David Byrd

As Coach of the Wayne County Lady Cats, David Byrd has built a perennial powerhouse. His teams have made 11 TSSAA state tournament appearances, finishing as Final Eight competitors four times, Final Four competitors three times, runners-up three times and state champions once.

Byrd's teams have captured 10 District 12A seasonal championships, nine district tournament crowns and 11 Region 6A tournament championships. They have advanced to the sub-state 13 of the 15 years he has been their coach. His overall record at Wayne County stands at 411-85. More than 20 of his players have received athletic scholarships to further their education.

He has been recognized as the District 12A Coach of the Year nine times and Class A Midstate Coach of the Year four times. On two occasions, he has coached the western division team of the Tennessee All-Stars.

Byrd holds a B.S. from Freed-Hardeman and a M.Ed. from Tennessee State University. He and his wife, the former Sherry Bunch, have two children, Jon David Byrd and Shannon Beckham. In addition, they are foster parents to Nick and Mary Milam.