Garrett named new girls hoops coach

Garrett Hilton has joined Trinity Christian Academy as the new varsity girls basketball coach.

Hilton has 21 years of basketball coaching experience in public schools, with the last 11 being a head girls basketball coach. He has had head girls coaching positions at Brazoswood High School, Clear Brook High School, Kennedale High School, and most recently at Peaster High School. His head coaching positions were at the 6A, 4A, and 3A Levels.

Throughout his career, Hilton has developed off-season skills and conditioning programs and player development programs for high school and junior high school athletics.

Hilton led the Peaster girls basketball team to three consecutive undefeated years in district play, was a regional semi-finalist in 2021 and 2022, and a regional quarter-finalist in 2023 with a record of 89-16. Coach Hilton’s professional affiliations include the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) and the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA). 

Hilton played collegiate basketball for LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. In 2002 he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education. He later earned a degree in Special Education. 

Hilton’s said his goal at TCA is to make a spiritual and athletic impact in the lives of the young men and women that he comes in contact with. He said he is excited to lead our competitive Lady Eagles basketball program and would love to aim for a state championship.

“We are excited to have Coach Hilton join our TCA family,” TCA Athletic Director Cody McKenzie said. “Coach Hilton has had a tremendous coaching career and brings a wealth of knowledge that will only help to elevate our girl's basketball program. Coach Hilton will bring a program that has proven to be successful and get to fully engage in mentoring our young ladies to grow in Christ through the sport they love to play.”

Hilton said his favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13 “because no matter my circumstances, with God beside me, I can persevere.”

Hilton and his wife, Christy, have been married since 2004 and have a daughter Addyson, 13, and a son Hayes, 7.

Trinity Christian Academy is a PK3-12th grade college-preparatory Christian school located in Willow Park. For more information, visit their website at tcaeagles.org.