Saturday March 9, 2013

Early (TX): Kent Hawthorne has been hired as head coach and athletic director. Hawthorne helped lead Refugio to a 27-1 record over the pass two seasons as the co-defensive coordinator, including a Class 2A state title in 2011. Hawthorne has inked a two-year contract with Early. 

Beckman (Irvine, CA): Defensive coordinator Glen Fisher has been promoted to head coach. 

Olmstead Falls (OH): Former Westlake HS defensive coordinator Tom DeLuca has been hired as head coach at Olmstead Falls HS.

Manistee (MI): Portage Northern HS (MI) defensive coordinator Tod Miller has accepted the head coaching job.

Fruitland (ID): Sources tell us offensive coordinator Ryan Tracy has been promoted to head coach. 

Andrew Jackson (Jacksonville, FL): Sources tell us Adam Ward is the new head coach at AJHS. 

Charleston (MS): Offensive line coach / offensive coordinator Scott Martin has been promoted to head coach.

Bloomingdale (FL): Bloomingdale HS is searching for an experienced varsity LB coach. No teaching positions available. Please email your resume to kbubba37@gmail.com if interested.

Anderson Union (CA): The head coaching position is open.

Oscar Smith (VA): Oscar Smith High School located in Chesapeake, Va. is seeking applicants for an assistant coach position. Some teaching positions are available. Oscar Smith is a highly successful program and has won 2 state championships in th last 5 years. If interested please contact Head Coach Rich Morgan at richardmorgan@cox.net

Southampton (VA): Willie Gillus Jr. has been named head coach. Gillus was the assistant head coach / quarterbacks coach at Elizabeth City State (D-II - NC) for the past seven seasons.

Lakeland (VA): After six years as the defensive coordinator at King's Fork HS (VA) Bryan Potts has been named head coach at Lakeland HS.

New Richmond (OH): Lloyd HS (KY) head coach Joshua Stratton has accepted the head coaching job at New Richmond HS.

Boca (FL): Lewis Burnham will not return as head coach next season. The Palm Beach Post is reporting that Jeff Dellenbach (former Plantation-American Heritage HS head coach) will take over the head coaching duties.

Horizon (AZ): Doug Shaffer stepped down this week as head coach, citing health concerns. 

Lampasas (TX): Brian Emerson is the new head coach and athletic director at Lampasas. 

Stuart Cramer (NC): Ben McMillan has been hired as the first head coach in Stuart Cramer HS history. 

Palisades (CA): Palisades HS is seeking a varsity offensive line coach. Please contact head coach Tim Hyde if interested at thyde@palihigh.org.

Kissimmee Liberty (FL): Head coach Tim Holt has resigned in order to accept a position on a college staff, according to reports.

Stamford (CT): Jamar Greene has been named head coach at Stamford HS.

Howland (OH): Head coach Dick Angle has decided to retire, according to a report from Vindy.com.

Rice Consolidated (TX): The school is now accpeting applicants for their head coach / athletic director vacancy.

Stoughton (WI): Stoughton is accepting applicants for their head coaching vacancy. The position may be tied to a vacant teaching position if the candidate is the best fit for the position. Those interested should apply via this link, making sure to include their letter of application, resume, and letters of reccomendation.

Oakland Park Northeast (FL): Head coach Donnell Bennett has resigned after four seasons leading the program.

North Clayton (GA): Sources tell us the head job at North Clayton is open. 

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Coconut Creek (FL): Coconut Creek HS is seeking highly motivated coaches for its varsity staff. Teaching positions will be available in the upcoming school year. Please email resumes to head coach Kareem Reid at ballcoach.reid@gmail.com.

Overhills (NC): Rodney Barr has been hired as the head football coach. 

Pope John XXIII (Everett, MA): The head coaching position is open. If interested, send your materials to director of athletics Shawn Thornton at sthornton@popejohnhs.org.

Archbishop Riordan (San Francisco, CA): Archbishop Riordan in San Francisco has posted their head coaching opening. If interested, visit this link for more information.

