Brian Brazil, who helped open Hebron High School in 1999, died on Wednesday after a year long battle with cancer. He was 58.
Brazil was coach for the Hawks for 23 years until he retired in 2022.
He spent the past year as an athletic director with Plano Prestonwood.
He is survived by his wife Birdie of 33 years, his three children and two grandchildren. According to WFAA, his funeral will be on Monday from Prestonwood Baptist Church.
In April, Hebron announced the name change of its football stadium to Brian Brazil Stadium.
Brazil also spent seven years as an assistant and defensive coordinator at Lewisville High School. He led Hebron to a Class 4A D2 state championship in 2005.
The Hawks defeated Corpus Christi Calallen 28-0. It’s their only trip to the state title game. They also beat Dallas Lincoln, Terrell, Everman, Wylie and Wolfforth Frenship during their playoff run.
During his run with Hebron, the Hawks posted a 152-97 record under Brazil with 16 playoff trips.
He was inducted in the Texas HS Coaches Association Hall of Honor last year.
During his lone year with Prestonwood, athletics found much success that included state titles in volleyball, boys basketball, boys soccer and a state runner up in football.
Following his passing, friends and coaches went to Twitter to pay their respects.
Check them out below.
A sad day for Texas High School Football with the loss Brian Brazil, a great man and leader. He was an inspirational figure on the sidelines of Hebron High School for many years. The Mustangs send our deepest condolences to Coach’s family and those he touched over the years.
— JAMES BROWN (@JBrownPonyUp) July 5, 2023
Can’t tell you the amount of times when I was at @dctf and the gang mentioned, hey, Coach Brazil is going to help us with this. One of the most respected #txhsfb coaches in the game and will be missed. https://t.co/ilyQ97T1Us
— Shehan Jeyarajah (@ShehanJeyarajah) July 5, 2023
My heart hurt hearing this news today. Coach Brazil was a class act. Loved coaching young men and was always happy to let you spotlight his athletes. Prayers go out to the entire Brazil family💙 https://t.co/UUzUhsJRIp
— Ashley Pickle (@ashley_pickle12) July 6, 2023
We send our deepest condolences this evening to the Brazil family and the Hebron community
— Texas Football Life (@txfblife) July 6, 2023
Coach Brazil passed away earlier today after a battle with cancer.
Brazil spent 23 years at Hebron and won the 2005 4ADII State Championship pic.twitter.com/O6mlwpoS6o
Coach Brazil was absolutely one of the great ones. Great coach and even better man. Blessed to know him and recruit and coach some of his players but the best was to see him as a dad with his daughter. Much love and respect #RIP #Coaching https://t.co/cySNzdmLtd
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) July 6, 2023
Heaven gained one of the best Texas High School Football coaches. Brian Brazil was as great of man as he was a coach. Will always remember my times with him. Prayers to his wonderful family. pic.twitter.com/0bL9LNkFoC
— Kenny Perry 🌵 (@CoachKennyPerry) July 6, 2023
If you asked God to define the perfect football coach, I think HE would tell you all about Brian Brazil. Sadly we lost one of the best #TXHSFB coaches to ever walk the sidelines. I had the great pleasure of coaching his son and send prayers for him and the entire Brazil family.🙏 https://t.co/ocnHhKFcCR
— Colby Carthel (@CoachCarthel) July 6, 2023
People preach about being a good man & than there’s Coach Brazil, a man that lived it everyday. To say he was remarkable would be an understatement, his love for others was unmatched. He led exceptionally well w/love. Thank you for being an example of what a good man should be!🙏 pic.twitter.com/ocadWEx8nZ
— Coach Capeau (@CoachCapeau) July 6, 2023
Coach Brazil was charismatic and inspiring, yet he cared about his coaches and players and put them above himself. His integrity was above reproach. His impact will forever be felt at Hebron High School and our hearts are with Birdie and his family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/sFHOxMhXfp
— HebronFootballBoostr (@HebronFBBooster) July 6, 2023
We lost a great man today! El Presidente you will be missed. Thank you for what you did for this great profession and thank you for what you did for all the players you coached and mentored. We are all better men knowing you! I love you brother. pic.twitter.com/DF882cWfXr
— Joey McGuire 🌵 (@JoeyMcGuireTTU) July 5, 2023
On behalf of everyone @AtlasDfw I want to express our deepest condolences to the Brazil Family, @HebronFootball, @PCAAthletics & everyone who Coach Brazil impacted. A Champion on & off the field, Coach surely is a Champion tonight on the golden streets of heaven. RIP Coach🙏 https://t.co/FlXK8Fz8JK
— CoachConnaughton (@CoachConnaught1) July 6, 2023
It is with great sadness we share that our Senior Athletic Director, Coach Brian Brazil, lost his valiant battle with cancer this morning. Coach Brazil was a man of deep faith and passion for Christian impact who was also a great leader, husband, dad, and friend to many. pic.twitter.com/91dKCgjHZQ
— PCA School System (@PcaSchoolSystem) July 6, 2023
TXHSFB lost one of the best today. Served on the THSCA Board of Directors with him. Sam Rayburn High graduate before going to TCU. Great coach but a better father, husband and man! He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Coach Brazil! pic.twitter.com/VguNTnwvUh
— GHFCA Houston (@ghfcahouston) July 6, 2023
My prayers are with the family and the many loved ones of Coach Brian Brazil. Coach Brazil is one of the most genuine men this world has ever seen. Thank you for sharing him with us, Birdie.
