Carolina VarsityNC high school football · 2026

Week 13 · head coaches

Coaches in 2026

415 head coaches coaching this season, by North Carolina wins. Click any column to sort by it; the second line under each name is the schools and seasons the coach is credited with.

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1Burton Cates393-132Eastern Randolph 1984-2009, 2012, 2018-26; Lee County 2010-11, 2013-14, 2016-173931320.74942151-32—393-132
2Jeff Craddock265-48Tarboro 2004-26265480.84723969-12—265-48
3Steve Davis252-61Dudley 2004-26252610.80523560-17—252-61
4Richard Bailey241-76Jack Britt 2000-02, 2004, 2006-10; Scotland 2012-26241760.76024—49-21—241-76
5Antonio Moore238-58Northeastern 2005-26238580.80422—47-21—238-58
6Donnie Kiefer234-175-5Saint Pauls 1986-87; Southwest Guilford 1988-90; Gates County 1991-93; Andrews 1994-95; Hibriten 1996-98; Roanoke 1999-2003; East Carteret 2004-06; Tuscola 2007-11; Central Cabarrus 2012-16, 2022, 2025-262341750.57134—27-2855-34 SC289-209-5
7John Kirby223-85-1Eastern Alamance 2001-02, 2004-23, 2025-26223850.72324—40-20—223-85-1
8Todd Willert212-87East Forsyth 2003-26212870.70924232-19—212-87
9Johnny Sowell201-82Monroe 2004-11, 2013-26201820.71022239-19—201-82
10Greg Lloyd201-96Kings Mountain 2004, 2007-22; East Gaston 2005-06; Starmount 2023; Crest 2024-26201960.67723132-17—201-96
11Darryl Brown200-71Southern Guilford 2004, 2006-15; Grimsley 2016-19, 2021-26200710.73821230-16—200-71
12Reggie Lucas196-45Wake Forest 2009-26196450.81318341-14—196-45
13Mike Byus195-117Athens Drive 1991-97, 1999; Robbinsville 2000-02; East Lincoln 2005-16; Lincoln Charter 2025-261951170.62525231-16—195-117
14Shane Laws189-70Reynolds 2007-26189700.73020135-18—189-70
15David Diamont187-145Mount Airy 1982-87; East Surry 1988-99, 2001, 2003; Randleman 2005, 2009, 2024-26; South Stokes 2019-221871450.56329—16-20—187-145
16Josh Brooks185-94Franklin 2004-26185940.66323—18-19—185-94
17Chuck Webster177-69-1Trinity Christian 2004-26177690.71923—23-13—177-69-1
18Steven Wright176-61North Raleigh Christian Academy 2003-04, 2006-07; Cardinal Gibbons 2011-26176610.74320132-15—176-61
19Paul Hoggard171-54-1Richmond 2008, 2010-14; Holmes 2015-26171540.75918128-16—171-54-1
20Kevin Motsinger171-87James Kenan 2003-05; New Hanover 2006-14; Wallace-Rose Hill 2017-19, 2021-23, 2025-26171870.66320132-18—171-87
21Ben Kolstad171-103Cary 2004-12; Sanderson 2013-18; Leesville Road 2019-261711030.62423—19-18—171-103
22Duran McLaurin168-61E E Smith 2009-12; Seventy-First 2013-26168610.73418—28-15—168-61
23Battle Holley164-63East Duplin 2005, 2012-26; Kinston 2008-09164630.72218126-14—164-63
24Ryan Habich163-45Fuquay-Varina 2010-12; Watauga 2013-26163450.78417120-15—163-45
25Tom Eanes163-162Orange 1988; East Rowan 2000-02; Pender 2004-10, 2012, 2015, 2020-26; Ashley 2011, 2013; Patton 2014, 2016-17; Bandys 2018-191631620.50227—28-18—163-162
26Fritz Hessenthaler162-103Southeast Guilford 2003-16; Southern Alamance 2018-23; Orange 2025-261621030.61122—17-18—162-103
27Hugh Martin152-124North Duplin Jr Sr 2004-261521240.55123—20-22—152-124
28Andy Capone149-38Weddington 2005-06, 2011, 2013, 2017-26149380.79714337-10—149-38
29Scott Chadwick146-54-2Marvin Ridge 2008-12; Myers Park 2014-19; Clayton 2022-26146540.72816—17-157-13 GA153-67-2
30Travise Pitman138-55Mitchell 2005, 2009, 2014-26138550.71515—26-14—138-55
31Scott Riley135-55Swain County 2005, 2009, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2025-26; Cleveland 2015, 2017-19, 2021-24135550.71115—27-12—135-55
32Beau Williams134-69Jacksonville 2010-26134690.66017—25-14—134-69
33Doug Robertson133-94Rockingham County 2005, 2024-26; Reidsville 2009-11; Person 2012; Eastern Guilford 2013-17; Thomasville 2018-19; Page 2020-23133940.58619116-15—133-94
34Mike Brodowicz131-29Charlotte Catholic 2009, 2014-22, 2025-26131290.81912535-6—131-29
35Laymarr Marshall131-46-1Mount Tabor 2008-16; Parkland 2019; Millbrook 2023-26131460.73914—18-12—131-46-1
36Matt Beaman130-53Arendell Parrott Academy 2005, 2007, 2012-26130530.71017—17-10—130-53
37Sean Crocker129-109Middle Creek 2004, 2007-08, 2010-11; Panther Creek 2012-261291090.54220—13-14—129-109
38Robby Priest127-68East Bladen 2005, 2009, 2013-26127680.65116—18-14—127-68
39Mike Sexton121-99East Henderson 2003-04; Tuscola 2005-06; Erwin 2008-16; Enka 2021-26121990.55019—10-13—121-99
40Jason Battle120-64Rocky Mount 2012-26120640.65215117-14—120-64
