THSCA, UIL, Fox Sports joint press conference recap

The UIL, Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and Fox Sports Southwest held their yearly press conferences on Monday during the annual THSCA Convention in San Antonio to address the state of high school athletics and specifically football in the state of Texas in front of several dozen media members at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown San Antonio.

The beginning of the press conference highlighted the work of THSCA Executive Director D.W. Rutledge who is retiring after a distinguished career where he was an assistant coach for a state title team at Converse Judson, he posted an incredible 198-32 record as a head coach at Judson winning four state titles. After retiring from coaching, Coach Rutledge moved into his role as the THSCA Executive Director where he’s held that role for 15 years.