Carolina VarsityNC high school football · 2026

Week 11 · 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 Cates392-132Eastern Randolph 1984-2009, 2012, 2018-26; Lee County 2010-11, 2013-14, 2016-173921320.74842151-32—392-132
2Jeff Craddock264-48Tarboro 2004-26264480.84623969-12—264-48
3Steve Davis252-61Dudley 2004-26252610.80523560-17—252-61
4Richard Bailey240-76Jack Britt 2000-02, 2004, 2006-10; Scotland 2012-26240760.75924—49-21—240-76
5Antonio Moore238-58Northeastern 2005-26238580.80422—47-21—238-58
6Donnie Kiefer233-174-5Saint 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, 2025-262331740.57234—27-2755-34 SC288-208-5
7John Kirby222-85-1Eastern Alamance 2001-02, 2004-23, 2025-26222850.72224—40-20—222-85-1
8Todd Willert211-87East Forsyth 2003-26211870.70824232-19—211-87
9Johnny Sowell200-82Monroe 2004-11, 2013-26200820.70922239-19—200-82
10Greg Lloyd200-96Kings Mountain 2004, 2007-22; East Gaston 2005-06; Starmount 2023; Crest 2024-26200960.67623132-17—200-96
11Darryl Brown199-71Southern Guilford 2004, 2006-15; Grimsley 2016-19, 2021-26199710.73721230-16—199-71
12Reggie Lucas195-45Wake Forest 2009-26195450.81218341-14—195-45
13Mike Byus195-115Athens Drive 1991-97, 1999; Robbinsville 2000-02; East Lincoln 2005-16; Lincoln Charter 2025-261951150.62925231-15—195-115
14Shane Laws188-69Reynolds 2007-26188690.73220134-18—188-69
15David Diamont186-144Mount Airy 1982-87; East Surry 1988-99, 2001, 2003; Randleman 2005, 2009, 2024-26; South Stokes 2019-221861440.56429—15-20—186-144
16Josh Brooks184-94Franklin 2004-26184940.66223—18-19—184-94
17Steven Wright175-61North Raleigh Christian Academy 2003-04, 2006-07; Cardinal Gibbons 2011-26175610.74220132-15—175-61
18Chuck Webster175-69-1Trinity Christian 2004-26175690.71623—22-13—175-69-1
19Paul Hoggard170-54-1Richmond 2008, 2010-14; Holmes 2015-26170540.75818128-16—170-54-1
20Kevin Motsinger170-86James Kenan 2003-05; New Hanover 2006-14; Wallace-Rose Hill 2017-19, 2021-23, 2025-26170860.66420131-18—170-86
21Ben Kolstad169-103Cary 2004-12; Sanderson 2013-18; Leesville Road 2019-261691030.62123—18-18—169-103
22Duran McLaurin166-61E E Smith 2009-12; Seventy-First 2013-26166610.73118—27-15—166-61
23Battle Holley163-63East Duplin 2005, 2012-26; Kinston 2008-09163630.72118126-14—163-63
24Tom Eanes162-161Orange 1988; East Rowan 2000-02; Pender 2004-10, 2012, 2015, 2020-26; Ashley 2011, 2013; Patton 2014, 2016-17; Bandys 2018-191621610.50227—28-17—162-161
25Ryan Habich161-45Fuquay-Varina 2010-12; Watauga 2013-26161450.78217119-15—161-45
26Fritz Hessenthaler160-103Southeast Guilford 2003-16; Southern Alamance 2018-23; Orange 2025-261601030.60822—16-18—160-103
27Hugh Martin152-123North Duplin Jr Sr 2004-261521230.55323—20-22—152-123
28Andy Capone149-38Weddington 2005-06, 2011, 2013, 2017-26149380.79714337-10—149-38
29Scott Chadwick146-53-2Marvin Ridge 2008-12; Myers Park 2014-19; Clayton 2022-26146530.73116—17-157-13 GA153-66-2
30Travise Pitman137-55Mitchell 2005, 2009, 2014-26137550.71415—26-14—137-55
31Scott Riley134-54Swain County 2005, 2009, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2025-26; Cleveland 2015, 2017-19, 2021-24134540.71315—26-12—134-54
32Beau Williams133-69Jacksonville 2010-26133690.65817—25-14—133-69
33Doug Robertson133-93Rockingham County 2005, 2024-26; Reidsville 2009-11; Person 2012; Eastern Guilford 2013-17; Thomasville 2018-19; Page 2020-23133930.58819116-14—133-93
34Laymarr Marshall130-46-1Mount Tabor 2008-16; Parkland 2019; Millbrook 2023-26130460.73714—18-12—130-46-1
35Mike Brodowicz129-29Charlotte Catholic 2009, 2014-22, 2025-26129290.81612534-6—129-29
36Matt Beaman129-53Arendell Parrott Academy 2005, 2007, 2012-26129530.70917—17-10—129-53
37Sean Crocker129-107Middle Creek 2004, 2007-08, 2010-11; Panther Creek 2012-261291070.54720—13-13—129-107
38Robby Priest127-68East Bladen 2005, 2009, 2013-26127680.65116—18-14—127-68
39Mike Sexton120-98East Henderson 2003-04; Tuscola 2005-06; Erwin 2008-16; Enka 2021-26120980.55019—9-13—120-98
40Jason Battle119-63Rocky Mount 2012-26119630.65415116-14—119-63
41Justin Hardin118-67A L Brown 2005-06, 2023-26; Weddington 2009-10; Providence 2013-14; Independence 2015; Charlotte Latin 2018-22118670.63816—10-14—118-67
42Chad Grier117-19-1Davidson Day 2012-16; Providence Day 2020-26117190.85812—23-4—117-19-1