41Chad Grier119-19-1Davidson Day 2012-16; Providence Day 2020-26119190.86012—24-4—119-19-1
42Nick Eddins119-42Pinecrest 2005, 2009, 2022-26; West Montgomery 2016; Crest 2017-21119420.73913—14-11—119-42
43Justin Hardin119-67A L Brown 2005-06, 2023-26; Weddington 2009-10; Providence 2013-14; Independence 2015; Charlotte Latin 2018-22119670.64016—10-14—119-67
44Craig Underwood118-33Hoggard 2015-26118330.78112—20-11—118-33
45Jacob Thomas117-89Cape Fear 2005, 2009-15, 2017-26117890.56818—9-12—117-89
46Keith Boyd116-108Northside 2005-06, 2009-261161080.51820—12-17—116-108
47Trent Lowman114-59Bandys 2013-17; East Surry 2018-23; West Stokes 2024-26114590.65914120-10—114-59
48Mike Setzer114-80Saint Pauls 2004-07, 2018-26; Lumberton 2014-17114800.58817—11-12—114-80
49Ryan Gieselman112-63Kinston 2013-26112630.64014—18-14—112-63
50Bryan Davis112-106Topsail 2004, 2007-12, 2014; North Brunswick 2005, 2018-26; Southwest Guilford 20061121060.51419—10-12—112-106
51Josh McGee111-94Reagan 2005, 2009, 2011-26111940.54118—6-11—111-94
52Will Byrne109-38Maiden 2005, 2016-26109380.74112—17-11—109-38
53Bryan Till109-55Union Pines 2005, 2022, 2024-26; Terry Sanford 2013-16; Richmond 2017-21109550.66514—11-11—109-55
54David Devine109-64Burns 2005-06, 2009, 2016-26109640.63014—19-12—109-64
55Antonio King105-32Hillside 2009-14; Cedar Ridge 2018; South Garner 2022; Jordan 2023-26105320.76612116-8—105-32
56Brian Hinson103-85East Rowan 2004, 2007-11; Salisbury 2017-22; West Cabarrus 2023-24; Davie County 2025-26103850.54816117-11—103-85
57Joe Glass101-50Patton 2012-13; Jay M Robinson 2016-17; Lincolnton 2019-20; Hickory 2021-26101500.66912119-9—101-50
58Paul Whitaker101-97West Henderson 2010-26101970.51017—10-10—101-97
59TJ Albert100-80Topsail 2005, 2026; Community School of Davidson 2013-25100800.55615—13-12—100-80
60Tad Baucom99-83Hickory Grove Christian 2006, 2020-26; CATA 2011-13; Sun Valley 2014-1999830.54417—7-12—99-83
61Brian Hampton99-111Ashe County 2005, 2012-26; North Surry 2009-11991110.47119—2-12—99-111
62Jason Seidel98-61Jay M Robinson 2005, 2008-09, 2012, 2014-15, 2022-26; Hickory Ridge 2016-1798610.61613—13-8—98-61
63Darius Robinson98-78Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology 2005, 2009, 2024-26; Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 2014-19, 2022-23; Jay M Robinson 2020-2198780.55715—10-12—98-78
64Dave Johnson98-129Olympic 1978-83; Surry Central 2002, 2004, 2006-08; Hopewell 2011-12; Cuthbertson 2013-18; Marvin Ridge 2026981290.43220—6-10—98-129
65Rodney Brewington97-97Ben L. Smith 2008-12; South View 2015-2697970.50017—7-12—97-97
66Terrance Saxby96-59Hertford County 2014-22; New Bern 2023-2696590.61913—14-11—96-59
67Jeb Hall95-81Fuquay-Varina 2009, 2013-2695810.54015—8-13—95-81
68Mike Wilbanks94-27Shelby 2012, 2019-2694270.7779329-5—94-27
69Earl Bates93-90Morehead 2011-15; Southern Guilford 2016; Northeast Guilford 2017-19; Southeast Guilford 2020-2693900.50816—6-11—93-90
70Bruce McClelland92-50Fayetteville Christian 2011, 2013; Terry Sanford 2017-2692500.64812—14-10—92-50
71Joe Salas92-118Franklinton 2002; South Johnston 2004-10; West Bladen 2012; Harnett Central 2016; Hobbton 2018-24; Douglas Byrd 2026921180.43818—9-13—92-118
72Adam Hodge90-31South Point 2017-2690310.74410—14-8—90-31
73Erik Westberg90-49Northern Guilford 2009, 2016-2690490.64712—10-9—90-49
74Daniel Barrow89-87-1Rosewood 2000, 2002; West Carteret 2005, 2015-26; Southern Alamance 201089870.50616—5-10—89-87-1
75Travis Gaster88-50Princeton 2005, 2009, 2015-21, 2023, 2025-2688500.63812—11-8—88-50
76Robert Washington88-52Mountain Island Charter 2015-2688520.62912—10-9—88-52
77Jim Sosebee88-69Chase 2005, 2009, 2025-26; Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy 2011; Hendersonville 2016-21; Crest 2022-2388690.56113—15-936-13 SC124-82
78Seth Baxter87-89Southwestern Randolph 2005, 2009, 2017-26; Eastern Randolph 2013-1687890.49416—4-8—87-89
79Andrew Farriss86-24Northern Nash 2018-2686240.7829—14-7—86-24
80David Lubowicz83-34East Lincoln 2017-2683340.70910110-7—83-34
81Kennedy Tinsley82-37Southeast Guilford 2017-19; Mallard Creek 2020-2682370.68910—12-8—82-37
82Tiesuan Brown82-39Mount Tabor 2017-2682390.67810115-7—82-39
83Steve Burdeau82-51Lee County 2005, 2009, 2018-2682510.61711—15-9—82-51
84Brian Randolph82-56Jack Britt 2005, 2011, 2017-2682560.59412—8-11—82-56
85Nate Conner82-67D H Conley 2005, 2009, 2015-24, 202682670.55013—6-9—82-67