— Lee Wiginton (@CoachLWig) July 6, 2023
He will be missed. That 2005 team was fun to watch at state. God Bless Coach Brazil. https://t.co/oNsVNEE46q
— Mike Alexander (@MikeA1288) July 6, 2023
RIP Coach Brazil! You were everything that is great & pure in our profession. Honored to be A Coach like you. You are the mentor and standard for so many! “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.” Phil 1:3 #BringTheWood @uiltexas @LISDsports pic.twitter.com/e9zDDutv1W
— Marshall Williams (@coachmwilliams1) July 6, 2023
Our prayers are with the family and the many loved ones of Coach Brazil. He was a well known coach, man and father! We will miss you greatly and know that you made an impact on many.Thank you for your time and for the person you were. You will be missed.
— Marcus Football (@MarcusFootball) July 6, 2023
Coach Brazil, you will forever be in our hearts. Thanks for your unwavering dedication & for being an exemplary role model. Rest in peace, dear coach. May your spirit continue to guide and inspire us all. 🙏❤️ 📸: Photo by Andy Jacobsohn DMN #RememberingCoachBrazil #hpnd pic.twitter.com/Ig8EX9ZdE7
— Vonda J Dyer (@Chelseaker) July 6, 2023
As a fellow Hawk, fellow Frog, coach and role model, Coach Brazil provided and exceptional example of simply how to live right for me and so many others. Thoughts and prayers for his family and loved ones. You are dearly missed Coach. https://t.co/zQlHrjzibA
— Kyle McLaughlin (@Kyle0McLaughlin) July 6, 2023
Our condolences to Coach’s family, his friends and the Hebron and Prestonwood communities.
— Kevin Ozee (@CoachOzee) July 6, 2023
A great coach and a better man. May we all stive to lead like Coach Brazil. https://t.co/0I4AEhk687
Praying for the Brian Brazil family. Coach, touched the lives of many! His influence & impact will live on forever in the lives of others! In April we were able to award Coach Brazil, the TCU FCA Scott Nix Community Award. Love you Coach! Revelation 21:4 pic.twitter.com/dsqw7LHJqz
— Chauncey Franks (@chaunceyfranks) July 6, 2023
I will always love and appreciate the chance Coach Brazil took by offering me my first job. He was one of the most respectful, Christian men I have ever been around. He will be missed. https://t.co/L9nCYmqmhU
— Chris Johnson (@cjhogs22) July 6, 2023
Coach Brazil coached my son in high school. JT was in his high school system for 4 years. Coach and I connected on multiple levels outside of football. We lost a great coach and a great man. Prayers for his family. 🙏🏾 #MoreThanACoach pic.twitter.com/3KWeDi3r3k
— George Teague (@Teaguefootball) July 6, 2023
Simply one of the best. pic.twitter.com/SAF11UBeaJ
— Dave Campbell's Texas Football — TexasFootball.com (@dctf) July 6, 2023
Praying for the family & friends of Coach Brian Brazil. What a great man who influenced thousands of lives. He was always so kind to me during my FCA days. RIP Coach Brazil 🙏🏽.
— Mikado Hinson (@KadoHinson) July 6, 2023
The Denton ISD family is keeping the Brazil family and our neighbors in Lewisville ISD in our thoughts and prayers.
— Denton ISD Athletics (@DentonISDSports) July 6, 2023
Rest easy Coach. We will miss you. pic.twitter.com/K1mCCNH7Oh
Coach Brazil will be missed💔💔🙏🏻🙏🏻!! https://t.co/JfhCicfeYw
— Kierstin Rink (@kierstinrink45) July 6, 2023
Coach Brazil was loyal, supportive, loving, forgiving, hard working, dedicated, and faithful. Faithful to the Lord, his family, his church, his community, his friends, his players, and Hebron. He meant so much to @Hebron_HS. We will all miss him so much. pic.twitter.com/6YuZqvteE7
— Amy Boughton (@Amy_Boughton) July 6, 2023