As Hollister High School gears up for their first fall season in the Mid-Lakes Conference, they are thrilled to introduce Mike Wilson as their new Athletic and Activities Director. With a wealth of experience spanning over three decades, Coach Wilson brings a deep commitment to student athletics and a proven track record of success in coaching and administration.
A graduate of College of the Ozarks in 1987, Wilson would spend two decades coaching boys basketball before taking on his first athletic director position in 2007 where he served as Athletic Director and head boys' basketball coach for Strafford High School until 2018. During this time, he also served as an assistant principal, demonstrating his leadership both on and off the court. After a very short retirement, Wilson hit the court once more to coach boys basketball at Willow Springs.
Hollister High School Principal Dr. Jared Terry shares that Coach Wilson’s extensive experience and dedication to student-athletics make him a valuable addition to the Hollister family. "We look forward to seeing the positive impact he will have on our students and the success of our sports programs," Dr. Terry states.
Coach Wilson, who completed his student teaching in Hollister, expressed his excitement about joining the Hollister Tiger Family. He is eager to apply the knowledge and experience he has gained from his mentors and looks forward to mentoring others. "I want to take what I have learned from the successes I have experienced and help our coaches to achieve their own success," Wilson says. "It is my goal to increase student participation in all of our athletic programs and to see our students and our teams be successful both in their athletics and in their every day lives."
SPORTS PREVIEW
Football:
Head Coach: Mike Johnson
Goals for this season: To continue to grow as a football program. "We are a young team, but we are working very hard. I would love to see our boys compete for a conference title."
Volleyball:
Head Coach: Molly Terry
Goals for this season: To be competitive in every match to play their best. "We strive to play at a consistent high level and to keep pushing ourselves to be better today than we were yesterday. Measurable goals are to win 20+ matches this season and win a district championship."
Cheer:
Head Coach: Shari Fox
Goals for this season: To push beyond the comfort zone and strive for achievement. "We want to see our athletes excel both during practices and performances, but also in academics. We are trying to create a more positive and spirited culture, not only with our team, but the entire student body of Hollister."
Golf (Girls):
Head Coach: Mike Plante
Goals for this season: Consistent improvement. "We want to see our athletes give their best at all times as they continue to improve and find success."
Cross Country:
Head Coach: Andrew Tolivar - Coach Tolivar joins the Hollister Family this year. A runner himself, he typically runs fifteen to twenty miles a week on various trails in Taney and Stone counties. Tolivar brings with him a wealth of coaching and teaching experience both domestically and abroad. Most recently, he spent eight years coaching in Forsyth. He is also a US Navy Veteran.
Goals for this season: To build up the cross country program and to create an environment in which students want to participate. "We want to see more students participating in cross country and we want to see those students experience success."
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