Over the course of his 30-plus year career, Hays High athletic coordinator Les Goad grasps the all-encompassing nature of a coaching transition.

Changes on the field, as well as off, can be overwhelming for the uninitiated and unprepared.

That’s why Goad and his staff continue to foster learning, whether it’s through new schemes or getting players to better know one another.

And while the Rebels chose to forgo spring football in 2018, Goad said his program continues to show growth and p...