About Us

Calvin A. Ward - Girls HS

Calvin is the Head Coach of the Girls 17U team.  He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Houston and a MBA from the University of Houston at Victoria.  He has 20 years of experience in the electric utility industry.  In addition, he is the Houston area director for Mid America Youth Basketball (MAYB) and President of the Brazoria Youth Basketball America (BYBA) and West Columbia Youth Basketball Association (WCYBA).

Patrice Ward - Girls 11U

Patrice holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Sam Houston State University.  She has been the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Columbia High School in West Columbia, Texas the last 6 years and have captured the last 2 Consecutive Back 2 Back District Championships.  Prior to the 1^st District Championship, Columbia girls hadn’t won a district championship since 1988 which was coincidentally her senior season at the school .  Patrice’s 2006-2007 Columbia High School team made school history after completing the regular season with a 29-0 record and finished with a 30-1 season record.  In addition, Patrice has coached youth basketball for 14 years, coached the Shot Callers 11U team.

Lugene Sims - Girls 5th/6th

Lugene is an assistant coach.  She has been involved in girls’ athletics for over 27 years. She played for Columbia High School in West Columbia, Texas. She was a state certified official for UIL girls’ high school volleyball for 19 years with the First Area Volleyball Officials Chapter and president for 7 years of those years. She has been involved in a number of capacities during her tenure at Columbia-Brazoria ISD.