Carolina VarsityNC high school football · 2026

Week 9 · 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 Cates391-132Eastern Randolph 1984-2009, 2012, 2018-26; Lee County 2010-11, 2013-14, 2016-173911320.74842151-32—391-132
2Jeff Craddock261-48Tarboro 2004-26261480.84523969-12—261-48
3Steve Davis251-60Dudley 2004-26251600.80723560-17—251-60
4Richard Bailey238-76Jack Britt 2000-02, 2004, 2006-10; Scotland 2012-26238760.75824—49-21—238-76
5Antonio Moore235-58Northeastern 2005-26235580.80222—47-21—235-58
6Donnie Kiefer232-173-5Saint 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, 2025-262321730.57234—27-2755-34 SC287-207-5
7John Kirby221-85-1Eastern Alamance 2001-02, 2004-23, 2025-26221850.72124—40-20—221-85-1
8Todd Willert209-87East Forsyth 2003-26209870.70624232-19—209-87
9Johnny Sowell198-82Monroe 2004-11, 2013-26198820.70722239-19—198-82
10Greg Lloyd198-96Kings Mountain 2004, 2007-22; East Gaston 2005-06; Starmount 2023; Crest 2024-26198960.67323132-17—198-96
11Darryl Brown197-71Southern Guilford 2004, 2006-15; Grimsley 2016-19, 2021-26197710.73521230-16—197-71
12Mike Byus194-114Athens Drive 1991-97, 1999; Robbinsville 2000-02; East Lincoln 2005-16; Lincoln Charter 2025-261941140.63025231-15—194-114
13Reggie Lucas193-45Wake Forest 2009-26193450.81118341-14—193-45
14Shane Laws187-68Reynolds 2007-26187680.73320134-18—187-68
15David Diamont185-144Mount Airy 1982-87; East Surry 1988-99, 2001, 2003; Randleman 2005, 2009, 2024-26; South Stokes 2019-221851440.56229—15-20—185-144
16Josh Brooks183-94Franklin 2004-26183940.66123—18-19—183-94
17Chuck Webster175-68-1Trinity Christian 2004-26175680.71923—22-13—175-68-1
18Steven Wright174-60North Raleigh Christian Academy 2003-04, 2006-07; Cardinal Gibbons 2011-26174600.74420132-15—174-60
19Kevin Motsinger169-86James Kenan 2003-05; New Hanover 2006-14; Wallace-Rose Hill 2017-19, 2021-23, 2025-26169860.66320131-18—169-86
20Paul Hoggard168-54-1Richmond 2008, 2010-14; Holmes 2015-26168540.75618128-16—168-54-1
21Ben Kolstad168-102Cary 2004-12; Sanderson 2013-18; Leesville Road 2019-261681020.62223—18-18—168-102
22Duran McLaurin164-61E E Smith 2009-12; Seventy-First 2013-26164610.72918—27-15—164-61
23Battle Holley161-63East Duplin 2005, 2012-26; Kinston 2008-09161630.71918126-14—161-63
24Tom 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
25Ryan Habich159-45Fuquay-Varina 2010-12; Watauga 2013-26159450.77917119-15—159-45
26Fritz Hessenthaler158-103Southeast Guilford 2003-16; Southern Alamance 2018-23; Orange 2025-261581030.60522—16-18—158-103
27Hugh Martin151-122North Duplin Jr Sr 2004-261511220.55323—20-22—151-122
28Andy Capone147-38Weddington 2005-06, 2011, 2013, 2017-26147380.79514337-10—147-38
29Scott Chadwick146-52-2Marvin Ridge 2008-12; Myers Park 2014-19; Clayton 2022-26146520.73516—17-157-13 GA153-65-2
30Travise Pitman136-54Mitchell 2005, 2009, 2014-26136540.71615—26-14—136-54
31Scott Riley134-52Swain County 2005, 2009, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2025-26; Cleveland 2015, 2017-19, 2021-24134520.72015—26-12—134-52
32Doug Robertson132-92Rockingham County 2005, 2024-26; Reidsville 2009-11; Person 2012; Eastern Guilford 2013-17; Thomasville 2018-19; Page 2020-23132920.58919116-14—132-92
33Beau Williams131-69Jacksonville 2010-26131690.65517—25-14—131-69
34Matt Beaman129-51Arendell Parrott Academy 2005, 2007, 2012-26129510.71717—17-10—129-51
35Mike Brodowicz128-28Charlotte Catholic 2009, 2014-22, 2025-26128280.82112534-6—128-28
36Laymarr Marshall128-46-1Mount Tabor 2008-16; Parkland 2019; Millbrook 2023-26128460.73414—18-12—128-46-1
37Sean Crocker128-106Middle Creek 2004, 2007-08, 2010-11; Panther Creek 2012-261281060.54720—13-13—128-106
38Robby Priest126-67East Bladen 2005, 2009, 2013-26126670.65316—18-14—126-67
39Mike Sexton119-97East Henderson 2003-04; Tuscola 2005-06; Erwin 2008-16; Enka 2021-26119970.55119—9-13—119-97
40Jason Battle118-62Rocky Mount 2012-26118620.65615116-14—118-62
41Justin Hardin116-67A L Brown 2005-06, 2023-26; Weddington 2009-10; Providence 2013-14; Independence 2015; Charlotte Latin 2018-22116670.63416—10-14—116-67
42Chad Grier115-19-1Davidson Day 2012-16; Providence Day 2020-26115190.85612—23-4—115-19-1
