By Van Wade Photos by Van Wade New LC-M Athletic Director and head football coach Eric Peevey is ready to roll in guiding the Battlin’ Bear program as he celebrates with LC-M Superintendent Stacey Brister.
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LITTLE CYPRESS – An “Orange County guy” at heart has made his return to the area as Eric Peevey, who was the head football coach at Class 6A Beaumont West Brook, is certainly staying busy as the new Athletic Director and head football coach.
believed in me and now I can’t wait to coach some Battlin’ Bears and get to know all of the athletes, students and staff here.”
“I want to thank Superintendent Stacey Brister and the Board of Trustees and the whole LC-M School District for giving me this wonderful opportunity,” said Peevey. “They really inspired me when they said they
“Believe me, we had a great deal of solid applicants but we feel like we got the right man,” said Brister. “We believe Coach Peevey is a proven leader on and off the field. He has a tremendous vision of developing a program.
Brister is thrilled to have Peevey aboard the LC-M ship.
He brings a great deal of enthusiasm and I think he will do a wonderful job.” This summer, LC-M athletes have been up at the high school working harder than they ever have before with a massive turnout. At one point in June, they were averaging over 400 kids a day up at the school working out. He has also already inspired the masses as the LC-M High School Gym was packed late in the spring as Peevey and his staff had a nice
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Eric Peevey loves spending time with his family as wife Amy along with sons Will and Greyson give him plenty of support.
PEEVEY EAGER TO GET THE BATTLIN’ BEAR PROGRAMS “ROARING”
