Carolina VarsityNC high school football · 2026

Week 8 · 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 Cates390-132Eastern Randolph 1984-2009, 2012, 2018-26; Lee County 2010-11, 2013-14, 2016-173901320.74742151-32—390-132
2Jeff Craddock260-49Tarboro 2004-26260490.84123869-12—260-49
3Steve Davis250-60Dudley 2004-26250600.80623560-17—250-60
4Richard Bailey237-76Jack Britt 2000-02, 2004, 2006-10; Scotland 2012-26237760.75724—49-21—237-76
5Antonio Moore235-58Northeastern 2005-26235580.80222—47-21—235-58
6Donnie Kiefer232-172-5Saint 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, 2025-262321720.57334—27-2755-34 SC287-206-5
7John Kirby220-85-1Eastern Alamance 2001-02, 2004-23, 2025-26220850.72124—40-20—220-85-1
8Todd Willert208-87East Forsyth 2003-26208870.70524232-19—208-87
9Johnny Sowell197-82Monroe 2004-11, 2013-26197820.70622239-19—197-82
10Greg Lloyd197-96Kings Mountain 2004, 2007-22; East Gaston 2005-06; Starmount 2023; Crest 2024-26197960.67223—32-17—197-96
11Darryl Brown196-71Southern Guilford 2004, 2006-15; Grimsley 2016-19, 2021-26196710.73421130-16—196-71
12Mike Byus194-113Athens Drive 1991-97, 1999; Robbinsville 2000-02; East Lincoln 2005-16; Lincoln Charter 2025-261941130.63225231-15—194-113
13Reggie Lucas192-45Wake Forest 2009-26192450.81018341-14—192-45
14Shane Laws187-67Reynolds 2007-26187670.73620134-18—187-67
15David Diamont185-143Mount Airy 1982-87; East Surry 1988-99, 2001, 2003; Randleman 2005, 2009, 2024-26; South Stokes 2019-221851430.56429—15-20—185-143
16Josh Brooks182-94Franklin 2004-26182940.65923—18-19—182-94
17Chuck Webster175-68-1Trinity Christian 2004-26175680.71923—22-13—175-68-1
18Steven Wright173-60North Raleigh Christian Academy 2003-04, 2006-07; Cardinal Gibbons 2011-26173600.74220132-15—173-60
19Kevin Motsinger169-85James Kenan 2003-05; New Hanover 2006-14; Wallace-Rose Hill 2017-19, 2021-23, 2025-26169850.66520131-18—169-85
20Paul Hoggard167-54-1Richmond 2008, 2010-14; Holmes 2015-26167540.75518128-16—167-54-1
21Ben Kolstad167-102Cary 2004-12; Sanderson 2013-18; Leesville Road 2019-261671020.62123—18-18—167-102
22Duran McLaurin163-61E E Smith 2009-12; Seventy-First 2013-26163610.72818—27-15—163-61
23Tom Eanes161-160Orange 1988; East Rowan 2000-02; Pender 2004-10, 2012, 2015, 2020-26; Ashley 2011, 2013; Patton 2014, 2016-17; Bandys 2018-191611600.50227—28-17—161-160
24Battle Holley160-63East Duplin 2005, 2012-26; Kinston 2008-09160630.71718126-14—160-63
25Ryan Habich158-45Fuquay-Varina 2010-12; Watauga 2013-26158450.77817—19-15—158-45
26Fritz Hessenthaler157-103Southeast Guilford 2003-16; Southern Alamance 2018-23; Orange 2025-261571030.60422—16-18—157-103
27Hugh Martin150-122North Duplin Jr Sr 2004-261501220.55123—20-22—150-122
28Andy Capone146-38Weddington 2005-06, 2011, 2013, 2017-26146380.79314337-10—146-38
29Scott Chadwick145-52-2Marvin Ridge 2008-12; Myers Park 2014-19; Clayton 2022-26145520.73416—17-157-13 GA152-65-2
30Travise Pitman136-54Mitchell 2005, 2009, 2014-26136540.71615—26-14—136-54
31Scott Riley133-52Swain County 2005, 2009, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2025-26; Cleveland 2015, 2017-19, 2021-24133520.71915—26-12—133-52
32Beau Williams131-68Jacksonville 2010-26131680.65817—25-14—131-68
33Doug Robertson131-92Rockingham County 2005, 2024-26; Reidsville 2009-11; Person 2012; Eastern Guilford 2013-17; Thomasville 2018-19; Page 2020-23131920.58719116-14—131-92
34Matt Beaman129-51Arendell Parrott Academy 2005, 2007, 2012-26129510.71717—17-10—129-51
35Mike Brodowicz127-28Charlotte Catholic 2009, 2014-22, 2025-26127280.81912534-6—127-28
36Laymarr Marshall127-46-1Mount Tabor 2008-16; Parkland 2019; Millbrook 2023-26127460.73314—18-12—127-46-1
37Sean Crocker127-106Middle Creek 2004, 2007-08, 2010-11; Panther Creek 2012-261271060.54520—13-13—127-106
38Robby Priest125-67East Bladen 2005, 2009, 2013-26125670.65116—18-14—125-67
39Mike Sexton118-97East Henderson 2003-04; Tuscola 2005-06; Erwin 2008-16; Enka 2021-26118970.54919—9-13—118-97
40Jason Battle117-62Rocky Mount 2012-26117620.65415116-14—117-62
41Justin Hardin115-67A L Brown 2005-06, 2023-26; Weddington 2009-10; Providence 2013-14; Independence 2015; Charlotte Latin 2018-22115670.63216—10-14—115-67
42Chad Grier114-19-1Davidson Day 2012-16; Providence Day 2020-26114190.85412—23-4—114-19-1
