About the Lamar Baseball Staff
Coaches’ and Athletic Trainers - Bios
Coach Kino
Our head coach, Paul Kino is starting his 13th year at Lamar, and serves as
head varsity baseball coach and oversees the junior varsity and freshman
programs. He coached previously for three years at the Winston School in
Dallas, and two years at Cleburne High School.
At Sam Houston High School, Kino played varsity baseball and earned AllDistrict honors at shortstop. He graduated in 1993 from East Central University in
Oklahoma with a B.S. in Recreation/Education.
He and his wife Staci, a sociology teacher at Lamar, are the proud parents of four children: Mackenzie,
Emma, Haley, and Alexa. His hobby, is spending time with his girls.
Coach Evans
Damon Evans is starting his 20th year as a coach. He also serves as a varsity baseball coach and oversees the
freshman Offense. He coached the past 5 years at Sanger HS as the Varsity Offensive Coordinator, and has
served in that capacity at Arlington Seguin and Anadarko HS (OK) pervious to that.
At Anadarko, Coach Evans led Oklahoma in passing yardage in 1987 and earned All-District and All- Area
honors as a quarterback. He also lettered 3 years as a varsity pitcher and 3rd baseman earning All-District.
He graduated in 1992, from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a B.S. in Health/Physical
Education; and in 1993 from Oklahoma City University, with a M.Ed.
He and his wife, Kathy, an elementary school teacher in Sanger, TX, are proud parents of two children: Dane,
Sophomore QB at University of Tulsa and Kacee, a sophomore at Sanger HS. His hobby, spending time with
his family.
Coach Shaffer
Paul Shaffer coaches the junior varsity baseball team here at Lamar. He is in his fifteenth year in the district
and his fourth year here at Lamar High School. Coach Shaffer graduated from Arlington High School in 1984,
and lettered in basketball. He also graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a B.A. in
Exercise Science.
Coach Shaffer began his career in Arlington in 1992 at Shackelford Junior High, then moved to Nichols Junior
High School in 1996. He served as the head basketball coach from 1998 to 2006 and the Athletic Coordinator
from 2003-2006. He loves traveling, fishing, and golfing when he’s not in the gym or on the field. Coach
Shaffer married his lovely bride, Melissa, in July of 2009.
Coach Kelly
Stephen Kelly is in his first year of coaching. He currently serves as the freshman Offense and Defensive line
coach and Freshman Baseball Coach. He lettered 2 years in varsity football at Arlington Seguin while playing
under Lamar’s Coach Evens and Coach Reed. While at Seguin he earned All-District honors as any Offensive
Lineman. He also lettered 2 years in varsity baseball as an outfielder. He graduated in 2011, from Baylor
University in Waco TX, with a B.S. in Secondary Social Studies Education and in 2013 with a M.S. in Sports
Management. In the fee time, he works on the Grounds Crew for the Texas Rangers and he enjoys spending
time with his chocolate lab, Brazos!
Athletic Trainers
Kelly Gray, Athletic Trainer
Kelly Gray is in her seventh year as an athletic trainer at Lamar and is fully licensed by the state of Texas. She
graduated from Sanford Fritch High School, located in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, and pursued an
Associate in Physical Education degree at Frank Phillips College. She earned a B.S. in Exercise and Sports
Studies from Tarleton State University.
Bryant Grice, Athletic Trainer
Bryant Grice is from Pensacola, Florida and has a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from the University
of Alabama in May 2005. He attended graduate school at Arizona State University. Previously he was an
Athletic Trainer in the Austin ISD. He married his wife Brittany in June, 2011.