The Pecos Eagles will be welcoming a new head coach for the 2024-25 season. Krystle Ramirez, a Pecos native, will assume the position as head volleyball coach for the Pecos Lady Eagles. Born and raised in Pecos, Ramirez participated in a variety of sports as a child and enjoyed friendly competition. She is the daughter of Alex and Norma Ramirez and has two siblings, Katherine and Kevin. Ramirez credits her late grandmother Juanita Herrera, along with her mother and sister Katherine, as her early inspirations.
At Texas Tech University, Ramirez pursued higher education, graduating with a mass communication master's degree and a bachelor's degree in public relations. She began her career with PBTISD nearly ten years ago, spending eight years as a high school teacher before moving to Crockett Middle School to teach target reading.
Outside of the classroom, Ramirez has volunteered at Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church and in church activities promoting her neighbors as she states, “I was brought up in the church and currently help my parents with hospitality.” She is pleased with her ten years of teaching career, which included coaching volleyball, basketball, softball, and track teams at various levels of success and leading a yearbook crew that took home a national prize in 2020.
Ramirez seeks to run the program with past guidance "I've been a part of some amazing bi-district championships and regional qualifications," says Ramirez, who is excited about the forthcoming season. Furthermore, "It's difficult to enter a program where there are large shoes that I will never be able to fill." I am appreciative of the six seasons I spent working with Gary Garcia. There isn't a better mentor than him. Living up to the legacy he created will be difficult. "Community support is important to the team because what are we without the love and support of our community?" says Ramirez, demonstrating her understanding of the importance of it. What drives me to come to work every day is the community. It's incredible to see our devoted followers who have been supporting the team for decades show their support for us.
Ramirez likes to travel, take pictures, work out, and spend time with friends and family. "I adore the people in Pecos. All that I wish to leave behind is happiness and love." "I am incredibly appreciative to Coach Chris Henson for providing me with the chance to lead the volleyball team. It's a beautiful moment of complete circle, as he hired me as a coach back in 2017."
Moving forward, Ramirez wants to underline how much she values trust and communication. She also wants to motivate her players with her upbeat style and encouraging personality. According to Ramirez, “My plan is to remain positive through it all, which is hard when everyone wants to criticize. I also like to look at all sides of the situation. I’ve been the athlete and assistant coach so it’s important to assess the situation through all parties. I plan to learn from my mistakes and just be the best coach that I can for these girls. “
Ramirez is excited to carry on the Lady Eagle volleyball program's tradition in her new position as head coach. She wants to improve the team's performance and accomplish both immediate goals, like winning more games in the district, and long-term goals, like winning a district title.
Ramirez intends to emphasize the value of local support in the team's accomplishments by fostering stronger community relationships through outreach programs and interesting activities. Ramirez stated, “Each year we host our annual Pink Out game where 100% of proceeds go back to our local American Cancer society. This is our biggest event of the year and we only hope to gain more interest and support. I also want to have the girls help with the local food bank, cleaning up the community, and any other opportunities that come our way.”
She emphasizes both athletic and personal development in her coaching, seeing it as a chance to positively impact young athletes in addition to a career.
Ramirez is equipped to guide the Lady Eagles as she works to establish a successful program and open up new doors for achievement. Her work ethic is nothing new to her as she stated, “I come from a long line of female coaches in my family. We all grew up around sports and all the good and bad that come with it. I feel my past experiences will help me handle situations a little bit better. If I need help with something, I know I can always count on my fellow coaches or family for support.” Ramirez expresses her motto for both her job and athletics for this coming season.