43Craig Underwood114-33Hoggard 2015-26114330.77612—20-11—114-33
44Nick Eddins114-42Pinecrest 2005, 2009, 2022-26; West Montgomery 2016; Crest 2017-21114420.73113—13-11—114-42
45Jacob Thomas114-88Cape Fear 2005, 2009-15, 2017-26114880.56418—9-12—114-88
46Keith Boyd112-108Northside 2005-06, 2009-261121080.50920—12-17—112-108
47Ryan Gieselman111-59Kinston 2013-26111590.65314—18-13—111-59
48Mike Setzer111-78Saint Pauls 2004-07, 2018-26; Lumberton 2014-17111780.58717—10-12—111-78
49Bryan Davis111-103Topsail 2004, 2007-12, 2014; North Brunswick 2005, 2018-26; Southwest Guilford 20061111030.51919—8-12—111-103
50Trent Lowman109-60Bandys 2013-17; East Surry 2018-23; West Stokes 2024-26109600.64514120-10—109-60
51Josh McGee108-93Reagan 2005, 2009, 2011-26108930.53718—6-11—108-93
52David Devine107-64Burns 2005-06, 2009, 2016-26107640.62614—19-12—107-64
53Will Byrne106-37Maiden 2005, 2016-26106370.74112—16-11—106-37
54Bryan Till105-55Union Pines 2005, 2022, 2024-26; Terry Sanford 2013-16; Richmond 2017-21105550.65614—11-11—105-55
55Antonio King101-32Hillside 2009-14; Cedar Ridge 2018; South Garner 2022; Jordan 2023-26101320.75912115-8—101-32
56Brian Hinson100-83East Rowan 2004, 2007-11; Salisbury 2017-22; West Cabarrus 2023-24; Davie County 2025-26100830.54616116-11—100-83
57Joe Glass99-48Patton 2012-13; Jay M Robinson 2016-17; Lincolnton 2019-20; Hickory 2021-2699480.67312118-9—99-48
58Brian Hampton99-107Ashe County 2005, 2012-26; North Surry 2009-11991070.48119—2-12—99-107
59Tad Baucom98-79Hickory Grove Christian 2006, 2020-26; CATA 2011-13; Sun Valley 2014-1998790.55417—7-11—98-79
60Paul Whitaker98-95West Henderson 2010-2698950.50817—9-10—98-95
61TJ Albert97-79Topsail 2005, 2026; Community School of Davidson 2013-2597790.55115—12-12—97-79
62Darius Robinson95-76Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology 2005, 2009, 2024-26; Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi 2014-19, 2022-23; Jay M Robinson 2020-2195760.55615—10-11—95-76
63Rodney Brewington95-94Ben L. Smith 2008-12; South View 2015-2695940.50317—7-11—95-94
64Jason Seidel94-61Jay M Robinson 2005, 2008-09, 2012, 2014-15, 2022-26; Hickory Ridge 2016-1794610.60613—13-8—94-61
65Jeb Hall94-79Fuquay-Varina 2009, 2013-2694790.54315—8-12—94-79
66Dave Johnson94-130Olympic 1978-83; Surry Central 2002, 2004, 2006-08; Hopewell 2011-12; Cuthbertson 2013-18; Marvin Ridge 2026941300.42020—6-10—94-130
67Terrance Saxby93-58Hertford County 2014-22; New Bern 2023-2693580.61613—14-11—93-58
68Joe Salas92-114Franklinton 2002; South Johnston 2004-10; West Bladen 2012; Harnett Central 2016; Hobbton 2018-24; Douglas Byrd 2026921140.44718—9-13—92-114
69Earl Bates91-88Morehead 2011-15; Southern Guilford 2016; Northeast Guilford 2017-19; Southeast Guilford 2020-2691880.50816—6-11—91-88
70Mike Wilbanks90-27Shelby 2012, 2019-2690270.7699229-5—90-27
71Bruce McClelland90-47Fayetteville Christian 2011, 2013; Terry Sanford 2017-2690470.65712—13-10—90-47
72Adam Hodge87-31South Point 2017-2687310.73710—14-8—87-31
73Daniel Barrow86-85-1Rosewood 2000, 2002; West Carteret 2005, 2015-26; Southern Alamance 201086850.50316—4-10—86-85-1
74Travis Gaster85-49Princeton 2005, 2009, 2015-21, 2023, 2025-2685490.63412—10-8—85-49
75Erik Westberg85-49Northern Guilford 2009, 2016-2685490.63412—9-9—85-49
76Robert Washington85-51Mountain Island Charter 2015-2685510.62512—10-9—85-51
77Seth Baxter85-88Southwestern Randolph 2005, 2009, 2017-26; Eastern Randolph 2013-1685880.49116—4-8—85-88
78Jim Sosebee84-69Chase 2005, 2009, 2025-26; Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy 2011; Hendersonville 2016-21; Crest 2022-2384690.54913—15-936-13 SC120-82
79Andrew Farriss82-24Northern Nash 2018-2682240.7749—14-7—82-24
80Steve Burdeau81-47Lee County 2005, 2009, 2018-2681470.63311—15-8—81-47
81David Lubowicz80-34East Lincoln 2017-2680340.70210110-7—80-34
82Nate Conner80-64D H Conley 2005, 2009, 2015-24, 202680640.55613—5-9—80-64
83Kennedy Tinsley79-37Southeast Guilford 2017-19; Mallard Creek 2020-2679370.68110—12-8—79-37
84Eric Morman79-62Northwest Cabarrus 2009, 2020-26; West Stanly 2015-16; North Mecklenburg 2017-1979620.56013—3-8—79-62
85Tiesuan Brown78-39Mount Tabor 2017-2678390.66710115-7—78-39
86Sam Greiner78-52-1Harding University 2015-17; Hickory Ridge 2018; West Charlotte 2020-2678520.59911216-6—78-52-1
