Under the guidance of head coach Ron Gathright and assistant coach Dr. Davis “Doc” McAlister, the Aubrey Lady Chaparrals’ powerlifting team has grown into one of the most decorated programs in the state.
A conversation at a volleyball match led to the formation of the duo that has, for the better part of a decade, guided the team to many state championship appearances and has helped multiple Lady Chaps etch their names in state record books.
“I had known about [Doc] from when I worked at S&S Consolidated, and we hosted some powerlifting meets there,” Gathright said. “Around the time I took over as the girls' powerlifting coach here in Aubrey, we happened to be at the same volleyball game, and he came up to me and asked if he could help me with the team.”