86Sam Mackey81-37Hibriten 2005-06, 2009, 2019-23, 2025-2681370.68610—11-9—81-37
87Cory Barnes81-45Harnett Central 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Midway 2018-2181450.64311—8-7—81-45
88Sam Greiner81-53-1Harding University 2015-17; Hickory Ridge 2018; West Charlotte 2020-2681530.60411217-6—81-53-1
89Eric Morman81-65Northwest Cabarrus 2009, 2020-26; West Stanly 2015-16; North Mecklenburg 2017-1981650.55513—3-9—81-65
90Ron Cook80-81Farmville Central 2005, 2009, 2021-26; Lumberton 2013; Red Springs 2014-16; Pamlico County 2019-2080810.49714—9-11—80-81
91David Wojtecki80-96North Wilkes 2005, 2009, 2021-26; Junius H Rose 2013-1980960.45515—11-9—80-96
92Ricky Brindley79-40Pisgah 2005-06, 2009, 2011, 2024-26; Smoky Mountain 2018-19, 202179400.66410—8-9—79-40
93Robert Furth79-76Holly Springs 2007-08, 2015-2679760.51014—2-9—79-76
94Brian Elkins77-73Cary Christian 2006-16, 2024-2677730.51314—9-10—77-73
95Clayton Trivett76-83Salisbury 2005, 2009, 2023-26; Trinity 2013-14; Central Davidson 2016-2176830.47814—7-8—76-83
96Jeremy Buck76-88Harding University 2009; East Mecklenburg 2010-11; Franklinton 2012-15; Sanderson 2019-2676880.46315—3-7—76-88
97Andrew Carrouth76-93North Moore 2005, 2009, 2019-26; Southern Alamance 2013-1776930.45015—9-8—76-93
98Torrey Nowell74-35Pamlico County 2015; New Bern 2019-22; Hillside 2023-2674350.6799—13-9—74-35
99Matt Jenkins74-40Hopewell 2013-14; Hough 2018-22; West Cabarrus 2025-2674400.6499—15-7—74-40
100Ralph Jackson74-113West Stanly 2005, 2025-26; North Stanly 2010-14; Anson 2015-22, 2024741130.39617—4-8—74-113
101Adam Sanders72-46Apex Friendship 2015-2672460.61012—4-5—72-46
102Louis Kraft71-29West Rowan 2005, 2011-13, 2022-23, 2025-2671290.7108—9-7—71-29
103Dontae Lassiter71-43Louisburg Magnet 2005-06, 2009, 2016, 2021-2671430.62310—5-6—71-43
104Antwon Stevenson71-65Glenn 2015-23; Ragsdale 2024-2671650.52212—6-8—71-65
105Josh Sophia70-57North Rowan 2005-06, 2012, 2022-26; Camden County 2019-2170570.55111—8-9—70-57
106JD Dinwiddie70-71Wakefield 2008; North Henderson 2012, 2014; Roberson 2016, 2018-2670710.49613—2-8—70-71
107James Ward69-50SouthWest Edgecombe 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 2026; Beddingfield 2017-18; Wakefield 2019, 2021; Knightdale 202569500.58010—6-8—69-50
108Andrew Gurley69-66Croatan 2005, 2013, 2015, 2018-2669660.51112—5-9—69-66
109Joe Evans68-65Independence 2013-14; Ardrey Kell 2015-16; South Mecklenburg 2019-2668650.51112—4-8—68-65
110Deron Donald66-57E E Smith 2016-19; Smithfield-Selma 2020-22; Garner 2023-2666570.53711—5-7—66-57
111Anthony Timmons66-110Western Guilford 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Graham 2012, 2014-15; Knightdale 2016-21661100.37516—3-9—66-110
112Tony Aguilar65-24Eastern Guilford 2018-21; Southeast Alamance 2023-2665240.7308—6-6—65-24
113DeShawn Baker64-17Cox Mill 2020-22; Hough 2023-2664170.7907110-4—64-17
114Jake Fonvielle64-25South Columbus 2005, 2009-13, 202664250.7197—10-5—64-25
115Cory Lea64-113Riverside 2005, 2009, 2011, 2017-19, 2021-26; Bartlett Yancey 2012-13; Northern Vance 2015-16; Cedar Ridge 2020641130.36217—0-4—64-113
116Josh Pardue63-39Starmount 2005, 2009, 2024-26; Walkertown 2015-1763390.6188—10-6—63-39
117Calvin Brown63-76Asheboro 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Providence Grove 2016-2163760.45313—1-6—63-76
118Andrae Jacobs61-32Middle Creek 2005, 2009, 2021-2661320.6568—6-6—61-32
119Cort Radford61-35Chase 2018-19; Asheville 2020-2661350.6359—4-7—61-35
120Leander Oates61-57Eastern Wayne 2016-2661570.51711—4-10—61-57
121Brandon Gentry61-62Hickory Ridge 2007, 2009, 2025-26; Northwest Cabarrus 2016-19; West Cabarrus 2020; Hopewell 2022-2361620.49611—6-5—61-62
122Brian Flynn61-69East Rowan 2005, 2023-26; North Davidson 2017-2261690.46911—12-8—61-69
123Chris Rivera61-72North Raleigh Christian Academy 2005, 2011, 2016-2661720.45913—0-5—61-72
124Ben Perry61-81Triton 2014-2661810.43013—5-7—61-81
125Joseph Watson60-20Murphy 2021-2660200.7506—14-5—60-20
126Jaden Angle60-29Lincolnton 2005, 2009, 2022-2660290.6747—11-6—60-29
127Sean Murphy60-35-1East Wake 2017; John Paul II Catholic 2019-2660350.6309—8-7—60-35-1
128Darren Ponder60-43West Lincoln 2005, 2019-2660430.5839—8-8—60-43
129Dalton Brown60-45Northwood 2005, 2009-11, 2020, 2022, 2024-2660450.5719—8-7—60-45
130Brian Paschal60-68Washington 2000, 2002, 2024-26; D H Conley 2011-14; Bear Grass Charter 2017, 201960680.46911—3-7—60-68
