Position: Basketball Coach
School: Cypress Falls High School
School District: Cypress Fairbanks ISD
City, State: Houston, TX
Richard Flores was nominated by his friend, Rodney Williams.
Mr. Flores is a high school teacher and basketball coach who truly cares about his students. He has been educating young adults for over ten years, instilling knowledge, confidence, and a strong work ethic on how to be successful in today's world.
"I have personally worked with Coach Flores coaching basketball, and was impressed with the passion he has for teaching young people how to succeed," Williams said. "This year, all of his hard work came to fruition when he led his team to win the Texas 6A High School State Championship. With his laid-back demeanor and his smooth approach to any situation in life, he is utilizing a sport to make a great impact in the lives of many young men."