LIBERTY
MAGNET
LIBERTY MAGNET ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Athletics Department Mission
The mission of the Liberty Magnet High School athletic department is to promote character, discipline, and teamwork by teaching student-athletes life lessons while excelling academically, athletically, and professionally.
New Athlete Information
If you are an incoming student to Liberty and you wish to inquire about athletics at Liberty, please contact the coach for the sport you are interested in playing. Coach's emails are listed below.
Student Athlete Handbook
Returning Athlete Information
If you are a returning athlete to Liberty you will need to fill out the packet located HERE.
Athletic Director
Dr. Brandon White
Dr. White is entering his 6th year as Liberty Magnet Athletic Director and Men's Basketball Coach. Under his leadership, Liberty has expanded athletics to include varsity competition in baseball, cheer & dance, football, powerlifting, and softball.
Our athletic department at Liberty Magnet is guided by our school five core values - Equity, Community, Opportunity, Service, and Integrity. We take great pride in our student-athletes playing fair, mentoring younger student-athletes, being thankful to showcase our athletic abilities, partnering with local entities for varies service initiatives, and modeling and setting standards.
Athletic Trainer
Ms. Samantha Termini
The Liberty Magnet High School Athletic Training program provides prevention, recognition, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all student-athletes on campus. Providing the highest level of care possible, we keep student-athletes health and safety at the forefront while allowing them to continue participating in their sport safely.
Samantha Termini joined Liberty Magnet High School as an Outreach Athletic Trainer from the Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute in July 2021. Samantha has been a certified athletic trainer for 7 years with experience working with secondary schools, Division 1 athletics (LSU), and professional women’s soccer (NWSL).
BASEBALL
Head Coach: Don Barrow
Email: WBarrow1@ebrschools.org
Coach Barrow graduated from Belaire HS in 1998 where he was named to 1st Team All District and lettered all four years as a varsity player. He went on to play at Delgado CC as an outfielder and then played and coached in the Sugar Cane League for 7 years with the Baton Rouge Twins and New Roads Tigers. His High School coaching career started at Denham Springs HS in 2017 where he was the Freshman Head Coach as well as an assistant for the Yellow Jackets Varsity where he coached the hitters and outfielders. In 2020 he was named McKinley High School Head Baseball Coach and led them to a 10-win season and an appearance in the 5A select playoffs. Don has spent his summers coaching on the select baseball circuit and is currently a Head Coach in the Louisiana Knights organization.
Coaching Barrow's Philosophy:
My philosophy for coaching baseball is to use the game to build young men on and off the field by providing direction, being positive and execution the task at hand daily.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Head Coach: Brandon White
Email: BWhite6@ebrschools.org
At Liberty Magnet our boys’ basketball program believes in providing our student athletes with the technical, tactical, physical, and mental training to reach their highest possible potential. We are committed to helping each player achieve a high level of performance. We believe in teaching young men to be responsible, disciplined, learn from mistakes, and handle themselves in a positive manner. Most of all NEVER surrender or quit on yourself.
Dr. White is entering his 6th year at Liberty Magnet High School as the Athletic Director and Head Boys Basketball Coach. Under the direction of Dr. White Liberty boys’ basketball has shown improvement over the last five years. Winning two 7-4A district championships (2020, 2021) and an appearance at the LHSAA Div. II State Semi-Finals (2021).
Assistant Coaches:
Charles Carter – Head JV Coach
Travis Franklin – Head Freshmen Coach (Colorado State, Professional Athlete (2011 – 2021)
Chris Gatlin – Player Development Coach (LSUS All American, Professional Athlete 2009 – 2016)
Toon Iyasere – Player Development Coach
Leonard Jackson – Strength Coach
Tyrus Thomas – Asst. Coach (LSU, Professional Athlete 2006 – 2016)
Brian Williams – Asst. Coach
Liberty Magnet Record under Dr. White (2016 – Present)
Year 5 (2020 – 2021) 7-4A District Champs; 4-A Division II Semi-Finalist Overall Record: 20 – 7
Year 4 (2019 – 2020) 7-4A District Champs; 4-A Division II Quarterfinalist Overall Record: 20 – 10
Year 3 (2018 – 2019) 4-A Division II Quarterfinalist Overall Record: 20 – 11
Year 2 (2017 – 2018) Bi-District Playoff Appearance Overall Record: 6 – 22
Year 1(2016 – 2017) Bi-District Playoff Appearance Overall Record: 9 – 24
Liberty Magnet Collegiate Basketball Players:
Joe Ayo (2021) – Hiram College
Zavier Sims (2021) – Lewis & Clark College
Jeremiah Willis (2019) – Baton Rouge Community College
Kevin Shen (2018) – Rhodes College
Post Season Accolades:
Brandon White 7-4A District Coach of the Year (2021, 2020)
Jacob Wilson 7-4A MVP (2021, 2020); 4A All-State Honorable Mention (2021, 2020)
Zavier Sims 7-4A All-District (2021, 2019)
David Weber 7-4A All-District (2021, 2020)
Quentin Henry 7-4A All-District (2021)
Kevin Shen 7-4A All District (2018)
Cameron Newman 7-4A All-District Honorable Mention (2021)
Andrew Davison 7-4A All-District Honorable Mention (2020)
Tim Kullman 7-4A All-District Honorable Mention (2020)
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Head Coach: Valencia Wilson
Email: VNorwood@ebrschools.org
Assistant Coaches: Nikki Young & Charlie Roggerson
The purpose of Liberty Magnet High School Girls’ Basketball program is to provide opportunities not found in the curriculum that will contribute to the student's physical, emotional, psychological, and sociological development.
