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We get asked often how people can help the program. We have put together an Amazon Wish List of things we could use to help improve this program. If able, your support would be greatly appreciated, if you know anyone outside of the program that would like to help please share the list with them.
Wishlist Items:
- Printer Ink – we print practice schedules, depth charts, and much more daily.
- Rubbermaid Tanks – Varsity players take Ice Baths on Wednesdays to help recover for Friday. We currently have 1 big tank, smaller individual tanks would use less ice.
- Tape Cutters – need a set for the locker room so they do not have to go to the training room after practice or games.
- Snacks/Drinks – To be kept in locker room for players to eat during the day or before/after practice.
- Protein – Athletes need to eat protein immediately after morning workouts and throughout the day. From what I observe the majority of our athletes are not getting close to enough protein in their diets to maximize the amount of work they are doing in the weight room. Eating protein after workouts and throughout the day would help them build muscle to prevent injuries and get stronger.
- Beverage Dispenser – We have enough blenders to make protein shakes each morning we purchased last year. Problem was when we mixed them, by the time the Athletes got them they started to settle and they wouldn’t drink them, if we had this that would fix that problem. This would be much cheaper than buying premix bottles.
- Towels – If we had a set of towels to keep in locker room we could wash daily and athletes could use after showering after AM workouts.
- Laundry Soap – We do 15-20 loads of laundry daily between HS and JH to keep athletes from getting staph or having to take their stuff home daily to wash.
You can pick which items you would like to purchase to support and they will be shipped directly to us and available for the Athletes. Thank you for everything you do for this program!!
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Coach Andy Thurman is a Bartlesville native and a 1991 graduate of Bartlesville High School. A Bruin through and through, he was part of one of the most successful eras in program history and helped lay the foundation for the pride and tradition that continue today.
Thurman began his coaching career in 1999 at Billings Central Catholic High School in Montana before returning home in 2012 to coach at his alma mater, where he has remained ever since. Bartlesville is the only program he has coached in Oklahoma.
During his tenure, he has served in numerous roles, including 8th grade coach, defensive backs coach, wide receivers coach, running backs coach, outside linebackers coach, and special teams coordinator. He has also coached varsity golf and soccer and spent time coaching junior high sports and non-scholastic youth teams.
A longtime baseball player growing up, Thurman brings a broad athletic background to the program.
consistency and continuity define Coach Thurman’s impact.
He has coached multiple generations of Bruins, having competed with some parents, mentored athletes who became program standouts, and helped develop players who advanced to the collegiate and professional levels. As a multi‑sport coach and active youth sports volunteer alongside his children, Thurman plays a vital role in building strong relationships and sustaining the culture of Bartlesville athletics.
Andy is happily married to Christy, with two Bruin standouts, Addison and Easton
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Bobby Holmes 8th Grade Head Coach
Coach Bobby Holmes is a proud Bruin whose career reflects a deep and unwavering commitment to both the game of football and the Bartlesville community. Over the past 15 years, he has served the Bruin program in nearly every capacity-coaching on both sides of the ball and leading as special teams coordinator. Known for his loyalty and team-first mindset, Coach Holmes consistently steps into whatever role best serves student-athletes and strengthens the program.
Beyond the field, Coach Holmes is driven by a genuine passion for positively impacting young people. He is committed not only to developing successful athletes, but to shaping strong, character-driven individuals who contribute meaningfully to their school and community.
Coach Holmes also broadened his leadership to Dewey High School, where he served as offensive coordinator for three seasons. Under his guidance, the Bulldogger offense showed steady growth each year, consistently surpassing 3,000 yards of total offense. His system produced standout performances, including a 2,000-yard rusher and a 1,000-yard receiver in the same season. In 2016, he led Dewey to a playoff appearance in one of the most competitive Class 3A districts in Oklahoma. In 2009, 2010, 2016, 2024, and 2025 he was part of 6A playoff experiences.
A graduate of Perkins-Tryon High School, Coach Holmes was a multi-position football player before continuing to play at the collegiate level. He competed as both a kicker and cornerback at Northwestern Oklahoma State University and University of Central Oklahoma. He later earned his bachelor's degree in Education, with a focus in History, from Oklahoma State University.
At the heart of Coach Holmes' success is his family and his loyalty to the Bartlesville community.
He and his wife, Tiffany, who also serves the school district, have been married for 18 years and are proud parents of their son, Landy, a sophomore at BHS. Coach Holmes' loyalty, character, and passion for making a difference continue to leave a lasting impact on his players, his program, and the Bartlesville community as a whole.
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Join us in supporting the Bartlesville Sports Commission ’s Masters #ParTEE. The BSC is instrumental in supporting Bartlesville Teams and Athletes with Funding needs, Scholarships, Hall of Fame induction, and the annual Fall and Spring Sports Updates at Hillcrest. See You There!
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⤵️ #youthfootball #1Team1Goal2026 Registration for fall tackle football is officially open! 🏈💙
🏈 When signing up please select the grade your child will be in Fall of 2026. 😊😊
🏈 Link for tackle football 2nd-6th grade: New this year is 2nd grade tackle!
www.sportabase.com/Registration/Register/4835
🏈 If you are needing financial assistance please fill out the following Google form for the approval.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdg-nRZI5_NYYXkS5-N64-tdmrAqDhYSlDjdphBd-xSwgWE0A/viewform?usp=p...
We are also happy to announce to go along with our Flag football for 1st-2nd grade we are going to offer flag football for girls 1st-8th grade. More info to come! Stay tuned! 🏈💙😊😊
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Great turnout for CUB SPA S2. A Quick Look 👀
•Session 1 Cubs building on Session 2 Work
•Many new faces meshed right in. #1Team1Goal
•New to CUB SPA? We will get you caught up and merged right in with the rest of the #team
•Go straight from Elementary/J-HI via Bus.
•Show up a bit late, thats ok.
•Leave a bit early for other sports? Absolutely #multisportbruwins
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Meeting Reminder!
Parents this is where we need you to join the #teamParents, you’re up! This is your moment to add to the build! ... See MoreSee Less
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