THE HEARTBEAT: Eastside Catholic's Dominic Daste is pillar in hallways and football field
04 Sep, 2025
Dominic Daste has become the heartbeat of the Eastside Catholic football program, serving as both head coach and dean of students at the prestigious Washington private school.
With a deep background in the college coaching ranks, Daste brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the high school game — but what he found was an unexpected passion for developing young athletes and building community.
Since arriving at Eastside, Daste has worked tirelessly to establish a culture rooted in accountability, toughness, and togetherness. His approach goes beyond the X’s and O’s; he emphasizes the importance of character, leadership, and responsibility both on the field and in the classroom.
That philosophy has resonated across the program, energizing players, families, and the school community.
On the field, Daste’s vision is clear: win with stingy defense and a physical, punishing offense. It’s a brand of football built for championships, and it aligns perfectly with Eastside Catholic’s reputation as one of the region’s premier private school powers.
The expectations are high — competing for league titles and making deep postseason runs — but Daste embraces that standard.
For him, the journey is about more than wins; it’s about building a lasting legacy of excellence.
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With the Fall season already underway, it is officially our busiest time of the year, especially due to the number of campus-coordinated media days on our schedule.
Recently, our team traveled to The Woodlands HS for their 2025 Football Media Day.
We caught up with Highlander HC Jim Rapp, talking about the 2025 season and more, Check out the interview below!
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THE BOSS: Stallman takes over John Cooper School volleyball with an aggressive game plan
04 Sep, 2025
The John Cooper School volleyball program is turning the page with the arrival of Rachel Stallman as its new head coach.
Stallman brings a wealth of experience from both the college and club ranks, where she built a reputation for player development, high-energy leadership, and a passion for the game. Now, she looks to channel that expertise into a Dragons program eager to take the next step.
Stallman inherits a roster that balances emerging young talent with seasoned senior leadership, a combination that could make the Dragons one of the more intriguing private school programs in Greater Houston.
Her focus is on instilling a culture of competitiveness and accountability, while also creating an environment where players can grow both on and off the court. With 2025 on the horizon, expectations are high.
The Dragons are aiming not only to compete in a challenging conference but to make noise in the postseason as well. Stallman’s fresh perspective and proven ability to maximize her roster’s potential could be the spark that pushes John Cooper to new heights.
For the Dragons community, there’s a new sense of excitement — and plenty of reasons to believe the best is yet to come.
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