Burleson ISD names Meyer new Centennial head football coach
Centennial’s defensive coordinator since opening in 2010 succeeds Kyle Geller as the second head coach in the school’s history
BURLESON — Burleson ISD named former Centennial High School football defensive coordinator Blake Meyer Centennial’s new head football coach and athletic coordinator Monday.
Meyer succeeds Kyle Geller, Centennial’s head football coach and athletic coordinator since Centennial opened in 2010. Burleson ISD named Geller assistant athletic coordinator of athletic operations February 14.
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Burleson ISD trustees approved hiring Meyer—Centennial’s defensive coordinator since Geller hired him in 2010 when Centennial opened—at the March 10 board meeting based upon the recommendation of a selection committee, which included Geller, Chief of Interscholastic Activities Kevin Ozee, high school and middle school principals and a community member, Burleson ISD stated in an email.
Being named Centennial’s head coach and athletic coordinator is a “dream come true” for Meyer, Meyer said in Burleson ISD’s email. He’s excited to add to the “great legacy” Centennial built under Geller, Meyer said.
“Most of all I am excited to lead such a great group of young men,” Meyer said. “I couldn’t ask for a better team to coach. They are what makes Centennial special, and I am proud to be their coach.”
Burleson ISD is thrilled to hire Meyer, who’s “exceptional leadership, dedication and a deep commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the field” has made him an “integral” part of Burleson ISD athletics during his tenure, Ozee said in Burleson ISD’s email. Ozee added Meyer is “deeply respected by his players and the community.”
“[Meyer] has been Coach Geller's right-hand man and will continue to build on CHS’s success,” Ozee said. “His vision for our program aligns perfectly with our core values, and we are confident that, under his leadership, Centennial athletics will continue to succeed."
Centennial reached 11-straight playoff appearances since 2014, six bi-district championships, three area championships and a state-quarterfinal appearance under Geller with Meyer at defensive coordinator.
During the season Centennial set the Burleson ISD record for most season wins, Meyer’s defense allowed 16 points per game.
Burleson ISD superintendent Dr. Bret Jimerson said in Burleson ISD’s email he’s “seen firsthand” Meyer’s dedication to Centennial High School, its football program and Burleson ISD’s student athletes.
“This commitment will allow him to continue the winning tradition at CHS, and I look forward to seeing the program thrive under his leadership,” Jimerson said.
Meyer’s 25 years of high-school coaching include leading all varsity defensive operations, developing and implementing the defensive system from varsity to seventh grade, establishing the first wrestling program in Burleson ISD history—coaching five individual state champions, including the district’s first-ever boy and girl UIL state champions—and leading the Centennial powerlifting program.
Meyer began his new role Tuesday. Centennial hosted a reception for staff, players and parents Tuesday night at the Centennial indoor facility.