Houston Christian University Athletics

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT VIC SHEALY
 
 
Grant Teaff – Former Baylor Head Coach/Executive Director of American Football Coaches Association
 
“I have watched a lot of programs start from scratch, and the key has always been the leadership you bring in. I believe Dr. Sloan and Steve (Moniaci) have made an outstanding choice. Vic Shealy is a tremendous football coach and a wonderful person. He is one of the finest men in our profession and is a fine Christian leader. You always want to find the person who is best suited for the job, and I don’t think HBU could’ve made a better choice. I’ve watched Vic coach for a long time and he has just as strong feelings in the academic area as he does about football. He believes a young man comes to a university to get education, and his sport becomes secondary. He should be perfect fit for Houston Baptist University.”
 
Fisher DeBerry – Former Air Force Head Coach
 
“Vic Shealy is a tremendous choice. I think it is a tremendous opportunity for both parties – for the university and for Coach Shealy, who is very deserving and a very, very good coach. He is a man of great integrity and credibility and will be an asset to the university and the program. The alumni and faculty will embrace him and love him. He will be a great ambassador and make the university very proud.
 
Vic has coached outstanding programs at the Division I level, and he has seen success at every level. He as proven his ability as a coach and proven himself, winning a national championship at Azusa Pacific University. The players will really enjoy playing for him and it will be an opportunity they will never forget. Vic is not just about “X’s” and “O’s”, he cares deeply about character and integrity. The game to him, is not just to determine wins and losses, which are important to him, but to help young men become better men and focus on the total development of the the player and what they do with their lives. He cares about how they believe in themselves, and takes pride and interest in academic success, as well as social and spiritual growth. I commend the university for starting program and selecting Vic Shealy.”
 
Mike London – University of Virginia Head Coach
 
“I have known Vic Shealy a long time. His father, Dal, was my first football coach at the University of Richmond. When Richmond won a national championship in 2008, we lost a coordinator and Vic came on as defensive coordinator the following season. He’s groomed to be a head coach, just like his dad, and he’s been a coordinator at all levels. I know he will do a great job at Houston Baptist University.”
 
Turner Gill – Liberty University Head Coach
 
“Vic is an excellent Christian leader and is an outstanding teacher of the game of football. Without hesitation, he is the best fit for Houston Baptist University.”