Carolina VarsityNC high school football · 2026

Week 12 · head coaches

Coaches in 2026

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

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1Burton Cates393-132Eastern Randolph 1984-2009, 2012, 2018-26; Lee County 2010-11, 2013-14, 2016-173931320.74942151-32—393-132
2Jeff Craddock265-48Tarboro 2004-26265480.84723969-12—265-48
3Steve Davis252-61Dudley 2004-26252610.80523560-17—252-61
4Richard Bailey241-76Jack Britt 2000-02, 2004, 2006-10; Scotland 2012-26241760.76024—49-21—241-76
5Antonio Moore238-58Northeastern 2005-26238580.80422—47-21—238-58
6Donnie Kiefer234-174-5Saint 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, 2025-262341740.57334—27-2755-34 SC289-208-5
7John Kirby223-85-1Eastern Alamance 2001-02, 2004-23, 2025-26223850.72324—40-20—223-85-1
8Todd Willert212-87East Forsyth 2003-26212870.70924232-19—212-87
9Johnny Sowell201-82Monroe 2004-11, 2013-26201820.71022239-19—201-82
10Greg Lloyd201-96Kings Mountain 2004, 2007-22; East Gaston 2005-06; Starmount 2023; Crest 2024-26201960.67723132-17—201-96
11Darryl Brown200-71Southern Guilford 2004, 2006-15; Grimsley 2016-19, 2021-26200710.73821230-16—200-71
12Reggie Lucas196-45Wake Forest 2009-26196450.81318341-14—196-45
13Mike Byus195-116Athens Drive 1991-97, 1999; Robbinsville 2000-02; East Lincoln 2005-16; Lincoln Charter 2025-261951160.62725231-15—195-116
14Shane Laws188-70Reynolds 2007-26188700.72920134-18—188-70
15David Diamont186-145Mount Airy 1982-87; East Surry 1988-99, 2001, 2003; Randleman 2005, 2009, 2024-26; South Stokes 2019-221861450.56229—15-20—186-145
16Josh Brooks185-94Franklin 2004-26185940.66323—18-19—185-94
17Steven Wright176-61North Raleigh Christian Academy 2003-04, 2006-07; Cardinal Gibbons 2011-26176610.74320132-15—176-61
18Chuck Webster176-69-1Trinity Christian 2004-26176690.71723—22-13—176-69-1
19Paul Hoggard171-54-1Richmond 2008, 2010-14; Holmes 2015-26171540.75918128-16—171-54-1
20Kevin Motsinger170-87James Kenan 2003-05; New Hanover 2006-14; Wallace-Rose Hill 2017-19, 2021-23, 2025-26170870.66120131-18—170-87
21Ben Kolstad170-103Cary 2004-12; Sanderson 2013-18; Leesville Road 2019-261701030.62323—18-18—170-103
22Duran McLaurin167-61E E Smith 2009-12; Seventy-First 2013-26167610.73218—27-15—167-61
23Battle Holley164-63East Duplin 2005, 2012-26; Kinston 2008-09164630.72218126-14—164-63
24Tom Eanes163-161Orange 1988; East Rowan 2000-02; Pender 2004-10, 2012, 2015, 2020-26; Ashley 2011, 2013; Patton 2014, 2016-17; Bandys 2018-191631610.50327—28-17—163-161
25Ryan Habich162-45Fuquay-Varina 2010-12; Watauga 2013-26162450.78317119-15—162-45
26Fritz Hessenthaler161-103Southeast Guilford 2003-16; Southern Alamance 2018-23; Orange 2025-261611030.61022—16-18—161-103
27Hugh Martin152-124North Duplin Jr Sr 2004-261521240.55123—20-22—152-124
