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Marcus baseball’s pitching coach gets call to be new head coach
By Micah Pearce at Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
When the Marcus Marauders baseball team hits the diamond next season, the head coach’s name will change, but the face will be familiar.
Marcus High School officially named pitching coach Danny Kelley as the new head coach of The Pack in a post to social media Wednesday.
Kelley was thrown into the...
Key takeaway ” Kelley has 10 years of coaching experience in the sport, previously serving as an assistant varsity coach at Hebron High School and Colleyville Heritage High School, a powerhouse program that produced MLB All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The appointment of Danny Kelley as Marcus High School's new head baseball coach brings a sense of continuity and stability to the program. Kelley's experience as pitching coach and interim head coach has already earned him recognition and respect within the community. His ability to lead the team to a deep playoff run after taking over mid-season is a testament to his coaching abilities and his understanding of the team's dynamics. As a familiar face, Kelley's transition into the head coach role is likely to be seamless, allowing the team to build on the momentum from last season. The fact that both high schools in Flower Mound have made changes to their baseball staffs over the last year adds an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming season, setting the stage for an exciting rivalry between Marcus and Flower Mound High School.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? When the Marcus Marauders baseball team hits the diamond next season, the head coach’s name will change, but the face will be familiar.
Marcus High School officially named pitching coach Danny Kelley as the new head coach of The Pack in a post to social media Wednesday.
Kelley was thrown into the...
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