43Craig Underwood115-33Hoggard 2015-26115330.77712—20-11—115-33
44Nick Eddins115-42Pinecrest 2005, 2009, 2022-26; West Montgomery 2016; Crest 2017-21115420.73213—13-11—115-42
45Jacob Thomas115-88Cape Fear 2005, 2009-15, 2017-26115880.56718—9-12—115-88
46Keith Boyd113-108Northside 2005-06, 2009-261131080.51120—12-17—113-108
47Ryan Gieselman111-60Kinston 2013-26111600.64914—18-13—111-60
48Mike Setzer111-79Saint Pauls 2004-07, 2018-26; Lumberton 2014-17111790.58417—10-12—111-79
49Bryan Davis111-104Topsail 2004, 2007-12, 2014; North Brunswick 2005, 2018-26; Southwest Guilford 20061111040.51619—9-12—111-104
50Trent Lowman110-60Bandys 2013-17; East Surry 2018-23; West Stokes 2024-26110600.64714120-10—110-60
51Josh McGee109-93Reagan 2005, 2009, 2011-26109930.54018—6-11—109-93
52David Devine107-63Burns 2005-06, 2009, 2016-26107630.62914—19-12—107-63
53Will Byrne106-37Maiden 2005, 2016-26106370.74112—16-11—106-37
54Bryan Till106-55Union Pines 2005, 2022, 2024-26; Terry Sanford 2013-16; Richmond 2017-21106550.65814—11-11—106-55
55Antonio King101-32Hillside 2009-14; Cedar Ridge 2018; South Garner 2022; Jordan 2023-26101320.75912115-8—101-32
56Brian Hinson101-83East Rowan 2004, 2007-11; Salisbury 2017-22; West Cabarrus 2023-24; Davie County 2025-26101830.54916116-11—101-83
57Joe Glass99-49Patton 2012-13; Jay M Robinson 2016-17; Lincolnton 2019-20; Hickory 2021-2699490.66912118-9—99-49
58Tad Baucom99-79Hickory Grove Christian 2006, 2020-26; CATA 2011-13; Sun Valley 2014-1999790.55617—7-11—99-79
59Brian Hampton99-108Ashe County 2005, 2012-26; North Surry 2009-11991080.47819—2-12—99-108
60Paul Whitaker98-96West Henderson 2010-2698960.50517—9-10—98-96
61TJ Albert97-80Topsail 2005, 2026; Community School of Davidson 2013-2597800.54815—12-12—97-80
62Darius Robinson96-76Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology 2005, 2009, 2024-26; Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi 2014-19, 2022-23; Jay M Robinson 2020-2196760.55815—10-11—96-76
63Rodney Brewington96-94Ben L. Smith 2008-12; South View 2015-2696940.50517—7-11—96-94
64Jason Seidel95-61Jay M Robinson 2005, 2008-09, 2012, 2014-15, 2022-26; Hickory Ridge 2016-1795610.60913—13-8—95-61
65Dave Johnson95-129Olympic 1978-83; Surry Central 2002, 2004, 2006-08; Hopewell 2011-12; Cuthbertson 2013-18; Marvin Ridge 2026951290.42420—6-10—95-129
66Terrance Saxby94-58Hertford County 2014-22; New Bern 2023-2694580.61813—14-11—94-58
67Jeb Hall93-79Fuquay-Varina 2009, 2013-2693790.54115—8-12—93-79
68Joe Salas92-115Franklinton 2002; South Johnston 2004-10; West Bladen 2012; Harnett Central 2016; Hobbton 2018-24; Douglas Byrd 2026921150.44418—9-13—92-115
69Mike Wilbanks91-27Shelby 2012, 2019-2691270.7719329-5—91-27
70Earl Bates91-89Morehead 2011-15; Southern Guilford 2016; Northeast Guilford 2017-19; Southeast Guilford 2020-2691890.50616—6-11—91-89
71Bruce McClelland90-48Fayetteville Christian 2011, 2013; Terry Sanford 2017-2690480.65212—13-10—90-48
72Adam Hodge88-31South Point 2017-2688310.73910—14-8—88-31
73Erik Westberg86-49Northern Guilford 2009, 2016-2686490.63712—9-9—86-49
74Robert Washington86-51Mountain Island Charter 2015-2686510.62812—10-9—86-51
75Daniel Barrow86-86-1Rosewood 2000, 2002; West Carteret 2005, 2015-26; Southern Alamance 201086860.50016—4-10—86-86-1
76Travis Gaster85-49Princeton 2005, 2009, 2015-21, 2023, 2025-2685490.63412—10-8—85-49
77Jim Sosebee85-69Chase 2005, 2009, 2025-26; Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy 2011; Hendersonville 2016-21; Crest 2022-2385690.55213—15-936-13 SC121-82
78Seth Baxter85-88Southwestern Randolph 2005, 2009, 2017-26; Eastern Randolph 2013-1685880.49116—4-8—85-88
79Andrew Farriss83-24Northern Nash 2018-2683240.7769—14-7—83-24
80David Lubowicz81-34East Lincoln 2017-2681340.70410110-7—81-34
81Steve Burdeau81-48Lee County 2005, 2009, 2018-2681480.62811—15-8—81-48
82Nate Conner81-64D H Conley 2005, 2009, 2015-24, 202681640.55913—5-9—81-64
83Eric Morman80-62Northwest Cabarrus 2009, 2020-26; West Stanly 2015-16; North Mecklenburg 2017-1980620.56313—3-8—80-62
84Kennedy Tinsley79-37Southeast Guilford 2017-19; Mallard Creek 2020-2679370.68110—12-8—79-37
85Tiesuan Brown79-39Mount Tabor 2017-2679390.66910115-7—79-39