87Brian Randolph78-55Jack Britt 2005, 2011, 2017-2678550.58612—7-11—78-55
88David Wojtecki78-93North Wilkes 2005, 2009, 2021-26; Junius H Rose 2013-1978930.45615—10-9—78-93
89Sam Mackey77-37Hibriten 2005-06, 2009, 2019-23, 2025-2677370.67510—11-9—77-37
90Ricky Brindley77-38Pisgah 2005-06, 2009, 2011, 2024-26; Smoky Mountain 2018-19, 202177380.67010—8-8—77-38
91Cory Barnes77-45Harnett Central 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Midway 2018-2177450.63111—7-7—77-45
92Robert Furth76-74Holly Springs 2007-08, 2015-2676740.50714—1-9—76-74
93Ron Cook76-81Farmville Central 2005, 2009, 2021-26; Lumberton 2013; Red Springs 2014-16; Pamlico County 2019-2076810.48414—8-11—76-81
94Andrew Carrouth76-90North Moore 2005, 2009, 2019-26; Southern Alamance 2013-1776900.45815—9-8—76-90
95Brian Elkins75-73Cary Christian 2006-16, 2024-2675730.50714—9-10—75-73
96Clayton Trivett74-80Salisbury 2005, 2009, 2023-26; Trinity 2013-14; Central Davidson 2016-2174800.48114—7-7—74-80
97Jeremy Buck73-87Harding University 2009; East Mecklenburg 2010-11; Franklinton 2012-15; Sanderson 2019-2673870.45615—2-7—73-87
98Ralph Jackson72-110West Stanly 2005, 2025-26; North Stanly 2010-14; Anson 2015-22, 2024721100.39617—3-8—72-110
99Torrey Nowell71-33Pamlico County 2015; New Bern 2019-22; Hillside 2023-2671330.6839—13-8—71-33
100Matt Jenkins70-40Hopewell 2013-14; Hough 2018-22; West Cabarrus 2025-2670400.6369—14-7—70-40
101Adam Sanders69-46Apex Friendship 2015-2669460.60012—4-5—69-46
102Josh Sophia69-55North Rowan 2005-06, 2012, 2022-26; Camden County 2019-2169550.55611—8-9—69-55
103Louis Kraft68-28West Rowan 2005, 2011-13, 2022-23, 2025-2668280.7088—9-7—68-28
104Dontae Lassiter68-41Louisburg Magnet 2005-06, 2009, 2016, 2021-2668410.62410—4-6—68-41
105Joe Evans67-62Independence 2013-14; Ardrey Kell 2015-16; South Mecklenburg 2019-2667620.51912—4-7—67-62
106Antwon Stevenson67-64Glenn 2015-23; Ragsdale 2024-2667640.51112—5-8—67-64
107James Ward66-48SouthWest Edgecombe 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 2026; Beddingfield 2017-18; Wakefield 2019, 2021; Knightdale 202566480.57910—6-8—66-48
108Andrew Gurley66-66Croatan 2005, 2013, 2015, 2018-2666660.50012—5-9—66-66
109JD Dinwiddie66-71Wakefield 2008; North Henderson 2012, 2014; Roberson 2016, 2018-2666710.48213—2-8—66-71
110Anthony Timmons66-107Western Guilford 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Graham 2012, 2014-15; Knightdale 2016-21661070.38216—3-9—66-107
111Cory Lea63-110Riverside 2005, 2009, 2011, 2017-19, 2021-26; Bartlett Yancey 2012-13; Northern Vance 2015-16; Cedar Ridge 2020631100.36417—0-4—63-110
112Jake Fonvielle62-23South Columbus 2005, 2009-13, 202662230.7297—9-5—62-23
113Tony Aguilar62-24Eastern Guilford 2018-21; Southeast Alamance 2023-2662240.7218—6-6—62-24
114Deron Donald62-57E E Smith 2016-19; Smithfield-Selma 2020-22; Garner 2023-2662570.52111—5-7—62-57
115Leander Oates61-53Eastern Wayne 2016-2661530.53511—4-9—61-53
116DeShawn Baker60-17Cox Mill 2020-22; Hough 2023-2660170.7797—10-4—60-17
117Jaden Angle59-27Lincolnton 2005, 2009, 2022-2659270.6867—11-6—59-27
118Josh Pardue59-39Starmount 2005, 2009, 2024-26; Walkertown 2015-1759390.6028—10-6—59-39
119Brian Flynn59-66East Rowan 2005, 2023-26; North Davidson 2017-2259660.47211—12-7—59-66
120Calvin Brown59-76Asheboro 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Providence Grove 2016-2159760.43713—1-6—59-76
121Darren Ponder58-40West Lincoln 2005, 2019-2658400.5929—7-8—58-40
122Andrae Jacobs57-32Middle Creek 2005, 2009, 2021-2657320.6408—6-6—57-32
123Sean Murphy57-33-1East Wake 2017; John Paul II Catholic 2019-2657330.6329—7-7—57-33-1
124Cort Radford57-35Chase 2018-19; Asheville 2020-2657350.6209—4-7—57-35
125Paul Bossi57-47Pasquotank County 2000; Currituck County 2018-2657470.54810—4-7—57-47
126Rodney Pruett57-49Erwin 2017-2657490.53810—5-8—57-49
127Brandon Gentry57-61Hickory Ridge 2007, 2009, 2025-26; Northwest Cabarrus 2016-19; West Cabarrus 2020; Hopewell 2022-2357610.48311—5-5—57-61
128Brian Paschal57-66Washington 2000, 2002, 2024-26; D H Conley 2011-14; Bear Grass Charter 2017, 201957660.46311—2-7—57-66
129Chris Rivera57-72North Raleigh Christian Academy 2005, 2011, 2016-2657720.44213—0-5—57-72
130Ben Perry57-80Triton 2014-2657800.41613—4-7—57-80
