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After Camp Mystic: A Father, a Daughter and Football's Healing Power
In the aftermath of the Camp Mystic tragedy of 2025, Trinity University Offensive Coordinator Wade Lytal learned that while football couldn't heal his loss, it could provide a reason to keep moving.
(Photo: Photo by Aaron Meullion)
SAN ANTONIO — Wade Lytal grew up as the oldest of three brothers and the grandson of a longtime football coach in Texas. He grew up playing multiple sports, even winning a silver medal in roller hockey at the Junior Olympics.
Lytal eventually became too big for the other sports and gravitated to football. He played offensive line in high school at Houston Memorial before becoming a three-year starter and two-time all-conference selection during his playing days at Trinity University in San Antonio. He immediately became a coach once his playing days were over.
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