AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Derek Gulrud is entering his first year as head coach of the San Jacinto Patriots, and he’s already implementing his style.

“We’ve implemented three words: serve, trust, win,” Gulrud said. “Serve, period. That’s how we do it. We’re making these boys into leaders and into men one day. Trust. Trust their coaches, trust each other, trust that your teammates are gonna do what they need to do, period. Lastly, win. We always end win with the exclamation point.”

As the former defensive coordinator, Gulrud is familiar with his guys.

“It’s crazy seeing kids go from freshmen to seniors,” Gulrud said. “They grow so much. They become men.”

With a new man at the helm, his players feel optimistic about the season, with leadership at the focus.

“Especially for the younger gu

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