Head coach takes over at WTW with high expectations for program on the rise
Even before he arrived on campus this spring, Bryson Lewis knew W.T. White was the perfect place for his first football head coaching job.
He spent the past few seasons as the defensive coordinator at Richardson Berkner, less than 20 minutes away. His grandmother worked a home health care job in the neighborhood when Lewis was a child.
Plus, he’s a Dallas ISD product himself, having graduated in 2006 from Kimball, where he was a standout linebacker before playing collegiately at Abilene Christian.
“This is my calling and definitely where I should be right now,” Lewis said. “It’s been a phenomenal start. This is a great community with great kids and great leadership.”
He took over as the football coach and athletic coordinator at WTW for Kenchee Ross, who left after three seasons to take over at Grand Prairie.
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Lewis assumes control of a program that has been to the Class 5A Division I playoffs in each of the last five seasons but is still searching for its first postseason victory since 2000. The Longhorns were 7-4 last year, which was their best season in a quarter century.
“It has a lot of tradition,” Lewis said. “I think we’re headed in the right direction. The foundation has been set, but I’m always here to make a next-level impact.”
Lewis also has been an assistant coach at Red Oak and at Bishop Dunne, winning a TAPPS state title in 2018 under Michael Johnson, now the head coach at Samuell.
As part of his coaching staff, he brought several colleagues from Berkner, including Cleo Love as his defensive coordinator. The offense will be led by Kendrick Dozier and Richard Bridges, who is a holdover from the prior staff.
Lewis will have several key returnees on the roster when practice opens in early August, including quarterback Andrew Paredez, running back Ben Ebeke, and defensive back Jermarious Jones.
“The kids are open and are buying in,” said Lewis, whose team will open the regular season on Aug. 29 against Hillcrest. “I’m going to be hands-on with everything.”
Thus far, Lewis has focused on building a culture of discipline, responsibility, and dedication, challenging his players to become servant leaders in the school and the community
“To me, it’s about winning championships, not only on the field but in life,” Lewis said. “This is a great opportunity.”