131Brad Baker57-112North Lincoln 2005, 2009, 2026; North Mecklenburg 2012-16; Rockingham County 2017-22; Elkin 2023, 2025571120.33716—1-7—57-112
132Joseph Watson56-20Murphy 2021-2656200.7376—14-5—56-20
133Dalton Brown56-44Northwood 2005, 2009-11, 2020, 2022, 2024-2656440.5609—7-7—56-44
134John Wheeler56-71Currituck County 2009-17; Martin County 2025-2656710.44111—5-6—56-71
135Jonathan Oliphant55-43Lake Norman 2005, 2018-19, 2021-2655430.5619—2-7—55-43
136Victor Hunt55-51-1Warren County 2005, 2009, 2019-2655510.51910—7-7—55-51-1
137Drew Witman55-69-1Charlotte Country Day School 2015-2655690.44412—6-8-1—55-69-1
138Brandon Thompson54-26Olympic 2019-2654260.6758—3-5—54-26
139Shawn Bryson54-39-1Asheville School (Independent) 2005-06, 2012, 2020-2654390.58010—9-2—54-39-1
140BJ Frazier54-64East Carteret 2009, 2017-2654640.45811—3-9—54-64
141Ken Lathan54-110Carrboro 2007-11, 2016-26541100.32916—2-4—54-110
142Patrick Stokes53-22-1Williams 2009, 2021-2653220.7047—5-6—53-22-1
143Juan Jackson53-22Hunt 2020-2653220.7077—6-5—53-22
144Kevin Wallace53-43Northwest Guilford 2017-21; West Forsyth 2023-2653430.5529—5-6—53-43
145J.T. Postell53-44Tuscola 2018-19; East Gaston 2020-23; Smoky Mountain 2024-2653440.5469—4-6—53-44
146Jason Barnes52-40Bandys 2005, 2009, 2020-2652400.5659—4-5—52-40
147Barrett Sloan52-40Lakewood 2018-23; Midway 2024-2652400.5659—3-7—52-40
148Dustin Fry52-60Polk County 2005, 2009, 2014-16, 2022-2652600.46410—2-8—52-60
149Kendrick Pollock52-68Northside 2016-2652680.43311—9-6—52-68
150LaMonte Williamson51-59West Columbus 2005, 2009, 2019-2651590.46410—8-9—51-59
151Chavar Tyrance50-33St. David's 2005-09, 2024-2650330.6028—3-5—50-33
152Edwin Campbell50-42Southeast Raleigh 2005, 2009, 2020-2650420.5439—3-5—50-42
153Tim Grady49-17James Kenan 2021-2649170.7426—8-5—49-17
154Will Bland49-31Junius H Rose 2020-2649310.6137—12-6—49-31
155Jason Arnette49-33Harrells Christian Academy 2017-23; Clinton 202649330.5988—5-6—49-33
156Wallace Clark49-45Heritage 2018-2649450.5219—2-8—49-45
157Chris Powell49-68Draughn 2009, 2017-2649680.41911—5-5—49-68
158D.J. McFadden47-20Independence 2021-2647200.7016—9-4—47-20
159Rob Creason46-10Oak Grove 2022-2646100.8215—6-4—46-10
160Chris Doby46-42Ledford 2005, 2009, 2021-2646420.5238—3-6—46-42
161Jammie Deese45-30Charlotte Christian 2005, 2026; Forest Hills 2020-21, 2023-2545300.6007—8-6—45-30
162Jonathan Byrd45-54White Oak 2005, 2018-2645540.45510—1-6—45-54
163Matt Wilson44-34Newton-Conover 2005, 2009, 2024-26; West Iredell 2022-2344340.5647—6-4—44-34
164Chris Lyons44-52Roanoke Rapids 2005, 2009, 2020-2644520.4589—4-8—44-52
165Chad McClure44-64Hayesville 2005, 2009, 2019-2644640.40710—5-8—44-64
166Rocky Lewis44-96East Columbus Junior-Senior 2014-15; South Brunswick 2015-19, 2021-23; Fike 2024-2644960.31413—0-5—44-96
167Erik Teague43-7Reidsville 2023-264370.8604112-1—43-7
168Tripp Honeycutt43-22Walkertown 2012-13, 2020, 2024-26; South Davidson Middle and 202243220.6627—3-5—43-22
169Brandon Hughes43-31Wakefield 2005, 2009-11, 2020, 2025-2643310.5817—4-4—43-31
170Andy Jackson43-71Community Christian 2010-11, 2014-2643710.37715—0-3—43-71
171Wes Ward42-40Providence 2019-2642400.5128—2-6—42-40
172Richard Davis42-82Cherryville 2004; Albemarle 2005, 2017-2642820.33912—4-9—42-82
173Chris Amill41-14Corvian Community 2022-2641140.7455—8-3—41-14
174Travis Walker41-28East Wilkes 2005, 2009, 2023-2641280.5946—5-5—41-28
175Darius James41-31Ashbrook 2020-2641310.5697—4-4—41-31
176Jeremy Jones41-45South Creek 2011-13; Faith Christian 2021-2641450.4779—2-5—41-45
177Austin Trotter40-30Pine Lake Preparatory 2012, 2019-23, 2025-2640300.5718—2-5—40-30
178Terry Perry40-33Bear Grass Charter 2018, 2020-2640330.5488—2-6—40-33
179Kenneth McClamrock40-49East Rowan 2014-16; Central Cabarrus 2017-19; Rocky River 2025; Community School of Davidson 202640490.4498—3-4—40-49
180Ryan Rocha39-12High Point Christian Academy 2022-2639120.7655—4-3—39-12
181Kirron Ward39-24Hendersonville 2005, 2022-2639240.6196—3-4—39-24
182Mook Reynolds39-26T Wingate Andrews 2005, 2009, 2011, 2022, 2024, 202639260.6006—3-4—39-26
183Carl Smith38-42Beddingfield 2019-20; Person 2021-23; Corinth Holders 2024-2638420.4758—1-4—38-42
184Jason Jay Wilson38-43Greene Central 2019-2638430.4698—2-6—38-43
