Meet the 2019-2020 Coaches:
Hughes, Amen, Bronikowski, McEachern
Head Varsity Coach Tricia Hughes
This begins my 17th year at Austin High. I graduated from McCallum High School and attended St. Edward's University to play basketball. I majored in Kinesiology and minored in math. I teach both Pre-AP and On-level Algebra. I've been the head basketball coach since 2004, and prior to that, I was the head track coach for 2 years. Since arriving at Austin High, I've taught all levels of Algebra I, Pre-AP Geometry, and Pre-AP Algebra 2. I am currently a member of the awesome Academy of Classical Studies where I teach all levels of 9th grade Algebra I.
My husband, Vernon, is in his 2nd year as the Offensive Coordinator at Del Valle High School and coaches the quarterbacks. We have a daughter, Kinsley Rae, born April 6, 2016, and one on the way due in October 2019. Kinsley brings so much joy and happiness to our lives.
My mom and dad celebrated their 62nd Anniversary in June. They have supported me as a high school athlete, college athlete, and now as a coach. I am so blessed to have my parents attend the Lady Maroons Basketball games which they enjoy seeing all the action!
This begins my 17th year at Austin High. I graduated from McCallum High School and attended St. Edward's University to play basketball. I majored in Kinesiology and minored in math. I teach both Pre-AP and On-level Algebra. I've been the head basketball coach since 2004, and prior to that, I was the head track coach for 2 years. Since arriving at Austin High, I've taught all levels of Algebra I, Pre-AP Geometry, and Pre-AP Algebra 2. I am currently a member of the awesome Academy of Classical Studies where I teach all levels of 9th grade Algebra I.
My husband, Vernon, is in his 2nd year as the Offensive Coordinator at Del Valle High School and coaches the quarterbacks. We have a daughter, Kinsley Rae, born April 6, 2016, and one on the way due in October 2019. Kinsley brings so much joy and happiness to our lives.
My mom and dad celebrated their 62nd Anniversary in June. They have supported me as a high school athlete, college athlete, and now as a coach. I am so blessed to have my parents attend the Lady Maroons Basketball games which they enjoy seeing all the action!
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Varsity Assistant Coach: Emerald Amen
Coach Amen is an Austin native, born and raised in the heart of South Austin. She graduated from Crockett High school and then attended Texas A&M University where she majored in Kinesiology with a minor in Education. This year Coach Garza starts her 7th year as a teacher and coach at Austin High School. She started her teaching career 12 years ago at Bedichek Middle School as a Special Education teacher and coached volleyball, girl's and boy's basketball, and girl's track.
Currently, she coaches basketball and volleyball for Austin High, and is a Special Education teacher. She has two beautiful daughters who that run her world. In her free time she enjoys spending time with loved ones, working out, and practicing her tennis skills.
Coach Amen is an Austin native, born and raised in the heart of South Austin. She graduated from Crockett High school and then attended Texas A&M University where she majored in Kinesiology with a minor in Education. This year Coach Garza starts her 7th year as a teacher and coach at Austin High School. She started her teaching career 12 years ago at Bedichek Middle School as a Special Education teacher and coached volleyball, girl's and boy's basketball, and girl's track.
Currently, she coaches basketball and volleyball for Austin High, and is a Special Education teacher. She has two beautiful daughters who that run her world. In her free time she enjoys spending time with loved ones, working out, and practicing her tennis skills.
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Junior Varsity Coach: Aaron Bronikowski
My name is Aaron Bronikowski and I am looking forward to coaching the JV team and being apart of the Lady Maroon Basketball program this year. I am a native of Toledo, Ohio, but had lived in the Portland, Oregon area for the past 11 years until my relocation to Austin in July. While in Oregon I worked for the YMCA as a Youth Sports Director while finishing my undergraduate degree in English at Portland State University and then went on to Concordia University where I completed my master's degree in Teaching.
I have been coaching basketball at various levels and capacities for the past 16 years. Most recently, for the past four years, I was the co-founder and director of a travel basketball club (AAU) called Rose City Basketball which provided everything from high level travel teams for middle and high school players, to a youth basketball league for ages 5 - 7 based on USA Basketball's youth development model, to private training. In addition to my club role and responsibilities, I was also the Associate Head Coach at Aloha High School in Beaverton, Oregon.
This year at Austin High I will teaching 12th grade AP Lit & Comp and 12th grade College Prep ELA in addition to my roles as JV girls' basketball and freshman girls' volleyball.
I have been coaching basketball at various levels and capacities for the past 16 years. Most recently, for the past four years, I was the co-founder and director of a travel basketball club (AAU) called Rose City Basketball which provided everything from high level travel teams for middle and high school players, to a youth basketball league for ages 5 - 7 based on USA Basketball's youth development model, to private training. In addition to my club role and responsibilities, I was also the Associate Head Coach at Aloha High School in Beaverton, Oregon.
This year at Austin High I will teaching 12th grade AP Lit & Comp and 12th grade College Prep ELA in addition to my roles as JV girls' basketball and freshman girls' volleyball.
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Freshmen Coach: Bailey McEachern
