Eagles Basketball Coaches
Head Coach: Doug Boxell (4th season)
Email: dboxell@ozarks.edu
Doug Boxell begins his fourth season as head coach at Ozarks. Boxell, the winner of five High School state championships in Texas, was named the new head coach in 2009. Boxell made an immediate impact on the program in year one, bringing in a talented recruiting class to begin his foundation. That talent translated into the Eagles opening conference play 4-0, including a win over the eventual ASC champion. Boxell's team defeated one NCAA III qualifying tournament team and took another down to the wire during his inaugural campaign. Following the 2009-2010 season, Boxell had the ASC East Division Player of the Year, two All-Conference players and another on the All-Freshman Team. Three of his players were on the ASC All-Academic Team.
Prior to Ozarks, Boxell coached 13 years as the head boy’s basketball coach at Ponder High School where he won three state championships, including back-to-back titles in 2008 and 2009. 12 of his 13 teams won district titles. Boxell has also served as the school’s athletic director the past five years.
His extensive Texas coaching experience spans nearly 25 years, including two other stops that resulted in state championships. Prior to Ponder High School, Boxell spent two seasons at Sudan High School, and led the Hornets to a state title in 1995. His first head coaching stint was at Santo High School, where he spent five years and won the state title in 1990. He also had stops at Lampasas High School, Neches High School and Alpine High School. He owns an impressive 670-175 (.792) career record.
“Ozarks is a great university where student-athletes can receive a solid education and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. This university will not only prepare you for your profession, but also for the game of life."
Boxell will emphasize fundamentals, sound defense and team play.
"Our focus will be on developing a team that is like a family. We want players that understand how to make their teammates better players. Prepare to win. Players must first learn how to set goals, stay focused, work hard and be diligent in order to be successful."
During his career, 23 of his teams have made the playoffs, with 17 of those winning district championships. He guided 16 of his teams to the regional tournament and seven made state tournament appearances. He was the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) Coach of the Year twice and District Coach of the Year 14 times. He was named the Denton Record Chronicle and Fort Worth Star-Telegram Coach of the Year three times. In 1990, he was the head coach of the TABC All-Star game.
Boxell received his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from University of North Texas in 1980. He has a master’s degree in Physical Education from Sam Houston State University.
Boxell and his wife, Jeananne, are the parents of four sons.
Assistant Coach: Travis Rogers (2nd season)
Email: trogers@ozarks.edu
Travis Rogers begins his second season as the assistant coach. Rogers, a native of Coldwater, Kansas, was the student assistant coach last year. Rogers served as the assistant girl's coach at Meade (KS) High School during the 2007-2008 season. He worked summer camps at Meade and Coldwater (KS) High School for five years. Additionally, Rogers was a volunteer summer assistant coach at Meade. As a player, Rogers was named to the SPIAA All-League Team twice during his prep career at Meade. Rogers earned his bachelor's degree in sports coaching from the United States Sports Academy. He and his wife, Emily, were married in 2008.