131Brad Baker60-113North Lincoln 2005, 2009, 2026; North Mecklenburg 2012-16; Rockingham County 2017-22; Elkin 2023, 2025601130.34716—2-7—60-113
132Jonathan Oliphant59-43Lake Norman 2005, 2018-19, 2021-2659430.5789—2-7—59-43
133Victor Hunt59-51-1Warren County 2005, 2009, 2019-2659510.53610—7-7—59-51-1
134Rodney Pruett58-53Erwin 2017-2658530.52310—5-9—58-53
135BJ Frazier58-65East Carteret 2009, 2017-2658650.47211—4-9—58-65
136Shawn Bryson57-40-1Asheville School (Independent) 2005-06, 2012, 2020-2657400.58710—9-2—57-40-1
137Paul Bossi57-51Pasquotank County 2000; Currituck County 2018-2657510.52810—4-8—57-51
138John Wheeler57-73Currituck County 2009-17; Martin County 2025-2657730.43811—5-6—57-73
139Kevin Wallace56-44Northwest Guilford 2017-21; West Forsyth 2023-2656440.5609—5-6—56-44
140J.T. Postell56-45Tuscola 2018-19; East Gaston 2020-23; Smoky Mountain 2024-2656450.5549—5-6—56-45
141Kendrick Pollock56-68Northside 2016-2656680.45211—9-6—56-68
142Drew Witman56-73-1Charlotte Country Day School 2015-2656730.43512—6-9-1—56-73-1
143Juan Jackson55-23Hunt 2020-2655230.7057—6-5—55-23
144Patrick Stokes55-24-1Williams 2009, 2021-2655240.6947—5-6—55-24-1
145Brandon Thompson55-30Olympic 2019-2655300.6478—3-6—55-30
146Barrett Sloan55-40Lakewood 2018-23; Midway 2024-2655400.5799—3-7—55-40
147Dustin Fry55-61Polk County 2005, 2009, 2014-16, 2022-2655610.47410—3-8—55-61
148Chavar Tyrance54-33St. David's 2005-09, 2024-2654330.6218—4-5—54-33
149LaMonte Williamson54-60West Columbus 2005, 2009, 2019-2654600.47410—8-9—54-60
150Ken Lathan54-114Carrboro 2007-11, 2016-26541140.32116—2-4—54-114
151Tim Grady53-17James Kenan 2021-2653170.7576—8-5—53-17
152Will Bland53-31Junius H Rose 2020-2653310.6317—12-6—53-31
153Edwin Campbell53-43Southeast Raleigh 2005, 2009, 2020-2653430.5529—4-5—53-43
154Jason Arnette52-34Harrells Christian Academy 2017-23; Clinton 202652340.6058—5-6—52-34
155Jason Barnes52-45Bandys 2005, 2009, 2020-2652450.5369—4-6—52-45
156Wallace Clark52-47Heritage 2018-2652470.5259—2-9—52-47
157Rob Creason49-11Oak Grove 2022-2649110.8175—6-4—49-11
158Chris Powell49-72Draughn 2009, 2017-2649720.40511—5-6—49-72
159D.J. McFadden48-24Independence 2021-2648240.6676—9-5—48-24
160Chris Doby48-44Ledford 2005, 2009, 2021-2648440.5228—4-6—48-44
161Andy Jackson47-71Community Christian 2010-11, 2014-2647710.39815—1-3—47-71
162Erik Teague46-7Reidsville 2023-264670.8684212-1—46-7
163Tripp Honeycutt46-22Walkertown 2012-13, 2020, 2024-26; South Davidson Middle and 202246220.6767—3-5—46-22
164Jammie Deese46-34Charlotte Christian 2005, 2026; Forest Hills 2020-21, 2023-2546340.5757—8-7—46-34
165Matt Wilson46-37Newton-Conover 2005, 2009, 2024-26; West Iredell 2022-2346370.5547—6-5—46-37
166Rocky Lewis46-97East Columbus Junior-Senior 2014-15; South Brunswick 2015-19, 2021-23; Fike 2024-2646970.32213—0-5—46-97
167Chris Amill45-14Corvian Community 2022-2645140.7635—8-3—45-14
168Chris Lyons45-55Roanoke Rapids 2005, 2009, 2020-2645550.4509—4-9—45-55
169Jonathan Byrd45-59White Oak 2005, 2018-2645590.43310—1-7—45-59
170Richard Davis45-84Cherryville 2004; Albemarle 2005, 2017-2645840.34912—5-9—45-84
171Darius James44-33Ashbrook 2020-2644330.5717—5-4—44-33
172Brandon Hughes44-35Wakefield 2005, 2009-11, 2020, 2025-2644350.5577—4-5—44-35
173Wes Ward44-42Providence 2019-2644420.5128—2-7—44-42
174Chad McClure44-68Hayesville 2005, 2009, 2019-2644680.39310—5-9—44-68
175Ryan Rocha43-13High Point Christian Academy 2022-2643130.7685—5-3—43-13
176Kirron Ward43-24Hendersonville 2005, 2022-2643240.6426—3-4—43-24
177Mook Reynolds43-26T Wingate Andrews 2005, 2009, 2011, 2022, 2024, 202643260.6236—3-4—43-26
178Travis Walker43-29East Wilkes 2005, 2009, 2023-2643290.5976—5-5—43-29
179Jeremy Jones43-46South Creek 2011-13; Faith Christian 2021-2643460.4839—2-5—43-46
180Kenneth McClamrock43-50East Rowan 2014-16; Central Cabarrus 2017-19; Rocky River 2025; Community School of Davidson 202643500.4628—3-4—43-50
181Jason Jay Wilson42-44Greene Central 2019-2642440.4888—3-6—42-44
182Austin Trotter41-34Pine Lake Preparatory 2012, 2019-23, 2025-2641340.5478—2-6—41-34
183Terry Perry41-35Bear Grass Charter 2018, 2020-2641350.5398—2-6—41-35
184Steve Brooks41-70Charles B Aycock 2013-20; Laney 2025-2641700.36910—2-6—41-70
185Caleb Pardue40-29East Surry 2005, 2009, 2024-26; West Brunswick 202240290.5806—3-4—40-29
