Carolina VarsityNC high school football · 2026

Week 10 · 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 Craddock263-48Tarboro 2004-26263480.84623969-12—263-48
3Steve Davis252-60Dudley 2004-26252600.80823560-17—252-60
4Richard Bailey239-76Jack Britt 2000-02, 2004, 2006-10; Scotland 2012-26239760.75924—49-21—239-76
5Antonio Moore237-58Northeastern 2005-26237580.80322—47-21—237-58
6Donnie Kiefer233-173-5Saint 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, 2025-262331730.57334—27-2755-34 SC288-207-5
7John Kirby222-85-1Eastern Alamance 2001-02, 2004-23, 2025-26222850.72224—40-20—222-85-1
8Todd Willert210-87East Forsyth 2003-26210870.70724232-19—210-87
9Johnny Sowell199-82Monroe 2004-11, 2013-26199820.70822239-19—199-82
10Greg Lloyd199-96Kings Mountain 2004, 2007-22; East Gaston 2005-06; Starmount 2023; Crest 2024-26199960.67523132-17—199-96
11Darryl Brown198-71Southern Guilford 2004, 2006-15; Grimsley 2016-19, 2021-26198710.73621230-16—198-71
12Reggie Lucas194-45Wake Forest 2009-26194450.81218341-14—194-45
13Mike Byus194-115Athens Drive 1991-97, 1999; Robbinsville 2000-02; East Lincoln 2005-16; Lincoln Charter 2025-261941150.62825231-15—194-115
14Shane Laws188-68Reynolds 2007-26188680.73420134-18—188-68
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 Webster175-69-1Trinity Christian 2004-26175690.71623—22-13—175-69-1
18Steven Wright174-61North Raleigh Christian Academy 2003-04, 2006-07; Cardinal Gibbons 2011-26174610.74020132-15—174-61
19Paul Hoggard169-54-1Richmond 2008, 2010-14; Holmes 2015-26169540.75718128-16—169-54-1
20Kevin Motsinger169-86James Kenan 2003-05; New Hanover 2006-14; Wallace-Rose Hill 2017-19, 2021-23, 2025-26169860.66320131-18—169-86
21Ben Kolstad169-102Cary 2004-12; Sanderson 2013-18; Leesville Road 2019-261691020.62423—18-18—169-102
22Duran McLaurin165-61E E Smith 2009-12; Seventy-First 2013-26165610.73018—27-15—165-61
23Battle Holley162-63East Duplin 2005, 2012-26; Kinston 2008-09162630.72018126-14—162-63
24Tom Eanes162-160Orange 1988; East Rowan 2000-02; Pender 2004-10, 2012, 2015, 2020-26; Ashley 2011, 2013; Patton 2014, 2016-17; Bandys 2018-191621600.50327—28-17—162-160
25Ryan Habich160-45Fuquay-Varina 2010-12; Watauga 2013-26160450.78017119-15—160-45
26Fritz Hessenthaler159-103Southeast Guilford 2003-16; Southern Alamance 2018-23; Orange 2025-261591030.60722—16-18—159-103
27Hugh Martin152-122North Duplin Jr Sr 2004-261521220.55523—20-22—152-122
28Andy Capone148-38Weddington 2005-06, 2011, 2013, 2017-26148380.79614337-10—148-38
29Scott Chadwick146-52-2Marvin Ridge 2008-12; Myers Park 2014-19; Clayton 2022-26146520.73516—17-157-13 GA153-65-2
30Travise Pitman136-55Mitchell 2005, 2009, 2014-26136550.71215—26-14—136-55
31Scott Riley134-53Swain County 2005, 2009, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2025-26; Cleveland 2015, 2017-19, 2021-24134530.71715—26-12—134-53
32Doug Robertson133-92Rockingham County 2005, 2024-26; Reidsville 2009-11; Person 2012; Eastern Guilford 2013-17; Thomasville 2018-19; Page 2020-23133920.59119116-14—133-92
33Beau Williams132-69Jacksonville 2010-26132690.65717—25-14—132-69
34Laymarr Marshall129-46-1Mount Tabor 2008-16; Parkland 2019; Millbrook 2023-26129460.73614—18-12—129-46-1
35Matt Beaman129-52Arendell Parrott Academy 2005, 2007, 2012-26129520.71317—17-10—129-52
36Mike Brodowicz128-29Charlotte Catholic 2009, 2014-22, 2025-26128290.81512534-6—128-29
37Sean Crocker128-107Middle Creek 2004, 2007-08, 2010-11; Panther Creek 2012-261281070.54520—13-13—128-107
38Robby Priest126-68East Bladen 2005, 2009, 2013-26126680.64916—18-14—126-68
39Jason Battle119-62Rocky Mount 2012-26119620.65715116-14—119-62
40Mike Sexton119-98East Henderson 2003-04; Tuscola 2005-06; Erwin 2008-16; Enka 2021-26119980.54819—9-13—119-98
41Justin Hardin117-67A L Brown 2005-06, 2023-26; Weddington 2009-10; Providence 2013-14; Independence 2015; Charlotte Latin 2018-22117670.63616—10-14—117-67
42Chad Grier116-19-1Davidson Day 2012-16; Providence Day 2020-26116190.85712—23-4—116-19-1
43Craig Underwood116-33Hoggard 2015-26116330.77912—20-11—116-33
44Nick Eddins116-42Pinecrest 2005, 2009, 2022-26; West Montgomery 2016; Crest 2017-21116420.73413—13-11—116-42
45Jacob Thomas116-88Cape Fear 2005, 2009-15, 2017-26116880.56918—9-12—116-88
