Bulldog Coaching Staff

“Never, never quit!”

Coach Walker is entering his 17th season as a coach and his 5th as Memorial’s head coach. He teaches history, weight training, and leadership skills. Mark graduated from Guthrie High School in 1987 earning letters in football, wrestling, track and baseball as well as being named All-State in Football. From there he went on to play football at Oklahoma State University and earned his degree in 1991.

He spent 1 season as the Assistant Speed/Strength Coach at OSU, 2 years at Cleveland High School, 1 year as Defensive Coordinator at Edmond Santa Fe, 2 years in Allen, Texas, 3 years as the Defensive Coordinator at Tahlequah, and 3 years as the head coach at Sapulpa High School.

During his years he has coached many sports and is a certified USA Speed/Strength Coach. He has also spent time as a personal trainer. Mark and his wife Terrie have a 5-year-old daughter, Gracie and a son, Jett, who was born last January.

“The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.”
- Vincent T. Lombardi

Coach Tom Ward graduated from Bishop McGuinness in 1965 where he was named Champion Athlete in 1964 and 1965. He also played basketball and track. He then went on to be a football letterman at Panhandle State University earning his Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education in 1971. He later earned his Master’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Studies from UCO in 2003 and was named to the Dean’s List.

Coach Ward is entering his 37th year as a football coach and his 8th overall with Edmond Memorial. He also coached golf for Memorial in previous years. He teaches Speed/Strength and Conditioning and has quite a coaching resume which includes 25 years at Bishop McGuinness where he served as head football, assistant football, assistant track, freshman basketball, and strength and conditioning coach. He spent 1 season at Pawhuska High School where he coached football and baseball as well as serving as the strength and conditioning coach. He also spent 3 years at Putnam City West as a football, strength and conditioning, and wrestling coach. Coach Ward has an impressive list of coaching honors as well which include being named Little All-City Coach of the Year in 1983 and 1986. He served as the defensive coordinator for the Oil Bowl in 1987 which marked the first time Texas was ever shut out with Oklahoma winning 10-0. He was the head coach for the OCA West All-State football team in 1988 as well as the head coach for the Jim Thorpe Urban Team in 1999.

Tom and his wife Christie have been married for 32 years and have 4 sons: Daniel and wife Brynn, Brian and wife Blythe, Tim and Kevin. He also has 2 granddaughters, Banton, 3, and newborn Beatrice, daughters of Brian and Blythe.

“Nothing is ever as good as it seems and nothing is ever as bad as it seems, but somewhere in between lies reality.”

Coach Allen graduated from Edmond Santa Fe High School in 1996 where he led his team to an 11-2 record and a trip to the 5-A State semi-finals. He was also a member of the track team.

Josh is entering his 7th year as a coach and his second with Edmond Memorial. Josh teaches Oklahoma History and government. He has previously coached at Fort Scott Community College, Derby High School, Missouri Western State University, College of the Siskiyous, and San Jose State University. Josh started his college career at Murray State University before heading to Butler Community College where he quarterbacked the 1998 JNCAA National Champions. From there he went to Southwestern Oklahoma State where he earned his Bachelor’s degree.

“Everyone has some fear. A man who has no fear belongs in a mental institution - Or on special teams.”
- Walt Michaels, NFL coach

Coach Kysar graduated from Waynoka High School in 1994 where he played football, basketball, track, baseball, and power-lifting. In 1994, he was named to the eight-man All-State football team, Enid News and Eagle Player of the Year and was Valedictorian. He played football at NWOSU and was named NAIA Academic All-American in 1997 and 1998, and Lifter-of-the-Year. Brandon has degrees in Math and Mass Communications from NWOSU, where in 1997 he graduated summa cum laude, and a Master’s in Administration from UCO.

Brandon is entering his 9th year of coaching and his 8th with Edmond Memorial. He teaches geometry and Algebra II and also coaches golf. He spent 1999 as a graduate assistant with Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NAIA National Champions).

