Our Coaches
Who We Are
John Reese
Coach Reese is a former Ram from Angelo State University where he played basketball for the two-time Conference Champions under Ed Messbarger. Reese graduated from Angelo State University with a degree in kinesiology and speech communications. Part of his coaching career included coaching his own son who was a 4 star point guard who was ranked number 2 in the country coming out of high school. He coached his son and the 11U USA team to a gold medal in France.
Coach Reese joined Boswell High School as the Head Coach of Girls’ Basketball in the 2015-2016 season. Coach Reese has 528 career wins in 20 seasons as a head coach. He is the all-time winningest coach in Lady Pioneer basketball history, with a record of 283-66. His district record at Boswell is 119-18. Coach Reese has led the Lady Pioneers to the playoffs every year, and his accolades include five district titles (four of those were undefeated district titles), eight bi-district championships, six berths in the regional quarterfinals, three berths in the regional semi-finals, two berths in the regional finals, one birth in the state semi-finals, and one state championship title. He also won a national championship title with the Cy-Fair EYBL team. Coach Reese and has been named district coach of the year five times. Coach Reese was named Fort Worth Star Telegram Coach of the Year for the 2023-2024 and the 2024-2025 season, and Texas Coach of the Year in 6A Division 2 in the 2024-2025 season. Coach Reese was selected to coach the TABC All-Star team in 2025.
Previously, Coach Reese was with the Bryan Independent School District for 19 years, 15 of which were at Bryan High School. Reese led the Vikings to a 30-3 record and a spot in the area round of the state playoffs. In his decade at the helm of the boys’ basketball program, he led the Vikings to 247 wins, seven district championships, and nine playoff appearances. While coaching at Bryan High, Coach Reese was named Brazos Valley Coach of the Year. He was also named Brazos Valley Hometown Hero in 2007. Coach Reese then moved to Texas A&M University as the assistant coach to Billy Kennedy. Reese completed three years on the A&M basketball staff where his responsibilities included recruiting, player development on and off the court, scouting reports, and individual workouts.
Just before coming to Boswell, Coach Reese was at Plano East High School as an assistant coach for the girls’ basketball program leading them to the playoffs for the first time in several years.
Reese is a long-time member of the Texas High School Coaching Association, the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, the National Association of Basketball Coaches, the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association, and the Texas Girl’s Coaches Association.
Jerron Reese
Jerron Reese is a passionate educator, coach, and life strategist dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their full potential — both on and off the court or field. With over a decade of leadership experience in education, athletics, and personal development, Jerron brings a unique blend of motivational expertise and practical strategy to every client he serves.A graduate of Texas A&M University, Jerron earned his Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Leadership with a Sport Management emphasis, where he also contributed as a student leader in Texas A&M Athletics. His hands-on experience included coordinating major events like NFL Pro Day and supporting student-athlete services under esteemed athletics director Dr. John Thornton. He was honored with the 2011 Distinguished Student Award, a testament to his leadership and service.
Currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership at Baylor University, Jerron continues to grow as a catalyst for positive change, combining academic excellence with real-world application.
Throughout his professional career, Jerron has served in impactful roles such as:
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Head Boys Basketball Coach at College Station High School, where he established a culture of growth, belonging, and success, both academically and athletically.
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Associate Head Boys Basketball Coach at Bryan High School, leading one of Texas' competitive 6A basketball programs.
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Adaptive Behavior and PASS Coordinator in Special Education, promoting resilience, accountability, and achievement among at-risk students.
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AVID Site Coordinator, fostering college readiness and personal empowerment for diverse learners.
Jerron’s leadership extends beyond the classroom and the court. He is a proud Texas Ambassador for Be Better Be Different, a speaker and partner with the Texas A&M Coaching Academy, and a participant of the College Station ISD Aspiring Administrator Institute. He also played a key role in developing the curriculum and facilitating College Station ISD's inaugural Aspiring Head Coach Institute, helping to mentor and prepare the next generation of athletic leaders.
Whether it's helping athletes sharpen their mental game, guiding students toward academic success, or inspiring professionals to “Win the Day,” Jerron is committed to delivering transformational results grounded in genuine care, strategic planning, and relentless encouragement.
"I believe growth happens when preparation meets opportunity. My mission is to empower others to embrace their journey, cultivate their strengths, and achieve success beyond what they thought possible." — Jerron Reese
Chris Mason
Coach Chris Mason (C-MO) started his basketball and education journey at Lamesa High School in a small town in west Texas. Coach Mason was named the South Plains player of the year as well as 1st Team All State after leading the Lamesa Golden Tornadoes to an appearance in the state championship basketball game. After graduating high school, Coach Mason earned a four-year scholarship to play basketball at Angelo State University, in San Angelo, Texas. While playing for the Rams, Mason helped the team win two Lone Star Conference titles. After a stellar career with the Rams, Mason was inducted into the Angelo State Hall of Honor in 2019. 
Cmo, as he is known to many of his peers, graduated from Angelo State and earned a degree in kinesiology and history. He later earned a Master of Education degree in Administration from Lamar University. 
Coach Mason started his coaching career in Laporte, Texas and quickly moved up the career ladder to become the head basketball of Laporte High School for an amazing 13 years. While at Laporte, Mason won 274 games for the Bulldogs, averaging over 20 wins after going 7-24 in his first season at the helm. Then in 2010-2011, Coach Mason decided to take the head coaching position at Texas City High School in Texas City, Texas. The year before Mason arrived, the Stings had only won four games the previous season. Low and behold, Coach Mason led his team to the playoffs in his first season as well as ten more times after that in his 13 years as the head coach of the Texas City Stingarees. 
After 34 years in education, and 26 years as a head basketball coach at two distinguished schools, Coach Mason decided to retire from education as a teacher and coach with an astonishing 531 wins, five-time district Coach of the Year awards, and three Galveston County Coach of the Year awards. While reflecting on his time in his career, several district titles and playoff game victories, nothing was more important to Coach Mason than seeing his former students and basketball players grow and develop into young men and women.