46Keith Boyd114-108Northside 2005-06, 2009-261141080.51420—12-17—114-108
47Trent Lowman111-60Bandys 2013-17; East Surry 2018-23; West Stokes 2024-26111600.64914120-10—111-60
48Ryan Gieselman111-61Kinston 2013-26111610.64514—18-13—111-61
49Mike Setzer111-80Saint Pauls 2004-07, 2018-26; Lumberton 2014-17111800.58117—10-12—111-80
50Bryan Davis111-104Topsail 2004, 2007-12, 2014; North Brunswick 2005, 2018-26; Southwest Guilford 20061111040.51619—9-12—111-104
51Josh McGee110-93Reagan 2005, 2009, 2011-26110930.54218—6-11—110-93
52David Devine108-63Burns 2005-06, 2009, 2016-26108630.63214—19-12—108-63
53Will Byrne107-37Maiden 2005, 2016-26107370.74312—16-11—107-37
54Bryan Till107-55Union Pines 2005, 2022, 2024-26; Terry Sanford 2013-16; Richmond 2017-21107550.66014—11-11—107-55
55Antonio King102-32Hillside 2009-14; Cedar Ridge 2018; South Garner 2022; Jordan 2023-26102320.76112115-8—102-32
56Brian Hinson101-84East Rowan 2004, 2007-11; Salisbury 2017-22; West Cabarrus 2023-24; Davie County 2025-26101840.54616116-11—101-84
57Joe Glass99-50Patton 2012-13; Jay M Robinson 2016-17; Lincolnton 2019-20; Hickory 2021-2699500.66412118-9—99-50
58Tad Baucom99-80Hickory Grove Christian 2006, 2020-26; CATA 2011-13; Sun Valley 2014-1999800.55317—7-11—99-80
59Paul Whitaker99-96West Henderson 2010-2699960.50817—9-10—99-96
60Brian Hampton99-109Ashe County 2005, 2012-26; North Surry 2009-11991090.47619—2-12—99-109
61TJ Albert98-80Topsail 2005, 2026; Community School of Davidson 2013-2598800.55115—12-12—98-80
62Rodney Brewington97-94Ben L. Smith 2008-12; South View 2015-2697940.50817—7-11—97-94
63Jason Seidel96-61Jay M Robinson 2005, 2008-09, 2012, 2014-15, 2022-26; Hickory Ridge 2016-1796610.61113—13-8—96-61
64Darius Robinson96-77Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology 2005, 2009, 2024-26; Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 2014-19, 2022-23; Jay M Robinson 2020-2196770.55515—10-11—96-77
65Dave Johnson96-129Olympic 1978-83; Surry Central 2002, 2004, 2006-08; Hopewell 2011-12; Cuthbertson 2013-18; Marvin Ridge 2026961290.42720—6-10—96-129
66Terrance Saxby95-58Hertford County 2014-22; New Bern 2023-2695580.62113—14-11—95-58
67Jeb Hall94-79Fuquay-Varina 2009, 2013-2694790.54315—8-12—94-79
68Mike Wilbanks92-27Shelby 2012, 2019-2692270.7739329-5—92-27
69Joe Salas92-116Franklinton 2002; South Johnston 2004-10; West Bladen 2012; Harnett Central 2016; Hobbton 2018-24; Douglas Byrd 2026921160.44218—9-13—92-116
70Bruce McClelland91-48Fayetteville Christian 2011, 2013; Terry Sanford 2017-2691480.65512—13-10—91-48
71Earl Bates91-90Morehead 2011-15; Southern Guilford 2016; Northeast Guilford 2017-19; Southeast Guilford 2020-2691900.50316—6-11—91-90
72Adam Hodge89-31South Point 2017-2689310.74210—14-8—89-31
73Erik Westberg87-49Northern Guilford 2009, 2016-2687490.64012—9-9—87-49
74Daniel Barrow87-86-1Rosewood 2000, 2002; West Carteret 2005, 2015-26; Southern Alamance 201087860.50316—4-10—87-86-1
75Travis Gaster86-49Princeton 2005, 2009, 2015-21, 2023, 2025-2686490.63712—10-8—86-49
76Robert Washington86-52Mountain Island Charter 2015-2686520.62312—10-9—86-52
77Jim Sosebee86-69Chase 2005, 2009, 2025-26; Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy 2011; Hendersonville 2016-21; Crest 2022-2386690.55513—15-936-13 SC122-82
78Seth Baxter86-88Southwestern Randolph 2005, 2009, 2017-26; Eastern Randolph 2013-1686880.49416—4-8—86-88
79Andrew Farriss84-24Northern Nash 2018-2684240.7789—14-7—84-24
80David Lubowicz82-34East Lincoln 2017-2682340.70710110-7—82-34
81Steve Burdeau81-49Lee County 2005, 2009, 2018-2681490.62311—15-8—81-49
82Eric Morman81-62Northwest Cabarrus 2009, 2020-26; West Stanly 2015-16; North Mecklenburg 2017-1981620.56613—3-8—81-62
83Nate Conner81-65D H Conley 2005, 2009, 2015-24, 202681650.55513—5-9—81-65
84Kennedy Tinsley80-37Southeast Guilford 2017-19; Mallard Creek 2020-2680370.68410—12-8—80-37
85Tiesuan Brown80-39Mount Tabor 2017-2680390.67210115-7—80-39
86Sam Mackey79-37Hibriten 2005-06, 2009, 2019-23, 2025-2679370.68110—11-9—79-37
87Cory Barnes79-44Harnett Central 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Midway 2018-2179440.64211—7-7—79-44
88Sam Greiner79-52-1Harding University 2015-17; Hickory Ridge 2018; West Charlotte 2020-2679520.60211216-6—79-52-1
