PATRICK EITEL is a graduate of J. J. Pearce High School and Stephen F. Austin State University. He is beginning his first year as cross country coach and his hird year coaching as the head softball coach . In 2007, he led the Ladycats Softball Team to a District 12-4A Championship for only the third time in school history.  He was named 2007 Coach of the Year in District 12-4A.  His wife, Michelle, teaches at Hallsville Intermediate School . They have two daughters, Brittany 15, and Heather 12. Pat’s favorite pastime is playing softball, golfing and spending time at the lake.