Coaches

Kyle Burns

Head Boys and Girls Coach
Coach Burns is originally from Pittsburg, TX.  He attended Stephen F. Austin State University and has a Bachelor of Science degree.  Coach Burns has 21 years coaching experience, with 18 of those at Pine Tree.  His experience includes various positions/sports from JH to HS at Union Grove (2007-2010) and 2 stints at Pine Tree (1999-2007 & 2010-present).  Coach Burns and his wife Tina have 2 children, son Kole (16) and daughter Taylor (24).

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Emily James

Assistant Coach
Coach James was born and raised in Longview and spent first through twelfth grade at Pine Tree, graduating in 2014. She went to Texas Tech University and studied kinesiology. This is Emily's second year as a teacher and first year coaching cross country. She teaches Integrated Physics and Chemistry along with Environmental Science at the high school. Emily LOVES being a Pine Tree Pirate!

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Taylor Guinn

Jr. High Cross Country Coach
Coach Guinn is a 2010 graduate of Idalou HS, and a 2015 graduate of Texas Tech University.  He and his wife Callie have twin 13 month old boys, Graham and Grayson.  Coach Guinn is entering his 4th year of coaching, and his 1st year at Pine Tree.  Coach Guinn will be teaching Texas History at the Jr. High, and coaching cross country, basketball, track, and tennis.