28Andy Capone149-38Weddington 2005-06, 2011, 2013, 2017-26149380.79714337-10—149-38
29Scott Chadwick146-54-2Marvin Ridge 2008-12; Myers Park 2014-19; Clayton 2022-26146540.72816—17-157-13 GA153-67-2
30Travise Pitman138-55Mitchell 2005, 2009, 2014-26138550.71515—26-14—138-55
31Scott Riley134-55Swain County 2005, 2009, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2025-26; Cleveland 2015, 2017-19, 2021-24134550.70915—26-12—134-55
32Beau Williams134-69Jacksonville 2010-26134690.66017—25-14—134-69
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 Marshall131-46-1Mount Tabor 2008-16; Parkland 2019; Millbrook 2023-26131460.73914—18-12—131-46-1
35Mike Brodowicz130-29Charlotte Catholic 2009, 2014-22, 2025-26130290.81812534-6—130-29
36Matt Beaman130-53Arendell Parrott Academy 2005, 2007, 2012-26130530.71017—17-10—130-53
37Sean Crocker129-108Middle Creek 2004, 2007-08, 2010-11; Panther Creek 2012-261291080.54420—13-13—129-108
38Robby Priest127-68East Bladen 2005, 2009, 2013-26127680.65116—18-14—127-68
39Mike Sexton120-99East Henderson 2003-04; Tuscola 2005-06; Erwin 2008-16; Enka 2021-26120990.54819—9-13—120-99
40Jason Battle119-64Rocky Mount 2012-26119640.65015116-14—119-64
41Justin Hardin119-67A L Brown 2005-06, 2023-26; Weddington 2009-10; Providence 2013-14; Independence 2015; Charlotte Latin 2018-22119670.64016—10-14—119-67
42Chad Grier118-19-1Davidson Day 2012-16; Providence Day 2020-26118190.85912—23-4—118-19-1
43Craig Underwood118-33Hoggard 2015-26118330.78112—20-11—118-33
44Nick Eddins118-42Pinecrest 2005, 2009, 2022-26; West Montgomery 2016; Crest 2017-21118420.73813—13-11—118-42
45Jacob Thomas117-89Cape Fear 2005, 2009-15, 2017-26117890.56818—9-12—117-89
46Keith Boyd116-108Northside 2005-06, 2009-261161080.51820—12-17—116-108
47Trent Lowman114-59Bandys 2013-17; East Surry 2018-23; West Stokes 2024-26114590.65914120-10—114-59
48Mike Setzer113-80Saint Pauls 2004-07, 2018-26; Lumberton 2014-17113800.58517—10-12—113-80
49Ryan Gieselman112-62Kinston 2013-26112620.64414—18-13—112-62
50Josh McGee111-94Reagan 2005, 2009, 2011-26111940.54118—6-11—111-94
51Bryan Davis111-106Topsail 2004, 2007-12, 2014; North Brunswick 2005, 2018-26; Southwest Guilford 20061111060.51219—9-12—111-106
52Bryan Till109-55Union Pines 2005, 2022, 2024-26; Terry Sanford 2013-16; Richmond 2017-21109550.66514—11-11—109-55
53David Devine109-64Burns 2005-06, 2009, 2016-26109640.63014—19-12—109-64
54Will Byrne108-38Maiden 2005, 2016-26108380.74012—16-11—108-38
55Antonio King104-32Hillside 2009-14; Cedar Ridge 2018; South Garner 2022; Jordan 2023-26104320.76512115-8—104-32
56Brian Hinson102-85East Rowan 2004, 2007-11; Salisbury 2017-22; West Cabarrus 2023-24; Davie County 2025-26102850.54516116-11—102-85
57Joe Glass100-50Patton 2012-13; Jay M Robinson 2016-17; Lincolnton 2019-20; Hickory 2021-26100500.66712118-9—100-50
58Paul Whitaker100-97West Henderson 2010-26100970.50817—9-10—100-97
