Darell Preston

Bio

Background:
A native of Mt. Vernon, TX. Coach Preston played baseball at the University of Texas-Arlington where he earned his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Biology and History. He began his coaching career in Fort Worth at Paschal High School in 2007, where he spent his first 12 years in coaching. In 2018 Coach Preston moved to Wakeland HS to become the Head Baseball Coach. Coach Preston is happily married to his wife April of 21 years, and they have two beautiful children Dallas (17) and Addison (14).

Coaching Experience:
2026-present Lovejoy HS- Sam Linebackers/ Track & Field
2023-2025 Wakeland HS-Defensive Pass Game Coordinator; Safeties/ Track & Field
2021-2023 Wakeland HS-Offensive Line; Assistant Baseball
2018-2021Wakeland HS- Head Baseball Coach
2007-2018 Paschal HS- Boys Athletic Coordinator, Head Baseball Coach, Quarterbacks Coach

Athletic Experience:
2001-2004 University of Texas at Arlington- Baseball
1997-2000 Mt. Vernon HS- Football, Basketball and Baseball


Personal:
Married to wife April of 21 years and we have two children at Lovejoy Dallas (senior), Addison (freshman)