186Zach Mayo40-31Mooresville 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2640310.5636—5-4—40-31
187Jermaine Harper40-64West Johnston 2005, 2009, 2019-2640640.38510—0-6—40-64
188Jon Sherman40-74East Chapel Hill 2013; Purnell Swett 2015-18; West Bladen 2019-20; Gray's Creek 2021-22, 2024, 202640740.35111—1-3—40-74
189Clayton Hall39-15Harrells Christian Academy 2005-06, 2024-2639150.7225—1-3—39-15
190Gregg Giddings39-15Forest Hills 2005-06, 2022, 202639150.7224—7-3—39-15
191Carl Smith39-45Beddingfield 2019-20; Person 2021-23; Corinth Holders 2024-2639450.4648—1-4—39-45
192Brian Billings39-50West Davidson 2005, 2009, 2021-2639500.4388—4-4—39-50
193DeRon Middleton39-66Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad 2016-22, 2024-2639660.37110—4-6—39-66
194Phil Dickens38-13Wilson Preparatory Academy 2023-2638130.745419-2—38-13
195Albert Reid37-33Bunker Hill 2005, 2009, 2021, 2023, 2025-2637330.5296—5-3—37-33
196Brad Denson36-14Richmond 2009, 2024-2636140.7204—6-3—36-14
197Carter Varnell36-33Nash Central 2005, 2026; SouthWest Edgecombe 2020-21, 2023, 202536330.5226—7-6—36-33
198Jonathan McIntosh36-35Central Davidson 2005, 2009, 2023-2636350.5076—4-4—36-35
199Barry Deloatch36-51Northeast Academy 2005-10, 2022, 2024-2636510.41410—3-4—36-51
200Daniel Dillard36-75Piedmont 2009, 2012-14, 2017-18, 2022, 2024-2636750.32410—1-4—36-75
201Ryan Smith35-23Sun Valley 2022-2635230.6035—5-3—35-23
202TC Guyer35-26Cherokee 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202635260.5745—6-4—35-26
203Avery McMullin35-29Bishop McGuinness 2005, 2009, 2020, 2024-2635290.5476—0-6—35-29
204Chuck Cannon35-31Hibriten 2000, 2002; Wilkes Central 2023-2635310.5306—2-2—35-31
205Thomas Zietlow35-31Charles B Aycock 2021-2635310.5306—1-5—35-31
206Garrett Mills35-34Thomasville 2009, 2022, 2024, 2026; Southern Guilford 2023, 202535340.5076—4-4—35-34
207John Faircloth35-49Owen 2005, 2009, 2024-26; R-S Central 2021-2335490.4178—2-4—35-49
208Brandon Akins35-51Pamlico County 2005, 2009, 2012, 2016-18, 202635510.4077—6-5—35-51
209Ian Rapanick35-57Perquimans County 2005, 2009, 2017, 2022-2635570.3808—4-5—35-57
210Tim Ray35-60Goldsboro 2018-21; Red Springs 2022-2635600.3689—2-5—35-60
211Chad Little34-11North Stanly 2023-2634110.7564—2-3—34-11
212Chris James34-21Covenant Day 2017-18; Myers Park 2023-2634210.6186—2-3—34-21
213Jonathan Hester34-32-1Southern Alamance 2005, 2009, 2012, 2024-2634320.5156—1-3—34-32-1
214Rydell Cowan34-36South Iredell 2005, 2009, 2026; Statesville 2022-23, 202534360.4866—2-6—34-36
215Jupiter Wilson34-50Hickory Ridge 2019-24; Garinger 2025-2634500.4058—1-5—34-50
216David Hines34-94North Buncombe 2005, 2013, 2022-26; Southside 2007-09; Eastern Guilford 2012; East Davidson 201734940.26612—0-3—34-94
217Daniel Pugh33-20Wayne Christian 2022-2633200.6235—2-5—33-20
218Chris Cogdill33-29Chase 2020-21, 2023-24; East Burke 2025-2633290.5326—2-3—33-29
219Tim Bagamary33-35Eastern Guilford 2005, 2022-2633350.4856—4-4—33-35
220Zachary Garvey32-18Southwest 2005, 2009, 2025-2632180.6404—6-3—32-18
221Matthew Montroy32-19Lake Norman Charter 2009, 2022-2632190.6276—0-1—32-19
222Brandon Sneed32-48Hopewell 2005, 2008-09, 2015, 2024-2632480.4007—1-5—32-48
223CJ Wilson32-51North Pitt 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022-2632510.3868—2-5—32-51
224Antione Alston32-62Southeast Collegiate Prep Academy 2005, 2009, 2018-19, 2021-22, 2024, 202632620.3408—3-6—32-62
225George Small32-62Hoke County 2018-2632620.3409—1-5—32-62
226Codi Vick31-7Cleveland 2011-12, 20263170.8163—5-2—31-7
227Reginald Carter31-39Jordan-Matthews 2005, 2009, 2013, 2022, 2025-2631390.4436—2-5—31-39
228Daniel Yow31-83South Brunswick 2005, 2014, 2024-26; South Rowan 2015-2031830.27211—0-5—31-83
229Alex Sefton30-10Pungo Christian Academy 2017, 2022-2630100.7506———30-10
230Strait Herron30-16Kings Mountain 2005, 2023, 2025-2630160.6524—3-2—30-16
231Rabbit Long30-27-1Halifax Academy 2005, 2007, 2009, 2022-23, 202630270.5266—3-4—30-27-1
232Caleb Hughes30-28SouthLake Christian Academy 2007-08, 2017, 2025-2630280.5175—5-2—30-28
233Tony McCants30-31McMichael 2020-23; Morehead 2025-2630310.4926—0-4—30-31
234William Good30-38Richlands 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2630380.4416—0-6—30-38
235Drew Hambright29-11Western Alamance 2005, 2009, 202629110.7253—6-2—29-11
236Mitch Johnson29-36Green Hope 2005, 2024-26; South Iredell 2022; Northwood 202329360.4466—1-3—29-36