185Jermaine Harper38-61West Johnston 2005, 2009, 2019-2638610.38410—0-5—38-61
186Steve Brooks38-69Charles B Aycock 2013-20; Laney 2025-2638690.35510—1-6—38-69
187Clayton Hall37-11Harrells Christian Academy 2005-06, 2024-2637110.7715—1-2—37-11
188Caleb Pardue37-27East Surry 2005, 2009, 2024-26; West Brunswick 202237270.5786—2-4—37-27
189Gregg Giddings36-13Forest Hills 2005-06, 2022, 202636130.7354—6-3—36-13
190Zach Mayo36-30Mooresville 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2636300.5456—4-4—36-30
191Barry Deloatch36-49Northeast Academy 2005-10, 2022, 2024-2636490.42410—3-4—36-49
192DeRon Middleton36-66Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad 2016-22, 2024-2636660.35310—4-6—36-66
193Daniel Dillard36-71Piedmont 2009, 2012-14, 2017-18, 2022, 2024-2636710.33610—1-3—36-71
194Jon Sherman36-74East Chapel Hill 2013; Purnell Swett 2015-18; West Bladen 2019-20; Gray's Creek 2021-22, 2024, 202636740.32711—0-3—36-74
195Thomas Zietlow35-26Charles B Aycock 2021-2635260.5746—1-4—35-26
196Brian Billings35-49West Davidson 2005, 2009, 2021-2635490.4178—3-4—35-49
197Tim Ray35-57Goldsboro 2018-21; Red Springs 2022-2635570.3809—2-5—35-57
198Phil Dickens34-13Wilson Preparatory Academy 2023-2634130.7234—9-2—34-13
199Avery McMullin34-26Bishop McGuinness 2005, 2009, 2020, 2024-2634260.5676—0-5—34-26
200Jonathan McIntosh34-33Central Davidson 2005, 2009, 2023-2634330.5076—3-4—34-33
201John Faircloth34-46Owen 2005, 2009, 2024-26; R-S Central 2021-2334460.4258—2-3—34-46
202Jupiter Wilson34-46Hickory Ridge 2019-24; Garinger 2025-2634460.4258—1-5—34-46
203Brandon Akins34-48Pamlico County 2005, 2009, 2012, 2016-18, 202634480.4157—6-4—34-48
204Ian Rapanick34-53Perquimans County 2005, 2009, 2017, 2022-2634530.3918—4-5—34-53
205David Hines34-89North Buncombe 2005, 2013, 2022-26; Southside 2007-09; Eastern Guilford 2012; East Davidson 201734890.27612—0-2—34-89
206Brad Denson33-12Richmond 2009, 2024-2633120.7334—5-3—33-12
207Albert Reid33-32Bunker Hill 2005, 2009, 2021, 2023, 2025-2633320.5086—4-3—33-32
208Rydell Cowan33-32South Iredell 2005, 2009, 2026; Statesville 2022-23, 202533320.5086—2-5—33-32
209Ryan Smith32-21Sun Valley 2022-2632210.6045—4-3—32-21
210TC Guyer32-25Cherokee 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202632250.5615—5-4—32-25
211Chuck Cannon32-29Hibriten 2000, 2002; Wilkes Central 2023-2632290.5256—1-2—32-29
212Carter Varnell32-32Nash Central 2005, 2026; SouthWest Edgecombe 2020-21, 2023, 202532320.5006—7-5—32-32
213Daniel Pugh31-18Wayne Christian 2022-2631180.6335—2-4—31-18
214Tim Bagamary31-32Eastern Guilford 2005, 2022-2631320.4926—3-4—31-32
215Garrett Mills31-34Thomasville 2009, 2022, 2024, 2026; Southern Guilford 2023, 202531340.4776—4-4—31-34
216Reginald Carter31-35Jordan-Matthews 2005, 2009, 2013, 2022, 2025-2631350.4706—2-4—31-35
217Brandon Sneed31-44Hopewell 2005, 2008-09, 2015, 2024-2631440.4137—1-4—31-44
218Chris James30-20Covenant Day 2017-18; Myers Park 2023-2630200.6006—1-3—30-20
219Rabbit Long30-26-1Halifax Academy 2005, 2007, 2009, 2022-23, 202630260.5356—3-4—30-26-1
220Chris Cogdill30-27Chase 2020-21, 2023-24; East Burke 2025-2630270.5266—1-3—30-27
221Jonathan Hester30-33-1Southern Alamance 2005, 2009, 2012, 2024-2630330.4776—1-3—30-33-1
222CJ Wilson30-50North Pitt 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022-2630500.3758—2-4—30-50
223George Small30-59Hoke County 2018-2630590.3379—1-4—30-59
224Daniel Yow30-80South Brunswick 2005, 2014, 2024-26; South Rowan 2015-2030800.27311—0-4—30-80
225Chad Little29-11North Stanly 2023-2629110.7254—2-3—29-11
226William Good29-34Richlands 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2629340.4606—0-5—29-34
227Antione Alston29-60Southeast Collegiate Prep Academy 2005, 2009, 2018-19, 2021-22, 2024, 202629600.3268—3-6—29-60
228Codi Vick28-6Cleveland 2011-12, 20262860.8243—5-2—28-6
229Alex Sefton28-10Pungo Christian Academy 2017, 2022-2628100.7376———28-10
230Strait Herron28-14Kings Mountain 2005, 2023, 2025-2628140.6674—3-2—28-14
231Zachary Garvey28-17Southwest 2005, 2009, 2025-2628170.6224—5-3—28-17
232Matthew Montroy28-19Lake Norman Charter 2009, 2022-2628190.5966—0-1—28-19
233Tony McCants28-30McMichael 2020-23; Morehead 2025-2628300.4836—0-4—28-30
234Darren Shepherd28-56Concord 2005, 2022-26; Highland Tech 2016-1728560.3338—1-2—28-56