59TJ Albert99-80Topsail 2005, 2026; Community School of Davidson 2013-2599800.55315—12-12—99-80
60Tad Baucom99-82Hickory Grove Christian 2006, 2020-26; CATA 2011-13; Sun Valley 2014-1999820.54717—7-11—99-82
61Brian Hampton99-111Ashe County 2005, 2012-26; North Surry 2009-11991110.47119—2-12—99-111
62Jason Seidel98-61Jay M Robinson 2005, 2008-09, 2012, 2014-15, 2022-26; Hickory Ridge 2016-1798610.61613—13-8—98-61
63Darius Robinson98-77Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology 2005, 2009, 2024-26; Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 2014-19, 2022-23; Jay M Robinson 2020-2198770.56015—10-11—98-77
64Dave Johnson98-129Olympic 1978-83; Surry Central 2002, 2004, 2006-08; Hopewell 2011-12; Cuthbertson 2013-18; Marvin Ridge 2026981290.43220—6-10—98-129
65Rodney Brewington97-96Ben L. Smith 2008-12; South View 2015-2697960.50317—7-11—97-96
66Terrance Saxby96-59Hertford County 2014-22; New Bern 2023-2696590.61913—14-11—96-59
67Jeb Hall95-80Fuquay-Varina 2009, 2013-2695800.54315—8-12—95-80
68Mike Wilbanks94-27Shelby 2012, 2019-2694270.7779329-5—94-27
69Earl Bates93-90Morehead 2011-15; Southern Guilford 2016; Northeast Guilford 2017-19; Southeast Guilford 2020-2693900.50816—6-11—93-90
70Joe Salas92-118Franklinton 2002; South Johnston 2004-10; West Bladen 2012; Harnett Central 2016; Hobbton 2018-24; Douglas Byrd 2026921180.43818—9-13—92-118
71Bruce McClelland91-50Fayetteville Christian 2011, 2013; Terry Sanford 2017-2691500.64512—13-10—91-50
72Adam Hodge90-31South Point 2017-2690310.74410—14-8—90-31
73Erik Westberg89-49Northern Guilford 2009, 2016-2689490.64512—9-9—89-49
74Robert Washington88-52Mountain Island Charter 2015-2688520.62912—10-9—88-52
75Jim Sosebee88-69Chase 2005, 2009, 2025-26; Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy 2011; Hendersonville 2016-21; Crest 2022-2388690.56113—15-936-13 SC124-82
76Daniel Barrow88-87-1Rosewood 2000, 2002; West Carteret 2005, 2015-26; Southern Alamance 201088870.50316—4-10—88-87-1
77Travis Gaster87-50Princeton 2005, 2009, 2015-21, 2023, 2025-2687500.63512—10-8—87-50
78Seth Baxter87-89Southwestern Randolph 2005, 2009, 2017-26; Eastern Randolph 2013-1687890.49416—4-8—87-89
79Andrew Farriss86-24Northern Nash 2018-2686240.7829—14-7—86-24
80David Lubowicz83-34East Lincoln 2017-2683340.70910110-7—83-34
81Kennedy Tinsley82-37Southeast Guilford 2017-19; Mallard Creek 2020-2682370.68910—12-8—82-37
82Tiesuan Brown82-39Mount Tabor 2017-2682390.67810115-7—82-39
83Steve Burdeau82-50Lee County 2005, 2009, 2018-2682500.62111—15-8—82-50
84Sam Mackey81-37Hibriten 2005-06, 2009, 2019-23, 2025-2681370.68610—11-9—81-37
85Brian Randolph81-56Jack Britt 2005, 2011, 2017-2681560.59112—7-11—81-56
86Eric Morman81-64Northwest Cabarrus 2009, 2020-26; West Stanly 2015-16; North Mecklenburg 2017-1981640.55913—3-8—81-64
