Since 2009, the Dallas Cowboys have played their home games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. For a decade, the team’s headquarters and training facility have been located at The Star in Frisco, approximately 36 miles from the stadium.
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer, who is in his second year with the team, resides in McKinney, Texas. It’s about a 30-minute drive from the team’s facility. To reduce this daily commute, Schottenheimer has listed his expansive home for sale to find a residence closer to work.
The listing agent, Carrie Himel, indicated that the necessity of being closer to work motivated the coach’s decision. She mentioned, “It really is just time, being closer to work, and every minute counts when you’re at that level.” The statement was made to The Dallas Morning News.
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer is seen during a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
The 5,700-square-foot home, listed at $3.8 million as of mid-April, was valued for tax purposes at nearly $2 million by the Collin County Appraisal District. Himel noted that the property quickly attracted a buyer. Describing the home, she said, “It’s a private, serene oasis. Every window, every space in that house looks at nature. We were fortunate to get a special buyer quickly.”
McKinney is about 17 miles away from The Star. Where Schottenheimer plans to buy his next home remains unclear.
The house, built in 2021, features four bedrooms, four and a half baths, and amenities such as a movie room and an infinity-edge pool. There is a garage for three cars.
Schottenheimer was promoted to head coach from his previous role as defensive coordinator in January 2025, following Mike McCarthy’s departure.
Brian Schottenheimer gives directions during a game against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium.
The home’s nature-rich setting provided opportunities for the Schottenheimer family to interact with local wildlife.
In a unique incident, an owl flew through an open sliding door during a game-planning session before facing the Arizona Cardinals. Animal control was later contacted to remove the bird.
The Cowboys ended Schottenheimer’s first season with a 7-9-1 record, missing the playoffs.