86David Wojtecki79-93North Wilkes 2005, 2009, 2021-26; Junius H Rose 2013-1979930.45915—10-9—79-93
87Sam Mackey78-37Hibriten 2005-06, 2009, 2019-23, 2025-2678370.67810—11-9—78-37
88Cory Barnes78-45Harnett Central 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Midway 2018-2178450.63411—7-7—78-45
89Sam Greiner78-52-1Harding University 2015-17; Hickory Ridge 2018; West Charlotte 2020-2678520.59911216-6—78-52-1
90Brian Randolph78-56Jack Britt 2005, 2011, 2017-2678560.58212—7-11—78-56
91Ricky Brindley77-39Pisgah 2005-06, 2009, 2011, 2024-26; Smoky Mountain 2018-19, 202177390.66410—8-8—77-39
92Robert Furth76-75Holly Springs 2007-08, 2015-2676750.50314—1-9—76-75
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 Trivett74-81Salisbury 2005, 2009, 2023-26; Trinity 2013-14; Central Davidson 2016-2174810.47714—7-7—74-81
97Jeremy Buck74-86Harding University 2009; East Mecklenburg 2010-11; Franklinton 2012-15; Sanderson 2019-2674860.46315—2-7—74-86
98Torrey Nowell72-33Pamlico County 2015; New Bern 2019-22; Hillside 2023-2672330.6869—13-8—72-33
99Ralph Jackson72-111West Stanly 2005, 2025-26; North Stanly 2010-14; Anson 2015-22, 2024721110.39317—3-8—72-111
100Matt Jenkins71-39Hopewell 2013-14; Hough 2018-22; West Cabarrus 2025-2671390.6459—14-7—71-39
101Adam Sanders70-46Apex Friendship 2015-2670460.60312—4-5—70-46
102Louis Kraft69-28West Rowan 2005, 2011-13, 2022-23, 2025-2669280.7118—9-7—69-28
103Dontae Lassiter69-41Louisburg Magnet 2005-06, 2009, 2016, 2021-2669410.62710—4-6—69-41
104Josh Sophia69-55North Rowan 2005-06, 2012, 2022-26; Camden County 2019-2169550.55611—8-9—69-55
105James Ward67-48SouthWest Edgecombe 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 2026; Beddingfield 2017-18; Wakefield 2019, 2021; Knightdale 202567480.58310—6-8—67-48
106Joe Evans67-62Independence 2013-14; Ardrey Kell 2015-16; South Mecklenburg 2019-2667620.51912—4-7—67-62
107Antwon Stevenson67-65Glenn 2015-23; Ragsdale 2024-2667650.50812—5-8—67-65
108Andrew Gurley67-66Croatan 2005, 2013, 2015, 2018-2667660.50412—5-9—67-66
109JD Dinwiddie67-71Wakefield 2008; North Henderson 2012, 2014; Roberson 2016, 2018-2667710.48613—2-8—67-71
110Anthony Timmons66-108Western Guilford 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Graham 2012, 2014-15; Knightdale 2016-21661080.37916—3-9—66-108
111Jake Fonvielle63-23South Columbus 2005, 2009-13, 202663230.7337—9-5—63-23
112Tony Aguilar63-24Eastern Guilford 2018-21; Southeast Alamance 2023-2663240.7248—6-6—63-24
113Deron Donald63-57E E Smith 2016-19; Smithfield-Selma 2020-22; Garner 2023-2663570.52511—5-7—63-57
114Cory Lea63-111Riverside 2005, 2009, 2011, 2017-19, 2021-26; Bartlett Yancey 2012-13; Northern Vance 2015-16; Cedar Ridge 2020631110.36217—0-4—63-111
115DeShawn Baker61-17Cox Mill 2020-22; Hough 2023-2661170.7827110-4—61-17
116Leander Oates61-53Eastern Wayne 2016-2661530.53511—4-9—61-53
117Josh Pardue60-39Starmount 2005, 2009, 2024-26; Walkertown 2015-1760390.6068—10-6—60-39
118Calvin Brown60-76Asheboro 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Providence Grove 2016-2160760.44113—1-6—60-76
119Jaden Angle59-28Lincolnton 2005, 2009, 2022-2659280.6787—11-6—59-28
120Brian Flynn59-67East Rowan 2005, 2023-26; North Davidson 2017-2259670.46811—12-7—59-67
121Andrae Jacobs58-32Middle Creek 2005, 2009, 2021-2658320.6448—6-6—58-32
122Sean Murphy58-33-1East Wake 2017; John Paul II Catholic 2019-2658330.6369—7-7—58-33-1
123Cort Radford58-35Chase 2018-19; Asheville 2020-2658350.6249—4-7—58-35
124Darren Ponder58-41West Lincoln 2005, 2019-2658410.5869—7-8—58-41
125Brandon Gentry58-61Hickory Ridge 2007, 2009, 2025-26; Northwest Cabarrus 2016-19; West Cabarrus 2020; Hopewell 2022-2358610.48711—5-5—58-61
126Brian Paschal58-66Washington 2000, 2002, 2024-26; D H Conley 2011-14; Bear Grass Charter 2017, 201958660.46811—2-7—58-66
127Chris Rivera58-72North Raleigh Christian Academy 2005, 2011, 2016-2658720.44613—0-5—58-72
128Ben Perry58-80Triton 2014-2658800.42013—4-7—58-80
129Brad Baker58-112North Lincoln 2005, 2009, 2026; North Mecklenburg 2012-16; Rockingham County 2017-22; Elkin 2023, 2025581120.34116—1-7—58-112
130Joseph Watson57-20Murphy 2021-2657200.7406—14-5—57-20
131Dalton Brown57-44Northwood 2005, 2009-11, 2020, 2022, 2024-2657440.5649—7-7—57-44
