Ronnie Joe Clinton's Career Overview

Early Life and Education

• Birthplace: Waxahachie, Texas
• High School: Graduated from Italy High School in 1968
  • Played multiple sports: baseball, football, basketball, track

Higher Education

• Navarro College: Attended for 2 years
• East Texas State: Graduated with a degree in physical education and history

Coaching Career

• First Opportunity: Credited to Earl Dietrich for hiring him to coach in Midlothian
• Midlothian ISD: Spent 43 years at Midlothian ISD
  • Football Coach: 20 years
  • Baseball Coach: 17 years
  • Basketball Coach: 3 years

Achievements as Baseball Coach

• Record: 236 wins, 127 losses, 4 ties
• Championships and Appearances:
  • 4 High School District Championships
  • 7 By-District Appearances
  • 1 Trip to Texas High School Championship Finals

Impact

• Known for impacting over four decades of students, athletes, coaches, and friends