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New coach, fresh start: Lawrence Ellison ready to lead Cigarroa Toros
Laredo is the latest leg of a long football journey as Cigarroa's new coach has led future NFL players along the way including Adrian Peterson and Lance Dunbar.
Published on Mar. 1, 2026
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Lawrence Ellison, the new head football coach for Cigarroa High School in Laredo, Texas, brings a wealth of experience to the program. Over the course of his 36-year coaching career, Ellison has held various roles, including principal and assistant principal, and has helped establish and grow young football programs, working with future NFL players like Adrian Peterson and Lance Dunbar.
Why it matters
Ellison's extensive experience and track record of developing successful football programs could be a game-changer for the Cigarroa Toros, who are looking to turn things around after a challenging season. His ability to connect with and motivate young athletes, as well as his administrative expertise, could help revitalize the team and the broader Laredo community's interest in high school football.
The details
Ellison, who attended East Texas Baptist University, has a reputation for being a "mercenary" coach, meaning he's willing to go where he's needed to help establish and grow football programs. He's never had to leave a job, but rather has sought out new opportunities to further his coaching career. Ellison believes his experience in management and working with young athletes will be crucial in his new role with the Cigarroa Toros.
- Ellison will be making the move to Laredo with his two sons, twins Austin and Blake, who are in the seventh grade.
The players
Lawrence Ellison
The new head football coach for Cigarroa High School in Laredo, Texas, who brings a wealth of experience to the program, including working with future NFL players like Adrian Peterson and Lance Dunbar.
Adrian Peterson
A future NFL player that Ellison has worked with in the past.
Lance Dunbar
A future NFL player that Ellison has worked with in the past.
What they’re saying
“There for a while I was a mercenary. I'd go in and help establish a program and grow a young program. Then someone else would call with more opportunities and I'd go there. It's never been that I had to leave. It's always on me getting different goals.”
— Lawrence Ellison, Head Football Coach, Cigarroa High School (lmtonline.com)
“Not just in football, but in management in a program. How to get the most out of the kids. Over the course of 36 years you learn a bit about kids. Basically, they all want to be cared for, they all want to be loved, and they all want to be coached and taught. That's what we bring to the table. The ability to get those kids involved and get them going to play for something bigger than themselves.”
— Lawrence Ellison, Head Football Coach, Cigarroa High School (lmtonline.com)
What’s next
Ellison will be making the move to Laredo with his two sons, twins Austin and Blake, who are in the seventh grade.
The takeaway
Ellison's extensive coaching experience, including working with future NFL players, and his ability to connect with and motivate young athletes could be exactly what the Cigarroa Toros need to turn their program around and reignite the community's passion for high school football in Laredo.