43Craig Underwood117-33Hoggard 2015-26117330.78012—20-11—117-33
44Nick Eddins117-42Pinecrest 2005, 2009, 2022-26; West Montgomery 2016; Crest 2017-21117420.73613—13-11—117-42
45Jacob Thomas117-88Cape Fear 2005, 2009-15, 2017-26117880.57118—9-12—117-88
46Keith Boyd115-108Northside 2005-06, 2009-261151080.51620—12-17—115-108
47Trent Lowman112-60Bandys 2013-17; East Surry 2018-23; West Stokes 2024-26112600.65114120-10—112-60
48Ryan Gieselman112-61Kinston 2013-26112610.64714—18-13—112-61
49Mike Setzer112-80Saint Pauls 2004-07, 2018-26; Lumberton 2014-17112800.58317—10-12—112-80
50Josh McGee111-93Reagan 2005, 2009, 2011-26111930.54418—6-11—111-93
51Bryan Davis111-105Topsail 2004, 2007-12, 2014; North Brunswick 2005, 2018-26; Southwest Guilford 20061111050.51419—9-12—111-105
52David Devine109-63Burns 2005-06, 2009, 2016-26109630.63414—19-12—109-63
53Bryan Till108-55Union Pines 2005, 2022, 2024-26; Terry Sanford 2013-16; Richmond 2017-21108550.66314—11-11—108-55
54Will Byrne107-38Maiden 2005, 2016-26107380.73812—16-11—107-38
55Antonio King103-32Hillside 2009-14; Cedar Ridge 2018; South Garner 2022; Jordan 2023-26103320.76312115-8—103-32
56Brian Hinson101-85East Rowan 2004, 2007-11; Salisbury 2017-22; West Cabarrus 2023-24; Davie County 2025-26101850.54316116-11—101-85
57Paul Whitaker100-96West Henderson 2010-26100960.51017—9-10—100-96
58Joe Glass99-50Patton 2012-13; Jay M Robinson 2016-17; Lincolnton 2019-20; Hickory 2021-2699500.66412118-9—99-50
59Tad Baucom99-81Hickory Grove Christian 2006, 2020-26; CATA 2011-13; Sun Valley 2014-1999810.55017—7-11—99-81
60Brian Hampton99-110Ashe County 2005, 2012-26; North Surry 2009-11991100.47419—2-12—99-110
61TJ Albert98-80Topsail 2005, 2026; Community School of Davidson 2013-2598800.55115—12-12—98-80
62Jason Seidel97-61Jay M Robinson 2005, 2008-09, 2012, 2014-15, 2022-26; Hickory Ridge 2016-1797610.61413—13-8—97-61
63Darius Robinson97-77Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology 2005, 2009, 2024-26; Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 2014-19, 2022-23; Jay M Robinson 2020-2197770.55715—10-11—97-77
64Rodney Brewington97-95Ben L. Smith 2008-12; South View 2015-2697950.50517—7-11—97-95
65Dave Johnson97-129Olympic 1978-83; Surry Central 2002, 2004, 2006-08; Hopewell 2011-12; Cuthbertson 2013-18; Marvin Ridge 2026971290.42920—6-10—97-129
66Terrance Saxby95-59Hertford County 2014-22; New Bern 2023-2695590.61713—14-11—95-59
67Jeb Hall95-79Fuquay-Varina 2009, 2013-2695790.54615—8-12—95-79
68Mike Wilbanks93-27Shelby 2012, 2019-2693270.7759329-5—93-27
69Earl Bates92-90Morehead 2011-15; Southern Guilford 2016; Northeast Guilford 2017-19; Southeast Guilford 2020-2692900.50516—6-11—92-90
70Joe Salas92-117Franklinton 2002; South Johnston 2004-10; West Bladen 2012; Harnett Central 2016; Hobbton 2018-24; Douglas Byrd 2026921170.44018—9-13—92-117
71Bruce McClelland91-49Fayetteville Christian 2011, 2013; Terry Sanford 2017-2691490.65012—13-10—91-49
72Adam Hodge90-31South Point 2017-2690310.74410—14-8—90-31
73Erik Westberg88-49Northern Guilford 2009, 2016-2688490.64212—9-9—88-49
74Robert Washington87-52Mountain Island Charter 2015-2687520.62612—10-9—87-52
75Jim Sosebee87-69Chase 2005, 2009, 2025-26; Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy 2011; Hendersonville 2016-21; Crest 2022-2387690.55813—15-936-13 SC123-82
76Daniel Barrow87-87-1Rosewood 2000, 2002; West Carteret 2005, 2015-26; Southern Alamance 201087870.50016—4-10—87-87-1
77Travis Gaster86-50Princeton 2005, 2009, 2015-21, 2023, 2025-2686500.63212—10-8—86-50
78Seth Baxter86-89Southwestern Randolph 2005, 2009, 2017-26; Eastern Randolph 2013-1686890.49116—4-8—86-89
79Andrew Farriss85-24Northern Nash 2018-2685240.7809—14-7—85-24
80David Lubowicz83-34East Lincoln 2017-2683340.70910110-7—83-34
81Kennedy Tinsley81-37Southeast Guilford 2017-19; Mallard Creek 2020-2681370.68610—12-8—81-37
82Tiesuan Brown81-39Mount Tabor 2017-2681390.67510115-7—81-39
83Steve Burdeau81-50Lee County 2005, 2009, 2018-2681500.61811—15-8—81-50
84Eric Morman81-63Northwest Cabarrus 2009, 2020-26; West Stanly 2015-16; North Mecklenburg 2017-1981630.56213—3-8—81-63
85Nate Conner81-66D H Conley 2005, 2009, 2015-24, 202681660.55113—5-9—81-66
86Sam Mackey80-37Hibriten 2005-06, 2009, 2019-23, 2025-2680370.68410—11-9—80-37