89Brian Randolph79-56Jack Britt 2005, 2011, 2017-2679560.58512—7-11—79-56
90David Wojtecki79-94North Wilkes 2005, 2009, 2021-26; Junius H Rose 2013-1979940.45715—10-9—79-94
91Ricky Brindley77-39Pisgah 2005-06, 2009, 2011, 2024-26; Smoky Mountain 2018-19, 202177390.66410—8-8—77-39
92Robert Furth77-75Holly Springs 2007-08, 2015-2677750.50714—1-9—77-75
93Ron Cook77-81Farmville Central 2005, 2009, 2021-26; Lumberton 2013; Red Springs 2014-16; Pamlico County 2019-2077810.48714—8-11—77-81
94Brian Elkins76-73Cary Christian 2006-16, 2024-2676730.51014—9-10—76-73
95Andrew Carrouth76-91North Moore 2005, 2009, 2019-26; Southern Alamance 2013-1776910.45515—9-8—76-91
96Clayton Trivett75-81Salisbury 2005, 2009, 2023-26; Trinity 2013-14; Central Davidson 2016-2175810.48114—7-7—75-81
97Jeremy Buck74-87Harding University 2009; East Mecklenburg 2010-11; Franklinton 2012-15; Sanderson 2019-2674870.46015—2-7—74-87
98Torrey Nowell73-33Pamlico County 2015; New Bern 2019-22; Hillside 2023-2673330.6899—13-8—73-33
99Ralph Jackson73-111West Stanly 2005, 2025-26; North Stanly 2010-14; Anson 2015-22, 2024731110.39717—3-8—73-111
100Matt Jenkins72-39Hopewell 2013-14; Hough 2018-22; West Cabarrus 2025-2672390.6499—14-7—72-39
101Dontae Lassiter70-41Louisburg Magnet 2005-06, 2009, 2016, 2021-2670410.63110—4-6—70-41
102Adam Sanders70-46Apex Friendship 2015-2670460.60312—4-5—70-46
103Louis Kraft69-29West Rowan 2005, 2011-13, 2022-23, 2025-2669290.7048—9-7—69-29
104Josh Sophia69-56North Rowan 2005-06, 2012, 2022-26; Camden County 2019-2169560.55211—8-9—69-56
105James Ward68-49SouthWest Edgecombe 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 2026; Beddingfield 2017-18; Wakefield 2019, 2021; Knightdale 202568490.58110—6-8—68-49
106Antwon Stevenson68-65Glenn 2015-23; Ragsdale 2024-2668650.51112—5-8—68-65
107JD Dinwiddie68-71Wakefield 2008; North Henderson 2012, 2014; Roberson 2016, 2018-2668710.48913—2-8—68-71
108Joe Evans67-63Independence 2013-14; Ardrey Kell 2015-16; South Mecklenburg 2019-2667630.51512—4-7—67-63
109Andrew Gurley67-66Croatan 2005, 2013, 2015, 2018-2667660.50412—5-9—67-66
110Anthony Timmons66-108Western Guilford 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Graham 2012, 2014-15; Knightdale 2016-21661080.37916—3-9—66-108
111Deron Donald64-57E E Smith 2016-19; Smithfield-Selma 2020-22; Garner 2023-2664570.52911—5-7—64-57
112Jake Fonvielle63-24South Columbus 2005, 2009-13, 202663240.7247—9-5—63-24
113Tony Aguilar63-24Eastern Guilford 2018-21; Southeast Alamance 2023-2663240.7248—6-6—63-24
114Cory Lea63-112Riverside 2005, 2009, 2011, 2017-19, 2021-26; Bartlett Yancey 2012-13; Northern Vance 2015-16; Cedar Ridge 2020631120.36017—0-4—63-112
115DeShawn Baker62-17Cox Mill 2020-22; Hough 2023-2662170.7857110-4—62-17
116Josh Pardue61-39Starmount 2005, 2009, 2024-26; Walkertown 2015-1761390.6108—10-6—61-39
117Leander Oates61-54Eastern Wayne 2016-2661540.53011—4-9—61-54
118Calvin Brown61-76Asheboro 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Providence Grove 2016-2161760.44513—1-6—61-76
119Brian Flynn60-67East Rowan 2005, 2023-26; North Davidson 2017-2260670.47211—12-7—60-67
120Jaden Angle59-29Lincolnton 2005, 2009, 2022-2659290.6707—11-6—59-29
121Andrae Jacobs59-32Middle Creek 2005, 2009, 2021-2659320.6488—6-6—59-32
122Sean Murphy59-33-1East Wake 2017; John Paul II Catholic 2019-2659330.6409—7-7—59-33-1
123Cort Radford59-35Chase 2018-19; Asheville 2020-2659350.6289—4-7—59-35
124Darren Ponder59-41West Lincoln 2005, 2019-2659410.5909—7-8—59-41
125Chris Rivera59-72North Raleigh Christian Academy 2005, 2011, 2016-2659720.45013—0-5—59-72
126Joseph Watson58-20Murphy 2021-2658200.7446—14-5—58-20
127Dalton Brown58-44Northwood 2005, 2009-11, 2020, 2022, 2024-2658440.5699—7-7—58-44
128Brandon Gentry58-62Hickory Ridge 2007, 2009, 2025-26; Northwest Cabarrus 2016-19; West Cabarrus 2020; Hopewell 2022-2358620.48311—5-5—58-62
129Brian Paschal58-67Washington 2000, 2002, 2024-26; D H Conley 2011-14; Bear Grass Charter 2017, 201958670.46411—2-7—58-67
130Ben Perry58-81Triton 2014-2658810.41713—4-7—58-81
131Brad Baker58-112North Lincoln 2005, 2009, 2026; North Mecklenburg 2012-16; Rockingham County 2017-22; Elkin 2023, 2025581120.34116—1-7—58-112
