Football Coaching Staff

FOOTBALL HEAD COACH TODD DODGE

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

CHAP FANS,

Welcome to another season of Westlake Football at Chaparral Stadium and Ebbie Neptune Field. There is such pride in bringing together the band, Hyline, Cheerleaders, Technical Entertainment Crew, and the Football Team to make your Friday Night Football experience special after much work and sacrifice to stay healthy and socially distant while preparing for a new season. Our Westlake Nation community can be proud of all of our student-athletes as they represent the Chaparrals of Westlake High school with a heightened sense of commitment, dedication, and pride.

I begin my seventh season as Westlake’s Head Football Coach and EISD Athletic Director. As Athletic Director, I want to express how proud I am of my entire coaching staff who have had to adapt to implementing new standards to ensure our athletes stay safe. Our head coaches and assistant coaches are without question the most dedicated staff I have ever had the privilege of working alongside. Their commitment to excellence is unmatched.

It does weigh heavy on my heart as a head coach to know that this season is different than any other in the history of Westlake High School. Not all players get to play football after high school as less than 5% actually make it to the next level. My goal is to let these athletes have an amazing experience at Westlake High School.

This season we have been building a strong football program under adverse situations. Winning is hugely important anytime we step on the field. Added emphasis on the ability to play the great game of football because there are no guarantees for us during our uncertain times.

I am appreciative of all of the Westlake Fans who choose to support all our programs and cheer on the Chaps on to a winning season.

GO CHAPS!

Todd Dodge Head Football Coach/Athletic Director

ABOUT COACH DODGE

Coach Dodge is entering his 35th year of coaching, 21 of those years as a Head Football Coach. He currently serves as Head Football Coach and Athletic Director of Austin Westlake High School- home of Drew Brees, Nick Foles and Justin Tucker.

Coach Dodge discovered his passion for the game early on in high school in Port Arthur, Texas. In 1980 Todd became the first high school quarterback in history to pass for over 3,000 yards. He threw 3,564 yards and 40 touchdowns in 1980 State Finalist season at Port Arthur High School. He was a two- time AP All-State & Player of the Year and as a senior, he was selected to the Parade All-American Team in 2001, he was introduced into the Port Arthur Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame and in 2007, was introduced into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame.

While attending the University of Texas at Austin, Coach Dodge played quarterback and started 23 games with a record of 19-4 in 1983-85. He began his coaching career immediately after graduation. In 2004, he was Head Coach for the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) North All-Stars, in 2006, he was the Offensive Coordinator for the Army All-American game and in 2007 and he served as the Head Coach for the Army All-American game.

As a High School Coach he is a 3 time National Coach of the Year, 5 time State Coach of the Year and inducted into the Texas High School Hall of Fame in 2006. Coach Dodge has earned 5 State Championships, 7 State Championship game appearances, 11 Regional championships with an overall career record of 204-72, Playoff career record of 60-7.

During his five-year run at Southlake Carroll from 2002-2006, he was 79-1 with five consecutive State Championship appearances at the Texas 6A level- winning the State Championship four times during that run. As he begins his 7th year at Westlake, Dodge boasts a State Championship in 2019 and went undefeated in 2017. His overall record at Austin Westlake is 74-11, 4 Regional Championships with an overall playoff record of 22-5.

Coach Dodge has coached 9 Quarterbacks that have been named Texas State Offensive Players of the Year, while four have also been named Parade All-American.

Coach Dodge is married to Elizabeth Neptune Dodge. He has two children- a son, Riley, who currently serves as Southlake Carroll’s Head Football Coach and is married to Alexis, and a daughter, Molly, who is married to Weston Kuenstler. Todd and Elizabeth are proud grandparents of Tate Riley (5), Landry Mac (2) and beautiful newborn Blakely Haven.

COACHING STAFF

TONY SALAZAR

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, ASSISTANT HEAD COACH – VARSITY Coach Salazar is entering his 17th year of coaching and his sixth year at WHS. He previously coached at Marble Falls HS, Leander HS, Dripping Springs HS, and University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Tony graduated from Dripping Springs HS and received his B.S. as well as his Masters from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor where he played football. Coach Salazar received his AFCA All-American honors and was two-time team captain at UMHB. He was selected by the Broyles Committee as the Top Asst Coach in Texas for the 2019 season. Coach Salazar teaches Heath at WHS. When not working, he enjoys golfing, traveling and spending time with is son, Cruz and his wife, Adrienne.

