In 1975, he received recognition as the NAIA Golf Coach of the Year. He has worked as the President of the NAIA Golf Coaches Association and served as an officer of the organization on 10 occasions. Bounds is the winningest coach in Texas Wesleyan history. His achievements personally and professionally cannot be measured. In recognition of his achievements, he became the first coach to be inducted into the NAIA Golf Hall of Fame.
Bounds is recognized as a leader.
His leadership and commitment to Wesleyan continues in his 53rd year as a coach at Texas Wesleyan.