235Tim Kelly28-60Trinity 1993, 1995-2000; Triangle Math and Science Academy 2024, 202628600.3189———28-60
236Drew Hambright27-8Western Alamance 2005, 2009, 20262780.7713—5-2—27-8
237Aaron Elliott27-23Vance County 2022-2627230.5405—1-4—27-23
238Caleb Hughes27-26SouthLake Christian Academy 2007-08, 2017, 2025-2627260.5095—4-2—27-26
239Jason Wilkes27-50Cary 2018-20; Willow Spring 2021-2627500.3519—1-2—27-50
240John Mozerka26-13Apex 2022-24; Felton Grove 2025-2626130.6675—1-2—26-13
241Jackson Smith26-24North Surry 2022-2626240.5205—1-3—26-24
242Darius Pinnix26-27Cummings 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202626270.4915—4-4—26-27
243Brent Wooten26-30Havelock 2005, 2023, 2025-26; North Pitt 201626300.4645—5-2—26-30
244Mitch Johnson26-35Green Hope 2005, 2024-26; South Iredell 2022; Northwood 202326350.4266—0-3—26-35
245Kyle Schenk26-37North Johnston 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022, 2025-2626370.4136—4-3—26-37
246Austin Taylor24-7Mount Airy 2005, 2025-262470.7743—2-2—24-7
247Chris Rusiewicz24-28Northwest Guilford 2005, 2022-23, 2025-2624280.4625—2-3—24-28
248Cody Bowman24-28North Davidson 2005, 2023-2624280.4625—1-4—24-28
249Casey Justice24-33South Caldwell 2021-2624330.4216—1-1—24-33
250Bernard Williams24-41North Forsyth Magnet 2020-2624410.3697—0-2—24-41
251Jessiel Romero23-11Bunn 2005, 2009, 202623110.6763—4-2—23-11
252Marcus White23-19Pasquotank County 2005, 2024-2623190.5484—1-3—23-19
253Ryan Buie23-29South Central 2005, 2009, 2012, 2025-2623290.4425—0-3—23-29
254Josh Smith23-44Rosewood 2005-06, 2009, 2023, 2025-2623440.3436—3-5—23-44
255Sean Fitzgerald22-19West Iredell 2005, 2024-2622190.5374—2-2—22-19
256Jonathan Crompton22-19Tuscola 2023-2622190.5374—1-3—22-19
257Melvin Garner22-21KIPP Pride 2007, 2009, 2024-2622210.5125—2-2—22-21
258Garrett Wingate22-23Ayden-Grifton 2005, 2025-26; North Pitt 201722230.4894—4-2—22-23
259Randy Thompson22-43Huss 2020-2622430.3387—0-3—22-43
260J.K. Adkins21-8Freedom 2024-262180.7243—1-2—21-8
261Dominick Guglielmo21-10West Craven 2005, 2009, 202621100.6773—1-2—21-10
262Jered Pope21-13Mountain Heritage 2005, 2009, 202621130.6183—4-2—21-13
263Willie Gillus21-21Hertford County 2005, 2024-2621210.5004—1-3—21-21
264Charlie Jackson21-27Christ the King 2016, 2020, 2024-2621270.4385—2-3—21-27
265Kevin Inman21-30Fairmont 2017-19; Pine Forest 2025-2621300.4125—0-2—21-30
266David House21-41South Davidson Middle and 2005, 2009, 2023-2621410.3396—2-3—21-41
267Captain Munnerlyn20-11Chambers 2005, 2025-2620110.6453—2-2—20-11
268Terry Shankle20-20South Stanly 2023-2620200.5004—2-3—20-20
269Karic Roberts20-24Mount Zion Christian Academy 2007, 2013, 2022-2620240.4557———20-24
270Kyle Coker20-29Hobgood Charter 2005, 2007, 2009, 2025-2620290.4085—2-2—20-29
271Jonathan Lowe20-39Carson 2006, 2022-2620390.3396—0-2—20-39
272Ja'Kori Evans20-42Camden County 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2620420.3236—2-3—20-42
273Beady Waddell20-48West Mecklenburg 2020-2620480.2947—0-2—20-48
274Chris Walsh20-49McMichael 2017; South Rowan 2021-2620490.2907—0-2—20-49
275Antonio Hall19-9Northeast Guilford 2022, 2025-261990.6793—1-1—19-9
276Drew Dayton19-19Charlotte Latin 2023-2619190.5004—0-2—19-19
277Tim Holt19-21Lexington 2005, 2024-2619210.4754—0-3—19-21
278Dwayne Berrier19-24West Wilkes 2005, 2014-15, 202619240.4424—0-2—19-24
279Zack Bennett19-30Alleghany 2005, 2022, 2024-2619300.3885—0-3—19-30
280Ryan Clark19-39Enloe 2021-2619390.3286—0-2—19-39
281Ronald Pou19-42Bertie 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2619420.3116—1-3—19-42
282Rodney Beasley19-50Swansboro 2005, 2009, 2022-2619500.2757—0-1—19-50
283Tom McGuire18-20Broughton 2023-2618200.4744—0-2—18-20
284Baine Martin18-22-1North Wake Saints 2015, 2023-2618220.4515—2-1—18-22-1
285Clint Alexander18-29Christ School 2005, 2023-2618290.3835—2-3—18-29
286Justin Clark18-53North Lenoir 2005, 2009, 2026; North Henderson 2015-16; North Gaston 2020-2118530.2547—0-2—18-53
287Jamie Fortner18-67Surry Central 2005, 2009, 2025-26; North Stokes 2021-2418670.2128—1-5—18-67
288Caylon Hann17-12Page 2024-2617120.5863—1-2—17-12
289Lee Gold17-16North Edgecombe 2005, 2009, 202617160.5153—3-2—17-16
290Keionte Gainey17-20J. F. Webb 2023-2617200.4594—0-1—17-20
291Mason Sledge17-23-1Union Academy 2009, 2024-2617230.4274—1-3—17-23-1