87Cory Barnes80-44Harnett Central 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Midway 2018-2180440.64511—7-7—80-44
88Brian Randolph80-56Jack Britt 2005, 2011, 2017-2680560.58812—7-11—80-56
89Sam Greiner79-53-1Harding University 2015-17; Hickory Ridge 2018; West Charlotte 2020-2679530.59811216-6—79-53-1
90David Wojtecki79-95North Wilkes 2005, 2009, 2021-26; Junius H Rose 2013-1979950.45415—10-9—79-95
91Ricky Brindley78-39Pisgah 2005-06, 2009, 2011, 2024-26; Smoky Mountain 2018-19, 202178390.66710—8-8—78-39
92Robert Furth78-75Holly Springs 2007-08, 2015-2678750.51014—1-9—78-75
93Ron Cook78-81Farmville Central 2005, 2009, 2021-26; Lumberton 2013; Red Springs 2014-16; Pamlico County 2019-2078810.49114—8-11—78-81
94Brian Elkins76-73Cary Christian 2006-16, 2024-2676730.51014—9-10—76-73
95Clayton Trivett76-81Salisbury 2005, 2009, 2023-26; Trinity 2013-14; Central Davidson 2016-2176810.48414—7-7—76-81
96Andrew Carrouth76-92North Moore 2005, 2009, 2019-26; Southern Alamance 2013-1776920.45215—9-8—76-92
97Jeremy Buck74-88Harding University 2009; East Mecklenburg 2010-11; Franklinton 2012-15; Sanderson 2019-2674880.45715—2-7—74-88
98Torrey Nowell73-34Pamlico County 2015; New Bern 2019-22; Hillside 2023-2673340.6829—13-8—73-34
99Matt Jenkins73-39Hopewell 2013-14; Hough 2018-22; West Cabarrus 2025-2673390.6529—14-7—73-39
100Ralph Jackson73-112West Stanly 2005, 2025-26; North Stanly 2010-14; Anson 2015-22, 2024731120.39517—3-8—73-112
101Adam Sanders71-46Apex Friendship 2015-2671460.60712—4-5—71-46
102Louis Kraft70-29West Rowan 2005, 2011-13, 2022-23, 2025-2670290.7078—9-7—70-29
103Dontae Lassiter70-42Louisburg Magnet 2005-06, 2009, 2016, 2021-2670420.62510—4-6—70-42
104Josh Sophia70-56North Rowan 2005-06, 2012, 2022-26; Camden County 2019-2170560.55611—8-9—70-56
105Antwon Stevenson69-65Glenn 2015-23; Ragsdale 2024-2669650.51512—5-8—69-65
106JD Dinwiddie69-71Wakefield 2008; North Henderson 2012, 2014; Roberson 2016, 2018-2669710.49313—2-8—69-71
107James Ward68-50SouthWest Edgecombe 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 2026; Beddingfield 2017-18; Wakefield 2019, 2021; Knightdale 202568500.57610—6-8—68-50
108Joe Evans68-63Independence 2013-14; Ardrey Kell 2015-16; South Mecklenburg 2019-2668630.51912—4-7—68-63
109Andrew Gurley68-66Croatan 2005, 2013, 2015, 2018-2668660.50712—5-9—68-66
110Anthony Timmons66-109Western Guilford 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Graham 2012, 2014-15; Knightdale 2016-21661090.37716—3-9—66-109
111Deron Donald65-57E E Smith 2016-19; Smithfield-Selma 2020-22; Garner 2023-2665570.53311—5-7—65-57
112Tony Aguilar64-24Eastern Guilford 2018-21; Southeast Alamance 2023-2664240.7278—6-6—64-24
113Cory Lea64-112Riverside 2005, 2009, 2011, 2017-19, 2021-26; Bartlett Yancey 2012-13; Northern Vance 2015-16; Cedar Ridge 2020641120.36417—0-4—64-112
114DeShawn Baker63-17Cox Mill 2020-22; Hough 2023-2663170.7877110-4—63-17
115Jake Fonvielle63-24South Columbus 2005, 2009-13, 202663240.7247—9-5—63-24
116Josh Pardue62-39Starmount 2005, 2009, 2024-26; Walkertown 2015-1762390.6148—10-6—62-39
117Calvin Brown62-76Asheboro 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Providence Grove 2016-2162760.44913—1-6—62-76
118Leander Oates61-55Eastern Wayne 2016-2661550.52611—4-9—61-55
119Andrae Jacobs60-32Middle Creek 2005, 2009, 2021-2660320.6528—6-6—60-32
120Sean Murphy60-33-1East Wake 2017; John Paul II Catholic 2019-2660330.6449—7-7—60-33-1
121Cort Radford60-35Chase 2018-19; Asheville 2020-2660350.6329—4-7—60-35
122Brian Flynn60-68East Rowan 2005, 2023-26; North Davidson 2017-2260680.46911—12-7—60-68
123Chris Rivera60-72North Raleigh Christian Academy 2005, 2011, 2016-2660720.45513—0-5—60-72
124Joseph Watson59-20Murphy 2021-2659200.7476—14-5—59-20
125Jaden Angle59-29Lincolnton 2005, 2009, 2022-2659290.6707—11-6—59-29
126Darren Ponder59-42West Lincoln 2005, 2019-2659420.5849—7-8—59-42
127Dalton Brown59-44Northwood 2005, 2009-11, 2020, 2022, 2024-2659440.5739—7-7—59-44
128Brandon Gentry59-62Hickory Ridge 2007, 2009, 2025-26; Northwest Cabarrus 2016-19; West Cabarrus 2020; Hopewell 2022-2359620.48811—5-5—59-62
129Brian Paschal59-67Washington 2000, 2002, 2024-26; D H Conley 2011-14; Bear Grass Charter 2017, 201959670.46811—2-7—59-67
130Ben Perry59-81Triton 2014-2659810.42113—4-7—59-81
