Bindel Takes Over as Celina Football Head Coach

Former Wichita Falls coach to lead nine-time state champion program

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:51pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic energy and movement of a high school football game, with players and equipment fractured into sharp, overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange.A new era begins for Celina High School's storied football program as veteran coach Marc Bindel takes the reins.Celina Today

Marc Bindel, who coached in the Wichita Falls school district for 17 years, has been named the new head football coach and athletic coordinator at Celina High School, a nine-time state champion program. Bindel said the opportunity to lead such a prestigious program was too good to pass up, and he and his staff are excited about the future of Celina football.

Why it matters

Celina High School's football program is one of the most successful in Texas, having won nine state championships. Bindel's hiring represents a major shift in leadership for the storied program as it looks to continue its winning tradition.

The details

Bindel spent the last 17 years coaching in the Wichita Falls Independent School District before accepting the head coaching job at Celina. He will also serve as the school's athletic coordinator, overseeing all sports programs. Bindel said the chance to lead a nine-time state champion team was an opportunity he couldn't pass up.

  • Bindel was announced as Celina's new head coach on August 24, 2026.
  • He will begin his tenure with the Celina football program for the 2026 season.

The players

Marc Bindel

The new head football coach and athletic coordinator at Celina High School, who previously coached in the Wichita Falls school district for 17 years.

Celina High School

A Texas high school with a storied football program, having won nine state championships.

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What they’re saying

“We feel like we were called here. I think it's a good fit and we're excited about what's to come in the future.”

— Marc Bindel, Head Football Coach

What’s next

Bindel will begin preparing the Celina football team for the 2026 season, his first as head coach of the nine-time state champions.

The takeaway

Celina High School has made a major coaching change, hiring veteran coach Marc Bindel to lead its storied football program. Bindel's experience and the opportunity to coach a championship-caliber team were key factors in his decision to leave Wichita Falls and take on the new challenge in Celina.