Coach Billy Mathis Named Athletic Director for Weatherford ISD

Weatherford ISD school board members unanimously approved Billy Mathis as the Athletic Director for Weatherford ISD in a Special Meeting on June 1, 2020.

“We are pleased to announce Billy Mathis as Athletic Director,” said WISD Superintendent Dr. Beau Rees. “Coach Mathis is committed to building a winning program at the high school and middle school levels and will replace Richard Scoggin who announced his intent to retire in March. In addition to his responsibilities as Athletic Director, Coach Mathis will remain head coach of the Weatherford Kangaroos varsity football team.”

As head football coach, he led the Weatherford Kangaroos to the District 3-6A playoffs in 2018 and 2019. Mike Guest, president of the WISD Board of Trustees, said, “Coach Mathis has shown his passion and vision for the success of our student athletes. I firmly believe he will take our programs to the next level.”

Billy Mathis said, “It is a great honor to be selected to lead the Weatherford ISD Athletic department. I truly believe that we have great students who can reach their personal bests with great coaching and personal determination.”

Coach Mathis has been the head football coach and Assistant Athletic Director since 2017. This is his 15th year in public education.

Published June 1, 2020 Print