Coaches
Head Coach
Joey Hector
Coach Hector enters his 31st year in coaching and education for the 2025-2026 school year. He currently teaches the course Professional Communications at McKinney North HS. As the Head Coach of McKinney North Baseball, he brings a legacy of leadership and success, backed by 25 years of head coaching experience and a career record of 379–271. Coach Hector has built a reputation for developing competitive, disciplined teams and preparing athletes for success both on and off the field.
Coaching Experience
- Gladewater Union Grove (1995–2001)
- Gilmer (2001–2010)
- Longview Spring Hill (2010–2012)
- Anna High School (2012–2021)
- McKinney North High School (2021–present)
Coaching Career Highlights to Date
- 25 years as a Head Baseball Coach in Texas
- Career record of 379–271
- 14 playoff appearances as a Head Coach in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2021
- 2 additional playoff appearances as an Assistant Coach at McKinney North in 2024, 2025
- Regional Semi-Finalist in 2011
- Baseball Coach of the Year honors in 2001, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, and 2017
- McKinney North Assistant Coach of the Year (2023–2024)
Teaching Awards & Recognition
- Anna ISD and Anna HS Teacher of the Year (2019–2020)
- McKinney North Newcomer Teacher of the Year (2021–2022)
Playing Career & Education
Graduate of Harmony High School
- State Champion (1990)
- All-State honors in 1988, 1989, and 1990
Played collegiate baseball at:
- Lon Morris Junior College
- All-Conference Outfielder (1991)
- Texarkana Junior College
- Arkansas State University (1992–1994)
- Division I Pitcher and Outfielder
- Named Co-Mizuno National Player of the Week (1993)
Began coaching career as a Volunteer Assistant Coach at Arkansas State University in 1995
Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Arkansas State University in 1995
Additional Coaching Roles
Beyond baseball, Coach Hector has coached football with great success:
- 2 State Championships (2004, 2009)
- 1 State Final appearance (2007)
- 17 football playoff appearances
Served as:
- Assistant Head Coach
- Defensive Coordinator
- Offensive Coordinator
- Special Teams Coordinator
Family
Coach Hector and his wife, Amy, have been married for 29 years and have two children. Their daughter Maddie lives in Washington state with her husband, Alec Benavides. Their son Rawley is a recent graduate of UT Tyler, where he was a pitcher and helped the team reach the NCAA Division II World Series. He is set to be married to Taylor this year.
Asst Varsity Coach
Michael Cowart
Coach Cowart enters his 15th year of coaching and his 5th year at McKinney North High School for the 2025–2026 school year, where he also teaches World History. Prior to joining the Bulldog Baseball coaching staff, he served at Anna, Lake Dallas, and Frisco High School.
Coaching Accomplishments
Baseball Playoff Appearances:
- 2012 Regional Semi-Finalist
- 2014 Bi-District Finalist
- 2015 Bi-District Finalist
- 2016 Regional Semi-Finalist
- 2018 Bi-District Finalist
- 2023 Bi-District Finalist
- 2024 Area Finalist
- 2025 Semi-Finalist
Additional Coaching Roles
Beyond coaching baseball, Coach Cowart has also coached football with playoff appearances:
- 2015 State Semi-Finalist
- 2017 Area Finalist
- 2018 Area Finalist
- 2019 Regional Finalist
- 2020 Regional Finalist
EducationÂ
Coach Cowart is a graduate of Austin College, where he was a two sport athlete in football and baseball. He was a member of the 2007 SCAC Conference Championship team as a pitcher. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History and a Master’s Degree in Teaching at Austin College.
Family
Off the field, Coach Cowart enjoys spending time with his wife, Blaine, and their two children, Canon and Evie.
Coach Faubion is entering his 3rd year coaching. Before coming to North he coached at LIFE High School in Waxahachie, where he primarily worked with Hitters and middle infield. During that time he also coached the Freshman football team. Here at north he is continuing his role of coaching baseball and freshman football.
Education and Family:
Coach Faubion Graduated from Mckinney North in 2015. He then continued his baseball career at Letourneau University. Graduated from Letourneau University in 2020.
He and his wife Jaci have now been married for a year.
In his spare time he works out at the gym or spends time with his Family.
Accomplishments:
Baseball Playoff appearances: Area Finalist 2023, Bi-district finalist 2024
Junior Varsity CoachJacob Faubion
Coach Ed McMillan rejoined the McKinney North High School Coaching Staff in 2012. McMillan has vast coaching experience. He coached previously at McKinney North High School in 2008. Prior to that, Ed coached at El Paso Community College from 2001 to 2004. There, he was the 1st Base Coach and also coached the outfield. While at EPCC, the coaching staff led the Tejanos to the NJACC World Series semifinals.
EDUCATION & FAMILY:
Prior to entering his coaching and teaching careers, Ed served our country in the United States Air Force as an F-16 Crew Chief. He has a degree in History from the University Of Texas at El Paso as well as a Master’s Degree in School Administration from Texas A&M, Commerce. Ed currently teaches at Johnson Middle School.
He is married to his lovely wife, Kassie, and has two sons, Mitchell and Jack. When asked, Ed's favorite quote is, “Your culture is not just your tradition. It’s the people in the locker room that carry it on.” Brad Stevens.