Texas Wesleyan University Men's Wrestling

Jackye Barber is entering her first season (2026) as the Assistant Coach for Texas Wesleyan Beach Volleyball after serving as a coach at Southwest Baptist University for the 2025 season. Barber comes to Texas Wesleyan with a wealth of experience. She has 16 years of indoor club experience paired with 7 years of beach club coaching. During her time at Southwest Baptist, she made an immediate impact by winning 10 games in her first season, setting a record for wins in a season. Before her collegiate coaching role, she was the owner and director of the Amarillo Good Vibes Volleyball Club, where she successfully managed and grew both the indoor and beach programs. Under her leadership, the club saw consistent success. Every year since starting a beach program in Amarillo, Barber has had multiple teams qualify for beach nationals, with many placing in the top 10 in different divisions.  Prior to her coaching career, Barber played volleyball at Frank Phillips College where she served as the teams middle hitter and libero. She also helped lead her team to two NJCAA National Tournaments where her teams finished 4th and 11th in the nation. Beyond the court, Barber currently resides in the area with her son, Tayden, and daughter, Teegan.

Kaleb Montes is in his second season as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Texas Wesleyan University.   Montes is the Founder and President of the Fort Worth Rugby Academy, a non-profit organization established in 2019 that offers free rugby programs to youth and their families in the Fort Worth area. His commitment to youth sports and community development has significantly impacted the local community. In 2022, Montes served as a Student Assistant for Texas Wesleyan University's Strength and Movement program during the summer and fall seasons, contributing to the team's conference championship victory. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Texas Wesleyan University in December 2022. Following his undergraduate studies, Montes took on the role of Graduate Assistant at Wheeling University's Rugby program in 2023. Under his guidance, the team achieved a historic 5th place in the national rankings—the highest in the program's history. He completed his Master's in Athletic Administration from Wheeling University in May 2024. Since June 2023, Montes has been serving as an Assistant Strength and Movement Coach and a Nutrition Coach at Texas Wesleyan University, where he continues to develop and enhance athletes' performance. Montes enjoys a family life outside work with his partner, Jennifer, their daughter, Adelynn, and their pet, Susan B. Bones.