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Hartson Named Head Girls’ Basketball Coach

Posted: May 2, 2012

Glenn Hartson Midlothian ISD has named Glenn Hartson as the new head girls’ basketball coach for the Midlothian Panthers. Hartson replaces Brooke Walthall who accepted the head girls’ basketball position at Canyon Randall High School.

Coach Hartson is in his 26th year of teaching and coaching serving 14 of those years as a head coach. He became the head boys’ basketball coach at Midlothian in 2000 and led the Panthers to the playoffs for the first time in 26 years. Since then, his boys’ teams have advanced to the playoffs 7 out of 11 years, winning 3 District Championships, 3 Bi-District Championships and advancing to the Regional Quarterfinals twice. Coach Hartson has been voted Boys’ District Coach of the Year four times and has been a nominee for THSCA All-Star Basketball Coach twice.

Coach Hartson is very excited to make the switch to the girls’ basketball program. “When I came to Midlothian 12 years ago, the boys’ program was not where I wanted it to be and I accepted the challenges of helping my alma mater get back to the playoffs. My goal is now to do the same thing with the girls’ program. I am looking forward to providing stability and helping the girls improve both athletically and academically. I want to take them to the next level and I know they are as excited as I am about this opportunity. We are going to work hard and it will be tough, and with all of that, the results will take care of themselves.”

Athletic Director Steve Keasler states, “When you think of Midlothian basketball, you think of Glenn Hartson. He has developed a basketball program that is based on character, integrity, passion and hard work. He is a proven head coach that will bring instant credibility to our girls’ program. We are excited for Coach Hartson’s next journey in his successful career.”