132Paul Bossi57-48Pasquotank County 2000; Currituck County 2018-2657480.54310—4-7—57-48
133Rodney Pruett57-50Erwin 2017-2657500.53310—5-8—57-50
134Jonathan Oliphant56-43Lake Norman 2005, 2018-19, 2021-2656430.5669—2-7—56-43
135Drew Witman56-69-1Charlotte Country Day School 2015-2656690.44812—6-8-1—56-69-1
136John Wheeler56-72Currituck County 2009-17; Martin County 2025-2656720.43811—5-6—56-72
137Shawn Bryson55-39-1Asheville School (Independent) 2005-06, 2012, 2020-2655390.58410—9-2—55-39-1
138Victor Hunt55-51-1Warren County 2005, 2009, 2019-2655510.51910—7-7—55-51-1
139BJ Frazier55-64East Carteret 2009, 2017-2655640.46211—3-9—55-64
140Brandon Thompson54-27Olympic 2019-2654270.6678—3-5—54-27
141Kevin Wallace54-43Northwest Guilford 2017-21; West Forsyth 2023-2654430.5579—5-6—54-43
142J.T. Postell54-44Tuscola 2018-19; East Gaston 2020-23; Smoky Mountain 2024-2654440.5519—4-6—54-44
143Ken Lathan54-111Carrboro 2007-11, 2016-26541110.32716—2-4—54-111
144Juan Jackson53-22Hunt 2020-2653220.7077—6-5—53-22
145Patrick Stokes53-23-1Williams 2009, 2021-2653230.6957—5-6—53-23-1
146Barrett Sloan53-40Lakewood 2018-23; Midway 2024-2653400.5709—3-7—53-40
147Dustin Fry53-60Polk County 2005, 2009, 2014-16, 2022-2653600.46910—2-8—53-60
148Kendrick Pollock53-68Northside 2016-2653680.43811—9-6—53-68
149Jason Barnes52-41Bandys 2005, 2009, 2020-2652410.5599—4-5—52-41
150Chavar Tyrance51-33St. David's 2005-09, 2024-2651330.6078—3-5—51-33
151Edwin Campbell51-42Southeast Raleigh 2005, 2009, 2020-2651420.5489—3-5—51-42
152LaMonte Williamson51-60West Columbus 2005, 2009, 2019-2651600.45910—8-9—51-60
153Tim Grady50-17James Kenan 2021-2650170.7466—8-5—50-17
154Will Bland50-31Junius H Rose 2020-2650310.6177—12-6—50-31
155Jason Arnette50-33Harrells Christian Academy 2017-23; Clinton 202650330.6028—5-6—50-33
156Wallace Clark50-45Heritage 2018-2650450.5269—2-8—50-45
157Chris Powell49-69Draughn 2009, 2017-2649690.41511—5-5—49-69
158Rob Creason47-10Oak Grove 2022-2647100.8255—6-4—47-10
159D.J. McFadden47-21Independence 2021-2647210.6916—9-4—47-21
160Chris Doby46-43Ledford 2005, 2009, 2021-2646430.5178—3-6—46-43
161Jammie Deese45-31Charlotte Christian 2005, 2026; Forest Hills 2020-21, 2023-2545310.5927—8-6—45-31
162Matt Wilson45-34Newton-Conover 2005, 2009, 2024-26; West Iredell 2022-2345340.5707—6-4—45-34
163Jonathan Byrd45-55White Oak 2005, 2018-2645550.45010—1-6—45-55
164Erik Teague44-7Reidsville 2023-264470.8634212-1—44-7
165Chad McClure44-65Hayesville 2005, 2009, 2019-2644650.40410—5-8—44-65
166Andy Jackson44-71Community Christian 2010-11, 2014-2644710.38315—0-3—44-71
167Rocky Lewis44-96East Columbus Junior-Senior 2014-15; South Brunswick 2015-19, 2021-23; Fike 2024-2644960.31413—0-5—44-96
168Tripp Honeycutt43-22Walkertown 2012-13, 2020, 2024-26; South Davidson Middle and 202243220.6627—3-5—43-22
169Brandon Hughes43-32Wakefield 2005, 2009-11, 2020, 2025-2643320.5737—4-4—43-32
170Chris Lyons43-53Roanoke Rapids 2005, 2009, 2020-2643530.4489—4-8—43-53
171Chris Amill42-14Corvian Community 2022-2642140.7505—8-3—42-14
172Wes Ward42-40Providence 2019-2642400.5128—2-6—42-40
173Richard Davis42-83Cherryville 2004; Albemarle 2005, 2017-2642830.33612—4-9—42-83
174Austin Trotter41-30Pine Lake Preparatory 2012, 2019-23, 2025-2641300.5778—2-5—41-30
175Darius James41-32Ashbrook 2020-2641320.5627—4-4—41-32
176Terry Perry41-33Bear Grass Charter 2018, 2020-2641330.5548—2-6—41-33
177Jeremy Jones41-46South Creek 2011-13; Faith Christian 2021-2641460.4719—2-5—41-46
178Kenneth McClamrock41-49East Rowan 2014-16; Central Cabarrus 2017-19; Rocky River 2025; Community School of Davidson 202641490.4568—3-4—41-49
179Kirron Ward40-24Hendersonville 2005, 2022-2640240.6256—3-4—40-24
180Mook Reynolds40-26T Wingate Andrews 2005, 2009, 2011, 2022, 2024, 202640260.6066—3-4—40-26
181Travis Walker40-29East Wilkes 2005, 2009, 2023-2640290.5806—5-5—40-29
182Ryan Rocha39-13High Point Christian Academy 2022-2639130.7505—4-3—39-13
183Carl Smith39-42Beddingfield 2019-20; Person 2021-23; Corinth Holders 2024-2639420.4818—1-4—39-42
184Jason Jay Wilson39-43Greene Central 2019-2639430.4768—2-6—39-43
185Caleb Pardue38-27East Surry 2005, 2009, 2024-26; West Brunswick 202238270.5856—2-4—38-27