292Deontre Pittman17-35Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic 2005, 2009, 2024-2617350.3275—0-4—17-35
293David Williams17-41-1Wake Christian Academy 2005, 2009-10, 2023-24, 202617410.2976—0-1—17-41-1
294Fred Blanks17-42Southern Lee 2006, 2022-2617420.2886—0-2—17-42
295Mark Raynor17-48Northeast Guilford 2020-21, 2023; Trinity 2022, 2024-2617480.2627—0-1—17-48
296Brandon Proctor17-49South Lenoir 2009, 2022, 2024-26; Heide Trask 2019-2017490.2587—0-2—17-49
297Timmy Charity16-4Manteo 2005, 20261640.8002—2-1—16-4
298Jamaal Birch16-12Cannon [Cannon/Concord Academy] 2024-2616120.5713—1-1—16-12
299Joseph Campbell16-12Wake Preparatory Academy 2024-2616120.5713—1-1—16-12
300Jim Ryan16-14R-S Central 2024-2616140.5333—1-2—16-14
301Joe Davidyock16-21R J Reynolds 2023-2616210.4324—0-1—16-21
302Michael Justice16-24Franklinton 2005, 2024-2616240.4004—1-1—16-24
303Mark Oates16-36Union 2005, 2023-2616360.3085—3-4—16-36
304Jason Trousdale16-37Union Pines 2020-21, 2023; Northern 2024-2616370.3026———16-37
305Coleman Tyrance16-40Cary 2021-2616400.2866—0-1—16-40
306Micheal Ramseur16-55Foard 2005, 2009, 2022-2616550.2257—1-2—16-55
307Terrance Price15-22Weldon STEM 2005, 2022, 2024, 202615220.4054—3-3—15-22
308Breon Holmes15-24Statesville 2005, 2024, 2026; Cox Mill 202515240.3854—1-1—15-24
309Ronald Tipton15-35Madison 2005, 2009, 2024-2615350.3005—0-3—15-35
310Cody Moran14-13Providence Grove 2024-2614130.5193—0-1—14-13
311Tolbert Matthews14-14Seaforth 2024-2614140.5003—1-1—14-14
312Greg Greene14-24South Garner 2023-2614240.3684—1-2—14-24
313Rance Creech14-29Heide Trask 2005-06, 2009, 202614290.3264—2-3—14-29
314Logan Holder14-34Forbush 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202614340.2925—0-1—14-34
315Derrin Little14-39Chatham Central 2005, 2009, 2023, 2025-2614390.2645—1-3—14-39
316Kyle Lowman14-46Saint Stephens 2005, 2022-2614460.2336—1-2—14-46
317Ashton Simmons13-5Stuart W Cramer 2025-261350.7222—1-1—13-5
318Cory Rycroft13-7Elkin 2009, 20261370.6502—2-1—13-7
319Edward Deptola13-12Liberty Christian Academy 2024-2613120.5203—0-2—13-12
320Patrick Bowman13-16Cherryville 2024-2613160.4483—1-2—13-16
321Tyson Fernandez13-33Rocky River 2022-24; Ballantyne Ridge 2025-2613330.2835———13-33
322Ryan McClamrock13-36East Davidson 2005, 2022, 2024-2613360.2655—0-2—13-36
323Johmar Barringer13-77Atkins 2005-06, 2009, 2011, 2023-26; Harding University 200813770.1449—0-1—13-77
324Sherman Howze13-82Chatham Central 2016-22, 2024; Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy 2025-2613820.13710—0-5—13-82
325Chase McIntyre12-9Brevard 2005, 20261290.5712—3-1—12-9
326Andrew Fowler12-12Sandhills Classical Christian 2023-2612120.5004———12-12
327Tommy Green12-15Glenn 2024-2612150.4443—0-1—12-15
328Travis Elliott12-16Lakewood 2005, 2025-2612160.4293—0-2—12-16
329Zane Rowland12-18-1North East Carolina Prep 2015-17, 202612180.4034———12-18-1
330Nate Blackburn12-20American Leadership Academy - Johnston 2022-2612200.3755—0-1—12-20
331Tommy Smith12-43Athens Drive 2021-2612430.2186———12-43
332Steve Tapley12-49McMichael 2005, 2009, 2024-26; New Bern 201812490.1976—0-2—12-49
333Jimmy White12-51Highland Tech 2005-06, 2009, 2023-2612510.1907—0-2—12-51
334Tony Pyland12-92CATA 2007-10; North Iredell 2012, 2015, 2022, 2026; West Caldwell 2024-2512920.11510—0-2—12-92
335Marquis Spell11-13Sallie B Howard 2023, 2025-2611130.4583—1-1—11-13
336Ryan Horton11-16Chapel Hill 2024-2611160.4073—0-1—11-16
337Landon Allen11-17Anson 2023, 2025-2611170.3933—0-2—11-17
338Michael Johnson11-17Person 2024-2611170.3933—1-1—11-17
339Derrick Sharpe11-25Parkland 2023-2611250.3064———11-25
340Travis Hairston11-27Granville Central 2021; East Wake 2024-2611270.2894—0-2—11-27
341Vinston Thorpe11-30East Columbus Junior-Senior 2005-06, 2009, 202611300.2684—0-2—11-30
342Jacob Sheffield11-34High Point Central 2020-21; Wheatmore 2024-2611340.2445—1-1—11-34
343Adam Russell11-35Lawrence Academy 2005, 2007-09, 202611350.2395———11-35
344Preston Worley11-40West Bladen 2005, 2009, 2024-2611400.2165—0-2—11-40
345Mykel Searcy11-44Graham 2005, 2009, 2013, 2024-2611440.2006—0-1—11-44
346Lennie Sanders11-46East Mecklenburg 2021-2611460.1936———11-46
347Ryan Johnson11-68Bartlett Yancey 2005, 2009, 2025-26; East Chapel Hill 2015-17; Jordan-Matthews 2021, 202311680.1399—0-1—11-68