LaBelle (FL): Head coach Jordan Odaffer has stepped down as head coach at LaBelle HS. We hear that he is expected to join a college staff later this spring.

Oak Ridge (FL): Head coach Elijah Williams has stepped down.

Idalou (TX): Assistant coach Jeff Lofton has been promoted to head coach and will also add the title of athletic director.

Lexington (SC): Head coach Scott Earley has stepped down.

Archbishop Hoban (OH): Archbishop Hoban HS in Akron is searching for three to five part-time interns / volunteers to work with strength and conditioning. Responsibilities would include assisting in the development, monitoring and implementation of the strength and conditioning program fro all sports, and assisting in the administrative and maintenance duties involved in the strength program. This is an unpaid experience. Please send inquiries to zawackj@hoban.org.

Boyd Anderson (FL): Boyd Anderson HS in Lauderdale Lakes, FL is looking to hire assistant football coaches for the 2013-2014 season and beyond. Possible Offensive Line, Special Teams Coordinator working with Kickers and JV positions are available. At this time there are no teaching positions, we have some stipend and volunteer positions that are available. Local Coaches are preferred. Please email resumes to Wayne Blair, Head Football Coach at wayne.blair@browardschools.com.

West Harrison (MS): Assistant coach Sean Harden has been promoted to head coach, according to a report from WLOX-TV.

Tahlequah Sequoyah (OK): Defensive coordinator Shane Richardson has been promoted to head coach. Richardson served as interim head coach for the last two games of the 2012 season.

Frisco Lone Star (TX): Head coach Phil Fuller is retiring after 41 years in coaching. Offensive coordinator Jeff Rayburn will be promoted to head coach.

Rockford Christian (IL): Rockford Christian Schools is seeking highly qualified and motivated individuals for the position of defensive coordinator. Previous high school or college coaching experience required, coordinator or head coach experience preferred. Teaching position available in 8th Grade Science only. Candidates must be able to profess their faith in Jesus Christ and be certified in the State of Illinois or be able to become certified. Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to athletic director: ricardo.viera@rockfordchristian.org. Review of candidates will begin immediately.

Blue Mountain (PA): Head coach Mike Brennan has decided to step down to spend more time with his family.

St. Frederick (Monroe, LA): Neville HS (LA) Jeff Tannehill has been named head coach.

Notre Dame-Fairfield (CT): Head coach Dawon Dicks will not return next season.

We just wanted to take a moment and recognize a couple of the guys out there that do a great job covering coaching changes via Twitter. In Texas, Carl Padilla (@PadillaPoll) and Matt Stepp (@Matt_SteppTOC) are good guys to follow and be sure to follow Florida HS Football (@FlaHSfootball) for changes in the Sunshine State.

Berkley (MI): Berkley HS is currently seeking assistant coaches (all positions will be considered). No teaching positions are available at this time. Please email resumes to head coach Chris Sikora at csikora@berkleyschools.org or call 810-656-8628.  

Foothills (CA): Head coach Bryon Hamilton has stepped down to become the associate head coach / offensive coordinator at Shasta College (CC - CA).

Lockhart (TX): The head coaching job is open.

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Caldwell (TX): Former player Bobby Jack Goforth has returned to his alma mater as head coach. Goforth spent the past few seasons at San Antonio Jay HS (TX) as head coach.

Green Bay Southwest (WI): Head coach Bryce Paup has resigned. Sources tell us that he will join the staff at Northern Iowa.

Clear Springs (TX): Defensive coordinator at assistant head coach Frank Maldonado has been named head coach.

Parsippany (NJ): Philip McGuane has accepted the head coaching job.

Sparta (MI): Sources tell us that Mike Rivers will be the next head coach at Sparta HS.