131Jonathan Oliphant58-43Lake Norman 2005, 2018-19, 2021-2658430.5749—2-7—58-43
132Victor Hunt58-51-1Warren County 2005, 2009, 2019-2658510.53210—7-7—58-51-1
133Brad Baker58-113North Lincoln 2005, 2009, 2026; North Mecklenburg 2012-16; Rockingham County 2017-22; Elkin 2023, 2025581130.33916—1-7—58-113
134Shawn Bryson57-39-1Asheville School (Independent) 2005-06, 2012, 2020-2657390.59310—9-2—57-39-1
135Paul Bossi57-50Pasquotank County 2000; Currituck County 2018-2657500.53310—4-7—57-50
136Rodney Pruett57-52Erwin 2017-2657520.52310—5-8—57-52
137John Wheeler57-73Currituck County 2009-17; Martin County 2025-2657730.43811—5-6—57-73
138BJ Frazier56-65East Carteret 2009, 2017-2656650.46311—3-9—56-65
139Drew Witman56-71-1Charlotte Country Day School 2015-2656710.44112—6-8-1—56-71-1
140Brandon Thompson55-28Olympic 2019-2655280.6638—3-5—55-28
141Kevin Wallace55-44Northwest Guilford 2017-21; West Forsyth 2023-2655440.5569—5-6—55-44
142Kendrick Pollock55-68Northside 2016-2655680.44711—9-6—55-68
143Juan Jackson54-23Hunt 2020-2654230.7017—6-5—54-23
144Patrick Stokes54-24-1Williams 2009, 2021-2654240.6907—5-6—54-24-1
145Barrett Sloan54-40Lakewood 2018-23; Midway 2024-2654400.5749—3-7—54-40
146J.T. Postell54-45Tuscola 2018-19; East Gaston 2020-23; Smoky Mountain 2024-2654450.5459—4-6—54-45
147Dustin Fry54-60Polk County 2005, 2009, 2014-16, 2022-2654600.47410—2-8—54-60
148Ken Lathan54-113Carrboro 2007-11, 2016-26541130.32316—2-4—54-113
149Chavar Tyrance53-33St. David's 2005-09, 2024-2653330.6168—3-5—53-33
150Tim Grady52-17James Kenan 2021-2652170.7546—8-5—52-17
151Will Bland52-31Junius H Rose 2020-2652310.6277—12-6—52-31
152Jason Barnes52-43Bandys 2005, 2009, 2020-2652430.5479—4-5—52-43
153Wallace Clark52-45Heritage 2018-2652450.5369—2-8—52-45
154LaMonte Williamson52-60West Columbus 2005, 2009, 2019-2652600.46410—8-9—52-60
155Jason Arnette51-34Harrells Christian Academy 2017-23; Clinton 202651340.6008—5-6—51-34
156Edwin Campbell51-43Southeast Raleigh 2005, 2009, 2020-2651430.5439—3-5—51-43
157Chris Powell49-70Draughn 2009, 2017-2649700.41211—5-5—49-70
158Rob Creason48-11Oak Grove 2022-2648110.8145—6-4—48-11
159D.J. McFadden47-23Independence 2021-2647230.6716—9-4—47-23
160Jammie Deese46-32Charlotte Christian 2005, 2026; Forest Hills 2020-21, 2023-2546320.5907—8-6—46-32
161Matt Wilson46-35Newton-Conover 2005, 2009, 2024-26; West Iredell 2022-2346350.5687—6-4—46-35
162Chris Doby46-44Ledford 2005, 2009, 2021-2646440.5118—3-6—46-44
163Andy Jackson46-71Community Christian 2010-11, 2014-2646710.39315—0-3—46-71
164Rocky Lewis46-96East Columbus Junior-Senior 2014-15; South Brunswick 2015-19, 2021-23; Fike 2024-2646960.32413—0-5—46-96
165Erik Teague45-7Reidsville 2023-264570.8654212-1—45-7
166Tripp Honeycutt45-22Walkertown 2012-13, 2020, 2024-26; South Davidson Middle and 202245220.6727—3-5—45-22
167Jonathan Byrd45-57White Oak 2005, 2018-2645570.44110—1-6—45-57
168Chris Amill44-14Corvian Community 2022-2644140.7595—8-3—44-14
169Wes Ward44-40Providence 2019-2644400.5248—2-6—44-40
170Chris Lyons44-54Roanoke Rapids 2005, 2009, 2020-2644540.4499—4-8—44-54
171Chad McClure44-66Hayesville 2005, 2009, 2019-2644660.40010—5-8—44-66
172Brandon Hughes43-34Wakefield 2005, 2009-11, 2020, 2025-2643340.5587—4-4—43-34
173Richard Davis43-84Cherryville 2004; Albemarle 2005, 2017-2643840.33912—4-9—43-84
174Kirron Ward42-24Hendersonville 2005, 2022-2642240.6366—3-4—42-24
175Mook Reynolds42-26T Wingate Andrews 2005, 2009, 2011, 2022, 2024, 202642260.6186—3-4—42-26
176Travis Walker42-29East Wilkes 2005, 2009, 2023-2642290.5926—5-5—42-29
177Darius James42-33Ashbrook 2020-2642330.5607—4-4—42-33
178Terry Perry42-34Bear Grass Charter 2018, 2020-2642340.5538—2-6—42-34
179Kenneth McClamrock42-50East Rowan 2014-16; Central Cabarrus 2017-19; Rocky River 2025; Community School of Davidson 202642500.4578—3-4—42-50
180Ryan Rocha41-13High Point Christian Academy 2022-2641130.7595—4-3—41-13
181Austin Trotter41-32Pine Lake Preparatory 2012, 2019-23, 2025-2641320.5628—2-5—41-32
182Jeremy Jones41-47South Creek 2011-13; Faith Christian 2021-2641470.4669—2-5—41-47
183Jason Jay Wilson40-44Greene Central 2019-2640440.4768—2-6—40-44
184Clayton Hall39-13Harrells Christian Academy 2005-06, 2024-2639130.7505—1-2—39-13
185Caleb Pardue39-28East Surry 2005, 2009, 2024-26; West Brunswick 202239280.5826—2-4—39-28
