Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.

New Golden Tornado football defensive coordinator Doug Tipton was basically born into coaching.“I’m a third generation coach,” Tipton said.Doug’s father, Gary Tipton, was a long time high school basketball coach before recently retiring. During his 35-year career, Gary coached at such places as Amarillo River Road, Frenship, and Big Spring.Doug’s uncle, Sam Tipton, is the Executive Director of the Texas Girls Coaches Association. He previously was a longtime head girls basketball coach.Doug’s grandfather, Wayne, was also a successful head high school boys basketball coach, winning over 500 games in his career. Wayne was inducted into the Texas Association of Basketball ...

PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

Lamesa Press-Reporter

P.O. Box 710
Lamesa, TX 79331
806-872-2177