Sanctions and Penalties

Removal from a Contest

for violation of Section 138 of the TAPPS By-Laws

Kingdom Collegiate Academy

for violation of the TAPPS By-Laws
Section 131.II.A
Section 131.II.E
Section 133.IV.A
Section 138.IV.C.2
Section 138.IV.C.3.a
Section 138.IV.C.4

PUBLIC REPRIMAND
Kingdom Collegiate Academy
Victor Cathey – Athletic Director
Maurice Moore – Basketball Coach

PROBATION
probation thru 7/01/2027
Kingdom Collegiate Academy

Bishop Dunne Catholic School

for violation of Section 87.II – Inducement

PUBLIC REPRIMAND
Nathan Slaughter

PROBATION
Nathan Slaughter for one year upon reinstatement by the TAPPS Executive Board

SUSPENSION
Nathan Slaughter until such time as reinstated by the TAPPS Executive Board (no earlier than June 2025)

Prestonwood Christian Academy

for violation of Section 85 – Student Eligibility

PUBLIC REPRIMAND
Stef Van Meerveld – Coach

PROBATION
through 6-30-25
Stef Van Meerveld – Coach

SUSPENSION
Stef Van Meerveld – 6 Regular Season Games

All Saints Episcopal School – Ft Worth

for violation of Section 136 – off season participation

PUBLIC REPRIMAND
Boys Basketball Program
Tristan Wesson – Coach
Trenton Wesson – Coach

PROBATION
through 6/30/2025
Boys Basketball Program
Tristan Wesson – Coach
Trenton Wesson – Coach

SUSPENSION
Tristan Wesson – Coach (12 Games)
Trenton Wesson – Coach (12 Games)

Hill Country Christian School of Austin

For violation of Section 138-Removal from a contest, Section 138 – coach certification

SUSPENSION
Dan Silberman until such time as reinstatement by the TAPPS Executive Board

Kingdom Collegiate Academy

for violation of Section 135 and Section 138 of the TAPPS By-Laws

PUBLIC REPRIMAND
Kingdom Collegiate Academy
Trei Givens – Athletic Director

PROBATION
probation thru 6/2026
Kingdom Collegiate Academy

Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School

for violation of Section 104, Section 135 and Section 87 of the TAPPS By-Laws

PUBLIC REPRIMAND
Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School
Erik Martinez – Athletic Director
Mike Long – Head Football Coach
Frank Middleton – Assistant Football Coach

PROBATION
probation June 2026 for establishment of student eligibility
Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School
Erik Martinez – Athletic Director
Mike Long – Head Football Coach

SUSPENSION
Frank Middleton – Assistant Football Coach (two Games)

FORFEITURE
All contests in which ineligible student athletes participated

Houston Adventist Academy

for violation of Section 135 and Section 138 of the TAPPS By-Laws

PUBLIC REPRIMAND
Houston Adventist Academy
Nick Ciminello – Athletic Director

PROBATION
Houston Adventist Academy thru 6/30/2026

Lutheran South Academy (Houston)

for violation of Section 138 – Removal from a Contest

PUBLIC REPRIMAND
Head Coach: Aaron Schneider

PROBATION
Aaron Schneider through June 2025

Nolan Catholic High School

VIOLATIONS
The TAPPS Executive Board affirmed the District Executive Committee (DEC) decision involving violation of the following governance:
TAPPS Constitution Article II
TAPPS By-Laws Section 10.VIII
TAPPS By-Laws Section 130.VI and 130.VII
TAPPS By-Laws Section 131.II.E
TAPPS By-Laws Section 131.A

SUSPENSION
David Beaudin is suspended indefinitely from coaching within TAPPS and is not eligible to seek reinstatement prior to January 1, 2027.
David Beaudin is required to meet with the Executive Board and his eligibility to coach in TAPPS must be reestablished prior to coaching for a TAPPS member school.

Cedar Hill Trinity Christian School
(Trinity Leadership Public School)

VIOLATIONS

The Executive Board determined violations of the following TAPPS governance

Section 10.VIII

Section 25.I

Section 131.I.C; Section 131.I.D

Section 131.II.A, Section 131.II.F, Section 131.II.Q

Section 138.X.H

Section 138.XIV.J

TERMINATION

Trinity Christian School membership in TAPPS is terminated effective December 13, 2019.

SCHEDULING

TAPPS schools shall not schedule TCS for contests at any level for a minimum of the next alignment cycle upon return to TAPPS.

As a result of the violations occurring while the school was on probation, the following sanctions were determined and shall be in place should the school or individuals seek readmission to the organization.

PROBATION

Trinity Christian School shall be placed on probation for a period of three years.

At that time a review of the school’s status shall be made.

PUBLIC REPRIMAND

Trinity Christian School

Mark Hennesy (Head Administrator)

Troy Williams (Athletic Director)

Andre Hart (Head Coach – Football)

Football Coaching Staff (as on file with TAPPS)

GAME SUSPENSION

Andre Hart (5 Games)

SUSPENSION FROM COACHING IN TAPPS

The Football Coaching Staff as noted in TAPPS records shall not participate in TAPPS activities at a member school at any level until individuals meet with the board and are approved by the board.

Frisco Legacy Christian Academy

INELIGIBILITY TO COACH AT A MEMBER SCHOOL

Violation of TAPPS By-Laws Section 136.D

Chuck Guillaume until such time as approved by the TAPPS Executive Board

San Antonio St. Anthony Catholic High School

For violation of the TAPPS governance concerning student eligibility, the following sanctions have been issued by the TAPPS Executive Board.

PUBLIC REPRIMAND

Vaughn Reyfield – Jeff Merrit – Clay Barksdale – Kevin Smisek – Andrew Smisek – Hennsey Aurilta

SUSPENSION

from coaching in a TAPPS member school until meeting with Executive Board

Jeff Merrit – Clay Barksdale – Kevin Smisek – Andrew Smisek – Hennsey Aurilta

Waco Reicher Catholic High School

PUBLIC REPRIMAND

Mark Waggonner

Trey Holbrook

SUSPENSION

from coaching in a TAPPS member school until meeting with Executive Board

Mark Waggonner

Trey Holbrook

Removal from a Contest

Kingdom Collegiate Academy

Bishop Dunne Catholic School

Prestonwood Christian Academy

All Saints Episcopal School – Ft Worth

Hill Country Christian School of Austin

Kingdom Collegiate Academy

Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School

Houston Adventist Academy

Lutheran South Academy (Houston)

Nolan Catholic High School

Cedar Hill Trinity Christian School(Trinity Leadership Public School)

San Antonio St. Anthony Catholic High School

Waco Reicher Catholic High School

Cedar Hill Trinity Christian School
(Trinity Leadership Public School)