237Aaron Elliott28-26Vance County 2022-2628260.5195—1-4—28-26
238Jackson Smith28-27North Surry 2022-2628270.5095—1-4—28-27
239Cody Bowman28-29North Davidson 2005, 2023-2628290.4915—2-4—28-29
240Brent Wooten28-31Havelock 2005, 2023, 2025-26; North Pitt 201628310.4755—5-2—28-31
241Jason Wilkes28-54Cary 2018-20; Willow Spring 2021-2628540.3419—1-3—28-54
242Darren Shepherd28-60Concord 2005, 2022-26; Highland Tech 2016-1728600.3188—1-2—28-60
243Austin Taylor27-8Mount Airy 2005, 2025-262780.7713—2-2—27-8
244Kyle Schenk27-39North Johnston 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022, 2025-2627390.4096—4-3—27-39
245Tim Kelly27-63Trinity 1993, 1995-2000; Triangle Math and Science Academy 2024, 202627630.3009—0-1—27-63
246John Mozerka26-18Apex 2022-24; Felton Grove 2025-2626180.5915—1-3—26-18
247Chris Rusiewicz26-30Northwest Guilford 2005, 2022-23, 2025-2626300.4645—2-3—26-30
248Darius Pinnix26-32Cummings 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202626320.4485—4-5—26-32
249Dominick Guglielmo25-10West Craven 2005, 2009, 202625100.7143—1-2—25-10
250Jessiel Romero25-14Bunn 2005, 2009, 202625140.6413—4-3—25-14
251Jered Pope25-14Mountain Heritage 2005, 2009, 202625140.6413—5-2—25-14
252Jonathan Crompton25-19Tuscola 2023-2625190.5684—1-3—25-19
253Marcus White25-20Pasquotank County 2005, 2024-2625200.5564—1-3—25-20
254Sean Fitzgerald25-20West Iredell 2005, 2024-2625200.5564—2-2—25-20
255J.K. Adkins24-9Freedom 2024-262490.7273—1-2—24-9
256Melvin Garner24-24KIPP Pride 2007, 2009, 2024-2624240.5005—3-2—24-24
257Ryan Buie24-33South Central 2005, 2009, 2012, 2025-2624330.4215—0-4—24-33
258Casey Justice24-38South Caldwell 2021-2624380.3876—1-2—24-38
259Bernard Williams24-45North Forsyth Magnet 2020-2624450.3487—0-2—24-45
260Josh Smith24-47Rosewood 2005-06, 2009, 2023, 2025-2624470.3386—4-5—24-47
261Captain Munnerlyn23-12Chambers 2005, 2025-2623120.6573—2-2—23-12
262Dwayne Berrier23-25West Wilkes 2005, 2014-15, 202623250.4794—1-2—23-25
263Garrett Wingate23-27Ayden-Grifton 2005, 2025-26; North Pitt 201723270.4604—4-3—23-27
264Kyle Coker23-28Hobgood Charter 2005, 2007, 2009, 2025-2623280.4515—2-2—23-28
265Charlie Jackson23-29Christ the King 2016, 2020, 2024-2623290.4425—2-3—23-29
266Ja'Kori Evans23-44Camden County 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2623440.3436—3-3—23-44
267David House23-44South Davidson Middle and 2005, 2009, 2023-2623440.3436—2-4—23-44
268Chris Walsh23-51McMichael 2017; South Rowan 2021-2623510.3117—1-2—23-51
269Drew Dayton22-21Charlotte Latin 2023-2622210.5124—0-3—22-21
270Willie Gillus22-23Hertford County 2005, 2024-2622230.4894—1-3—22-23
271Zack Bennett22-31Alleghany 2005, 2022, 2024-2622310.4155—0-3—22-31
272Randy Thompson22-47Huss 2020-2622470.3197—0-4—22-47
273Beady Waddell22-49West Mecklenburg 2020-2622490.3107—0-2—22-49
274Terry Shankle21-23South Stanly 2023-2621230.4774—3-3—21-23
275Karic Roberts21-26Mount Zion Christian Academy 2007, 2013, 2022-2621260.4477———21-26
276Clint Alexander21-31Christ School 2005, 2023-2621310.4045—3-3—21-31
277Kevin Inman21-35Fairmont 2017-19; Pine Forest 2025-2621350.3755—0-3—21-35
278Deontre Pittman21-36Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technical Academy 2005, 2009, 2024-2621360.3685—1-4—21-36
279Ryan Clark21-41Enloe 2021-2621410.3396—0-2—21-41
280Jonathan Lowe21-43Carson 2006, 2022-2621430.3286—0-3—21-43
281Ronald Pou21-45Bertie 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2621450.3186—2-3—21-45
282Rodney Beasley21-52Swansboro 2005, 2009, 2022-2621520.2887—1-1—21-52
283Caylon Hann20-13Page 2024-2620130.6063—1-2—20-13
284Mason Sledge20-24-1Union Academy 2009, 2024-2620240.4564—2-3—20-24-1
285Baine Martin20-24-1North Wake Saints 2015, 2023-2620240.4565—2-1—20-24-1
286Tim Holt20-25Lexington 2005, 2024-2620250.4444—1-3—20-25
287Timmy Charity19-5Manteo 2005, 20261950.7922—2-1—19-5
288Jamaal Birch19-14Cannon [Cannon/Concord Academy] 2024-2619140.5763—2-1—19-14
289Lee Gold19-18North Edgecombe 2005, 2009, 202619180.5143—3-2—19-18
290Tom McGuire19-24Broughton 2023-2619240.4424—0-3—19-24
291Cody Moran18-14Providence Grove 2024-2618140.5623—1-1—18-14
292Tolbert Matthews18-14Seaforth 2024-2618140.5623—1-1—18-14
293Jim Ryan18-16R-S Central 2024-2618160.5293—2-2—18-16
294Keionte Gainey18-24J. F. Webb 2023-2618240.4294—0-2—18-24
295Michael Justice18-26Franklinton 2005, 2024-2618260.4094—1-2—18-26