348Jawan Riddick10-10Gates County 2009, 202610100.5002—1-1—10-10
349Antwon Anderson10-14GRACE Christian 2015, 2025-2610140.4173———10-14
350Brad Peffly10-17Western Harnett 2005, 2024, 202610170.3703—0-1—10-17
351Chris Rayfield10-19Forestview 2005, 2025-2610190.3453—0-2—10-19
352Josh Mickey10-19South Stokes 2024-2610190.3453—0-2—10-19
353Sam Mobley10-28Parkwood 2023-2610280.2634—0-2—10-28
354Stephen Perry10-32Jones 2005, 2009, 2025-2610320.2384—2-2—10-32
355Tyrea Allen10-68Rosman 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022-2610680.1288—1-3—10-68
356TJ Graham9-8Ravenscroft 2005, 2026980.5292———9-8
357Adam Scronce9-10Hobbton 2025-269100.4742—1-1—9-10
358Darrel Wilson9-17North Gaston 2024-25; Palisades 20269170.3463———9-17
359Daryl Vereen9-17North Mecklenburg 2024-269170.3463———9-17
360Parris Baxter9-19Northeast Guilford 2024; Ben L. Smith 2025-269190.3213—0-2—9-19
361Matt Hine9-28Southern Wayne 2023-269280.2434———9-28
362Stanley Williams9-47West Bladen 2021-23; Smithfield-Selma 2024-269470.1616—0-1—9-47
363Chris Marshall8-9Alexander Central 2025-26890.4712—0-1—8-9
364Jeremy East8-10Cuthbertson 2024, 20268100.4442—0-1—8-10
365John Fuller8-10New Hanover 2025-268100.4442—1-1—8-10
366Cornelius Holmes8-10Carver 2025-268100.4442—1-1—8-10
367Ricky Morton8-29East Chapel Hill 2005, 2011, 2025-268290.2164———8-29
368George Ketchum8-30Lejeune 2005, 2009, 2024, 20268300.2114—0-1—8-30
369Daniel Hoyle8-32North Gaston 2005, 2009, 2012, 20268320.2004—0-1—8-32
370Ronnie McClary Jr8-88Southern Wayne 2017-21; Goldsboro 2022-268880.08310—0-3—8-88
371Jack Carpenter7-11Montgomery Central 2025-267110.3892—1-1—7-11
372Jake Sell7-12North Henderson 2005, 20267120.3682—0-1—7-12
373Kirkley Russell7-21Southwest Guilford 2005, 2024, 20267210.2503—0-1—7-21
374Jarret Price6-0Whiteville 2026601.0001———6-0
375Nate Medici6-10East Gaston 2025-266100.3752———6-10
376Justin Sherrod6-11Westover 2025-266110.3532—0-1—6-11
377Darrell Clark6-11McDowell 2025-266110.3532—0-1—6-11
378Aaron Powell6-13West Brunswick 2005, 20266130.3162—0-1—6-13
379Te'Vell Williams6-21E E Smith 2024-266210.2223—0-1—6-21
380Wes Herlocker5-23Cox Mill 2009, 2024, 20265230.1793———5-23
381Bobby Williams5-24Dixon 2005, 2009, 20265240.1723—0-1—5-24
382Jimmy Wills5-35First Flight 2005, 2024-265350.1254———5-35
383Sterling Johnson4-2South Granville 2026420.6671———4-2
384Richard Benton4-2Mount Pleasant 2026420.6671———4-2
385Terence Cunningham4-12Harding University 2025-264120.2502———4-12
386Rob Fronk4-13Apex 2025-264130.2352———4-13
387Kolt Bullington4-14North Stokes 2025-264140.2222—0-1—4-14
388Colton Brackett4-33East Henderson 2023-264330.1084———4-33
389Kevin Reddick3-2-1Rolesville 2026320.5831———3-2-1
390Carter Greene3-3Ardrey Kell 2026330.5001———3-3
391Ron'Dayle Floyd3-3Columbia 2026330.5001———3-3
392Donald Littlejohn3-3Butler 2026330.5001———3-3
393Lawerence Ches3-3Purnell Swett 2026330.5001———3-3
394Tyree Massey3-3Overhills 2026330.5001———3-3
395Adam Purzitza3-3Ashley 2026330.5001———3-3
396Reginald Bush3-4Fairmont 2026340.4291———3-4
397Jacob Cuddington3-4South Johnston 2026340.4291———3-4
398Phil Lucksavage3-4Robbinsville 2026340.4291———3-4
399Will Weir3-13Langtree Charter Academy 2025-263130.1882—0-1—3-13
400Mike Blizzard3-22-3Mattamuskeet 2005, 2009, 2025-263220.1614—0-2—3-22-3
401Bob Curtin2-4Father Capodanno 2026240.3331———2-4
402Billy Whisenant2-15Patton 2025-262150.1182———2-15
403JJ Johnson2-25Andrews 2005, 2009, 20262250.0743———2-25
404Jeremy Chandler1-5Bradford Preparatory 2026150.1671———1-5
405Joshua Sheridan1-5Lumberton 2026150.1671———1-5
406Jordan Langs1-5Covenant Day 2026150.1671———1-5
407George Saffos1-10West Caldwell 2009, 20261100.0912———1-10
408Carl McQuitty1-14College Prep and Leadership Academy 2025-261140.0672—0-1—1-14
409Riley Hurdle1-17Beddingfield 2025-261170.0562—0-1—1-17
410Brent Bailey1-19Cedar Ridge 2023, 2025; Wilson's Mills 20261190.0503———1-19
411Marcell Johnson1-27Knightdale 2005, 2009, 20261270.0363———1-27
412Jeremy Miller1-37South Wake Christian Athletics 2015, 2017-18, 2020-21, 20261370.0266—0-2—1-37
413Paul Ronga0-4Cedar Ridge 2026040.0001———0-4
414Torry Ellison0-6Southern Guilford 2026060.0001———0-6
415Nakia Galloway0-6Rocky River 2026060.0001———0-6

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.