Eby, Jimmy

Summary

Jimmy, head softball coach at Robinson, reflects on his journey from high school sports at Burleson to college football and baseball. After an injury cut his football career short, he transitioned to baseball at Texas Pan American. He later met his wife while coaching at Hudson, where he transitioned from baseball to softball coaching, leading the team to a regional final. Jimmy also highlights his role as athletic director and shares his admiration for the supportive, friendly community at Ross. He and his wife have two children, KJ and Tory, with Tory showing a strong athletic future.

Takeaways

• 😀 Coach Jimmy is the head softball coach at Robinson and is excited to be there.
• 😀 He graduated from Burleson High School, where he played football and baseball, and enjoyed hanging out with friends after games.
• 😀 Coach Jimmy had a strong passion for both football and baseball, but ultimately enjoyed baseball more.
• 😀 He played college football for two years at Henderson State before an injury led to losing his scholarship.
• 😀 After the injury, Coach Jimmy switched to playing baseball at Texas Pan American and later completed his undergrad there.
• 😀 He went on to get his master's degree at Stephen F. Austin University (SFA).
• 😀 Coach Jimmy met his wife, who was coaching at Kilgore, during a playoff game while he was teaching at the intermediate school.
• 😀 They have two children: KJ, a second grader who loves math and school, and Tory, a three-year-old who is expected to be the more athletic of the two.
• 😀 Coach Jimmy spent five years coaching college baseball while pursuing his master's degree.
• 😀 In 1999, Coach Jimmy accepted a position as assistant baseball coach at Hudson, but later became the head softball coach in 2000, leading them to regional finals that same year.
• 😀 After coaching softball, Coach Jimmy became the athletic director at Hudson, where he worked for 16 years.
• 😀 Coach Jimmy is impressed with the people at Robinson, appreciating their kindness and willingness to help. He values the collaborative environment focused on educating kids.

Q & A

What is Jimmy's role at Robinson?

Jimmy is the head softball coach at Robinson.

Where did Jimmy graduate from high school?

Jimmy graduated from Burleson High School.

What sports did Jimmy play in high school?

Jimmy played football and baseball in high school.

What memories does Jimmy have from high school sports?

Jimmy remembers hanging out with friends after football and baseball games, often going out to eat and enjoying the simple times of that era.

Which sport did Jimmy enjoy more: football or baseball?

While Jimmy enjoyed both sports during their respective seasons, he admits to liking baseball more overall.

Did Jimmy play college football?

Yes, Jimmy played college football for a year at Henderson State University in Arkansas before a knee injury caused him to lose his scholarship.

What did Jimmy do after his injury and loss of football scholarship?

After his injury, Jimmy decided to focus on baseball, playing at Texas Pan American, where he earned his undergraduate degree.

How did Jimmy meet his wife?

Jimmy met his wife while coaching at Hudson; she was coaching at Kilgore, and they met during a playoff game.

What are the names of Jimmy's children, and what are their interests?

Jimmy has two children: KJ, who is in second grade and loves math and school, and Tory, who is three years old and already showing signs of being an athlete.

What is Jimmy's background in coaching?

Jimmy coached college baseball for five years while getting his master's degree. Later, he decided to become the assistant baseball coach at Hudson before taking over as head softball coach, a role he held for 16 years while also becoming the athletic director.

What does Jimmy find most surprising about the community at Ross?

Jimmy is impressed by how friendly and helpful the people at Ross are. He appreciates how they work together to educate kids and support each other.