132Jonathan Oliphant57-43Lake Norman 2005, 2018-19, 2021-2657430.5709—2-7—57-43
133Paul Bossi57-49Pasquotank County 2000; Currituck County 2018-2657490.53810—4-7—57-49
134Victor Hunt57-51-1Warren County 2005, 2009, 2019-2657510.52810—7-7—57-51-1
135Rodney Pruett57-51Erwin 2017-2657510.52810—5-8—57-51
136John Wheeler57-72Currituck County 2009-17; Martin County 2025-2657720.44211—5-6—57-72
137Shawn Bryson56-39-1Asheville School (Independent) 2005-06, 2012, 2020-2656390.58910—9-2—56-39-1
138Drew Witman56-70-1Charlotte Country Day School 2015-2656700.44512—6-8-1—56-70-1
139Brandon Thompson55-27Olympic 2019-2655270.6718—3-5—55-27
140Kevin Wallace55-43Northwest Guilford 2017-21; West Forsyth 2023-2655430.5619—5-6—55-43
141BJ Frazier55-65East Carteret 2009, 2017-2655650.45811—3-9—55-65
142Barrett Sloan54-40Lakewood 2018-23; Midway 2024-2654400.5749—3-7—54-40
143J.T. Postell54-44Tuscola 2018-19; East Gaston 2020-23; Smoky Mountain 2024-2654440.5519—4-6—54-44
144Kendrick Pollock54-68Northside 2016-2654680.44311—9-6—54-68
145Ken Lathan54-112Carrboro 2007-11, 2016-26541120.32516—2-4—54-112
146Juan Jackson53-23Hunt 2020-2653230.6977—6-5—53-23
147Patrick Stokes53-24-1Williams 2009, 2021-2653240.6867—5-6—53-24-1
148Dustin Fry53-60Polk County 2005, 2009, 2014-16, 2022-2653600.46910—2-8—53-60
149Chavar Tyrance52-33St. David's 2005-09, 2024-2652330.6128—3-5—52-33
150Jason Barnes52-42Bandys 2005, 2009, 2020-2652420.5539—4-5—52-42
151LaMonte Williamson52-60West Columbus 2005, 2009, 2019-2652600.46410—8-9—52-60
152Tim Grady51-17James Kenan 2021-2651170.7506—8-5—51-17
153Will Bland51-31Junius H Rose 2020-2651310.6227—12-6—51-31
154Edwin Campbell51-43Southeast Raleigh 2005, 2009, 2020-2651430.5439—3-5—51-43
155Wallace Clark51-45Heritage 2018-2651450.5319—2-8—51-45
156Jason Arnette50-34Harrells Christian Academy 2017-23; Clinton 202650340.5958—5-6—50-34
157Chris Powell49-69Draughn 2009, 2017-2649690.41511—5-5—49-69
158Rob Creason47-11Oak Grove 2022-2647110.8105—6-4—47-11
159D.J. McFadden47-22Independence 2021-2647220.6816—9-4—47-22
160Jammie Deese46-31Charlotte Christian 2005, 2026; Forest Hills 2020-21, 2023-2546310.5977—8-6—46-31
161Chris Doby46-43Ledford 2005, 2009, 2021-2646430.5178—3-6—46-43
162Erik Teague45-7Reidsville 2023-264570.8654212-1—45-7
163Matt Wilson45-35Newton-Conover 2005, 2009, 2024-26; West Iredell 2022-2345350.5627—6-4—45-35
164Jonathan Byrd45-56White Oak 2005, 2018-2645560.44610—1-6—45-56
165Andy Jackson45-71Community Christian 2010-11, 2014-2645710.38815—0-3—45-71
166Rocky Lewis45-96East Columbus Junior-Senior 2014-15; South Brunswick 2015-19, 2021-23; Fike 2024-2645960.31913—0-5—45-96
167Tripp Honeycutt44-22Walkertown 2012-13, 2020, 2024-26; South Davidson Middle and 202244220.6677—3-5—44-22
168Chad McClure44-65Hayesville 2005, 2009, 2019-2644650.40410—5-8—44-65
169Chris Amill43-14Corvian Community 2022-2643140.7545—8-3—43-14
170Brandon Hughes43-33Wakefield 2005, 2009-11, 2020, 2025-2643330.5667—4-4—43-33
171Wes Ward43-40Providence 2019-2643400.5188—2-6—43-40
172Chris Lyons43-54Roanoke Rapids 2005, 2009, 2020-2643540.4439—4-8—43-54
173Richard Davis43-83Cherryville 2004; Albemarle 2005, 2017-2643830.34112—4-9—43-83
174Darius James42-32Ashbrook 2020-2642320.5687—4-4—42-32
175Terry Perry42-33Bear Grass Charter 2018, 2020-2642330.5608—2-6—42-33
176Kirron Ward41-24Hendersonville 2005, 2022-2641240.6316—3-4—41-24
177Mook Reynolds41-26T Wingate Andrews 2005, 2009, 2011, 2022, 2024, 202641260.6126—3-4—41-26
178Travis Walker41-29East Wilkes 2005, 2009, 2023-2641290.5866—5-5—41-29
179Austin Trotter41-31Pine Lake Preparatory 2012, 2019-23, 2025-2641310.5698—2-5—41-31
180Jeremy Jones41-47South Creek 2011-13; Faith Christian 2021-2641470.4669—2-5—41-47
181Kenneth McClamrock41-50East Rowan 2014-16; Central Cabarrus 2017-19; Rocky River 2025; Community School of Davidson 202641500.4518—3-4—41-50
182Ryan Rocha40-13High Point Christian Academy 2022-2640130.7555—4-3—40-13
183Jason Jay Wilson40-43Greene Central 2019-2640430.4828—2-6—40-43
184Carl Smith39-43Beddingfield 2019-20; Person 2021-23; Corinth Holders 2024-2639430.4768—1-4—39-43
185Jermaine Harper39-62West Johnston 2005, 2009, 2019-2639620.38610—0-5—39-62
186Clayton Hall38-13Harrells Christian Academy 2005-06, 2024-2638130.7455—1-2—38-13
