Gerald Brence

Ox in the Culvert is Gerald Brence's second book and his first novel. His first book, The 70-30 Split, is in its fourth printing. Brence taught high school English for nine years. During that time, much of his focus centered on teaching high school students many of the classic American novels. He went on to become the head football coach at Plano Senior High School for 16 years. The Wildcats won the Texas 5A state championship in 1994. Brence was named the Texas coach of the year in 1993 and 2005. Currently he is the district athletic director for the Plano Independent School District. He resides in Plano, Texas with his wife, Elizabeth. Brence's second novel is tentatively scheduled for release in early 2015.