186Zach Mayo39-30Mooresville 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2639300.5656—4-4—39-30
187Carl Smith39-44Beddingfield 2019-20; Person 2021-23; Corinth Holders 2024-2639440.4708—1-4—39-44
188Jermaine Harper39-63West Johnston 2005, 2009, 2019-2639630.38210—0-5—39-63
189Steve Brooks39-70Charles B Aycock 2013-20; Laney 2025-2639700.35810—1-6—39-70
190Gregg Giddings38-14Forest Hills 2005-06, 2022, 202638140.7314—6-3—38-14
191DeRon Middleton38-66Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad 2016-22, 2024-2638660.36510—4-6—38-66
192Jon Sherman38-74East Chapel Hill 2013; Purnell Swett 2015-18; West Bladen 2019-20; Gray's Creek 2021-22, 2024, 202638740.33911—0-3—38-74
193Phil Dickens37-13Wilson Preparatory Academy 2023-2637130.740419-2—37-13
194Brian Billings37-50West Davidson 2005, 2009, 2021-2637500.4258—3-4—37-50
195Barry Deloatch36-51Northeast Academy 2005-10, 2022, 2024-2636510.41410—3-4—36-51
196Daniel Dillard36-73Piedmont 2009, 2012-14, 2017-18, 2022, 2024-2636730.33010—1-3—36-73
197Brad Denson35-13Richmond 2009, 2024-2635130.7294—5-3—35-13
198Avery McMullin35-28Bishop McGuinness 2005, 2009, 2020, 2024-2635280.5566—0-5—35-28
199Thomas Zietlow35-29Charles B Aycock 2021-2635290.5476—1-4—35-29
200Carter Varnell35-32Nash Central 2005, 2026; SouthWest Edgecombe 2020-21, 2023, 202535320.5226—7-5—35-32
201Albert Reid35-33Bunker Hill 2005, 2009, 2021, 2023, 2025-2635330.5156—4-3—35-33
202Jonathan McIntosh35-34Central Davidson 2005, 2009, 2023-2635340.5076—3-4—35-34
203John Faircloth35-47Owen 2005, 2009, 2024-26; R-S Central 2021-2335470.4278—2-3—35-47
204Brandon Akins35-49Pamlico County 2005, 2009, 2012, 2016-18, 202635490.4177—6-4—35-49
205Tim Ray35-59Goldsboro 2018-21; Red Springs 2022-2635590.3729—2-5—35-59
206TC Guyer34-25Cherokee 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202634250.5765—5-4—34-25
207Chuck Cannon34-30Hibriten 2000, 2002; Wilkes Central 2023-2634300.5316—1-2—34-30
208Rydell Cowan34-34South Iredell 2005, 2009, 2026; Statesville 2022-23, 202534340.5006—2-5—34-34
209Garrett Mills34-34Thomasville 2009, 2022, 2024, 2026; Southern Guilford 2023, 202534340.5006—4-4—34-34
210Jupiter Wilson34-49Hickory Ridge 2019-24; Garinger 2025-2634490.4108—1-5—34-49
211Ian Rapanick34-56Perquimans County 2005, 2009, 2017, 2022-2634560.3788—4-5—34-56
212David Hines34-92North Buncombe 2005, 2013, 2022-26; Southside 2007-09; Eastern Guilford 2012; East Davidson 201734920.27012—0-2—34-92
213Ryan Smith33-23Sun Valley 2022-2633230.5895—4-3—33-23
214Jonathan Hester33-32-1Southern Alamance 2005, 2009, 2012, 2024-2633320.5086—1-3—33-32-1
215Chad Little32-11North Stanly 2023-2632110.7444—2-3—32-11
216Daniel Pugh32-19Wayne Christian 2022-2632190.6275—2-4—32-19
217Chris James32-21Covenant Day 2017-18; Myers Park 2023-2632210.6046—1-3—32-21
218Tim Bagamary32-34Eastern Guilford 2005, 2022-2632340.4856—3-4—32-34
219Brandon Sneed32-46Hopewell 2005, 2008-09, 2015, 2024-2632460.4107—1-4—32-46
220George Small32-60Hoke County 2018-2632600.3489—1-4—32-60
221Zachary Garvey31-17Southwest 2005, 2009, 2025-2631170.6464—5-3—31-17
222Matthew Montroy31-19Lake Norman Charter 2009, 2022-2631190.6206—0-1—31-19
223Chris Cogdill31-29Chase 2020-21, 2023-24; East Burke 2025-2631290.5176—1-3—31-29
224Reginald Carter31-37Jordan-Matthews 2005, 2009, 2013, 2022, 2025-2631370.4566—2-4—31-37
225CJ Wilson31-50North Pitt 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022-2631500.3838—2-4—31-50
226Antione Alston31-62Southeast Collegiate Prep Academy 2005, 2009, 2018-19, 2021-22, 2024, 202631620.3338—3-6—31-62
227Daniel Yow31-82South Brunswick 2005, 2014, 2024-26; South Rowan 2015-2031820.27411—0-4—31-82
228Codi Vick30-7Cleveland 2011-12, 20263070.8113—5-2—30-7
229Alex Sefton30-10Pungo Christian Academy 2017, 2022-2630100.7506———30-10
230Strait Herron30-15Kings Mountain 2005, 2023, 2025-2630150.6674—3-2—30-15
231Rabbit Long30-27-1Halifax Academy 2005, 2007, 2009, 2022-23, 202630270.5266—3-4—30-27-1
232William Good30-36Richlands 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2630360.4556—0-5—30-36
233Caleb Hughes29-27SouthLake Christian Academy 2007-08, 2017, 2025-2629270.5185—4-2—29-27
234Tony McCants29-31McMichael 2020-23; Morehead 2025-2629310.4836—0-4—29-31
