Wellman-Union ISD is excited to announce its new Athletic Director, Coach Josh Bailey. Coach Bailey is the current Wellman-Union Girls Head Basketball Coach who began his tenure at WUISD in August 2022. (related article) According to WUISD, Coach Bailey shares WUISD’s Athletics vision for the future. Currently, WUISD is in search of a new head football coach and when asked if Coach Bailey would be taking over the football program, he said, “I will not. We are hoping after spring break we will have more information on football.” Coach Bailey led the Lady Cats to another state basketball playoff berth where they lost to #13 Whiteface who eventually fell to the Class 1A State Champions Nazareth.
Coach Bailey, is a graduate of Lubbock Christian University and comes with a very impressive resume where he has coached both on the collegiate and high school levels. Bailey also brings 15 years of Athletic Director experience to WUISD. During those years he has been blessed to be a part of multiple playoff appearances and 8 State Championships at 3 different schools. “I am super excited to lead the Wellman- Union Athletic family and thankful for the opportunity! I have always been drawn to the small school environment and I am looking forward to the process of growing high-character student-athletes on a daily basis! The future is extremely bright at Wellman-Union and can’t wait to get to work! Go Wildcats!” said Coach Bailey.