He has been married to his wife Kimberly for 7 years and they have a 2 year old son, Bergin.

"No Regrets!"

Justin graduated from Midwest City in 1996 where he was a member of 2 undefeated state champion football teams and also played basketball. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State where he played for 2 Lonestar Conference Champion football teams.

Justin is entering his 7th year of coaching, his 3rd season with the Bulldogs, and his second as defensive coordinator. He also teaches special education and English as well as being selected as an All-State Soccer Coach. He previously coached at Midwest City for 5 years.

He has been married to his wife Jamie for 4 years and they have their first child due in November.

“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.”

Coach Grayson is entering his 2nd year as a coach and his first with the Bulldogs. He previously served as a graduate assistant for Northeastern State University for football and strength and conditioning.

Grayson has earned a Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State University in Health and Physical Education and will finish his Master’s degree in Health and Kinesiology in December 2007. During his football career at NSU he was a 2-time All-American and Lonestar Conference Defensive Back of the Year in 2003. He was a 2-time captain, 4-time Academic All-Conference, and 3-time 1st Team All-Conference. Terry graduated from Charles Page High School in Sand Springs in 2000. While in high school he played football and basketball.

He has 1 brother and 3 sisters.

“Don’t go to your grave with a life unused.”
- Bobby Bowden

Coach MacDonald, graduated from Stillwater High School in 1991 where he played football and baseball. Scott then earned a Bachelor’s of History Education degree from UCO as well as being selected to the President’s and Dean’s Honor Rolls.

Scott is entering his 2nd season with the Bulldogs and will serve as the defensive backs coach. He teaches World History as well as coaching baseball. Coach MacDonald previously spent 5 years coaching football and baseball in Edmond.

He and his wife Carrie have been married for 12 years and have two children: Katelin, 7 and Ian, 4.

“The nose of the Bulldog is slanted backwards so that he can still breathe without letting go.”

Coach Orvis teaches math at Central Middle School and also coaches wrestling and track. Orvis earned his degree from East Central University. During his football career at ECU he was team captain and was Lonestar Conference Offensive Player of the Week. He was also All-Conference in track and competed in vocal music and dance. Luke graduated from Edmond Memorial in 1995 and was named Honorable Mention All-State, All-Conference, Big All-City, All-District, and All-Edmond in football. He was also All-Conference, All-District, and All-Edmond in wrestling and track. He started 37 straight football games while at Memorial and played in the 1993 6-A State semi-finals and the 1994 6-A State finals.

Luke is entering his 5th year as a coach and his 3rd with Edmond Memorial. He served as the head freshman coach in 2004 and spent 2 years as a graduate assistant in Ada.

“Physical strength will make the opponent weaken and mental toughness will make him crack.”
- Vincent T. Lombardi

Coach Brent Young graduated from Bristow High School in 1993 where he played football, soccer, track and basketball. He was named All-Conference and All-District in football as well as being selected to play in the Shrine All-Star Bowl and the Eufaula All-Star Bowl. He went on to play football at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and UCO where he earned his Bachelor’s degree and was named to the President’s and Dean’s Honor Roll. He also earned a Master’s degree from Southern Nazarene University.

Coach Young is entering his 7th season as a coach, all with the Bulldogs. In his time at Memorial he has served as freshman offensive coordinator, freshman head coach, varsity o-line, tight ends, and d-line coach. He teaches science at Memorial and was recently named Head Soccer Coach.

Brent and his wife Sharon have two children: Zeke, 6 and Molly, 3.

“Accept the challenge so that you may feel the exhilaration.”
- From General George Patton’s “Wisdom of War” 1933

Pat graduated from Edmond Memorial in 2001. While in high school he earned post-season honors while competing in football and baseball as well as being a State qualifier in wrestling.

He is entering his 5th year as a graduate assistant with Memorial and his 3rd with the football team. Cartmill also coaches wrestling and baseball for the Bulldogs and spent one season as the offensive coordinator at Santa Fe South High School.

Coach Cartmill is currently attending UCO and majoring in math.