Leopard Look: Brad Chasteen

Audrey McCaffity, Staff Writer • October 22, 2020

Assistant varsity coach, Brad Chasteen, knew that he wanted to coach by the age of 12. He has been coaching for 41 years.

Brad Chasteen joined the boys basketball coaching staff this year as an assistant varsity coach this year. His daughter, Kelly Chasteen, is also a volleyball coach at the school.

At A Glance:

Favorite food: Anything breakfast

Favorite movie: “Hoosiers”

Favorite song: “Bridge over Troubled Water” by Simon and Garfunkel

Years coaching: 41

Looking Deeper:

The Red Ledger: What drew you to the district?

Brad Chasteen: Coach Kyle Herrema was an assistant for me at Coppell for many years, and I was fortunate that he wanted to work together again.

TRL: Have you always coached basketball? If so, what drew you to basketball?

BC: I’ve always coached basketball but love coaching football and baseball also. Basketball is my favorite because there is zero “down time” in every practice

TRL: How has your experience been in the district so far?

BC: The Lovejoy school district is first class in every way and has a reputation statewide for being the best. The pandemic has made my experience a little strange so far because I love to be involved, but it will come soon.

TRL: What are you looking forward to the most this year?

BC: Just like the last 40 seasons, I look forward to seeing the players get better on and off the court

TRL: In your opinion, who is the greatest player of all time?

BC: There is no doubt, Michael Jordan is the GOAT.

TRL: What is your biggest motivator? Why?

BC: I’ve known since I was 12 that I wanted to coach, and my dad taught me tremendous work habits at a young age. Plus, I love seeing teenagers grow into young men, and hopefully their experience in our program helps the process.

About the Contributor

Audrey McCaffity, Section Editor

Beginning her fourth and final year on staff, Audrey McCaffity is more than excited to take on the role of Community Editor. The past four years have been filled with challenges, but TRL has been one constant to look forward to even on the hardest days. McCaffity dedicated lots of time to the varsity basketball team over the past three years and can’t wait to end on a good note her senior season. With the stress of college applications taking up much of her summer, McCaffity looks forward to being back in the stands at a football game wearing her leopard gear and surrounded by her favorite people. If she has learned one thing over her high school career, it is to always plan something to look forward to. McCaffity is determined to make her senior year the best of her high school experience.