187Caleb Pardue38-28East Surry 2005, 2009, 2024-26; West Brunswick 202238280.5766—2-4—38-28
188Zach Mayo38-30Mooresville 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2638300.5596—4-4—38-30
189DeRon Middleton38-66Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad 2016-22, 2024-2638660.36510—4-6—38-66
190Steve Brooks38-70Charles B Aycock 2013-20; Laney 2025-2638700.35210—1-6—38-70
191Gregg Giddings37-14Forest Hills 2005-06, 2022, 202637140.7254—6-3—37-14
192Jon Sherman37-74East Chapel Hill 2013; Purnell Swett 2015-18; West Bladen 2019-20; Gray's Creek 2021-22, 2024, 202637740.33311—0-3—37-74
193Phil Dickens36-13Wilson Preparatory Academy 2023-2636130.735419-2—36-13
194Barry Deloatch36-50Northeast Academy 2005-10, 2022, 2024-2636500.41910—3-4—36-50
195Brian Billings36-50West Davidson 2005, 2009, 2021-2636500.4198—3-4—36-50
196Daniel Dillard36-72Piedmont 2009, 2012-14, 2017-18, 2022, 2024-2636720.33310—1-3—36-72
197Avery McMullin35-27Bishop McGuinness 2005, 2009, 2020, 2024-2635270.5656—0-5—35-27
198Thomas Zietlow35-28Charles B Aycock 2021-2635280.5566—1-4—35-28
199Jonathan McIntosh35-34Central Davidson 2005, 2009, 2023-2635340.5076—3-4—35-34
200John Faircloth35-47Owen 2005, 2009, 2024-26; R-S Central 2021-2335470.4278—2-3—35-47
201Tim Ray35-58Goldsboro 2018-21; Red Springs 2022-2635580.3769—2-5—35-58
202Brad Denson34-13Richmond 2009, 2024-2634130.7234—5-3—34-13
203Chuck Cannon34-29Hibriten 2000, 2002; Wilkes Central 2023-2634290.5406—1-2—34-29
204Carter Varnell34-32Nash Central 2005, 2026; SouthWest Edgecombe 2020-21, 2023, 202534320.5156—7-5—34-32
205Albert Reid34-33Bunker Hill 2005, 2009, 2021, 2023, 2025-2634330.5076—4-3—34-33
206Jupiter Wilson34-48Hickory Ridge 2019-24; Garinger 2025-2634480.4158—1-5—34-48
207Brandon Akins34-49Pamlico County 2005, 2009, 2012, 2016-18, 202634490.4107—6-4—34-49
208Ian Rapanick34-55Perquimans County 2005, 2009, 2017, 2022-2634550.3828—4-5—34-55
209David Hines34-91North Buncombe 2005, 2013, 2022-26; Southside 2007-09; Eastern Guilford 2012; East Davidson 201734910.27212—0-2—34-91
210Ryan Smith33-22Sun Valley 2022-2633220.6005—4-3—33-22
211TC Guyer33-25Cherokee 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202633250.5695—5-4—33-25
212Rydell Cowan33-34South Iredell 2005, 2009, 2026; Statesville 2022-23, 202533340.4936—2-5—33-34
213Garrett Mills33-34Thomasville 2009, 2022, 2024, 2026; Southern Guilford 2023, 202533340.4936—4-4—33-34
214Daniel Pugh32-18Wayne Christian 2022-2632180.6405—2-4—32-18
215Chris James32-20Covenant Day 2017-18; Myers Park 2023-2632200.6156—1-3—32-20
216Jonathan Hester32-32-1Southern Alamance 2005, 2009, 2012, 2024-2632320.5006—1-3—32-32-1
217Tim Bagamary32-33Eastern Guilford 2005, 2022-2632330.4926—3-4—32-33
218Brandon Sneed32-45Hopewell 2005, 2008-09, 2015, 2024-2632450.4167—1-4—32-45
219George Small32-59Hoke County 2018-2632590.3529—1-4—32-59
220Chad Little31-11North Stanly 2023-2631110.7384—2-3—31-11
221Chris Cogdill31-28Chase 2020-21, 2023-24; East Burke 2025-2631280.5256—1-3—31-28
222Reginald Carter31-37Jordan-Matthews 2005, 2009, 2013, 2022, 2025-2631370.4566—2-4—31-37
223CJ Wilson31-50North Pitt 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022-2631500.3838—2-4—31-50
224Daniel Yow31-81South Brunswick 2005, 2014, 2024-26; South Rowan 2015-2031810.27711—0-4—31-81
225Zachary Garvey30-17Southwest 2005, 2009, 2025-2630170.6384—5-3—30-17
226Matthew Montroy30-19Lake Norman Charter 2009, 2022-2630190.6126—0-1—30-19
227Rabbit Long30-27-1Halifax Academy 2005, 2007, 2009, 2022-23, 202630270.5266—3-4—30-27-1
228Antione Alston30-62Southeast Collegiate Prep Academy 2005, 2009, 2018-19, 2021-22, 2024, 202630620.3268—3-6—30-62
229Codi Vick29-7Cleveland 2011-12, 20262970.8063—5-2—29-7
230Alex Sefton29-10Pungo Christian Academy 2017, 2022-2629100.7446———29-10
231Strait Herron29-15Kings Mountain 2005, 2023, 2025-2629150.6594—3-2—29-15
232Caleb Hughes29-26SouthLake Christian Academy 2007-08, 2017, 2025-2629260.5275—4-2—29-26
233William Good29-36Richlands 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2629360.4466—0-5—29-36
234Drew Hambright28-9Western Alamance 2005, 2009, 20262890.7573—5-2—28-9
235Aaron Elliott28-24Vance County 2022-2628240.5385—1-4—28-24
