Trinity Christian names Nash as new football coach, athletic director

Phil Nash
Phil Nash

TEXARKANA, Ark. -- Trinity Christian announced Tuesday that Phil Nash will become the Warriors' new head football coach and athletic director.

"We are excited to have Mr. Nash join the Warrior family and are looking forward to having him serve on our leadership team," said Marcus Bellamy, Head of School at Trinity Christian School.

Nash, who will also serve as the Dean of Students for Trinity, brings more than 25 years of experience in education to the school. He has coached football, basketball and track in a variety of places, including Texarkana, Texas, Gainesville, Texas, Jacksonville, Texas, St. Louis, San Francisco and Taipei, Taiwan.

"The greatest honor ever bestowed upon me is the distinction of being called 'Coach,'" Nash said in a press release. "I believe God has called me into coaching in order to develop men and women of Godly character and to equip athletes and coaches to live out their faith through sports. Each of us have been fearfully and wonderfully made by our Creator. He has gifted each of us with talents and skills which we use to build His Kingdom and bring Him glory.

"I am looking forward to partnering with the students, staff and community of Trinity in the mission of developing students in a manner that honors and glorifies God."

Nash received his BS in Exercise and Sports Science and BA in Youth Ministry from Howard Payne University. He also received his MA in Sports Management from the University of San Francisco and holds a Principal Certification from the University of Texas in Tyler. Additionally, he is certified character educator and a certified personal fitness specialist.

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