TLCA San Angelo Hires New Athletic Director and Head Football Coach

Robert Ontiveroz to lead sports program after recent lawsuit and staff departures

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:11am

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school football game, with sharp, overlapping planes of maroon, green, and gray representing the chaotic energy of the sport.The new leadership at TLCA San Angelo aims to move the school's sports program forward after a tumultuous period.San Angelo Today

Texas Leadership Charter Academy (TLCA) San Angelo has named Robert Ontiveroz as its new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, effective April 20. Ontiveroz, who previously served in similar roles at Crane ISD, will take over the program following the recent departure of former AD Kent Sherill and Head Coach Bradley Gunhee Oh amid a lawsuit alleging abuse of student-athletes.

Why it matters

The hiring of Ontiveroz represents a fresh start for TLCA San Angelo's athletic department, which has faced significant turmoil in recent months. The school is looking to rebuild trust and move forward after the troubling allegations against its former leadership.

The details

Ontiveroz brings 10 years of coaching experience to TLCA San Angelo. He and his wife are both alumni of nearby Angelo State University. The new hire comes shortly after TLCA announced the departures of Sherill and Oh on March 13, following a lawsuit filed by multiple families alleging abuse and 'torture sessions' involving student-athletes.

  • Ontiveroz will begin his new role on April 20, 2026.
  • The lawsuit against TLCA was filed on April 10, 2026.
  • Sherill and Oh left the school on March 13, 2026.

The players

Robert Ontiveroz

The new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at TLCA San Angelo, bringing 10 years of coaching experience, most recently from Crane ISD.

Kent Sherill

The former Athletic Director at TLCA San Angelo who departed the school on March 13, 2026 amid allegations of abuse.

Bradley Gunhee Oh

The former Head Football Coach at TLCA San Angelo who departed the school on March 13, 2026 amid allegations of abuse.

Texas Leadership Charter Academy (TLCA) San Angelo

The public charter school in San Angelo, Texas that has hired a new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach following recent staff departures and a lawsuit.

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What’s next

Ontiveroz will begin his new role at TLCA San Angelo on April 20, 2026, as the school looks to move forward and rebuild trust in its athletic department.

The takeaway

The hiring of Ontiveroz represents a fresh start for TLCA San Angelo's sports program, which has faced significant challenges in recent months. The school is hoping Ontiveroz's experience and leadership can help restore confidence and stability within the athletic department.