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.
Russell AkiHead Golf
Stephen Martinez
Assistant Golf
smarti16@neisd.netCoach Martinez joined Reagan in 2020 as Assistant Golf Coach. He teaches Government and Economics. Previously he was at IDEA Carver College Preparatory in San Antonio where he taught Texas History and World Geography.
Coach Martinez graduated from Texas A&M University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.
He’s originally from El Paso, Texas, but moved to San Antonio in 1999 and graduated from NEISD’s MacArthur High School in 2009.
We wish Coach and the Golf teams all the best this year!
Stephen MartinezAssistant Golf
Jamey Howard
Head Athletic Trainer
jhowar@neisd.netCoach Howard joined the Reagan Athletic staff in 2003 and is currently our Head Athletic Trainer for all sports. Prior to Reagan, Coach Howard spent 8 years in the field at Fredericksburg and Clemens High Schools.
Coach Howard graduated from Angelo State University with a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He is also a Certified Athletic Trainer and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
He attended San Angelo Central High School where he excelled in Basketball and Track.
Coach Howard is married to Lexy and they have two children, Hadlee and Hilton.
Jamey HowardHead Athletic Trainer
Joe Martinez
Athletic Trainer
jmarti20@neisd.netCoach Martinez joined Reagan in 2015 as an Athletic Trainer and also teaches Sports Medicine. Prior to Reagan, he was the Athletic Trainer for the football team and women’s golf at the University of Colorado.
Martinez earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Texas and a Master of Science in Sports Administration from the University of New Mexico. He also is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT), and Certified Teacher in Physical Education.
He graduated from San Diego High School where he played both Football and Basketball.
Coach Martinez is married to Savannah and they have one child, Austin Marie.