April 19, 2024—Deveon McKinney, assistant campus athletic coordinator and varsity football run game coordinator for Galena Park North Shore High School, has been named the Cypress Creek High School campus athletic coordinator and head football coach. McKinney replaces Greg McCaig, who will retire in June after 21 years leading the Cougars.

“Coach McKinney comes highly recommended as an individual of integrity, organization, and enthusiasm,” said Martin Drayton, Cypress Creek principal. “He is a life-long learner and trainer with seven professional clinic presentations to statewide coaching audiences. His top priorities will include athletic academic excellence, character and player development, collaboration and engagement with all middle school feeders, and preparing athletes for the next level. The Cy Creek athletic program is destined to continue a legacy of success, and Deveon McKinney will absolutely lead the charge.”

McKinney has 15 years of coaching experience at the high school level. Prior to North Shore, McKinney served as associate head football coach at Waller High School (2019-2022), offensive run game coordinator at Cypress Ranch High School (2015-2019), freshman offensive coordinator at Mayde Creek High School (2014-2015), and middle school assistant leader at Collins Middle School and varsity assistant leader at Corsicana High School (2008-2013).

McKinney helped lead North Shore to consecutive Class 6A Division 1 state finals appearances with 15-1 records in 2022 and 2023. As associate head football coach at Waller High School, McKinney led the program to its best single-season win percentage in seven years since 2021.

During his time at Cypress Ranch, the program won three district championships and was area finalist four consecutive seasons.

While in Corsicana, the varsity program was a Class 4A Division II semifinalist while winning a district championship and two bi-district finalist appearances. He helped Collins Middle School win a “Texas Big XII” district championship with an undefeated record in 2008.

McKinney is also the creator and co-host of “The Difference” learning platform and has presented various publications such as “Fundamentals of Offensive Line,” “Components of Effective Offensive Line Play” and “Components of an Effective Run Game” at numerous football clinics in the Greater Houston area.

McKinney earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University-Commerce and his Master of Education in Educational Administration from the University of Texas-Permian Basin.

“My family and I are excited to join the Cypress Creek community,” McKinney said. “I look forward to learning the Cougar way and building relationships to make a lasting impact within the Cypress Creek and CFISD community. I want to thank the hiring committee for believing in me and my vision for Cypress Creek athletics. Ahh-CC!”