Lake Creek High School
Softball Program
Building Champions Today to Leave a Legacy for Tomorrow
Meet The Softball Coaches
Candyce Carter
My name is Candyce Carter, and I’m proud to serve as the Head Softball Coach at Lake Creek High School. I’ve been coaching and teaching for ten years, beginning my career at the collegiate level with ULM and McNeese State. I played college softball at San Jacinto College and Lamar University before earning my master’s degree from McNeese State.
I moved to Montgomery to be closer to family and was given an incredible opportunity to be part of the continued success of Lake Creek Softball. Now entering my 5th year overall and fourth year at the helm, I’ve had the privilege of being an assistant for the 2023 state championship and leading this program to back-to-back State Championships in 2025 and 2026. While winning championships is something special, the most rewarding part of coaching is watching our athletes grow, develop confidence, and become successful young women both on and off the field.
Outside of coaching, I’m married to my wife, Olivia Van Hook, who coaches volleyball and softball at Montgomery High School. Our shared passion for education and athletics runs deep. It’s something that started with our dads and has continued through us, shaping who we are as coaches and people.
My family is also very involved in Lake Creek Softball. You’ll often see my sister and brother-in-law chasing Reagan and Carson around the field, or my mom baking (way too many) cookies for our team—which the girls can never wait to eat! I’m incredibly fortunate to have such an amazing support system that loves Lake Creek Softball as much as I do!
Geaux Lions!
Head Coaching Record: 223–38
Kacy Spivey
I’m so excited to begin my 5th year coaching and my third year with the Lion family at Lake Creek! My coaching journey has taken me from Virginia to Willis, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue growing both professionally and personally in this incredible program.
At San Jacinto, I played alongside Coach Carter, whose leadership and passion for the game made a lasting impact on me as a player. It’s truly an honor to now coach beside her and continue learning from her both on and off the field. I earned my degree in Health and Human Performance from Cumberland University, where I had the privilege of playing softball.
In addition to school ball, I’ve spent several years coaching travel softball, helping athletes develop their skills both on and off the field. My greatest inspiration, though, comes from my three amazing kids—Jenson, Cyler, and our newest addition, Rhlynn. They are my motivation and my reminder of why I love this game.
As I head into my third year at Lake Creek, I’m looking forward to another exciting season and am so thankful to be part of such a passionate and driven team. Let’s go Lions!
Clifford Dubose
This will be my first year as a teacher and coach at Lake Creek High School, and I am excited to join the Lions softball program. I currently work as a running backs coach for the football team, serve as head powerlifting coach, and teach special education in collaboration with general education teachers.
I bring 23 years of football coaching experience, including roles as a head coach and as an offensive and defensive coordinator. I have also coached powerlifting and track and field, including serving as head track and field coach at Southern Virginia University. I also have previous experience coaching softball at The Colony High School in the Lewisville ISD.
My wife, Maria, and I have been married for 17 years and have four children, ages 15, 13, 10, and 8. I am grateful to be part of the Lake Creek community and look forward to supporting our softball players and contributing to the program’s tradition of success.