Russell Aki
Head Golf
raki@neisd.netCoach Aki joined Reagan in 2018 and was Head Coach for the 2022 State Championship Girls Golf Team. The team was also invited and placed 2nd at the National High School Golf Invitational (NHSGA) at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina. This same year, Coach Aki was awarded the Texas Girls Golf Coach of the Year award by UIL.
Aki not only coaches our Girls and Boys Golf teams, but teaches World Geography, and holds teaching certifications in Social Studies, Physical Education, and Health.
Prior to Reagan, Aki worked within NEISD teaching and coaching football and baseball at Churchill (2016-2019) and Madison High School (2014-2016).
He began his career teaching and coaching at East Bernard High School where he coached golf, football, baseball, and powerlifting. During this time, the Brahma’s earned the following state and regional titles: 2014 Regional Champions and 3rd Place State tournament Girls Golf; 2013 and 2014 Individual Girls State Champion Golf; 2013 and 2014 Boys Regional Champions Golf; 2013 Regional Runner up Girls Golf; and 2012 Football State Championship.
Aki began his college career at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor where he also played football. He then transferred and graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in History. While at Texas State, Aki was the Program Director/Lead Instructor for their Junior Golf Program.
He graduated from Katy High School where he played football and was a part of their 2003 State Championship team. In addition, he also golfed for the Katy Tigers.
Coach Aki is married to Emily and they have 3 children: Katy, Maile, and Emma.