186Jermaine Harper38-62West Johnston 2005, 2009, 2019-2638620.38010—0-5—38-62
187Steve Brooks38-69Charles B Aycock 2013-20; Laney 2025-2638690.35510—1-6—38-69
188Clayton Hall37-11Harrells Christian Academy 2005-06, 2024-2637110.7715—1-2—37-11
189Gregg Giddings37-13Forest Hills 2005-06, 2022, 202637130.7404—6-3—37-13
190Zach Mayo37-30Mooresville 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2637300.5526—4-4—37-30
191DeRon Middleton37-66Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad 2016-22, 2024-2637660.35910—4-6—37-66
192Jon Sherman37-73East Chapel Hill 2013; Purnell Swett 2015-18; West Bladen 2019-20; Gray's Creek 2021-22, 2024, 202637730.33611—0-3—37-73
193Barry Deloatch36-49Northeast Academy 2005-10, 2022, 2024-2636490.42410—3-4—36-49
194Daniel Dillard36-71Piedmont 2009, 2012-14, 2017-18, 2022, 2024-2636710.33610—1-3—36-71
195Phil Dickens35-13Wilson Preparatory Academy 2023-2635130.729419-2—35-13
196Avery McMullin35-26Bishop McGuinness 2005, 2009, 2020, 2024-2635260.5746—0-5—35-26
197Thomas Zietlow35-27Charles B Aycock 2021-2635270.5656—1-4—35-27
198Jonathan McIntosh35-33Central Davidson 2005, 2009, 2023-2635330.5156—3-4—35-33
199Brian Billings35-50West Davidson 2005, 2009, 2021-2635500.4128—3-4—35-50
200Tim Ray35-58Goldsboro 2018-21; Red Springs 2022-2635580.3769—2-5—35-58
201Brad Denson34-12Richmond 2009, 2024-2634120.7394—5-3—34-12
202John Faircloth34-47Owen 2005, 2009, 2024-26; R-S Central 2021-2334470.4208—2-3—34-47
203Jupiter Wilson34-47Hickory Ridge 2019-24; Garinger 2025-2634470.4208—1-5—34-47
204Brandon Akins34-48Pamlico County 2005, 2009, 2012, 2016-18, 202634480.4157—6-4—34-48
205Ian Rapanick34-54Perquimans County 2005, 2009, 2017, 2022-2634540.3868—4-5—34-54
206David Hines34-90North Buncombe 2005, 2013, 2022-26; Southside 2007-09; Eastern Guilford 2012; East Davidson 201734900.27412—0-2—34-90
207Chuck Cannon33-29Hibriten 2000, 2002; Wilkes Central 2023-2633290.5326—1-2—33-29
208Carter Varnell33-32Nash Central 2005, 2026; SouthWest Edgecombe 2020-21, 2023, 202533320.5086—7-5—33-32
209Albert Reid33-33Bunker Hill 2005, 2009, 2021, 2023, 2025-2633330.5006—4-3—33-33
210Rydell Cowan33-33South Iredell 2005, 2009, 2026; Statesville 2022-23, 202533330.5006—2-5—33-33
211Ryan Smith32-22Sun Valley 2022-2632220.5935—4-3—32-22
212TC Guyer32-25Cherokee 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202632250.5615—5-4—32-25
213Tim Bagamary32-32Eastern Guilford 2005, 2022-2632320.5006—3-4—32-32
214Garrett Mills32-34Thomasville 2009, 2022, 2024, 2026; Southern Guilford 2023, 202532340.4856—4-4—32-34
215Daniel Pugh31-18Wayne Christian 2022-2631180.6335—2-4—31-18
216Chris James31-20Covenant Day 2017-18; Myers Park 2023-2631200.6086—1-3—31-20
217Chris Cogdill31-27Chase 2020-21, 2023-24; East Burke 2025-2631270.5346—1-3—31-27
218Reginald Carter31-36Jordan-Matthews 2005, 2009, 2013, 2022, 2025-2631360.4636—2-4—31-36
219Brandon Sneed31-45Hopewell 2005, 2008-09, 2015, 2024-2631450.4087—1-4—31-45
220George Small31-59Hoke County 2018-2631590.3449—1-4—31-59
221Chad Little30-11North Stanly 2023-2630110.7324—2-3—30-11
222Rabbit Long30-26-1Halifax Academy 2005, 2007, 2009, 2022-23, 202630260.5356—3-4—30-26-1
223Jonathan Hester30-32-1Southern Alamance 2005, 2009, 2012, 2024-2630320.4846—1-3—30-32-1
224CJ Wilson30-50North Pitt 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022-2630500.3758—2-4—30-50
225Daniel Yow30-81South Brunswick 2005, 2014, 2024-26; South Rowan 2015-2030810.27011—0-4—30-81
226Strait Herron29-14Kings Mountain 2005, 2023, 2025-2629140.6744—3-2—29-14
227Zachary Garvey29-17Southwest 2005, 2009, 2025-2629170.6304—5-3—29-17
228Matthew Montroy29-19Lake Norman Charter 2009, 2022-2629190.6046—0-1—29-19
229William Good29-35Richlands 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2629350.4536—0-5—29-35
230Antione Alston29-60Southeast Collegiate Prep Academy 2005, 2009, 2018-19, 2021-22, 2024, 202629600.3268—3-6—29-60
231Codi Vick28-7Cleveland 2011-12, 20262870.8003—5-2—28-7
232Alex Sefton28-10Pungo Christian Academy 2017, 2022-2628100.7376———28-10
233Aaron Elliott28-23Vance County 2022-2628230.5495—1-4—28-23
234Caleb Hughes28-26SouthLake Christian Academy 2007-08, 2017, 2025-2628260.5195—4-2—28-26
