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Track & Field Membership bundles are now available for the Spring 2025 season. We have added some fun incentives to join, including a set of Practice Shirts at the Silver Level. Different items are available at each level, so be sure to check them out! We would love each family or athlete to join simply by creating an account with or without a purchase. We appreciate your support!
Link for Spirit Wear shirts: Plano East T&F/XC Spirit Wear
Link for EAST T&F Meet Snacks and Water Donation: Sign up genius
Link for Coaches and Team Wish List: Amazon List (See Coaches for larger ticket items)
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Coach Reed
Head XC Coach, Girls and Distance Track – Robert Reed
Coach Reed is entering his seventh full season as the Head Cross Country Coach at Plano East. He also serves as the Girl’s Head Track & Field Coach and oversees the boys’ distance runners in the spring.
Before Plano East, Reed spent three years as an Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach at Texas A&M University–Commerce. He was a member of the A&M-Commerce Cross Country and Track teams from 2006-2011. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology & Sports Studies.
A native of Sachse, TX – Reed graduated from Sachse High School in 2006. He currently lives in Princeton with his wife, Kaitlyn, and their two kids, Greyson and McKenna.
Coach Bannister
Head Track & Field Coach – Jonathan Bannister
Coach Bannister, a native of Plano, is a 2002 Plano East Senior High graduate. He is entering his seventh season as Head Track & Field Coach and Assistant Cross Country Coach for Plano East. He also serves as the Girl’s Assistant Track & Field Coach, overseeing the sprints/hurdles/relays.
Before Plano East, Coach Bannister volunteered his time with track & field programs including Murphy Middle School, Plano West Senior High School, The Hockaday School, and the Plano Sports Authority (PSA) Cheetahs.
Coach Bannister was a four-time All-American and two-time conference Athlete of the Year while attending Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville Track team from 2004-2007. He was inducted into the Great Lakes Valley Conference Hall of Fame for his accomplishments on the track. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a Master of Science degree in Sports Management. He is also a USATF Level 2 certified coach in sprints/hurdles/relays as well as long distance.
Why join the Boosters?
Successful students make successful schools— which make thriving communities. Everyone benefits when you support students!