Scotts Hill (TN): Scotts Hill High School (Reagan, TN) is currently accepting resumes for assistant football coaches in the areas Offensive and Defensive Line. Possible Coordinator, but applicants must have experience. Teaching positions include Science and more teaching spots could be available at the end of the school year. Interested applicants need to send a resume and references to Michael Stroup, Head Football Coach at coach.stroup@gmail.com .

Benton (LA): Reynolds Moore has been introduced as the school's new head coach.

North Syracuse (NY): Head coach Steve Ellis has stepped down, citing health reasons.

Christian Brothers (TN): Christian Brothers HS is currently seeking an assistant coach for football and possibly a second sport. All coaching positions will be considered. A teaching position in Math is available. Please email resumes to Mike Kelly at mkelly@cbhs.org.

Abraham Lincoln (IA): Abraham Lincoln HS in Des Moines, IA is looking to hire assistant football coaches for the 2013-2014 season and beyond. Possible Varsity Coordinators, and JV / Freshman level Head Coach / Coordinator positions as well as position coaches at all levels are available. At this time there are no teaching positions, but stipend positions are available. Please email resumes to Andy Campbell, Head Football Coach at andy_nextlevel@yahoo.com. 

Boulder (CO): Former Oklahoma State head coach Bob Simmons has been named head coach at Boulder HS.

Tesoro (CA): Former Capistrano Valley HS (CA) head coach Matt Poston has accepted the head coaching job.

Linfield Christian (CA): Steve Silberman will not return next season as head coach. We hear defensive coordinator DeChon Burns will take over as head coach.

Valley Christian (CA): Head coach Erick Streelman has stepped down. We have learned that Streelman has taken a position at Archbishop Murphy HS (WA).

Murray County (GA): Northwest Whitfield HS (GA) defensive coordinator Chad Brewer is the new head coach.

Harnett Central (NC): Harnett Central High School is seeking assistant football coaches including an offensive coordinator and a defensive coordinator. The school will have possible teaching openings in physical education (weight training), special education and social studies. Interested applicants should send resumes to head coach Dave Thomas at dthomas6@harnett.k12.nc.us.

Merrimack (NH): Nashua North (NH) offensive coordinator Dante Laurendi has accepted the head coaching job.

Pedro Menendez (FL): Pedro Menendez high school (5A) in St. Augustine Florida is need of assistant coaches. Looking for background on defense but all positions will be considered. Teaching openings in Science , English , Math. Adjuncts who are local are also encouraged to apply. Please send resumes to Coach Turner at Patrick.turner@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Ontario (OH): Chris Miller is leaving his post as the head coach at Bath (Lima, OH) to become the athletic director and assistant principal at Ontario HS.

Jackson (MI): Sources tell us that Leslie HS (MI) head coach Scott Farley has accepted the head coaching job.

Morgan City (LA): Head coach Brandon Nowlin has accepted the tight ends job at Nicholls State (FCS - LA).

Aransas Pass (TX): Head coach Gary Davenport has resigned an accepted an assistant coaching position at George West.

Spruce Creek (FL): Spruce Creek HS has hired former Warner Christian HS (FL) and Titusville HS (FL) head coach Andy Price to lead their program.

Jireh Prep (NC): Both the offensive line and linebackers positions have been filled. Thank you for the overwhelming interest in both positions. 

Westside (WV): Head coach Darren Thomas has decided to step down to spend more time with his family.

Kaukauna (WI): Kaukauna HS has hired Wisconsin Hall of Fame head coach Michael Moreau as their next head coach.

Charlevoix (MI): Ron Bindi has been hired as head coach. 

Haines City (FL): Former USF tight end Trevor Hypolite will serve as strength and conditioning coach.

Silver Lake Regional (MA): SIlver Lake Regional HS in Kingston, MA is looking to hire a defensive coordinator and an experienced varsity assistant. Please send resumes to head coach Mike Aveni at Maveni@yahoo.com if interested.

Bret Harte (CA): Head coach Scott Edwards has stepped down after seven seasons to accept the offensive line / offensive coordinator job at University of Mary (D-II - ND).