Coach Valencia Wilson believes in developing leaders and promoting discipline on and off the court. She is committed to building a championship team that gives total effort while exhibiting character and class. Her philosophy is “hard-work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” Coach Wilson earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from University of Louisiana Monroe and a Master of Science in Sports Management from Northcentral University.
Coach Wilson joined the Liberty Magnet High (then Lee Magnet High) family August of 2016. This school year marks her 11th -year coaching at the high school level. Coach Wilson’s overall record is 261-85. Coach Wilson has been named Coach of the Year six times. In 2019, the Lady Patriots earned their first state championship. The Lady Patriots claimed another state championship in 2020. In year 2021 The Lady Patriots were the Division II State Runner-ups.
Womens Basketball Tryouts : 10/12/2012
Liberty Magnet Women’s Collegiate Basketball Players:
Haley Franklin Ottawa University
Tamara Christmas Lincoln Trail College
Aniya Lagarde Rhodes College
Diamond Hunter Southern University
Malaya Spears BRCC
Raegan Williams LSUE
BOWLING
CHEERLEADING
Coach: Elicia Brown
Email: EBrown7@ebrsupport.org
The Liberty Magnet High Spirt Program (Cheer & Dance) looks forward to working with talented and positive students who wish to work as a team to represent our school. As ambassadors of our school, cheerleaders & dancers are expected to follow all school rules and behave appropriately, maturely and responsibly. As a leader among their peers, they are held to a higher standard of representing the school with a spirit of excellence.
The decision to become a scholar athlete is one that truly maximizes an individual’s high school experience. There are many responsibilities and obligations that must be met as a member of the Spirit Program. Academics will be each participant’s first priority. LMHS cheerleaders & dancers should be able to balance schoolwork, a busy dance schedule, as well as personal responsibilities. They must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Additionally, leadership abilities and a positive character are important qualities that each member must possess. The administration and faculty expect cheerleaders & dancers to set a positive example for behavior and character, not only in school but also in the community. Whether in uniform or not, a LMHS cheerleader & dancer must exhibit the program’s six (6) pillars of character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, & Citizenship.
CROSS COUNTRY
DANCE
Coach: Elicia Brown
Email: EBrown7@ebrsupport.org
The Liberty Magnet High Spirt Program (Cheer & Dance) looks forward to working with talented and positive students who wish to work as a team to represent our school. As ambassadors of our school, cheerleaders & dancers are expected to follow all school rules and behave appropriately, maturely and responsibly. As a leader among their peers, they are held to a higher standard of representing the school with a spirit of excellence.
The decision to become a scholar athlete is one that truly maximizes an individual’s high school experience. There are many responsibilities and obligations that must be met as a member of the Spirit Program. Academics will be each participant’s first priority. LMHS cheerleaders & dancers should be able to balance schoolwork, a busy dance schedule, as well as personal responsibilities. They must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Additionally, leadership abilities and a positive character are important qualities that each member must possess. The administration and faculty expect cheerleaders & dancers to set a positive example for behavior and character, not only in school but also in the community. Whether in uniform or not, a LMHS cheerleader & dancer must exhibit the program’s six (6) pillars of character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, & Citizenship.
