Odessa College Rodeo Team receives mentorship from Texas Rattlers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:42 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Odessa College Rodeo Team is gaining valuable experience from the Ariat Texas Rattlers, who are mentoring the team at the Professional Bull Riding Chevron Showdown. This collaboration highlights the opportunity for Odessa's athletes to train alongside the 2023 PBR Team Champions. Coaches from both teams emphasize the importance of this mentorship for skill development and competition readiness. The event is also notable for the community impact, as contributions tied to the Rattlers' performances will support local youth programs.
- •Texas Rattlers return to Odessa for the third year of the Chevron Showdown.
- •Odessa College Rodeo Team trains alongside the 2023 PBR champions.
- •Chevron's '800 for 8' initiative supports local youth programs.
- •Over $200,000 raised for local organizations through the PBR event.
- 4:42 AMYahoo Sports — Odessa College Rodeo Team gets mentorship from Ariat Texas Rattlers
"ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Ariat Texas Rattlers returned to Odessa for the third straight year of the Professional Bull Riding Chevron Showdown at Ector County Coliseum. This year featured the Rattlers, who were the 2023 PBR Team Champions, the Carolina Cowboys, who won in 2025, and our very own Odessa College Rodeo Team. The […]
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