235Tony McCants28-31McMichael 2020-23; Morehead 2025-2628310.4756—0-4—28-31
236Jason Wilkes28-50Cary 2018-20; Willow Spring 2021-2628500.3599—1-2—28-50
237Darren Shepherd28-57Concord 2005, 2022-26; Highland Tech 2016-1728570.3298—1-2—28-57
238Tim Kelly28-60Trinity 1993, 1995-2000; Triangle Math and Science Academy 2024, 202628600.3189———28-60
239Drew Hambright27-9Western Alamance 2005, 2009, 20262790.7503—5-2—27-9
240Brent Wooten27-30Havelock 2005, 2023, 2025-26; North Pitt 201627300.4745—5-2—27-30
241John Mozerka26-14Apex 2022-24; Felton Grove 2025-2626140.6505—1-2—26-14
242Jackson Smith26-25North Surry 2022-2626250.5105—1-3—26-25
243Darius Pinnix26-28Cummings 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202626280.4815—4-4—26-28
244Mitch Johnson26-36Green Hope 2005, 2024-26; South Iredell 2022; Northwood 202326360.4196—0-3—26-36
245Kyle Schenk26-38North Johnston 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022, 2025-2626380.4066—4-3—26-38
246Cody Bowman25-28North Davidson 2005, 2023-2625280.4725—1-4—25-28
247Austin Taylor24-8Mount Airy 2005, 2025-262480.7503—2-2—24-8
248Jessiel Romero24-11Bunn 2005, 2009, 202624110.6863—4-2—24-11
249Marcus White24-19Pasquotank County 2005, 2024-2624190.5584—1-3—24-19
250Chris Rusiewicz24-29Northwest Guilford 2005, 2022-23, 2025-2624290.4535—2-3—24-29
251Casey Justice24-34South Caldwell 2021-2624340.4146—1-1—24-34
252Bernard Williams24-42North Forsyth Magnet 2020-2624420.3647—0-2—24-42
253Sean Fitzgerald23-19West Iredell 2005, 2024-2623190.5484—2-2—23-19
254Jonathan Crompton23-19Tuscola 2023-2623190.5484—1-3—23-19
255Melvin Garner23-21KIPP Pride 2007, 2009, 2024-2623210.5235—2-2—23-21
256Garrett Wingate23-23Ayden-Grifton 2005, 2025-26; North Pitt 201723230.5004—4-2—23-23
257Ryan Buie23-30South Central 2005, 2009, 2012, 2025-2623300.4345—0-3—23-30
258Josh Smith23-44Rosewood 2005-06, 2009, 2023, 2025-2623440.3436—3-5—23-44
259J.K. Adkins22-8Freedom 2024-262280.7333—1-2—22-8
260Dominick Guglielmo22-10West Craven 2005, 2009, 202622100.6883—1-2—22-10
261Jered Pope22-13Mountain Heritage 2005, 2009, 202622130.6293—4-2—22-13
262Willie Gillus22-21Hertford County 2005, 2024-2622210.5124—1-3—22-21
263Randy Thompson22-44Huss 2020-2622440.3337—0-3—22-44
264Captain Munnerlyn21-11Chambers 2005, 2025-2621110.6563—2-2—21-11
265Kyle Coker21-28Hobgood Charter 2005, 2007, 2009, 2025-2621280.4295—2-2—21-28
266Charlie Jackson21-28Christ the King 2016, 2020, 2024-2621280.4295—2-3—21-28
267Kevin Inman21-31Fairmont 2017-19; Pine Forest 2025-2621310.4045—0-2—21-31
268Jonathan Lowe21-39Carson 2006, 2022-2621390.3506—0-2—21-39
269Ja'Kori Evans21-42Camden County 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2621420.3336—2-3—21-42
270David House21-42South Davidson Middle and 2005, 2009, 2023-2621420.3336—2-3—21-42
271Drew Dayton20-19Charlotte Latin 2023-2620190.5134—0-2—20-19
272Terry Shankle20-21South Stanly 2023-2620210.4884—2-3—20-21
273Karic Roberts20-25Mount Zion Christian Academy 2007, 2013, 2022-2620250.4447———20-25
274Zack Bennett20-30Alleghany 2005, 2022, 2024-2620300.4005—0-3—20-30
275Beady Waddell20-48West Mecklenburg 2020-2620480.2947—0-2—20-48
276Chris Walsh20-50McMichael 2017; South Rowan 2021-2620500.2867—0-2—20-50
277Antonio Hall19-10Northeast Guilford 2022, 2025-2619100.6553—1-1—19-10
278Tim Holt19-22Lexington 2005, 2024-2619220.4634—0-3—19-22
279Dwayne Berrier19-25West Wilkes 2005, 2014-15, 202619250.4324—0-2—19-25
280Clint Alexander19-29Christ School 2005, 2023-2619290.3965—2-3—19-29
281Ryan Clark19-40Enloe 2021-2619400.3226—0-2—19-40
282Ronald Pou19-43Bertie 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2619430.3066—1-3—19-43
283Rodney Beasley19-50Swansboro 2005, 2009, 2022-2619500.2757—0-1—19-50
284Caylon Hann18-12Page 2024-2618120.6003—1-2—18-12
285Tom McGuire18-21Broughton 2023-2618210.4624—0-2—18-21
286Baine Martin18-22-1North Wake Saints 2015, 2023-2618220.4515—2-1—18-22-1
287Mason Sledge18-23-1Union Academy 2009, 2024-2618230.4404—1-3—18-23-1
288David Williams18-41-1Wake Christian Academy 2005, 2009-10, 2023-24, 202618410.3086—0-1—18-41-1
289Jamie Fortner18-67Surry Central 2005, 2009, 2025-26; North Stokes 2021-2418670.2128—1-5—18-67
290Timmy Charity17-4Manteo 2005, 20261740.8102—2-1—17-4
