Basketball Coaches

Coach Anguiano was born and raised in Laredo, Texas, and is a graduate of J.W. Nixon High School.  After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Texas at San Antonio where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology.

He began his coaching career in 2000 with United ISD in Laredo at Garcia Middle School.

In 2003, Coach Anguiano was hired as the varsity assistant boy’s basketball coach at Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) high school in Laredo. There he took part in opening a new school and starting the basketball program with then head coach Frank Gonzalez. In their third year at LBJ, the Wolves made the playoffs for the first time in the school’s short history and won the District Championship as well.  While at LBJ high school, he also coached football for the late Head Coach/Campus Coordinator Mike Medina and also coached softball with then Head Coach Javier Morin.

In 2007, Coach Anguiano and his wife relocated to San Antonio and he was hired at Stevens High School in Northside ISD.  While at Stevens, he was fortunate enough to work with Coach John Hirst and his basketball staff.  In three seasons at Stevens, the Falcons qualified for the playoffs every season, won back to back District Championships (in 2008 and 2009), won two Bi-District Championships, and one Area Championship.

In 2010, Coach Anguiano was hired as the varsity assistant basketball coach at Reagan High School.  Since 2010 the Rattlers have won 4 District Championships, 6 Bi-District Championships, and 2 Area Championships.

He is married to his wife, Mirna, and has two daughters, Elise and Alexia.

Coach Hirst, a native of Harlingen, Texas, began his coaching career at his high school alma mater, Harlingen High School. Coach Hirst was fortunate to serve as an assistant to Hall of Fame basketball coach, Carl Owens. While at Harlingen, the Cardinals won three consecutive District Championships, three Bi-District Championships, and three Area Championships. After a one year stint as the assistant at McAllen High School, where he helped Coach Greg Kiger and the McAllen Bulldogs record the best record in school history and a spot in the Regional Tournament, Coach Hirst took his first Head Coaching job at Los Fresnos High School.

In the five years he served as Head Coach at Los Fresnos, Coach Hirst led the Falcons to five consecutive winning seasons, and four post-season appearances. In 2002, Coach Hirst became the assistant at Clark High School, working with Coach Kevin Hamilton. In three seasons at Clark, the Cougars won two consecutive District championships, two consecutive Bi-District Championships, and one Area Championship. In 2005, Coach Hirst was named Head Coach and given the opportunity to open Stevens High School in San Antonio. In four years (the first year, Stevens was not eligible for varsity competition), Coach Hirst’s Falcons never won fewer than 20 games, qualified for the playoffs every season, won back to back District Championships, two Bi-District Championships, and an Area Championship.

In 2010, Coach Hirst was offered the Head Coaching position at Reagan High School and has recorded five District Championships, six Bi-District Championships, two Area Championships, and one Regional Quarterfinal Championship. The Rattlers also recorded the best record in school history (32-6) on Coach Hirst’s watch. His record is 452 – 232 overall and 253 – 126 at Reagan.

Coach Hirst has served as the Committee Chairman for the THSCA Basketball Advisory Committee. He also previously served as THSCA Regional Director, THSCA All-Star Committee Chair and as the TABC All-Region/All-State Selection Chairman. In addition, he was selected as the RGV Coach of the Year, and presented at numerous basketball clinics across the state of Texas. He is a member of the THSCA, TABC, NABC, and NHSBCA. He has Degree’s from Texas Tech University and Grand Canyon University.

Coach Hirst has been married to his beautiful wife, Christie for 29 years. They have two sons, Jordan (24) and Jacob (21).