KIRK ROGERS

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR – VARSITY / JV COACH Coach Rogers is entering his 16th year of coaching and his sixth year at Westlake High School. He previously coached at Odessa HS and Southlake Carroll. He was coaching on the Southlake Carroll staff when they won the State Championship in 2006 and 2011. Rodgers graduated from Olney HS and received his degree from Hardin-Simmons where he played football. Coach Rodgers was inducted in to the Hardin-Simmons Hall of Fame in 2011. Kirk teaches at West Ridge Middle School.

BRANDON MURDOCK

OFFENSIVE LINE, RUN-GAME COORDINATOR – VARSITY / JV COACH Coach Murdock is entering his 15th year of coaching and his seventh year at WHS. Previously he coached at SouthlakeCarroll (’06,’11 State Champions), and Marble Falls HS. Coach Murdock graduated from Carroll High School in Southlake, TX and received his B.S. in Secondary Education-Social Studies from Oklahoma State University. Coach Murdock teaches Psychology and Sociology at WHS.

BRIAN VASEK

DEFENSIVE LINE COACH – VARSITY / JV COACH Coach Vasek is beginning his 24th year of coaching, 14th at Westlake with a previous stop in Duncanville, winning a state championship in 1998. He is a graduate of Smithville High School. He received an athletic scholarship to the University of Texas and was a four year letterman at defensive end. Coach Vasek teaches World History and outdoor ed. Brian and his wife Audra have two boys Colton (10th) and Connor (8th).

COACHING STAFF

JASON JONES

STRENGTH & SPEED COORDINATOR, SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR – VARSITY / JV COACH Coach Jones is entering his 14th year of coaching and 9th year at Westlake High School. Coach Jones was the Defensive Coordinator at Magnolia HS. Coach Jones has a degree from Hardin-Simmons University in Behavioral Science and History. He also played football at Hardin-Simmons University. Coach Jones is the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for Westlake athletics, the Special Teams Coordinator for Westlake Football and coaches the cornerbacks. He and his wife Holly have a daughter named Josey.

KALEB SMITH

KICKING GAME COORDINATOR, ASSISTANT DEFENSIVE COACH – VARSITY / FRESHMAN COACH Coach Smith is entering his 2nd year of coaching and his 1st year at Westlake High School. Smith graduated from Oklahoma State University with a BBA in Business Administration while starting on the football team for 3 seasons. He then received his Master’s Degree from the University of Texas while lettering on the football team. Smith was inducted into the National Football Foundation Honor Society in 2018.

TYLER BLACKSHIRE

ASSISTANT DEFENSIVE COACH, SAFETIES – VARSITY / FRESHMAN HEAD COACH, SECONDARY Coach Blackshire is entering his 5th year coaching and his fourth year at WHS. Blackshire graduated from Brenham High School, where he played football and basketball. Tyler attended the University of Texas and received his degree in Kinesiology and Health Education. He is currently in the process of earning his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Concordia University Texas. Coach Blackshire previously taught Pre- AP Geometry, but will be transitioning to teaching Health this year at Westlake High School. a degree in Kinesiology and Health Education. Coach Blackshire teaches Pre AP Geometry at Westlake HS.

MICHAEL MCKELVY

ASSISTANT DEFENSIVE COACH – VARSITY / FRESHMAN COACH Coach McKelvy is entering his 9th year of coaching and his fifth year at Westlake. Coach McKelvy previously coached at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy and St. Gabriel’s Catholic School. Coach McKelvy graduated for the University of Notre Dame and received his master’s degree in Education Administration from Lamar University. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Texas Tech School of Law. Coach McKelvy is married to his wife, Kim, and they have three children, Michael, Mason and Maegan.

COACHING STAFF

MATTHEW CODY

ASSISTANT DEFENSIVE COACH – VARSITY / JV COACH Coach Cody is entering his 4th year of coaching and his third year at Westlake High School. Cody previously coached at University of Mary Hardin Baylor for one year after he graduated with a degree in Exercise Sports Science with a minor in education. Cody also played collegiate football there helping the team become National Champions in 2016. Coach Cody will be teaching US Government and Economics at Westlake High School.

