Be a Change Agent
Behind the Whistle LLC is an educational consulting company that provides the tools necessary for developing the whole coach and athlete beyond schematics. We aim to address issues in social justice, mental health and wellness, social work in sports, coaching athletes in Generation Z, positive coaching, culturally relevant coaching, and trauma informed coaching.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of Behind the Whistle is to provide high-quality consulting, coaching, leadership curriculum, and professional development for educators, administrators, teachers, executives, managers, athletes, students, and coaches by creating intentional collisions of diverse solution-minded practitioners across the spectrum of human development for the purpose of building great ancestors. We connect people focused on maximizing greatness in themselves and others while simultaneously reinforcing the village of collective excellence through discourse, development, and action. Let’s build great ancestors together!
Our Team
Behind the Whistle began with a conversation concerning the lack of professional development of coaches beyond sports-specific schematics at all levels of sport. Our conversation quickly turned into the development of an annual symposium composed of professionals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise with an interest in holistically developing future leaders through sports and education.
Additionally, our experience as classroom teachers guides our work to deliver intentional programming for young people. We provide educational opportunities, experiences, and social interactions for students early in their lives because we understand the necessity for early exposure.
Additionally, our experience as classroom teachers guides our work to deliver intentional programming for young people. We provide educational opportunities, experiences, and social interactions for students early in their lives because we understand the necessity for early exposure.
William R. Goodloe III, Ed.D.
Chief Executive Officer William R. Goodloe is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Behind the Whistle, LLC. This is his 18th year in education having served as an assistant football coach and coaching various sports across the state of Texas. He currently serves as the Head Track Coach and assistant football coach at Claudia Taylor Johnson High School, in San Antonio, Texas. William R. Goodloe completed his Ed.D with an emphasis in leadership in Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy in Daphne, Alabama. Prior to obtaining his Ed.D, he earned his M.Ed in Educational & Counseling Psychology with a graduate certificate in Positive Psychology from the University of Missouri and a B.A. in English from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. |
Lizette Goodloe, Ed.D.
Chief Operating Officer
Lizette Goodloe is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Behind the Whistle, LLC. This is her 20th year in education having served as a Head Volleyball Coach for 15 years and coaching various sports across the state of Texas. She currently serves as the Partnership Coordinator for Comal ISD and Executive Director for the Comal Education Foundation. Lizette Goodloe completed her Ed.D with an emphasis in leadership in Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy in Daphne, Alabama. Prior to obtaining her Ed.D, she earned a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and a B.A. in Communications from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. |
Gustavo Torres Jr.
Retired Coach & Lead Researcher
Retired Coach & Lead Researcher
Gus Torres is currently the lead researcher at Behind the Whistle, LLC. He is a retired coach of 30 years, coaching various sports in the Rio Grande Valley.
Gus continues to serve his community by being an active member of the Rio Grande Valley Coaches Association and a board member for the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame. When he is not serving the coaches of the RGV, he is traveling across the state with his wife Marta to spend time with their grandchildren. He is a proud graduate of the University of West Alabama (formerly Livingston University) in Livingston, Alabama. Gus is a former student-athlete and first generation college graduate who instilled a passion for athletics and education in all of his children.
Gus continues to serve his community by being an active member of the Rio Grande Valley Coaches Association and a board member for the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame. When he is not serving the coaches of the RGV, he is traveling across the state with his wife Marta to spend time with their grandchildren. He is a proud graduate of the University of West Alabama (formerly Livingston University) in Livingston, Alabama. Gus is a former student-athlete and first generation college graduate who instilled a passion for athletics and education in all of his children.
Angie Allen, LPC
Angie Allen has dedicated six impactful years as the lead counselor at Veterans Memorial High School in San Antonio, where she has made significant contributions to the well-being of her students. Her extensive experience includes counseling and teaching roles in various Texas cities, such as San Antonio, Round Rock, Austin, and Corpus Christi. As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Angie cherishes her personal life as the supportive wife of a coach, a devoted mother to six children, and a proud grandmother to five grandchildren. Her passion for learning and reading fuels her growth as a lifelong student, and she is deeply committed to continually enhancing her skills as a therapist. Through her dedication to both her family and her profession, Angie exemplifies the values of compassion, resilience, and continuous self-improvement.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Angie cherishes her personal life as the supportive wife of a coach, a devoted mother to six children, and a proud grandmother to five grandchildren. Her passion for learning and reading fuels her growth as a lifelong student, and she is deeply committed to continually enhancing her skills as a therapist. Through her dedication to both her family and her profession, Angie exemplifies the values of compassion, resilience, and continuous self-improvement.
Services
Professional Development
for Coaches Audience Athletic Directors, High School Coaches, Middle School Coaches, College Coaches Format Workshops, Interactive and group exercises |
Student Welfare
Curriculum & Programming Audience High School Athletes, Middle School Athletes, College Athletes Format Workshops, Interactive and group exercises |
Consulting
Audience High School, Middle School, and College Educators, Administrators, Staff Format Workshops, Interactive and group exercises |
Speaking Engagements
Audience Athletic Directors, School Superintendents, Secondary Educators, Youth Sport Coaches, Parents Format Workshops, Interactive and group exercises |
Academic Advising
Audience High School & Middle School Athletes, Club teams, Youth organizations Format Workshops, Interactive and group exercises |
Custom Programs & Advising
Audience Athletic Departments, Secondary Educators, Youth Sport Organizations, Parents, Athletes Format Workshops, Interactive and group exercises |