235Drew Hambright28-10Western Alamance 2005, 2009, 202628100.7373—5-2—28-10
236Aaron Elliott28-25Vance County 2022-2628250.5285—1-4—28-25
237Brent Wooten28-30Havelock 2005, 2023, 2025-26; North Pitt 201628300.4835—5-2—28-30
238Jason Wilkes28-52Cary 2018-20; Willow Spring 2021-2628520.3509—1-2—28-52
239Darren Shepherd28-59Concord 2005, 2022-26; Highland Tech 2016-1728590.3228—1-2—28-59
240Tim Kelly28-61Trinity 1993, 1995-2000; Triangle Math and Science Academy 2024, 202628610.3159———28-61
241Jackson Smith27-26North Surry 2022-2627260.5095—1-3—27-26
242Cody Bowman27-28North Davidson 2005, 2023-2627280.4915—1-4—27-28
243Mitch Johnson27-36Green Hope 2005, 2024-26; South Iredell 2022; Northwood 202327360.4296—0-3—27-36
244Kyle Schenk27-38North Johnston 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022, 2025-2627380.4156—4-3—27-38
245Austin Taylor26-8Mount Airy 2005, 2025-262680.7653—2-2—26-8
246John Mozerka26-16Apex 2022-24; Felton Grove 2025-2626160.6195—1-2—26-16
247Darius Pinnix26-30Cummings 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202626300.4645—4-4—26-30
248Jessiel Romero25-12Bunn 2005, 2009, 202625120.6763—4-2—25-12
249Marcus White25-19Pasquotank County 2005, 2024-2625190.5684—1-3—25-19
250Sean Fitzgerald25-19West Iredell 2005, 2024-2625190.5684—2-2—25-19
251Chris Rusiewicz25-30Northwest Guilford 2005, 2022-23, 2025-2625300.4555—2-3—25-30
252Dominick Guglielmo24-10West Craven 2005, 2009, 202624100.7063—1-2—24-10
253Jonathan Crompton24-19Tuscola 2023-2624190.5584—1-3—24-19
254Ryan Buie24-31South Central 2005, 2009, 2012, 2025-2624310.4365—0-3—24-31
255Casey Justice24-36South Caldwell 2021-2624360.4006—1-1—24-36
256Bernard Williams24-44North Forsyth Magnet 2020-2624440.3537—0-2—24-44
257J.K. Adkins23-9Freedom 2024-262390.7193—1-2—23-9
258Captain Munnerlyn23-11Chambers 2005, 2025-2623110.6763—2-2—23-11
259Jered Pope23-14Mountain Heritage 2005, 2009, 202623140.6223—4-2—23-14
260Melvin Garner23-23KIPP Pride 2007, 2009, 2024-2623230.5005—2-2—23-23
261Garrett Wingate23-25Ayden-Grifton 2005, 2025-26; North Pitt 201723250.4794—4-2—23-25
262Kyle Coker23-28Hobgood Charter 2005, 2007, 2009, 2025-2623280.4515—2-2—23-28
263David House23-42South Davidson Middle and 2005, 2009, 2023-2623420.3546—2-3—23-42
264Josh Smith23-46Rosewood 2005-06, 2009, 2023, 2025-2623460.3336—3-5—23-46
265Willie Gillus22-22Hertford County 2005, 2024-2622220.5004—1-3—22-22
266Charlie Jackson22-29Christ the King 2016, 2020, 2024-2622290.4315—2-3—22-29
267Ja'Kori Evans22-43Camden County 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2622430.3386—2-3—22-43
268Randy Thompson22-45Huss 2020-2622450.3287—0-3—22-45
269Drew Dayton21-20Charlotte Latin 2023-2621200.5124—0-2—21-20
270Dwayne Berrier21-25West Wilkes 2005, 2014-15, 202621250.4574—0-2—21-25
271Karic Roberts21-25Mount Zion Christian Academy 2007, 2013, 2022-2621250.4577———21-25
272Zack Bennett21-31Alleghany 2005, 2022, 2024-2621310.4045—0-3—21-31
273Kevin Inman21-33Fairmont 2017-19; Pine Forest 2025-2621330.3895—0-2—21-33
274Ryan Clark21-40Enloe 2021-2621400.3446—0-2—21-40
275Jonathan Lowe21-41Carson 2006, 2022-2621410.3396—0-2—21-41
276Beady Waddell21-49West Mecklenburg 2020-2621490.3007—0-2—21-49
277Chris Walsh21-51McMichael 2017; South Rowan 2021-2621510.2927—0-2—21-51
278Antonio Hall20-11Northeast Guilford 2022, 2025-2620110.6453—1-1—20-11
279Terry Shankle20-22South Stanly 2023-2620220.4764—2-3—20-22
280Clint Alexander20-30Christ School 2005, 2023-2620300.4005—2-3—20-30
281Timmy Charity19-4Manteo 2005, 20261940.8262—2-1—19-4
282Caylon Hann19-13Page 2024-2619130.5943—1-2—19-13
283Lee Gold19-17North Edgecombe 2005, 2009, 202619170.5283—3-2—19-17
284Tom McGuire19-22Broughton 2023-2619220.4634—0-2—19-22
285Mason Sledge19-23-1Union Academy 2009, 2024-2619230.4534—1-3—19-23-1
286Baine Martin19-23-1North Wake Saints 2015, 2023-2619230.4535—2-1—19-23-1
287Tim Holt19-24Lexington 2005, 2024-2619240.4424—0-3—19-24
288Deontre Pittman19-35Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technical Academy 2005, 2009, 2024-2619350.3525—0-4—19-35
289Ronald Pou19-45Bertie 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2619450.2976—1-3—19-45
290Rodney Beasley19-52Swansboro 2005, 2009, 2022-2619520.2687—0-1—19-52
291Keionte Gainey18-22J. F. Webb 2023-2618220.4504—0-1—18-22