296Derrin Little18-38Chatham Central 2005, 2009, 2023, 2025-2618380.3215—1-3—18-38
297Jason Trousdale18-40Union Pines 2020-21, 2023; Northern 2024-2618400.3106—0-1—18-40
298David Williams18-44-1Wake Christian Academy 2005, 2009-10, 2023-24, 202618440.2946—0-2—18-44-1
299Jamie Fortner18-70Surry Central 2005, 2009, 2025-26; North Stokes 2021-2418700.2058—1-5—18-70
300Ashton Simmons17-5Stuart W Cramer 2025-261750.7732—1-1—17-5
301Joseph Campbell17-15Wake Preparatory Academy 2024-2617150.5313—1-2—17-15
302Breon Holmes17-27Statesville 2005, 2024, 2026; Cox Mill 202517270.3864—1-2—17-27
303Coleman Tyrance17-43Cary 2021-2617430.2836—0-1—17-43
304Fred Blanks17-46Southern Lee 2006, 2022-2617460.2706—0-2—17-46
305Mark Raynor17-53Northeast Guilford 2020-21, 2023; Trinity 2022, 2024-2617530.2437—0-2—17-53
306Brandon Proctor17-54South Lenoir 2009, 2022, 2024-26; Heide Trask 2019-2017540.2397—0-3—17-54
307Justin Clark17-56North Lenoir 2005, 2009, 2026; North Henderson 2015-16; North Gaston 2020-2117560.2337—0-2—17-56
308Micheal Ramseur17-59Foard 2005, 2009, 2022-2617590.2247—2-2—17-59
309Travis Elliott16-16Lakewood 2005, 2025-2616160.5003—0-2—16-16
310Patrick Bowman16-18Cherryville 2024-2616180.4713—2-2—16-18
311Joe Davidyock16-26R J Reynolds 2023-2616260.3814—0-2—16-26
312Terrance Price16-27Weldon STEM 2005, 2022, 2024, 202616270.3724—4-3—16-27
313Mark Oates16-41Union 2005, 2023-2616410.2815—3-5—16-41
314Kyle Lowman16-49Saint Stephens 2005, 2022-2616490.2466—1-3—16-49
315Edward Deptola15-13Liberty Christian Academy 2024-2615130.5363—0-3—15-13
316Antonio Hall15-17Northeast Guilford 2022, 2025-2615170.4693—1-1—15-17
317Greg Greene15-28South Garner 2023-2615280.3494—2-2—15-28
318Logan Holder15-38Forbush 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202615380.2835—0-2—15-38
319Ronald Tipton15-38Madison 2005, 2009, 2024-2615380.2835—0-3—15-38
320Marquis Spell14-14Sallie B Howard 2023, 2025-2614140.5003—1-1—14-14
321Zane Rowland14-20-1North East Carolina Prep 2015-17, 202614200.4144———14-20-1
322Rance Creech14-34Heide Trask 2005-06, 2009, 202614340.2924—2-4—14-34
323Tyson Fernandez14-37Rocky River 2022-24; Ballantyne Ridge 2025-2614370.2755—0-1—14-37
324Johmar Barringer14-80Atkins 2005-06, 2009, 2011, 2023-26; Harding University 200814800.1499—0-1—14-80
325Chase McIntyre13-12Brevard 2005, 202613120.5202—3-1—13-12
326Cory Rycroft13-12Elkin 2009, 202613120.5202—2-2—13-12
327Darrel Wilson13-18North Gaston 2024-25; Palisades 202613180.4193—1-0—13-18
328Ryan Horton13-19Chapel Hill 2024-2613190.4063—0-2—13-19
329Tommy Green13-19Glenn 2024-2613190.4063—0-2—13-19
330Sam Mobley13-30Parkwood 2023-2613300.3024—1-2—13-30
331Adam Russell13-37Lawrence Academy 2005, 2007-09, 202613370.2605—0-1—13-37
332Jacob Sheffield13-37High Point Central 2020-21; Wheatmore 2024-2613370.2605—1-2—13-37
333Ryan McClamrock13-41East Davidson 2005, 2022, 2024-2613410.2415—0-3—13-41
334Steve Tapley13-53McMichael 2005, 2009, 2024-26; New Bern 201813530.1976—0-3—13-53
335Tyrea Allen13-69Rosman 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022-2613690.1598—2-3—13-69
336Sherman Howze13-86Chatham Central 2016-22, 2024; Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy 2025-2613860.13110—0-6—13-86
337Jawan Riddick12-12Gates County 2009, 202612120.5002—1-1—12-12
338Andrew Fowler12-14Sandhills Classical Christian 2023-2612140.4624———12-14
339Landon Allen12-21Anson 2023, 2025-2612210.3643—1-2—12-21
340Michael Johnson12-21Person 2024-2612210.3643—1-2—12-21
341Nate Blackburn12-24American Leadership Academy - Johnston 2022-2612240.3335—0-2—12-24
342Travis Hairston12-31Granville Central 2021; East Wake 2024-2612310.2794—0-3—12-31
343Vinston Thorpe12-32East Columbus Junior-Senior 2005-06, 2009, 202612320.2734—0-2—12-32
344Tommy Smith12-47Athens Drive 2021-2612470.2036———12-47
345Lennie Sanders12-48East Mecklenburg 2021-2612480.2006———12-48
346Jimmy White12-54Highland Tech 2005-06, 2009, 2023-2612540.1827—0-2—12-54
347Tony Pyland12-96CATA 2007-10; North Iredell 2012, 2015, 2022, 2026; West Caldwell 2024-2512960.11110—0-2—12-96
348Chris Marshall11-10Alexander Central 2025-2611100.5242—0-1—11-10
349Adam Scronce11-12Hobbton 2025-2611120.4782—2-1—11-12
350Jack Carpenter11-12Montgomery Central 2025-2611120.4782—2-1—11-12
351Antwon Anderson11-17GRACE Christian 2015, 2025-2611170.3933———11-17
352Brad Peffly11-21Western Harnett 2005, 2024, 202611210.3443—0-2—11-21
353Chris Rayfield11-22Forestview 2005, 2025-2611220.3333—0-3—11-22
