Lance Cherry, a native of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, began directing the program in 2006 as the Lady Cats Head Softball Coach. During his tenure the Lady Cats have been a perennial playoff team and have made several deep runs in the playoffs. In 2007 the team set a school record for wins with 24 victories.  During his time as Tom Bean’s Coach the program has had 6 All-State selections, 7 academic All-State, 1 TGCA All-Star, 1 All-Star Honorable Mention, 6 players awarded softball scholarships, and numerous All-District/Superlative selections. Previously Coach Cherry coached at Grayson County College (2002-2006), where he served as outfield coach, pitching coach, and director of study hall. In 2002 he assisted with the Lady Vikings volleyball program. During his time at Grayson he assisted in leading the Lady Vikings to four straight Regional Tournament berths. While at Grayson he coached 13 all-conference selections, 9 region ten all-stars, and 1 NJCAA All- American. Over past eight years Coach Cherry has instructed youth softball players with programs such as Frozen Ropes Softball, K.A.O.S Athletics, as well as various other camps and clinics in the North Texas area. He is a graduate of Grayson County College and Southeastern Oklahoma State University with degrees in Health and Physical Education. He is married to Kelly Cherry and they are proud parents of their two year old son Ryon . Kelly teaches Special Education and serves as the Girls Coordinator and Head Volleyball coach at Whitesboro High School.

 

“I am very proud to be a part of the Tom Bean family. Our student athletes give 100% on and off the field and that makes it a very easy job to lead these young ladies. I am very lucky to have been blessed to be associated with such a great coaching staff and talented and hardworking girls. “