87Nate Conner81-67D H Conley 2005, 2009, 2015-24, 202681670.54713—5-9—81-67
88Cory Barnes80-45Harnett Central 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Midway 2018-2180450.64011—7-7—80-45
89Sam Greiner80-53-1Harding University 2015-17; Hickory Ridge 2018; West Charlotte 2020-2680530.60111216-6—80-53-1
90Ricky Brindley79-39Pisgah 2005-06, 2009, 2011, 2024-26; Smoky Mountain 2018-19, 202179390.66910—8-8—79-39
91Ron Cook79-81Farmville Central 2005, 2009, 2021-26; Lumberton 2013; Red Springs 2014-16; Pamlico County 2019-2079810.49414—8-11—79-81
92David Wojtecki79-96North Wilkes 2005, 2009, 2021-26; Junius H Rose 2013-1979960.45115—10-9—79-96
93Robert Furth78-76Holly Springs 2007-08, 2015-2678760.50614—1-9—78-76
94Brian Elkins77-73Cary Christian 2006-16, 2024-2677730.51314—9-10—77-73
95Clayton Trivett76-82Salisbury 2005, 2009, 2023-26; Trinity 2013-14; Central Davidson 2016-2176820.48114—7-7—76-82
96Andrew Carrouth76-93North Moore 2005, 2009, 2019-26; Southern Alamance 2013-1776930.45015—9-8—76-93
97Jeremy Buck75-88Harding University 2009; East Mecklenburg 2010-11; Franklinton 2012-15; Sanderson 2019-2675880.46015—2-7—75-88
98Torrey Nowell74-34Pamlico County 2015; New Bern 2019-22; Hillside 2023-2674340.6859—13-8—74-34
99Matt Jenkins73-40Hopewell 2013-14; Hough 2018-22; West Cabarrus 2025-2673400.6469—14-7—73-40
100Ralph Jackson73-113West Stanly 2005, 2025-26; North Stanly 2010-14; Anson 2015-22, 2024731130.39217—3-8—73-113
101Adam Sanders72-46Apex Friendship 2015-2672460.61012—4-5—72-46
102Louis Kraft71-29West Rowan 2005, 2011-13, 2022-23, 2025-2671290.7108—9-7—71-29
103Dontae Lassiter70-43Louisburg Magnet 2005-06, 2009, 2016, 2021-2670430.61910—4-6—70-43
104Josh Sophia70-57North Rowan 2005-06, 2012, 2022-26; Camden County 2019-2170570.55111—8-9—70-57
105Antwon Stevenson70-65Glenn 2015-23; Ragsdale 2024-2670650.51912—5-8—70-65
106JD Dinwiddie70-71Wakefield 2008; North Henderson 2012, 2014; Roberson 2016, 2018-2670710.49613—2-8—70-71
107James Ward69-50SouthWest Edgecombe 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 2026; Beddingfield 2017-18; Wakefield 2019, 2021; Knightdale 202569500.58010—6-8—69-50
108Andrew Gurley69-66Croatan 2005, 2013, 2015, 2018-2669660.51112—5-9—69-66
109Joe Evans68-64Independence 2013-14; Ardrey Kell 2015-16; South Mecklenburg 2019-2668640.51512—4-7—68-64
110Deron Donald66-57E E Smith 2016-19; Smithfield-Selma 2020-22; Garner 2023-2666570.53711—5-7—66-57
111Anthony Timmons66-110Western Guilford 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Graham 2012, 2014-15; Knightdale 2016-21661100.37516—3-9—66-110
112Tony Aguilar65-24Eastern Guilford 2018-21; Southeast Alamance 2023-2665240.7308—6-6—65-24
113DeShawn Baker64-17Cox Mill 2020-22; Hough 2023-2664170.7907110-4—64-17
114Cory Lea64-113Riverside 2005, 2009, 2011, 2017-19, 2021-26; Bartlett Yancey 2012-13; Northern Vance 2015-16; Cedar Ridge 2020641130.36217—0-4—64-113
