Remembering Anthony 'Coach Pep' Peppers, dedicated athletic trainer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 9:12 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
BaseballAnthony 'Coach Pep' Peppers, a beloved figure in athletic training, passed away from cancer but continued serving athletes at Lubbock ISD until his diagnosis. He will be posthumously inducted into the LISD Athletics Hall of Honor on July 15, 2026. Throughout his 40-year career, Peppers was known for his compassion, often going above and beyond to support students, including buying them meals or shoes. His infectious laughter and commitment to student-athletes left a lasting impact on the Lubbock community.
- •Peppers was known as 'Coach Pep' throughout his career.
- •He started working at Lubbock ISD in 1983 and became head athletic trainer by 1986.
- •Peppers was devoted to helping students, often providing personal support and care.
- •He will be inducted into the LISD Athletics Hall of Honor on July 15, 2026.
- •His colleagues described him as passionate, compassionate, and jovial.
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony 'Coach Pep' Peppers remembered as jovial, dedicated athletic trainer
"Affectionately known as "Coach Pep," Hall of Honor inductee Anthony Peppers was a pillar in the athletic training community, even beyond Lubbock.
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