From a pool of 94 applicants, Bruce Salmon was selected as the new head football coach and athletic coordinator for Lehman High School during Monday's Hays CISD board of trustees meeting.

Salmon is currently the head football coach and athletic director at Marion ISD in Marion, Texas. In his application, Salmon said his success at MISD was due to the school's focus on team achievement and the coordination of resources to develop a winning atmosphere.

Salmon said he plans to develop the players and coaches, establish school and community pride, and teach qualities necessary for success both on and off the field.

Salmon has 23 years of experience as a football coach. In addition to Marion High School, he has also coached at high schools in Schertz, Gonzales, San Antonio, Comal and Pflugerville. He holds a bachelor's degree in English from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio.

The campus will coordinate opportunities for parents and students to meet their new coach in the coming days.