New Caney West Fork has found its new leader, hiring Brian Cope as the program’s athletic coordinator and head football coach. Cope arrives after a successful stint at Lake Belton High School, where he established himself as an energetic, culture-driven program builder.

VYPE’s Matt Malatesta caught up with the newly hired head coach to talk about his return to the Greater Houston area, the high-energy culture he brings with him, and the mentors who have shaped his coaching journey along the way.