Kevin McElroy, known to most as Coach Mac, went home to heaven on January 2, 2026. Kevin was a Tennis Coach and Teacher at Kingwood High School for over 20 years, where he profoundly impacted hundreds of students’ lives by sharing his strong values of integrity and character.
After college, Coach Mac started his career as a High School Teacher and Coach at his high school alma mater, Sam Rayburn High School. He was recruited by his High School Coach to join her at Kingwood High School where he spent 16 years before moving to Deer Park High School. After 3 years, he came back home to Kingwood where he was the residing Head Tennis Coach.
Coach Mac was a long-time member of Texas Tennis Coaches Association (TTCA) and served on the Board. He earned several awards including the Integrity award (2011), 6A State Coach of the Year (2017), the Character award (2023), Regional Coach of the Year (2025). He was also named Teacher of the Year at the Kingwood 9th grade campus. Coach Mac was a family man, who was loved by all. Part of his extended family was his tennis family. He took great pride in all his students and all the tennis programs he led. He motivated everyone he met to strive to be the best human being by living a life with integrity and character always.
Coach Mac will be sorely missed for his big heart, kind spirit, and quick wit. Until we see you again Coach Mac! “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5: 14-16
