Garrison ISD hires veteran coach Kerry Therwhanger

Therwhanger brings over 20 years of head coaching experience to the Bulldogs' program.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 9:04pm

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Garrison Independent School District has announced the hiring of Kerry Therwhanger as its new head football coach and athletic director. Therwhanger, who has over two decades of coaching experience, will be taking over the Bulldogs' athletic program moving forward.

Why it matters

Garrison ISD is looking to build on the success of its 2025 season, where the Bulldogs finished 8-4 and reached the second round of the playoffs. Therwhanger's extensive coaching background and track record of winning should help the program continue its upward trajectory.

The details

Kerry Therwhanger currently holds a 185-83 career record through 22 years as a head coach. He will be replacing Brandon Alvarez, who left Garrison at the end of the 2025 season to join his father on the Center ISD staff.

  • Garrison ISD announced Therwhanger's hiring on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

The players

Kerry Therwhanger

An experienced head coach with over 20 years of experience and a 185-83 career record.

Brandon Alvarez

The previous head coach of the Garrison Bulldogs, who left the program at the end of the 2025 season to join the Center ISD staff.

Garrison ISD

The school district in Garrison, Texas that has hired Kerry Therwhanger as its new head football coach and athletic director.

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What’s next

Therwhanger will begin his tenure as Garrison ISD's head football coach and athletic director immediately, as he prepares the Bulldogs for the upcoming 2026 season.

The takeaway

Garrison ISD has made a strong hire in Kerry Therwhanger, who brings a wealth of coaching experience and a proven track record of success to the Bulldogs' program. His leadership should help the team build on its recent playoff appearance and continue its upward trajectory.