CODY MCGUIRE

ASSISTANT DEFENSIVE COACH – VARSITY / JV COACH Coach McGuire is entering his 20th year of coaching and his third year at Westlake High School. McGuire previously coached at Lockhart HS, Tomball HS and Klein Collins HS to name a few. Cody earned his degree at Texas Tech University. He also played collegiate football at Tech from 1993-1998 where he was named 2nd team All Big 12 Conference as a defensive tackle. He has been married to his wife, Rachael for 18 years. His son, Stoney is entering his senior year at WHS; daughter JoLee is a sophomore at WHS and Case an 8th grader at Hill Country Middle School. Coach McGuire teaches PE at WHS.

JACK RHOADES

ASSISTANT OFFENSIVE COACH, RUNNING BACKS – VARSITY / JV COACH Coach Rhoades is in his sixth year of teaching and coaching and it is his first with the Chaparrals. He was previously the passing game coordinator at Little Elm and the Offensive Coordinator at Gregory-Portland. He attended Texas State University where he majored in mathematics and was a captain of the football team his senior year. He is a graduate from C.H. Yoe High School in Cameron, TX. Coach Rhoades is married to his beautiful wife Erin.

BOOMER COLLINS

ASSISTANT OFFENSIVE COACH – VARSITY / JV HEAD COACH Coach Collins is entering his 5th year of coaching and his fourth at Westlake High School. Collins graduated from Waxahachie HS where he played baseball and football. He then went on to play baseball for the Dallas Baptist University and earned his B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. After college he played for the Toronto Blue Jays for 3 years. He currently teaches World Geography at WHS.

COACHING STAFF

JOSEPH OLSON

ASSISTANT OFFENSIVE COACH – VARSITY / JV COACH Coach Olson was born and raised in Robinson outside of Waco, Texas. He graduated from Robinson High School (4A) in 2011, where he was an All-State Catcher and State Runner Up for Baseball in 2011. Coach Olson attended and graduated from Saint Edwards University in Austin, Texas where he was an All-American, and selected by the Tampa Bay Rays to play professionally. After playing in the minor leagues he began his first coaching job at his Alma Mater Robinson, where he was a State Runner Up in 2017 for baseball. From Robinson, he went on to coach 2 years in Junior College where he helped send over 20 kids to Division 1 and 2 programs for baseball. Last year he served as the Co-Offensive Coordinator at Valley Mills High School, and helped the Eagles have a winning season for the first time in 10 years. This will be his first year at Westlake High School and responsible for helping with the Wide Receivers and the Freshman Football team.

DOMINIC PASSOLANO

ASSISTANT OFFENSIVE COACH – VARSITY / FRESHMAN COACH Coach Passolano is entering his 17th year of coaching and his third year at Westlake High School. Coach Passolano previously was a head coach for nine years at Alan B. Shepard HS in suburbs of Chicago. Coach Passolano graduated from Illinois State with a degree in Education and History. He will be teaching Special Education at Westlake High School.

J.T. BLAIR

ASSISTANT OFFENSIVE COACH – VARSITY / BASEBALL HEAD COACH Coach Blair is entering his 27th year in coaching overall and his seventh year at WHS. J.T. previously coached at Denton Ryan HS, Carrollton Smith HS, and Marble Falls HS. Blair graduated from Denton HS and received his degree from University of Texas Pan American with a B.S. in Kinesiology/minor in History. Blair also played baseball for UTPA where he had All Conference honors as a catcher. Coach Blair teaches Social Studies at WHS.

ERIK YEAGER

ASSISTANT OFFENSIVE COACH – VARSITY / FRESHMAN COACH / BOYS TRACK HEAD COACH Coach Yeager is entering his 2nd year at Westlake High School. He graduated from Brenham High School where he played football and competed in track. Coach Yeager attended the University of Texas and graduated with a degree in History. He recently married this summer to his wife Gretchen. He also serves as the Head Boys Track Coach at Westlake High School. He is currently teaching US and World History.