Well, Bloomington appears to have finally hired a real coach. Now, community get behind him, not in front.

I think you'll finally win a district game if you let the man do his job without interuption.

Sounds like we have a bunch of people here who would make good school board members. The demise of Bloomington athletic program lies squarely on two sets of shoulders: the parents and the school board.
The coaches are the ones that get all the blame when it is purely the parents fault for not doing their part to raise trustworhty, loyal, obedient, and reverent kids. And the coaches are the ones who pay the price when the school board does not recognize the sacrifices coaches and athletes make to represent their school when they are given nothing to work with.
I wish Coach Perez the very best of luck and hope our community is showered with blessings. I just hope Perez is used to working miracles with little to nothing...no money, no staff, no school pride, no support from parents, and most of all - no support from the board members who hired you. I have been going to Bloomington sporting events since the late 1980's and never have I seen such pathetic attendance at sporting events by administrators and school board members.
Like father/mother, like son/daughter. They would much rather run the streets, support gang activity, and let people run drugs on every corner. Clean up your town and your kids will be clean.
Bloomington has the talent to win titles. Look at what they have done in baseball and running - lots of success through team pride and hard work. Kudos to those two coaches and the kids.
Like PoppaSting said it best, it starts at a young age, at the home. Parents, do your job! First, raise your kids to respect authority, keep a clean mouth, and work hard. Second, use your American right to vote to clean out that pathetic school board. After that, the kids will start using their God given talent to bring school pride back to Bloomington.
Good Luck again Coach Perez.

Best of luck Coach Perez. You can do it!

Sunshine - I agree, a lot of times coaches are the ones that get all the blame when it's mostly the parents fault for not doing their part as well. Not only getting them to practice and having them be respectful but keeping them away from the gangs, drugs, ect. And holding them accountable for making practice and school and most importantly getting their grades up so they can play. It's sad to say but a town is made up by their football program in the state of Texas. You can win state titles in band, baseball, basketball, track, whatever but soon as that football team is on the map so is your town. That's Texas for you.

You will never feel the love for a town and school as much as you will when a football team makes a run in the play-offs for football. That is probably the best feeling I've ever had and it happened at a small town school. Look at Cuero, what is that town known for? Perfect example of what a great football program can do for a city. I hope that every town can have that feeling because it's an amazing one.

Town of Bloomington, support your city and support your coach but most of all support your kid to make the right choices in life and let them lead their hometown to something bigger. It starts at a young age and it starts at the middle school. Parents dont waste the God given talent your child is blessed with let him experience the good life and success, trust me it will make you proud to say that's my child. Good Luck again Coach.

I wish Bloomington well they are way over due and what's a better time than now to start over?

I too wish him luck. He will definately have his work cut out for him. It's sad that he will not get to work with some very talented athletes. Actually a few that could have played college ball but couldn't get coaches do help them out. I was able to get some valuable information from Baird. Coach Perez has some talent coming in from 8th grade. I hope he can instill in them the pride and dedication it takes to make a program successful. We had one that on the right track a few years ago, but like always he was run off. I hope the board, parents and others give Perez the chance. I don't care how good of a coach you are, no program can be turned around in a year. It will take at least two and support from others. Parental support is a big factor. They don't want to encourage their child to keep their grades up and make practices, but they are the first ones to whine that thier child isn't playing. Come on parents, do your part. You are a part of everything your child is. It's been way too long for these kids to see a winning season. Step it up and do your part. Nothing is easy in life and nothing certainly is just handed to you. If you got talent and want to show it, then do your part and represent in a respectable manner. Maybe Perez is just what the school needs.

I wish the best of luck to Mr. perez. I just hope you get a chance.

I completely agree PoppaSting. It all begins at home.

Parents right now should be focused on raising their kids at home and discipline them instead of letting them run around town and skipping classes/practices to be with their "friends." That will change the program around quicker than any coach can. This is for every parent across the State and United States not just Bloomington.

Good Luck Coach Perez

I wish Mr. Perez the best of luck.....HOWEVER- BISD school board please remember things cannot be turned around in one year. As soon as these kids develop a bond with the coach and adjust to their method of coaching.........it's time for a new coach. These kids and coaches are not given the opportunity to work together and build the bond and earn the respect and trust that coach and athlete need to possess. Another important point....these coaches are going to need to begin with enforcing structure and having consequences for the athletes not showing up for practice, having behavioral problems, grades and most of all being disrespectful. There are few kids that are actually dedicated to the program mostly due to lack of discipline (which begins in their home) and motivation. I remember when Coach McCarthy was coaching, the football guys were in the weight room early in the morning, had morning practice, after school practice and there were definitely consequences for not showing up or being late. Film was watched after every game and the boys enjoyed being part of the program. Here is another point all together....how could BISD not take time to honor a man that dedicated most of his coaching career to Bloomington and who BISD students loved....not to mention that his wife is still employed with the school district....SHAME ON YOU BLOOMINGTON FOR SUCH A LACK OF RESPECT. Anyway the whole point is give these coaches and kids a chance to work together and get to know each other.....again, it can't be turned around in one year....it's going to take some time. We have got kids with great potential that have been playing football since they were 5 year old....LET THEM SHINE.

Hopefully the school board will let Coach Perez do his job. Best of Luck to you Coach.

Nice article. Best of luck.

wishing you the best Coach Perez