291Lee Gold17-16North Edgecombe 2005, 2009, 202617160.5153—3-2—17-16
292Keionte Gainey17-21J. F. Webb 2023-2617210.4474—0-1—17-21
293Deontre Pittman17-35Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic 2005, 2009, 2024-2617350.3275—0-4—17-35
294Fred Blanks17-43Southern Lee 2006, 2022-2617430.2836—0-2—17-43
295Mark Raynor17-49Northeast Guilford 2020-21, 2023; Trinity 2022, 2024-2617490.2587—0-1—17-49
296Brandon Proctor17-50South Lenoir 2009, 2022, 2024-26; Heide Trask 2019-2017500.2547—0-2—17-50
297Justin Clark17-54North Lenoir 2005, 2009, 2026; North Henderson 2015-16; North Gaston 2020-2117540.2397—0-2—17-54
298Jamaal Birch16-13Cannon [Cannon/Concord Academy] 2024-2616130.5523—1-1—16-13
299Joseph Campbell16-13Wake Preparatory Academy 2024-2616130.5523—1-1—16-13
300Jim Ryan16-15R-S Central 2024-2616150.5163—1-2—16-15
301Joe Davidyock16-22R J Reynolds 2023-2616220.4214—0-1—16-22
302Michael Justice16-24Franklinton 2005, 2024-2616240.4004—1-1—16-24
303Mark Oates16-37Union 2005, 2023-2616370.3025—3-4—16-37
304Jason Trousdale16-38Union Pines 2020-21, 2023; Northern 2024-2616380.2966———16-38
305Coleman Tyrance16-41Cary 2021-2616410.2816—0-1—16-41
306Micheal Ramseur16-56Foard 2005, 2009, 2022-2616560.2227—1-2—16-56
307Cody Moran15-13Providence Grove 2024-2615130.5363—0-1—15-13
308Tolbert Matthews15-14Seaforth 2024-2615140.5173—1-1—15-14
309Terrance Price15-23Weldon STEM 2005, 2022, 2024, 202615230.3954—3-3—15-23
310Breon Holmes15-25Statesville 2005, 2024, 2026; Cox Mill 202515250.3754—1-1—15-25
311Logan Holder15-34Forbush 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202615340.3065—0-1—15-34
312Ronald Tipton15-36Madison 2005, 2009, 2024-2615360.2945—0-3—15-36
313Derrin Little15-38Chatham Central 2005, 2009, 2023, 2025-2615380.2835—1-3—15-38
314Ashton Simmons14-5Stuart W Cramer 2025-261450.7372—1-1—14-5
315Patrick Bowman14-16Cherryville 2024-2614160.4673—1-2—14-16
316Greg Greene14-25South Garner 2023-2614250.3594—1-2—14-25
317Rance Creech14-30Heide Trask 2005-06, 2009, 202614300.3184—2-3—14-30
318Kyle Lowman14-47Saint Stephens 2005, 2022-2614470.2306—1-2—14-47
319Cory Rycroft13-8Elkin 2009, 20261380.6192—2-1—13-8
320Chase McIntyre13-9Brevard 2005, 20261390.5912—3-1—13-9
321Edward Deptola13-12Liberty Christian Academy 2024-2613120.5203—0-2—13-12
322Travis Elliott13-16Lakewood 2005, 2025-2613160.4483—0-2—13-16
323Tyson Fernandez13-34Rocky River 2022-24; Ballantyne Ridge 2025-2613340.2775———13-34
324Ryan McClamrock13-37East Davidson 2005, 2022, 2024-2613370.2605—0-2—13-37
325Johmar Barringer13-78Atkins 2005-06, 2009, 2011, 2023-26; Harding University 200813780.1439—0-1—13-78
326Sherman Howze13-83Chatham Central 2016-22, 2024; Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy 2025-2613830.13510—0-5—13-83
327Andrew Fowler12-12Sandhills Classical Christian 2023-2612120.5004———12-12
328Marquis Spell12-13Sallie B Howard 2023, 2025-2612130.4803—1-1—12-13
329Ryan Horton12-16Chapel Hill 2024-2612160.4293—0-1—12-16
330Tommy Green12-16Glenn 2024-2612160.4293—0-1—12-16
331Michael Johnson12-17Person 2024-2612170.4143—1-1—12-17
332Zane Rowland12-19-1North East Carolina Prep 2015-17, 202612190.3914———12-19-1
333Nate Blackburn12-21American Leadership Academy - Johnston 2022-2612210.3645—0-1—12-21
334Jacob Sheffield12-34High Point Central 2020-21; Wheatmore 2024-2612340.2615—1-1—12-34
335Tommy Smith12-44Athens Drive 2021-2612440.2146———12-44
336Steve Tapley12-50McMichael 2005, 2009, 2024-26; New Bern 201812500.1946—0-2—12-50
337Jimmy White12-52Highland Tech 2005-06, 2009, 2023-2612520.1887—0-2—12-52
338Tony Pyland12-93CATA 2007-10; North Iredell 2012, 2015, 2022, 2026; West Caldwell 2024-2512930.11410—0-2—12-93
339Landon Allen11-18Anson 2023, 2025-2611180.3793—0-2—11-18
340Derrick Sharpe11-26Parkland 2023-2611260.2974———11-26
341Travis Hairston11-28Granville Central 2021; East Wake 2024-2611280.2824—0-2—11-28
342Vinston Thorpe11-31East Columbus Junior-Senior 2005-06, 2009, 202611310.2624—0-2—11-31
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
347Tyrea Allen11-68Rosman 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022-2611680.1398—1-3—11-68
348Ryan Johnson11-69Bartlett Yancey 2005, 2009, 2025-26; East Chapel Hill 2015-17; Jordan-Matthews 2021, 202311690.1389—0-1—11-69
