Welcome to Spartan Territory

Coach Savanah is the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Stafford MSD. He is excited to start his twelfth year at Stafford and his 30th year of coaching. He looks forward to serving all coaches and student-athletes. Previous roles have been Assistant to Athletic Director, Athletic Event Coordinator, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Assistant Head Coach, Assistant Basketball and Track Coach, and SPEd Inclusion Teacher. Our district offers 19 sports competing in the Unversity Interscholastic League. In his personal life, Coach Savanah enjoys time with his wife, April, and their three wonderful kids, Kenisha, Philip, and Kenneth Jr. He also has four grandkids and, with the entire family, enjoys traveling, sports, swimming, and family time. He and his wife are all things Houston, being proud Houstonians. He is honored to represent the community of Stafford and the coaches who have poured wisdom into him along the way.

Coach Chad Jones attended Texas A&M Commerce, earning a scholarship in football and track, graduating with his BBA. He received his MBA from the University of Phoenix in 2005. He has been at Stafford MSD for 11 years and in the education/coaching profession for 18 years. He has helped countless student-athletes at Stafford reach the collegiate level. He has won numerous team championships in track as well. Coach Jones has four children and three grandchildren. He coached two of his sons as student-athletes of Stafford, earning D1 scholarships; one to Texas A&M- College Station and the other to Texas A&M Commerce, who is currently pursuing football and track. When the coach is not on the field, he loves to travel internationally and spend time with his family

Coach Derrick Ray is a dedicated educator and mentor who is passionate about teaching and coaching. He has been with Stafford MSD for four years, serving in the history department as an 8th-grade US History teacher. Coach Ray is responsible for coaching the varsity running backs, 7th grade basketball, and 7th/8th grade track. As a versatile leader, he is committed to developing young athletes, going beyond the game, and instilling values of teamwork, perseverance, and, most importantly, discipline. Coach Ray enjoys spending time with his family when he is not motivating the youth. Whether quality moments with his wife, three sons, or grandson, the family remains at the heart of his life. Coach Ray is also involved in his community, serving as a mentor. He strives to make a positive impact on the youth. He is much more than an educator and coach, but a role model, leader and inspiration to those around him.