Career
Earlier in life, he had been a coach of American football at Abilene Christian University. McCasland was the author of many books on religion. McCasland was the first head football coach for the Abilene Christian University Wildcats located in Abilene, Texas and he held that position for the 1919 season.
His coaching record at Abilene Christian was 2 wins, 2 losses, and 0 ties.
As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him 17th at Abilene Christian in total wins and 11th at Abilene Christian in winning percentage (500).