Departmental Responsibilities

The McKinney ISD encourages all students to participate in extra-curricular programs whether it is Academics, Fine Arts, Athletics or any other number of U.I.L. (University Interscholastic League) programs. As the McKinney area continues to grow, the participation within the MISD athletic programs increase as well. It is the mission of the McKinney ISD Athletic Department to supplement the educational process of those students who exhibit an interest in athletics and want a forum to challenge their physical and emotional capabilities. We offer a full range of competitive athletics to well over 3,000 student athletes. This includes McKinney High School, McKinney North High School, and McKinney Boyd High School as well as Faubion, Dowell, Johnson, Evans, and Cockrill Middle Schools. The staff on all eight campuses is extremely devoted to the ideals and basic fundamentals of sportsmanship, responsibility, work ethic, character development, and positive attitudes that are essential in any athletic program. These values will allow them to be successful in any endeavor they are involved in after high school. We are blessed to live and work in a place where educational opportunities and development of well rounded young people is a priority.

Shawn Pratt

Pratt served for seven years (1993-2000) at Slaughter Middle School and McKinney High School as a history teacher, football coach, basketball coach, and track coach before opening McKinney North High School as the head football coach and athletic coordinator.

Pratt received his Bachelor of Science in History at Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1993 and his Masters of Education in Educational Administration from Texas A&M-Commerce in 2003. Pratt is a member of the Texas High School Coaches Association, Texas High School Athletic Director’s Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Coaches Outreach, and the McKinney Education Foundation .

Sports Talk

Tune in daily on Time Warner Cable Channel 98 to see highlights of recent athletic events and hear the head coaches of McKinney High, McKinney North and McKinney Boyd recap games and discuss upcoming opponents. Sports Talk airs daily at 11:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.