236Brent Wooten28-30Havelock 2005, 2023, 2025-26; North Pitt 201628300.4835—5-2—28-30
237Tony McCants28-31McMichael 2020-23; Morehead 2025-2628310.4756—0-4—28-31
238Jason Wilkes28-51Cary 2018-20; Willow Spring 2021-2628510.3549—1-2—28-51
239Darren Shepherd28-58Concord 2005, 2022-26; Highland Tech 2016-1728580.3268—1-2—28-58
240Tim Kelly28-61Trinity 1993, 1995-2000; Triangle Math and Science Academy 2024, 202628610.3159———28-61
241Jackson Smith27-25North Surry 2022-2627250.5195—1-3—27-25
242Mitch Johnson27-36Green Hope 2005, 2024-26; South Iredell 2022; Northwood 202327360.4296—0-3—27-36
243John Mozerka26-15Apex 2022-24; Felton Grove 2025-2626150.6345—1-2—26-15
244Cody Bowman26-28North Davidson 2005, 2023-2626280.4815—1-4—26-28
245Darius Pinnix26-29Cummings 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202626290.4735—4-4—26-29
246Kyle Schenk26-38North Johnston 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022, 2025-2626380.4066—4-3—26-38
247Austin Taylor25-8Mount Airy 2005, 2025-262580.7583—2-2—25-8
248Jessiel Romero24-12Bunn 2005, 2009, 202624120.6673—4-2—24-12
249Marcus White24-19Pasquotank County 2005, 2024-2624190.5584—1-3—24-19
250Sean Fitzgerald24-19West Iredell 2005, 2024-2624190.5584—2-2—24-19
251Chris Rusiewicz24-30Northwest Guilford 2005, 2022-23, 2025-2624300.4445—2-3—24-30
252Casey Justice24-35South Caldwell 2021-2624350.4076—1-1—24-35
253Bernard Williams24-43North Forsyth Magnet 2020-2624430.3587—0-2—24-43
254J.K. Adkins23-8Freedom 2024-262380.7423—1-2—23-8
255Dominick Guglielmo23-10West Craven 2005, 2009, 202623100.6973—1-2—23-10
256Jered Pope23-13Mountain Heritage 2005, 2009, 202623130.6393—4-2—23-13
257Jonathan Crompton23-19Tuscola 2023-2623190.5484—1-3—23-19
258Melvin Garner23-22KIPP Pride 2007, 2009, 2024-2623220.5115—2-2—23-22
259Garrett Wingate23-24Ayden-Grifton 2005, 2025-26; North Pitt 201723240.4894—4-2—23-24
260Ryan Buie23-31South Central 2005, 2009, 2012, 2025-2623310.4265—0-3—23-31
261Josh Smith23-45Rosewood 2005-06, 2009, 2023, 2025-2623450.3386—3-5—23-45
262Captain Munnerlyn22-11Chambers 2005, 2025-2622110.6673—2-2—22-11
263Willie Gillus22-22Hertford County 2005, 2024-2622220.5004—1-3—22-22
264Kyle Coker22-28Hobgood Charter 2005, 2007, 2009, 2025-2622280.4405—2-2—22-28
265Charlie Jackson22-28Christ the King 2016, 2020, 2024-2622280.4405—2-3—22-28
266Ja'Kori Evans22-42Camden County 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2622420.3446—2-3—22-42
267David House22-42South Davidson Middle and 2005, 2009, 2023-2622420.3446—2-3—22-42
268Randy Thompson22-44Huss 2020-2622440.3337—0-3—22-44
269Kevin Inman21-32Fairmont 2017-19; Pine Forest 2025-2621320.3965—0-2—21-32
270Jonathan Lowe21-40Carson 2006, 2022-2621400.3446—0-2—21-40
271Antonio Hall20-10Northeast Guilford 2022, 2025-2620100.6673—1-1—20-10
272Drew Dayton20-20Charlotte Latin 2023-2620200.5004—0-2—20-20
273Terry Shankle20-21South Stanly 2023-2620210.4884—2-3—20-21
274Dwayne Berrier20-25West Wilkes 2005, 2014-15, 202620250.4444—0-2—20-25
275Karic Roberts20-25Mount Zion Christian Academy 2007, 2013, 2022-2620250.4447———20-25
276Zack Bennett20-31Alleghany 2005, 2022, 2024-2620310.3925—0-3—20-31
277Ryan Clark20-40Enloe 2021-2620400.3336—0-2—20-40
278Beady Waddell20-49West Mecklenburg 2020-2620490.2907—0-2—20-49
279Chris Walsh20-51McMichael 2017; South Rowan 2021-2620510.2827—0-2—20-51
280Tim Holt19-23Lexington 2005, 2024-2619230.4524—0-3—19-23
281Mason Sledge19-23-1Union Academy 2009, 2024-2619230.4534—1-3—19-23-1
282Clint Alexander19-30Christ School 2005, 2023-2619300.3885—2-3—19-30
283Deontre Pittman19-35Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technical Academy 2005, 2009, 2024-2619350.3525—0-4—19-35
284Ronald Pou19-44Bertie 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2619440.3026—1-3—19-44
285Rodney Beasley19-51Swansboro 2005, 2009, 2022-2619510.2717—0-1—19-51
286Timmy Charity18-4Manteo 2005, 20261840.8182—2-1—18-4
287Caylon Hann18-13Page 2024-2618130.5813—1-2—18-13
288Lee Gold18-17North Edgecombe 2005, 2009, 202618170.5143—3-2—18-17
289Keionte Gainey18-21J. F. Webb 2023-2618210.4624—0-1—18-21
290Tom McGuire18-22Broughton 2023-2618220.4504—0-2—18-22
291Baine Martin18-23-1North Wake Saints 2015, 2023-2618230.4405—2-1—18-23-1
