Marlow Public Schools is proud to announce that Athletic Director Daryn Brantley has been selected for induction into the Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class. The induction ceremony will take place July 25, 2026, at the Nigh University Center on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma.

“I am extremely honored to be inducted into the Class of 2026 of the Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame,” Brantley said. “I have been blessed to work for, and with, many outstanding coaches during my 30-year career. Several of them are Hall of Famers, and to be considered in the same context with them is very humbling. I am thankful for the opportunities I have had to be a teacher and coach, and I hope I have been able to be a positive influence on everyone I have coached or worked with.”

Brantley is currently in his 30th year in education, dedicating his career to teaching, coaching and mentoring student-athletes across Oklahoma. He began his career teaching middle and high school history while coaching junior high and high school football and baseball at Bray-Doyle, Dibble and Rush Springs.

From 2008 to 2021, Brantley served Marlow Public Schools as an eighth grade U.S. history teacher, assistant high school football coach and head middle school baseball coach. Throughout his time at Marlow, he has played a vital role in shaping not only athletic programs but also the culture of the district, investing in students both in the classroom and in competition. In addition to his work on campus, Brantley has held numerous leadership roles at the state level, including serving as a Region 5 representative and president of the Oklahoma Football Coaches Association, as well as a Region 5 representative and president of the Oklahoma Coaches Association.

The 2025–2026 school year marks his fifth year serving as Athletic Director and Transportation Director for Marlow Public Schools. In this role, Brantley continues to lead with integrity and a student-first mindset, ensuring opportunities for success for all student-athletes while supporting coaches, staff and programs across the district. He remains actively involved in multiple professional organizations that support athletics and student services statewide.

“I am so pleased the Oklahoma Coaches Association is choosing to induct Daryn into their Hall of Fame Class of 2026,” Superintendent Corey Holland said. “As a former coach, OCA president and now athletic director, Daryn represents all the things that are good about high school athletics. He is a dedicated and hardworking leader, and I am so happy his efforts are being honored in this way.”

Marlow Public Schools extends its deepest appreciation to Brantley for his decades of service, leadership and unwavering commitment to students, athletes and the community. This recognition is a reflection of the lasting difference he has made in the lives of countless students and families.