Veteran coach with extensive experience, Whitmire has coached more than 17 years. Whitmire coaches at St. Stephens Academy during school year.

Coach Whitmire coached Jarrett Allen Texas, Jordan Manse Memphis, TJ Williams Northeastern, currently playing pro ball overseas. Whitmire coached Malcom Green University of Dallas, Deyante McCollum Texas A&I Kingsville, Sophie Taylor University of Texas, and Corey Calhoun Prairie View A&M. Eugene Whitmire played running back/ wide receiver for Southwest Texas in 1987.

Whitmire also coaches through private academies. Whitmire has coached the likes of Kryshona Carter (Houston Tilitson), Hunter Kent (Brigham Young), Matt Hawes (Southern Utah), Mach Oneal (Airforce). Coach Whitmire’s list of coaching NBA and NCAA I basketball players is extensive. Coach Whitmire’s specialty is shooting. Many players come back to train with Coach Whitmire during off season.

Coach Eugene Whitmire is a member of USA Basketball.