Meet The Athletic Task Force

Dr. Michael Pennell BLR’s Head of School. Over 25 years in Catholic school leadership and post bachelor’s degrees from the University of Dallas. A 2014 recipient of the US Department of Education’s National Blue-Ribbon Award for Excellent High Performing Schools.

Mr. Gary Hall Interim Athletic Director, College Counsellor, Head Varsity Basketball Coach, with 33 years as head basketball coach, over 500 career wins, and proven mentoring that brings players to success in collegiate athletics.

Dr. Lane Wakefield (BR Class of ‘06) Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing at Baylor University, published author and expert on partnership research at the Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation.

Commander Michael B. Hampton (BR Class of '05) Munitions/Aircraft Maintenance Officer with the United States Air Force. Michael is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and has an MBA in business analytics from OSU.

Mrs. Ashley Ward Assistant Principal of Lower School, recently recognized by the Diocese of Austin as a 15- year teacher at BLR and St. Louis Catholic School and a 2023 Saints and Scholars Award recipient. Parent of two Reicher grads – both college athletes – and of son Tyler (Class of ’23) who just signed with Texas Lutheran to play college football.

Mr. Tim Condon Economic Development Site Selection and Project Consulting for The Condon Group. Tim has more than 25 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, strategic planning, human resource management, and organizational development. Son John is a rising 9th grader at BLR.

Mr. Jaylon Ross coaches BLR varsity baseball, high school football, and head of our intramural program. He has a bachelors in criminal justice with a focus on homeland security. As a college student, Jaylon won the Southlake conference baseball championship (2013). He joined BLR’s coaching staff and earned Coach of the year in 2022. Coach Ross’s baseball team was division 4 district 3 district champions, Division 4 regional champions, and state semifinalists.

Mr. Reggie Miller Certified Praesidium Guardian and currently chairs the Baylor University Youth Protection Committee, serves on the Higher Education Oversight Committee for Youth Protection, and serves on the McLennan County Child Welfare Board. He is a graduate of Baylor University with a bachelor’s in Communications

Mr. Donald Dwyer Owner of Get Noticed Solutions products suppliers. He is a parent of three Reicher graduates, former Booster Club Vice-President and former School Advisory Board Member. Donald supported Coach Hall this school year as a volunteer assistant coach of the varsity boys basketball team.