115Jake Fonvielle63-25South Columbus 2005, 2009-13, 202663250.7167—9-5—63-25
116Josh Pardue63-39Starmount 2005, 2009, 2024-26; Walkertown 2015-1763390.6188—10-6—63-39
117Calvin Brown63-76Asheboro 2005, 2009, 2022-26; Providence Grove 2016-2163760.45313—1-6—63-76
118Andrae Jacobs61-32Middle Creek 2005, 2009, 2021-2661320.6568—6-6—61-32
119Cort Radford61-35Chase 2018-19; Asheville 2020-2661350.6359—4-7—61-35
120Leander Oates61-56Eastern Wayne 2016-2661560.52111—4-9—61-56
121Brian Flynn61-68East Rowan 2005, 2023-26; North Davidson 2017-2261680.47311—12-7—61-68
122Chris Rivera61-72North Raleigh Christian Academy 2005, 2011, 2016-2661720.45913—0-5—61-72
123Joseph Watson60-20Murphy 2021-2660200.7506—14-5—60-20
124Jaden Angle60-29Lincolnton 2005, 2009, 2022-2660290.6747—11-6—60-29
125Sean Murphy60-34-1East Wake 2017; John Paul II Catholic 2019-2660340.6379—7-7—60-34-1
126Brandon Gentry60-62Hickory Ridge 2007, 2009, 2025-26; Northwest Cabarrus 2016-19; West Cabarrus 2020; Hopewell 2022-2360620.49211—5-5—60-62
127Ben Perry60-81Triton 2014-2660810.42613—4-7—60-81
128Darren Ponder59-43West Lincoln 2005, 2019-2659430.5789—7-8—59-43
129Jonathan Oliphant59-43Lake Norman 2005, 2018-19, 2021-2659430.5789—2-7—59-43
130Dalton Brown59-45Northwood 2005, 2009-11, 2020, 2022, 2024-2659450.5679—7-7—59-45
131Victor Hunt59-51-1Warren County 2005, 2009, 2019-2659510.53610—7-7—59-51-1
132Brian Paschal59-68Washington 2000, 2002, 2024-26; D H Conley 2011-14; Bear Grass Charter 2017, 201959680.46511—2-7—59-68
133Brad Baker59-113North Lincoln 2005, 2009, 2026; North Mecklenburg 2012-16; Rockingham County 2017-22; Elkin 2023, 2025591130.34316—1-7—59-113
134Rodney Pruett58-52Erwin 2017-2658520.52710—5-8—58-52
135Shawn Bryson57-40-1Asheville School (Independent) 2005-06, 2012, 2020-2657400.58710—9-2—57-40-1
136Paul Bossi57-50Pasquotank County 2000; Currituck County 2018-2657500.53310—4-7—57-50
137BJ Frazier57-65East Carteret 2009, 2017-2657650.46711—3-9—57-65
138John Wheeler57-73Currituck County 2009-17; Martin County 2025-2657730.43811—5-6—57-73
139Kevin Wallace56-44Northwest Guilford 2017-21; West Forsyth 2023-2656440.5609—5-6—56-44
140Kendrick Pollock56-68Northside 2016-2656680.45211—9-6—56-68
141Drew Witman56-72-1Charlotte Country Day School 2015-2656720.43812—6-8-1—56-72-1
142Juan Jackson55-23Hunt 2020-2655230.7057—6-5—55-23
143Patrick Stokes55-24-1Williams 2009, 2021-2655240.6947—5-6—55-24-1
144Brandon Thompson55-29Olympic 2019-2655290.6558—3-5—55-29
145Barrett Sloan55-40Lakewood 2018-23; Midway 2024-2655400.5799—3-7—55-40
146J.T. Postell55-45Tuscola 2018-19; East Gaston 2020-23; Smoky Mountain 2024-2655450.5509—4-6—55-45
147LaMonte Williamson54-60West Columbus 2005, 2009, 2019-2654600.47410—8-9—54-60
148Dustin Fry54-61Polk County 2005, 2009, 2014-16, 2022-2654610.47010—2-8—54-61
