Coach Dash was a standout player at Ennis High School and won 2 State Championships. He continued his career at Hardin-Simmons University and held multiple records. After college he played Semi-Pro and Arena Football. Coach Dash soon discovered his love for training and received his personal training certification from Cooper Institute. He has been affiliated with the Ennis Peewee leagues since 2008. He hosted his first 7 on 7 tournament in 2011. His love for the game and coaching prompted me to start Texas Connection Athletics. Our vision at TCA is to give our athletes the foundation that will follow them into life, and the platform to be involved and know that they are loved. We encourage our athletes to be their best selves on and off the field..
Paula Ford-Smith is the co-founder of Texas Connection Athletics. She grew up in Mansfield Texas and graduated from Mansfield High School, where she lettered in basketball, track and volleyball. Paula continued her education and basketball career, first at Grayson County College, where she received a full sports scholarship and obtained an Associate of Science degree. She finished her Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice, while playing basketball on a full scholarship at the University of North Texas. She worked in Special education as an Autism specialist and a Behavior Specialist. Paula is a widow, a breast cancer survivor and the mother of two awesome young men, Jonathan & Chris. Paula's love of athletics and children gives her the ability to be a hands-on Partner working behind the scenes to ensure that the Texas Connection Athletics organization runs smoothly.
Communications Mgr Treasurer/Photographer/12U Team Mom
Treasurer/6U & 10U Team Mom
Marketing & 6U Team Mom
Fundraising Manager/ 6U & 8U Team Mom
Fundraising/Apparel Manager
8U Team Mom
10U Team Mom
Director of Coaching/8U Coach
6 U Team Coach
Offensive Coordinator/12U Coach
Volunteer Manager/10U Coach
Volunteer Manager/10U Coach
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