292David Williams18-41-1Wake Christian Academy 2005, 2009-10, 2023-24, 202618410.3086—0-1—18-41-1
293Jamie Fortner18-68Surry Central 2005, 2009, 2025-26; North Stokes 2021-2418680.2098—1-5—18-68
294Jamaal Birch17-13Cannon [Cannon/Concord Academy] 2024-2617130.5673—1-1—17-13
295Michael Justice17-24Franklinton 2005, 2024-2617240.4154—1-1—17-24
296Jason Trousdale17-38Union Pines 2020-21, 2023; Northern 2024-2617380.3096———17-38
297Coleman Tyrance17-41Cary 2021-2617410.2936—0-1—17-41
298Fred Blanks17-44Southern Lee 2006, 2022-2617440.2796—0-2—17-44
299Mark Raynor17-50Northeast Guilford 2020-21, 2023; Trinity 2022, 2024-2617500.2547—0-1—17-50
300Brandon Proctor17-51South Lenoir 2009, 2022, 2024-26; Heide Trask 2019-2017510.2507—0-2—17-51
301Justin Clark17-55North Lenoir 2005, 2009, 2026; North Henderson 2015-16; North Gaston 2020-2117550.2367—0-2—17-55
302Cody Moran16-13Providence Grove 2024-2616130.5523—0-1—16-13
303Joseph Campbell16-13Wake Preparatory Academy 2024-2616130.5523—1-1—16-13
304Tolbert Matthews16-14Seaforth 2024-2616140.5333—1-1—16-14
305Jim Ryan16-16R-S Central 2024-2616160.5003—1-2—16-16
306Joe Davidyock16-23R J Reynolds 2023-2616230.4104—0-1—16-23
307Breon Holmes16-25Statesville 2005, 2024, 2026; Cox Mill 202516250.3904—1-1—16-25
308Derrin Little16-38Chatham Central 2005, 2009, 2023, 2025-2616380.2965—1-3—16-38
309Mark Oates16-38Union 2005, 2023-2616380.2965—3-4—16-38
310Micheal Ramseur16-57Foard 2005, 2009, 2022-2616570.2197—1-2—16-57
311Ashton Simmons15-5Stuart W Cramer 2025-261550.7502—1-1—15-5
312Terrance Price15-25Weldon STEM 2005, 2022, 2024, 202615250.3754—3-3—15-25
313Logan Holder15-35Forbush 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202615350.3005—0-1—15-35
314Ronald Tipton15-37Madison 2005, 2009, 2024-2615370.2885—0-3—15-37
315Kyle Lowman15-47Saint Stephens 2005, 2022-2615470.2426—1-2—15-47
316Edward Deptola14-12Liberty Christian Academy 2024-2614120.5383—0-2—14-12
317Travis Elliott14-16Lakewood 2005, 2025-2614160.4673—0-2—14-16
318Patrick Bowman14-17Cherryville 2024-2614170.4523—1-2—14-17
319Greg Greene14-26South Garner 2023-2614260.3504—1-2—14-26
320Rance Creech14-31Heide Trask 2005-06, 2009, 202614310.3114—2-3—14-31
321Cory Rycroft13-9Elkin 2009, 20261390.5912—2-1—13-9
322Chase McIntyre13-10Brevard 2005, 202613100.5652—3-1—13-10
323Marquis Spell13-13Sallie B Howard 2023, 2025-2613130.5003—1-1—13-13
324Tommy Green13-16Glenn 2024-2613160.4483—0-1—13-16
325Tyson Fernandez13-35Rocky River 2022-24; Ballantyne Ridge 2025-2613350.2715———13-35
326Ryan McClamrock13-38East Davidson 2005, 2022, 2024-2613380.2555—0-2—13-38
327Johmar Barringer13-79Atkins 2005-06, 2009, 2011, 2023-26; Harding University 200813790.1419—0-1—13-79
328Sherman Howze13-84Chatham Central 2016-22, 2024; Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy 2025-2613840.13410—0-5—13-84
329Andrew Fowler12-13Sandhills Classical Christian 2023-2612130.4804———12-13
330Ryan Horton12-17Chapel Hill 2024-2612170.4143—0-1—12-17
331Michael Johnson12-18Person 2024-2612180.4003—1-1—12-18
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
334Adam Russell12-35Lawrence Academy 2005, 2007-09, 202612350.2555———12-35
335Jacob Sheffield12-35High Point Central 2020-21; Wheatmore 2024-2612350.2555—1-1—12-35
336Tommy Smith12-45Athens Drive 2021-2612450.2116———12-45
337Lennie Sanders12-46East Mecklenburg 2021-2612460.2076———12-46
338Steve Tapley12-51McMichael 2005, 2009, 2024-26; New Bern 201812510.1906—0-2—12-51
339Jimmy White12-53Highland Tech 2005-06, 2009, 2023-2612530.1857—0-2—12-53
340Tony Pyland12-94CATA 2007-10; North Iredell 2012, 2015, 2022, 2026; West Caldwell 2024-2512940.11310—0-2—12-94
341Landon Allen11-19Anson 2023, 2025-2611190.3673—0-2—11-19
342Derrick Sharpe11-27Parkland 2023-2611270.2894———11-27
343Travis Hairston11-29Granville Central 2021; East Wake 2024-2611290.2754—0-2—11-29
344Vinston Thorpe11-31East Columbus Junior-Senior 2005-06, 2009, 202611310.2624—0-2—11-31
345Preston Worley11-40West Bladen 2005, 2009, 2024-2611400.2165—0-2—11-40
346Mykel Searcy11-44Graham 2005, 2009, 2013, 2024-2611440.2006—0-1—11-44
347Tyrea Allen11-69Rosman 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022-2611690.1388—1-3—11-69