FOOTBALL
GOLF
Head Coach: Noah Rosol
Email: NRosol@ebrschools.org
The golf program is centered around improving at golf and also improving at life. We do not just want to teach the kids how to become better golfers, we teach them how to overcome life challenges, reach their goals, and persevere. This year our goal is to assist athletes in developing a better golf game and developing a better understanding of how and when to use each shot. The skills of deciding what type of shot to use around the greens, out of the rough/sand, and how-to better-read greens are foundational skills that will be our focus. Golf is related to life and how we can use some athletic mindsets in our normal lives. We also train these athletes to be tough mentally as they persevere through their golf game and life. Most importantly, we make sure that we have fun and bring energy when we compete
Tryouts will be mid-late October if we are having a spring season.
MEN'S SOCCER
WOMEN'S SOCCER
DESCRIPTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
Head Coach: Stephen Poss
Email: SPoss@ebrschools.org
Assistant Coach: Melissa Easley
Email: MEasley1@ebrschools.org
POWER LIFTING
DESCRIPTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
Head Coach: Joshua Gast
Email: JGast@ebrschools.org
The vision of the Liberty Magnet Powerlifting Program is to become one the best high school teams in Louisiana. Every athlete in our program will be treated with respect and dignity as we strive to reach our potential as a team and as individuals. We will always compete with class, within the rules, and with great intensity. The health and safety of every lifter is our number one priority. Our program teaches young athletes how to gain strength and push themselves mentally while protecting themselves each step of the way. The program is truly open to students of all shapes, sizes, and experience levels.
Coach Gast enters his second year as the head coach of Liberty Powerlifting while being assisted by Coach Drey Trosclair. Coach Gast has been around powerlifting as a lifter and coach for 15 years while working with renowned coaches such as Jesse Kellum, Tommy Moffit, and Kurt Hester. He has trained 14 individual state champions, 2 national champions, and 1 world runner up. He is eager to bring this standard of excellence to our athletic program while helping each individual achieve more than they believed possible. (In our state of the art weight room!)
The Liberty Powerlifting Program is still in its infancy after beginning its program in 2021. We are proud to announce a top 10 finish in the state as a team with one solo state champion lifter. As we look to the future, the goals now become much higher, and we seek to add a women's team to our program. We are very optimistic about this year's potential results, but most importantly an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all involved.
SOFTBALL
DESCRIPTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
Head Coach:
Email:
SWIMMING
Head Coach: Jacob Waldrop
Email: JWaldrop@ebrschools.org
Mr. Waldrop is a social studies teacher with multiple degrees from Auburn University. This is his 9th year teaching and second year as head coach for swimming. Last year we had swimmers compete at the state tournament and were very successful. We even had a swimmer win the state tournament in multiple events.
It is our goal to provide a safe and healthy activity for students that allows them to enhance their educational experience. Our sport is a great activity to increase physical health, as well as make friends and develop a team atmosphere.
Our competitions start in September, so students need to sign up as soon as possible. To do so, simply send an email to Mr. Waldrop
TENNIS
DESCRIPTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
Head Coach: Elizabeth Seidenglanz
Email: ESeidenglanz@ebrschools.org
WOMEN'S TRACK
MEN'S TRACK
VOLLEYBALL
Head Coach: Michelle Haynes (2013 – present)
Email: MHaynes2@ebrschools.org
I believe no job is more challenging and rewarding than that of an educator and coach. Success is staying focus and on track. No one needs permission to be successful but self reflection is key. "I push my student-athletes to believe in themselves, develop a love for the sport, strive to make others better by setting a positive example and to ALWAYS remain HUMBLE / INTENTIONAL / GROWTH MINDSET / FORTITUDE."
Liberty Volleyball Team Accomplishment:
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2020 District Champions / Regional Playoff (DII) Overall 14-4 Dist. 8-0
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2019 District Champions / State Quarter-Finals (DII) Overall 34-4 Dist. 8-0
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2018 District Champions / State Quarter-Finals (DII) Overall 33-4 Dist. 14-0
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2017 District Runner-ups / Regional Playoff (DII) Overall 36-8 Dist. 12-2
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2016 Bi-District Playoff (Div. IV) Overall 15-15 Dist. 4-8
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2015 1st Year Varsity (Div. IV) Overall 6-20 Dist. 2-10
Liberty Volleyball Alumni Collegiate Athletes:
Graduation Year Name Team(s) or University
2021 Trinity Bell Midway University, KY
2021 Jordan Coates Columbia College, SC
2021 Diamond Holliday Jackson State University
2021 Trenity Lundy Southern University-BR
2021 Alacyia Smith Kentucky State, KY
2020 Johnice Hubbard Jarvis Christian College, TX
2020 Chassidy Robertson Jarvis Christian College, TX
Liberty Volleyball Tryout Dates:
May 9 – 14, 2022 Time: TBA
(Please visit athletic website for paperwork. Must have physical to tryout)
