Coach Middleton is a graduate of Garland HS. This will be his 2nd year coaching with the Lions & 26th year overall.  He graduated from University of North Texas in May 2000 with his Bachelors Degree, and completed his Masters Degree in 2020.  Coach Midleton will be coaching Football & Powerlifting for the Lions. Coach Middleton is married to Gail Faulknor, also a graduate of Garland HS & she is an Asst. Principal in Celina ISD. They have 3 children, Luke (20), Loran (17), and Levi (16).