Football

Coach Burgan

Coach Burgan has been at Pershing MS for 16 years.  He started his teaching career in Mesquite, Tx and moved to Houston after a few years to continue teaching coaching.  Coach Burgan has coached football at Pershing for 13 of the 16 years he has been at the school and spent some time as a football coach at Lamar HS.  Besides football at Pershing, he is also the assistant varsity softball coach at Lamar HS.  He believes in developing students so they can continue their athletic and educational  dreams in high school and beyond.

Tryout Information:  There are no tryouts.  There is a 7th and 8th grade team.  Players must be passing all their classes to be eligible to play. School attendance can affect playing time and remaining on the team.

Equipment:  Black padded football girdle, tall red or white socks, red or white undershirt, and football cleats. Shoulder pads, helmets, and mouth pieces are provided, but students can use their own.

Practices: After school until 6.  Days vary.

Games: Games occur once a week and times vary.