292Jason Trousdale18-38Union Pines 2020-21, 2023; Northern 2024-2618380.3216———18-38
293David Williams18-42-1Wake Christian Academy 2005, 2009-10, 2023-24, 202618420.3036—0-1—18-42-1
294Jamie Fortner18-69Surry Central 2005, 2009, 2025-26; North Stokes 2021-2418690.2078—1-5—18-69
295Cody Moran17-13Providence Grove 2024-2617130.5673—0-1—17-13
296Jamaal Birch17-14Cannon [Cannon/Concord Academy] 2024-2617140.5483—1-1—17-14
297Tolbert Matthews17-14Seaforth 2024-2617140.5483—1-1—17-14
298Michael Justice17-25Franklinton 2005, 2024-2617250.4054—1-1—17-25
299Derrin Little17-38Chatham Central 2005, 2009, 2023, 2025-2617380.3095—1-3—17-38
300Coleman Tyrance17-42Cary 2021-2617420.2886—0-1—17-42
301Fred Blanks17-45Southern Lee 2006, 2022-2617450.2746—0-2—17-45
302Mark Raynor17-51Northeast Guilford 2020-21, 2023; Trinity 2022, 2024-2617510.2507—0-1—17-51
303Brandon Proctor17-52South Lenoir 2009, 2022, 2024-26; Heide Trask 2019-2017520.2467—0-2—17-52
304Justin Clark17-56North Lenoir 2005, 2009, 2026; North Henderson 2015-16; North Gaston 2020-2117560.2337—0-2—17-56
305Ashton Simmons16-5Stuart W Cramer 2025-261650.7622—1-1—16-5
306Joseph Campbell16-14Wake Preparatory Academy 2024-2616140.5333—1-1—16-14
307Jim Ryan16-16R-S Central 2024-2616160.5003—1-2—16-16
308Joe Davidyock16-24R J Reynolds 2023-2616240.4004—0-1—16-24
309Breon Holmes16-26Statesville 2005, 2024, 2026; Cox Mill 202516260.3814—1-1—16-26
310Mark Oates16-39Union 2005, 2023-2616390.2915—3-4—16-39
311Kyle Lowman16-47Saint Stephens 2005, 2022-2616470.2546—1-2—16-47
312Micheal Ramseur16-58Foard 2005, 2009, 2022-2616580.2167—1-2—16-58
313Edward Deptola15-12Liberty Christian Academy 2024-2615120.5563—0-2—15-12
314Travis Elliott15-16Lakewood 2005, 2025-2615160.4843—0-2—15-16
315Terrance Price15-25Weldon STEM 2005, 2022, 2024, 202615250.3754—3-3—15-25
316Logan Holder15-36Forbush 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202615360.2945—0-1—15-36
317Ronald Tipton15-38Madison 2005, 2009, 2024-2615380.2835—0-3—15-38
318Patrick Bowman14-18Cherryville 2024-2614180.4383—1-2—14-18
319Greg Greene14-27South Garner 2023-2614270.3414—1-2—14-27
320Rance Creech14-32Heide Trask 2005-06, 2009, 202614320.3044—2-3—14-32
321Cory Rycroft13-10Elkin 2009, 202613100.5652—2-1—13-10
322Chase McIntyre13-11Brevard 2005, 202613110.5422—3-1—13-11
323Marquis Spell13-14Sallie B Howard 2023, 2025-2613140.4813—1-1—13-14
324Tommy Green13-17Glenn 2024-2613170.4333—0-1—13-17
325Zane Rowland13-20-1North East Carolina Prep 2015-17, 202613200.3974———13-20-1
326Adam Russell13-36Lawrence Academy 2005, 2007-09, 202613360.2655———13-36
327Tyson Fernandez13-36Rocky River 2022-24; Ballantyne Ridge 2025-2613360.2655———13-36
328Ryan McClamrock13-39East Davidson 2005, 2022, 2024-2613390.2505—0-2—13-39
329Steve Tapley13-51McMichael 2005, 2009, 2024-26; New Bern 201813510.2036—0-2—13-51
330Johmar Barringer13-80Atkins 2005-06, 2009, 2011, 2023-26; Harding University 200813800.1409—0-1—13-80
331Sherman Howze13-85Chatham Central 2016-22, 2024; Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy 2025-2613850.13310—0-5—13-85
332Andrew Fowler12-14Sandhills Classical Christian 2023-2612140.4624———12-14
333Ryan Horton12-18Chapel Hill 2024-2612180.4003—0-1—12-18
334Michael Johnson12-19Person 2024-2612190.3873—1-1—12-19
335Nate Blackburn12-22American Leadership Academy - Johnston 2022-2612220.3535—0-1—12-22
336Travis Hairston12-29Granville Central 2021; East Wake 2024-2612290.2934—0-2—12-29
337Vinston Thorpe12-31East Columbus Junior-Senior 2005-06, 2009, 202612310.2794—0-2—12-31
338Jacob Sheffield12-36High Point Central 2020-21; Wheatmore 2024-2612360.2505—1-1—12-36
339Tommy Smith12-46Athens Drive 2021-2612460.2076———12-46
340Lennie Sanders12-47East Mecklenburg 2021-2612470.2036———12-47
341Jimmy White12-54Highland Tech 2005-06, 2009, 2023-2612540.1827—0-2—12-54
342Tyrea Allen12-69Rosman 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022-2612690.1488—1-3—12-69
343Tony Pyland12-95CATA 2007-10; North Iredell 2012, 2015, 2022, 2026; West Caldwell 2024-2512950.11210—0-2—12-95
344Jawan Riddick11-12Gates County 2009, 202611120.4782—1-1—11-12
345Darrel Wilson11-18North Gaston 2024-25; Palisades 202611180.3793———11-18
346Brad Peffly11-19Western Harnett 2005, 2024, 202611190.3673—0-1—11-19
347Landon Allen11-20Anson 2023, 2025-2611200.3553—0-2—11-20