354Derrick Sharpe11-30Parkland 2023-2611300.2684—0-1—11-30
355Preston Worley11-38West Bladen 2005, 2009, 2024-2611380.2245—0-2—11-38
356Mykel Searcy11-44Graham 2005, 2009, 2013, 2024-2611440.2006—0-1—11-44
357Ryan Johnson11-72Bartlett Yancey 2005, 2009, 2025-26; East Chapel Hill 2015-17; Jordan-Matthews 2021, 202311720.1339—0-1—11-72
358Justin Sherrod10-12Westover 2025-2610120.4552—1-1—10-12
359Cornelius Holmes10-13Carver 2025-2610130.4352—1-2—10-13
360Daryl Vereen10-20North Mecklenburg 2024-2610200.3333———10-20
361Josh Mickey10-23South Stokes 2024-2610230.3033—0-3—10-23
362Matt Hine10-31Southern Wayne 2023-2610310.2444—0-1—10-31
363Stephen Perry10-37Jones 2005, 2009, 2025-2610370.2134—2-3—10-37
364Jarret Price9-0Whiteville 2026901.0001———9-0
365TJ Graham9-12Ravenscroft 2005, 20269120.4292———9-12
366Parris Baxter9-22Northeast Guilford 2024; Ben L. Smith 2025-269220.2903—0-2—9-22
367George Ketchum9-34Lejeune 2005, 2009, 2024, 20269340.2094—0-2—9-34
368Stanley Williams9-50West Bladen 2021-23; Smithfield-Selma 2024-269500.1536—0-1—9-50
369Jeremy East8-13Cuthbertson 2024, 20268130.3812—0-1—8-13
370John Fuller8-15New Hanover 2025-268150.3482—1-2—8-15
371Kirkley Russell8-24Southwest Guilford 2005, 2024, 20268240.2503—0-1—8-24
372Ricky Morton8-33East Chapel Hill 2005, 2011, 2025-268330.1954———8-33
373Daniel Hoyle8-35North Gaston 2005, 2009, 2012, 20268350.1864—0-1—8-35
374Ronnie McClary Jr8-92Southern Wayne 2017-21; Goldsboro 2022-268920.08010—0-3—8-92
375Kevin Reddick7-2-1Rolesville 2026720.7501———7-2-1
376Richard Benton7-3Mount Pleasant 2026730.7001———7-3
377Carter Greene7-4Ardrey Kell 2026740.6361—0-1—7-4
378Sterling Johnson7-4South Granville 2026740.6361—1-0—7-4
379Adam Purzitza7-4Ashley 2026740.6361—1-0—7-4
380Nate Medici7-14East Gaston 2025-267140.3332—0-1—7-14
381Aaron Powell7-15West Brunswick 2005, 20267150.3182—0-1—7-15
382Jake Sell7-16North Henderson 2005, 20267160.3042—0-2—7-16
383Te'Vell Williams7-24E E Smith 2024-267240.2263—0-1—7-24
384Reginald Bush6-5Fairmont 2026650.5451—1-0—6-5
385Darrell Clark6-15McDowell 2025-266150.2862—0-1—6-15
386Phil Lucksavage5-5Robbinsville 2026550.5001———5-5
387Jacob Cuddington5-6South Johnston 2026560.4551—1-0—5-6
388Donald Littlejohn5-6Butler 2026560.4551—1-0—5-6
389Rob Fronk5-15Apex 2025-265150.2502———5-15
390Kolt Bullington5-17North Stokes 2025-265170.2272—1-1—5-17
391Wes Herlocker5-27Cox Mill 2009, 2024, 20265270.1563———5-27
392Bobby Williams5-28Dixon 2005, 2009, 20265280.1523—0-1—5-28
393Jimmy Wills5-33First Flight 2005, 2024-265330.1324———5-33
394Tyree Massey4-7Overhills 2026470.3641—0-1—4-7
395Terence Cunningham4-16Harding University 2025-264160.2002———4-16
396Carl McQuitty4-16College Prep and Leadership Academy 2025-264160.2002—1-1—4-16
397Will Weir4-17Langtree Charter Academy 2025-264170.1902—1-1—4-17
398Colton Brackett4-36East Henderson 2023-264360.1004———4-36
399Lawerence Ches3-7Purnell Swett 2026370.3001———3-7
400Mike Blizzard3-22-3Mattamuskeet 2005, 2009, 2025-263220.1614—0-2—3-22-3
401JJ Johnson3-29Andrews 2005, 2009, 20263290.0943—0-1—3-29
402Ron'Dayle Floyd2-5Columbia 2026250.2861———2-5
403Bob Curtin2-6Father Capodanno 2026260.2501———2-6
404Jeremy Chandler2-9Bradford Preparatory 2026290.1821—0-1—2-9
405Joshua Sheridan2-9Lumberton 2026290.1821—0-1—2-9
406Billy Whisenant2-19Patton 2025-262190.0952—0-1—2-19
407Marcell Johnson2-30Knightdale 2005, 2009, 20262300.0623———2-30
408Jeremy Miller2-40South Wake Christian Athletics 2015, 2017-18, 2020-21, 20262400.0486—0-2—2-40
409Paul Ronga1-7Cedar Ridge 2026170.1251———1-7
410Jordan Langs1-8Covenant Day 2026180.1111———1-8
411Torry Ellison1-9Southern Guilford 2026190.1001———1-9
412George Saffos1-10West Caldwell 2009, 20261100.0912———1-10
413Brent Bailey1-19Cedar Ridge 2023, 2025; Wilson's Mills 20261190.0503———1-19
414Riley Hurdle1-21Beddingfield 2025-261210.0452—0-1—1-21
415Nakia Galloway0-10Rocky River 20260100.0001———0-10

North Carolina head-coaching records: every game in our archive for the seasons a coach is credited with, from HSFHA, the NCHSAA, NCHSFootball and MaxPreps, with a published stint filling a season no source names. Records outside North Carolina are HSFHA's. Still being completed: for 1980-1999 many seasons have no coach on record anywhere yet. Titles are NCHSAA state championships. Playoffs is the record in playoff games. Career adds the other states to North Carolina.