrada
Ryley Galvan
Monica Gonzalez
Emily Lagos
Aaliyah Martinez
Kara Martinez
Kyla Mata
Brenda Pena
Liesha Perdomo
Allyson Reyes
Andrea Reyes
Jersey Rios
Gisel Villegas
Alanna Zermeno
Are you a PIHS student who is currently in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade and may be either low-income or a first-generation college student? The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Upward Bound program is looking to recruit students who are interested in generating the knowledge, skills, and motivation necessary for the success in postsecondary school. During the academic year, the program provides academic services to students on a weekly basis. During the summer, students attend college-simulated classes or college credit courses, and other enrichment classes, on campus Monday through Friday. There is NO cost to the student for being apart of this program.
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