348Ryan Johnson11-70Bartlett Yancey 2005, 2009, 2025-26; East Chapel Hill 2015-17; Jordan-Matthews 2021, 202311700.1369—0-1—11-70
349Jawan Riddick10-12Gates County 2009, 202610120.4552—1-1—10-12
350Antwon Anderson10-16GRACE Christian 2015, 2025-2610160.3853———10-16
351Darrel Wilson10-18North Gaston 2024-25; Palisades 202610180.3573———10-18
352Brad Peffly10-19Western Harnett 2005, 2024, 202610190.3453—0-1—10-19
353Chris Rayfield10-20Forestview 2005, 2025-2610200.3333—0-2—10-20
354Josh Mickey10-20South Stokes 2024-2610200.3333—0-2—10-20
355Sam Mobley10-30Parkwood 2023-2610300.2504—0-2—10-30
356Stephen Perry10-34Jones 2005, 2009, 2025-2610340.2274—2-2—10-34
357TJ Graham9-10Ravenscroft 2005, 20269100.4742———9-10
358Chris Marshall9-10Alexander Central 2025-269100.4742—0-1—9-10
359Adam Scronce9-11Hobbton 2025-269110.4502—1-1—9-11
360Jack Carpenter9-11Montgomery Central 2025-269110.4502—1-1—9-11
361Cornelius Holmes9-11Carver 2025-269110.4502—1-1—9-11
362Daryl Vereen9-19North Mecklenburg 2024-269190.3213———9-19
363Parris Baxter9-20Northeast Guilford 2024; Ben L. Smith 2025-269200.3103—0-2—9-20
364Matt Hine9-30Southern Wayne 2023-269300.2314———9-30
365George Ketchum9-31Lejeune 2005, 2009, 2024, 20269310.2254—0-1—9-31
366Stanley Williams9-49West Bladen 2021-23; Smithfield-Selma 2024-269490.1556—0-1—9-49
367Jarret Price8-0Whiteville 2026801.0001———8-0
368Jeremy East8-11Cuthbertson 2024, 20268110.4212—0-1—8-11
369Justin Sherrod8-11Westover 2025-268110.4212—0-1—8-11
370John Fuller8-12New Hanover 2025-268120.4002—1-1—8-12
371Ricky Morton8-31East Chapel Hill 2005, 2011, 2025-268310.2054———8-31
372Daniel Hoyle8-34North Gaston 2005, 2009, 2012, 20268340.1904—0-1—8-34
373Ronnie McClary Jr8-90Southern Wayne 2017-21; Goldsboro 2022-268900.08210—0-3—8-90
374Jake Sell7-13North Henderson 2005, 20267130.3502—0-1—7-13
375Aaron Powell7-14West Brunswick 2005, 20267140.3332—0-1—7-14
376Kirkley Russell7-23Southwest Guilford 2005, 2024, 20267230.2333—0-1—7-23
377Richard Benton6-2Mount Pleasant 2026620.7501———6-2
378Nate Medici6-12East Gaston 2025-266120.3332———6-12
379Darrell Clark6-13McDowell 2025-266130.3162—0-1—6-13
380Te'Vell Williams6-23E E Smith 2024-266230.2073—0-1—6-23
381Kevin Reddick5-2-1Rolesville 2026520.6881———5-2-1
382Carter Greene5-3Ardrey Kell 2026530.6251———5-3
383Sterling Johnson5-3South Granville 2026530.6251———5-3
384Adam Purzitza5-3Ashley 2026530.6251———5-3
385Rob Fronk5-14Apex 2025-265140.2632———5-14
386Wes Herlocker5-25Cox Mill 2009, 2024, 20265250.1673———5-25
387Bobby Williams5-26Dixon 2005, 2009, 20265260.1613—0-1—5-26
388Jimmy Wills5-35First Flight 2005, 2024-265350.1254———5-35
389Jacob Cuddington4-4South Johnston 2026440.5001———4-4
390Donald Littlejohn4-4Butler 2026440.5001———4-4
391Phil Lucksavage4-5Robbinsville 2026450.4441———4-5
392Terence Cunningham4-14Harding University 2025-264140.2222———4-14
393Kolt Bullington4-15North Stokes 2025-264150.2112—0-1—4-15
394Colton Brackett4-34East Henderson 2023-264340.1054———4-34
395Ron'Dayle Floyd3-5Columbia 2026350.3751———3-5
396Reginald Bush3-5Fairmont 2026350.3751———3-5
397Lawerence Ches3-5Purnell Swett 2026350.3751———3-5
398Tyree Massey3-5Overhills 2026350.3751———3-5
399Will Weir3-15Langtree Charter Academy 2025-263150.1672—0-1—3-15
400Mike Blizzard3-24-3Mattamuskeet 2005, 2009, 2025-263240.1504—0-2—3-24-3
401Jeremy Chandler2-6Bradford Preparatory 2026260.2501———2-6
402Bob Curtin2-6Father Capodanno 2026260.2501———2-6
403Billy Whisenant2-16Patton 2025-262160.1112———2-16
404JJ Johnson2-27Andrews 2005, 2009, 20262270.0693———2-27
405Jeremy Miller2-38South Wake Christian Athletics 2015, 2017-18, 2020-21, 20262380.0506—0-2—2-38
406Joshua Sheridan1-7Lumberton 2026170.1251———1-7
407Jordan Langs1-7Covenant Day 2026170.1251———1-7
408George Saffos1-10West Caldwell 2009, 20261100.0912———1-10
409Carl McQuitty1-16College Prep and Leadership Academy 2025-261160.0592—0-1—1-16
410Brent Bailey1-19Cedar Ridge 2023, 2025; Wilson's Mills 20261190.0503———1-19
411Riley Hurdle1-19Beddingfield 2025-261190.0502—0-1—1-19
412Marcell Johnson1-29Knightdale 2005, 2009, 20261290.0333———1-29
413Paul Ronga0-6Cedar Ridge 2026060.0001———0-6
414Torry Ellison0-8Southern Guilford 2026080.0001———0-8
415Nakia Galloway0-8Rocky River 2026080.0001———0-8

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.