349Jawan Riddick10-11Gates County 2009, 202610110.4762—1-1—10-11
350Antwon Anderson10-15GRACE Christian 2015, 2025-2610150.4003———10-15
351Darrel Wilson10-17North Gaston 2024-25; Palisades 202610170.3703———10-17
352Brad Peffly10-18Western Harnett 2005, 2024, 202610180.3573—0-1—10-18
353Chris Rayfield10-19Forestview 2005, 2025-2610190.3453—0-2—10-19
354Josh Mickey10-19South Stokes 2024-2610190.3453—0-2—10-19
355Sam Mobley10-29Parkwood 2023-2610290.2564—0-2—10-29
356Stephen Perry10-33Jones 2005, 2009, 2025-2610330.2334—2-2—10-33
357TJ Graham9-9Ravenscroft 2005, 2026990.5002———9-9
358Chris Marshall9-9Alexander Central 2025-26990.5002—0-1—9-9
359Adam Scronce9-10Hobbton 2025-269100.4742—1-1—9-10
360Cornelius Holmes9-10Carver 2025-269100.4742—1-1—9-10
361Daryl Vereen9-18North Mecklenburg 2024-269180.3333———9-18
362Parris Baxter9-19Northeast Guilford 2024; Ben L. Smith 2025-269190.3213—0-2—9-19
363Matt Hine9-29Southern Wayne 2023-269290.2374———9-29
364Stanley Williams9-48West Bladen 2021-23; Smithfield-Selma 2024-269480.1586—0-1—9-48
365Jeremy East8-11Cuthbertson 2024, 20268110.4212—0-1—8-11
366Jack Carpenter8-11Montgomery Central 2025-268110.4212—1-1—8-11
367John Fuller8-11New Hanover 2025-268110.4212—1-1—8-11
368Ricky Morton8-30East Chapel Hill 2005, 2011, 2025-268300.2114———8-30
369George Ketchum8-31Lejeune 2005, 2009, 2024, 20268310.2054—0-1—8-31
370Daniel Hoyle8-33North Gaston 2005, 2009, 2012, 20268330.1954—0-1—8-33
371Ronnie McClary Jr8-89Southern Wayne 2017-21; Goldsboro 2022-268890.08210—0-3—8-89
372Jarret Price7-0Whiteville 2026701.0001———7-0
373Justin Sherrod7-11Westover 2025-267110.3892—0-1—7-11
374Jake Sell7-13North Henderson 2005, 20267130.3502—0-1—7-13
375Aaron Powell7-13West Brunswick 2005, 20267130.3502—0-1—7-13
376Kirkley Russell7-22Southwest Guilford 2005, 2024, 20267220.2413—0-1—7-22
377Nate Medici6-11East Gaston 2025-266110.3532———6-11
378Darrell Clark6-12McDowell 2025-266120.3332—0-1—6-12
379Te'Vell Williams6-22E E Smith 2024-266220.2143—0-1—6-22
380Sterling Johnson5-2South Granville 2026520.7141———5-2
381Richard Benton5-2Mount Pleasant 2026520.7141———5-2
382Wes Herlocker5-24Cox Mill 2009, 2024, 20265240.1723———5-24
383Bobby Williams5-25Dixon 2005, 2009, 20265250.1673—0-1—5-25
384Jimmy Wills5-35First Flight 2005, 2024-265350.1254———5-35
385Kevin Reddick4-2-1Rolesville 2026420.6431———4-2-1
386Carter Greene4-3Ardrey Kell 2026430.5711———4-3
387Donald Littlejohn4-3Butler 2026430.5711———4-3
388Adam Purzitza4-3Ashley 2026430.5711———4-3
389Jacob Cuddington4-4South Johnston 2026440.5001———4-4
390Terence Cunningham4-13Harding University 2025-264130.2352———4-13
391Rob Fronk4-14Apex 2025-264140.2222———4-14
392Kolt Bullington4-15North Stokes 2025-264150.2112—0-1—4-15
393Colton Brackett4-34East Henderson 2023-264340.1054———4-34
394Ron'Dayle Floyd3-4Columbia 2026340.4291———3-4
395Reginald Bush3-4Fairmont 2026340.4291———3-4
396Lawerence Ches3-4Purnell Swett 2026340.4291———3-4
397Tyree Massey3-4Overhills 2026340.4291———3-4
398Phil Lucksavage3-5Robbinsville 2026350.3751———3-5
399Will Weir3-14Langtree Charter Academy 2025-263140.1762—0-1—3-14
400Mike Blizzard3-23-3Mattamuskeet 2005, 2009, 2025-263230.1554—0-2—3-23-3
401Bob Curtin2-5Father Capodanno 2026250.2861———2-5
402Billy Whisenant2-15Patton 2025-262150.1182———2-15
403JJ Johnson2-26Andrews 2005, 2009, 20262260.0713———2-26
404Jeremy Chandler1-6Bradford Preparatory 2026160.1431———1-6
405Joshua Sheridan1-6Lumberton 2026160.1431———1-6
406Jordan Langs1-6Covenant Day 2026160.1431———1-6
407George Saffos1-10West Caldwell 2009, 20261100.0912———1-10
408Carl McQuitty1-15College Prep and Leadership Academy 2025-261150.0622—0-1—1-15
409Riley Hurdle1-18Beddingfield 2025-261180.0532—0-1—1-18
410Brent Bailey1-19Cedar Ridge 2023, 2025; Wilson's Mills 20261190.0503———1-19
411Marcell Johnson1-28Knightdale 2005, 2009, 20261280.0343———1-28
412Jeremy Miller1-37South Wake Christian Athletics 2015, 2017-18, 2020-21, 20261370.0266—0-2—1-37
413Paul Ronga0-5Cedar Ridge 2026050.0001———0-5
414Torry Ellison0-7Southern Guilford 2026070.0001———0-7
415Nakia Galloway0-7Rocky River 2026070.0001———0-7

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.