149Ken Lathan54-114Carrboro 2007-11, 2016-26541140.32116—2-4—54-114
150Tim Grady53-17James Kenan 2021-2653170.7576—8-5—53-17
151Will Bland53-31Junius H Rose 2020-2653310.6317—12-6—53-31
152Chavar Tyrance53-33St. David's 2005-09, 2024-2653330.6168—3-5—53-33
153Jason Arnette52-34Harrells Christian Academy 2017-23; Clinton 202652340.6058—5-6—52-34
154Edwin Campbell52-43Southeast Raleigh 2005, 2009, 2020-2652430.5479—3-5—52-43
155Jason Barnes52-44Bandys 2005, 2009, 2020-2652440.5429—4-5—52-44
156Wallace Clark52-46Heritage 2018-2652460.5319—2-8—52-46
157Rob Creason49-11Oak Grove 2022-2649110.8175—6-4—49-11
158Chris Powell49-71Draughn 2009, 2017-2649710.40811—5-5—49-71
159D.J. McFadden48-23Independence 2021-2648230.6766—9-4—48-23
160Chris Doby47-44Ledford 2005, 2009, 2021-2647440.5168—3-6—47-44
161Erik Teague46-7Reidsville 2023-264670.8684212-1—46-7
162Tripp Honeycutt46-22Walkertown 2012-13, 2020, 2024-26; South Davidson Middle and 202246220.6767—3-5—46-22
163Jammie Deese46-33Charlotte Christian 2005, 2026; Forest Hills 2020-21, 2023-2546330.5827—8-6—46-33
164Matt Wilson46-36Newton-Conover 2005, 2009, 2024-26; West Iredell 2022-2346360.5617—6-4—46-36
165Andy Jackson46-71Community Christian 2010-11, 2014-2646710.39315—0-3—46-71
166Rocky Lewis46-97East Columbus Junior-Senior 2014-15; South Brunswick 2015-19, 2021-23; Fike 2024-2646970.32213—0-5—46-97
167Chris Amill45-14Corvian Community 2022-2645140.7635—8-3—45-14
168Chris Lyons45-54Roanoke Rapids 2005, 2009, 2020-2645540.4559—4-8—45-54
169Jonathan Byrd45-58White Oak 2005, 2018-2645580.43710—1-6—45-58
170Brandon Hughes44-34Wakefield 2005, 2009-11, 2020, 2025-2644340.5647—4-4—44-34
171Wes Ward44-41Providence 2019-2644410.5188—2-6—44-41
172Chad McClure44-67Hayesville 2005, 2009, 2019-2644670.39610—5-8—44-67
173Richard Davis44-84Cherryville 2004; Albemarle 2005, 2017-2644840.34412—4-9—44-84
174Kirron Ward43-24Hendersonville 2005, 2022-2643240.6426—3-4—43-24
175Mook Reynolds43-26T Wingate Andrews 2005, 2009, 2011, 2022, 2024, 202643260.6236—3-4—43-26
176Travis Walker43-29East Wilkes 2005, 2009, 2023-2643290.5976—5-5—43-29
177Darius James43-33Ashbrook 2020-2643330.5667—4-4—43-33
178Kenneth McClamrock43-50East Rowan 2014-16; Central Cabarrus 2017-19; Rocky River 2025; Community School of Davidson 202643500.4628—3-4—43-50
179Ryan Rocha42-13High Point Christian Academy 2022-2642130.7645—4-3—42-13
180Austin Trotter41-33Pine Lake Preparatory 2012, 2019-23, 2025-2641330.5548—2-5—41-33
181Terry Perry41-35Bear Grass Charter 2018, 2020-2641350.5398—2-6—41-35
182Jason Jay Wilson41-44Greene Central 2019-2641440.4828—2-6—41-44
183Jeremy Jones41-47South Creek 2011-13; Faith Christian 2021-2641470.4669—2-5—41-47
184Jermaine Harper40-63West Johnston 2005, 2009, 2019-2640630.38810—0-5—40-63
185Steve Brooks40-70Charles B Aycock 2013-20; Laney 2025-2640700.36410—1-6—40-70