348Derrick Sharpe11-28Parkland 2023-2611280.2824———11-28
349Sam Mobley11-30Parkwood 2023-2611300.2684—0-2—11-30
350Preston Worley11-40West Bladen 2005, 2009, 2024-2611400.2165—0-2—11-40
351Mykel Searcy11-44Graham 2005, 2009, 2013, 2024-2611440.2006—0-1—11-44
352Ryan Johnson11-71Bartlett Yancey 2005, 2009, 2025-26; East Chapel Hill 2015-17; Jordan-Matthews 2021, 202311710.1349—0-1—11-71
353Chris Marshall10-10Alexander Central 2025-2610100.5002—0-1—10-10
354Antwon Anderson10-17GRACE Christian 2015, 2025-2610170.3703———10-17
355Daryl Vereen10-19North Mecklenburg 2024-2610190.3453———10-19
356Chris Rayfield10-21Forestview 2005, 2025-2610210.3233—0-2—10-21
357Josh Mickey10-21South Stokes 2024-2610210.3233—0-2—10-21
358Stephen Perry10-35Jones 2005, 2009, 2025-2610350.2224—2-2—10-35
359Jarret Price9-0Whiteville 2026901.0001———9-0
360TJ Graham9-11Ravenscroft 2005, 20269110.4502———9-11
361Adam Scronce9-12Hobbton 2025-269120.4292—1-1—9-12
362Jack Carpenter9-12Montgomery Central 2025-269120.4292—1-1—9-12
363Cornelius Holmes9-12Carver 2025-269120.4292—1-1—9-12
364Parris Baxter9-21Northeast Guilford 2024; Ben L. Smith 2025-269210.3003—0-2—9-21
365Matt Hine9-30Southern Wayne 2023-269300.2314———9-30
366George Ketchum9-32Lejeune 2005, 2009, 2024, 20269320.2204—0-1—9-32
367Stanley Williams9-50West Bladen 2021-23; Smithfield-Selma 2024-269500.1536—0-1—9-50
368Jeremy East8-12Cuthbertson 2024, 20268120.4002—0-1—8-12
369Justin Sherrod8-12Westover 2025-268120.4002—0-1—8-12
370John Fuller8-13New Hanover 2025-268130.3812—1-1—8-13
371Kirkley Russell8-23Southwest Guilford 2005, 2024, 20268230.2583—0-1—8-23
372Ricky Morton8-32East Chapel Hill 2005, 2011, 2025-268320.2004———8-32
373Daniel Hoyle8-34North Gaston 2005, 2009, 2012, 20268340.1904—0-1—8-34
374Ronnie McClary Jr8-90Southern Wayne 2017-21; Goldsboro 2022-268900.08210—0-3—8-90
375Nate Medici7-12East Gaston 2025-267120.3682———7-12
376Jake Sell7-14North Henderson 2005, 20267140.3332—0-1—7-14
377Aaron Powell7-15West Brunswick 2005, 20267150.3182—0-1—7-15
378Te'Vell Williams7-23E E Smith 2024-267230.2333—0-1—7-23
379Kevin Reddick6-2-1Rolesville 2026620.7221———6-2-1
380Carter Greene6-3Ardrey Kell 2026630.6671———6-3
381Richard Benton6-3Mount Pleasant 2026630.6671———6-3
382Adam Purzitza6-3Ashley 2026630.6671———6-3
383Darrell Clark6-14McDowell 2025-266140.3002—0-1—6-14
384Sterling Johnson5-4South Granville 2026540.5561———5-4
385Rob Fronk5-15Apex 2025-265150.2502———5-15
386Wes Herlocker5-26Cox Mill 2009, 2024, 20265260.1613———5-26
387Bobby Williams5-27Dixon 2005, 2009, 20265270.1563—0-1—5-27
388Jimmy Wills5-35First Flight 2005, 2024-265350.1254———5-35
389Ron'Dayle Floyd4-5Columbia 2026450.4441———4-5
390Reginald Bush4-5Fairmont 2026450.4441———4-5
391Jacob Cuddington4-5South Johnston 2026450.4441———4-5
392Donald Littlejohn4-5Butler 2026450.4441———4-5
393Phil Lucksavage4-5Robbinsville 2026450.4441———4-5
394Terence Cunningham4-15Harding University 2025-264150.2112———4-15
395Kolt Bullington4-16North Stokes 2025-264160.2002—0-1—4-16
396Colton Brackett4-35East Henderson 2023-264350.1034———4-35
397Lawerence Ches3-6Purnell Swett 2026360.3331———3-6
398Tyree Massey3-6Overhills 2026360.3331———3-6
399Will Weir3-16Langtree Charter Academy 2025-263160.1582—0-1—3-16
400Mike Blizzard3-25-3Mattamuskeet 2005, 2009, 2025-263250.1454—0-2—3-25-3
401Bob Curtin2-6Father Capodanno 2026260.2501———2-6
402Jeremy Chandler2-7Bradford Preparatory 2026270.2221———2-7
403Carl McQuitty2-16College Prep and Leadership Academy 2025-262160.1112—0-1—2-16
404Billy Whisenant2-17Patton 2025-262170.1052———2-17
405JJ Johnson2-28Andrews 2005, 2009, 20262280.0673———2-28
406Jeremy Miller2-38South Wake Christian Athletics 2015, 2017-18, 2020-21, 20262380.0506—0-2—2-38
407Paul Ronga1-6Cedar Ridge 2026160.1431———1-6
408Jordan Langs1-7Covenant Day 2026170.1251———1-7
409Joshua Sheridan1-8Lumberton 2026180.1111———1-8
410George Saffos1-10West Caldwell 2009, 20261100.0912———1-10
411Brent Bailey1-19Cedar Ridge 2023, 2025; Wilson's Mills 20261190.0503———1-19
412Riley Hurdle1-20Beddingfield 2025-261200.0482—0-1—1-20
413Marcell Johnson1-30Knightdale 2005, 2009, 20261300.0323———1-30
414Torry Ellison0-9Southern Guilford 2026090.0001———0-9
415Nakia Galloway0-9Rocky River 2026090.0001———0-9

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.