Russell Lewis has been coaching baseball for over 11 years. He has coached at the select level for  five years.  In 2000, he graduated from Northwood University with a BBA in Business Management.

When asked about his wife Brennan, Coach Lewis replies, “She is very supportive, loving, beautiful, and keeps me in line.  Through her and God, my path stays straight.”  Macie is his little girl – his “heart beat”. “She has the best smile in the world and has great energy.”

While at Northwood University, Lewis played for the Knights and had a stellar senior year. He was on the All American Team, Regional Player of the Year 2000, Conference MVP and 2000 All Conference. Russell played 2 years of Minor League Baseball with the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals’ from 2000-2002 as a utility infielder and outfielder. 

He loves to fish, golf, and spend time with his family. When asked about his favorite aspect of being a coach, Russell answered, “I love having the chance to impact young men, to help them with their character. I love to see them work so hard for a common goal. I love to see them get it. It feels great to know I’ve been able to influence them in a positive way.” 

2012 is the inaugural year for Coach Chris Anderson as part of the Bulldog Baseball Program.  He comes to McKinney North with a wide range of both teaching and coaching experience over the past 10 years.  This includes stints as JV Head Coach at Sherman HS in 2001, Varsity Assistant at Frisco HS in 2008 and 2009, and as Head Coach for multiple Select Teams in the North Texas area between 2000 and 2011.  He also was responsible for founding and co-owning a local baseball and softball training center here in McKinney from 2003-2008 and helping to co-found a Christian-based Youth Baseball Organization (Texas Spikes Baseball Club) in 2010.

Coach Anderson played professionally as a Catcher and Outfielder with the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox organizations between 1996-2000.  He recorded the 1^st hit in Tampa Bay Rays History and earned “Best Outfield Arm” and multiple “Community Service” awards with the Rays during his tenure there.  Between both stops, he managed to mix in some time in Amarillo in ’99 winning a TL League Championship.

Prior to getting drafted, Coach Anderson played at Murray State College in Tishomingo, OK (’93-’94) as a Pitcher/Utility Player.  He then joined NAIA powerhouse Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK  (’95-’96) helping them to the NAIA College World Series in ’95.  He also lead the team in homeruns in ’96 spending time as both an Outfielder and Catcher.

The Oklahoma Native feels blessed to be able to give back to McKinney North athletes after living the dream of being paid to travel the country to play the game he loves as well as being able to use his gift to pay for his college education.  He looks forward to the challenge of continuing the great tradition of McKinney North Baseball that Coach Gatewood and previous coaches have started.  Coach Anderson and his wife Kimberly have been married for 10 years and currently live in Little Elm, TX with their 3 children (Camden 8, Campbell 5, and Cruz 10 months).