186Clayton Hall39-14Harrells Christian Academy 2005-06, 2024-2639140.7365—1-2—39-14
187Caleb Pardue39-29East Surry 2005, 2009, 2024-26; West Brunswick 202239290.5746—2-4—39-29
188Zach Mayo39-31Mooresville 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2639310.5576—4-4—39-31
189Carl Smith39-45Beddingfield 2019-20; Person 2021-23; Corinth Holders 2024-2639450.4648—1-4—39-45
190DeRon Middleton39-66Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad 2016-22, 2024-2639660.37110—4-6—39-66
191Jon Sherman39-74East Chapel Hill 2013; Purnell Swett 2015-18; West Bladen 2019-20; Gray's Creek 2021-22, 2024, 202639740.34511—0-3—39-74
192Phil Dickens38-13Wilson Preparatory Academy 2023-2638130.745419-2—38-13
193Gregg Giddings38-15Forest Hills 2005-06, 2022, 202638150.7174—6-3—38-15
194Brian Billings38-50West Davidson 2005, 2009, 2021-2638500.4328—3-4—38-50
195Carter Varnell36-32Nash Central 2005, 2026; SouthWest Edgecombe 2020-21, 2023, 202536320.5296—7-5—36-32
196Albert Reid36-33Bunker Hill 2005, 2009, 2021, 2023, 2025-2636330.5226—4-3—36-33
197Barry Deloatch36-51Northeast Academy 2005-10, 2022, 2024-2636510.41410—3-4—36-51
198Daniel Dillard36-74Piedmont 2009, 2012-14, 2017-18, 2022, 2024-2636740.32710—1-3—36-74
199Brad Denson35-14Richmond 2009, 2024-2635140.7144—5-3—35-14
200Avery McMullin35-28Bishop McGuinness 2005, 2009, 2020, 2024-2635280.5566—0-5—35-28
201Thomas Zietlow35-30Charles B Aycock 2021-2635300.5386—1-4—35-30
202Garrett Mills35-34Thomasville 2009, 2022, 2024, 2026; Southern Guilford 2023, 202535340.5076—4-4—35-34
203Jonathan McIntosh35-35Central Davidson 2005, 2009, 2023-2635350.5006—3-4—35-35
204John Faircloth35-48Owen 2005, 2009, 2024-26; R-S Central 2021-2335480.4228—2-3—35-48
205Brandon Akins35-50Pamlico County 2005, 2009, 2012, 2016-18, 202635500.4127—6-4—35-50
206Tim Ray35-60Goldsboro 2018-21; Red Springs 2022-2635600.3689—2-5—35-60
207Chad Little34-11North Stanly 2023-2634110.7564—2-3—34-11
208Ryan Smith34-23Sun Valley 2022-2634230.5965—4-3—34-23
209TC Guyer34-26Cherokee 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202634260.5675—5-4—34-26
210Chuck Cannon34-31Hibriten 2000, 2002; Wilkes Central 2023-2634310.5236—1-2—34-31
211Jonathan Hester34-32-1Southern Alamance 2005, 2009, 2012, 2024-2634320.5156—1-3—34-32-1
212Rydell Cowan34-35South Iredell 2005, 2009, 2026; Statesville 2022-23, 202534350.4936—2-5—34-35
213Jupiter Wilson34-50Hickory Ridge 2019-24; Garinger 2025-2634500.4058—1-5—34-50
214Ian Rapanick34-57Perquimans County 2005, 2009, 2017, 2022-2634570.3748—4-5—34-57
215David Hines34-93North Buncombe 2005, 2013, 2022-26; Southside 2007-09; Eastern Guilford 2012; East Davidson 201734930.26812—0-2—34-93
216Daniel Pugh33-19Wayne Christian 2022-2633190.6355—2-4—33-19
217Chris James33-21Covenant Day 2017-18; Myers Park 2023-2633210.6116—1-3—33-21
218Matthew Montroy32-19Lake Norman Charter 2009, 2022-2632190.6276—0-1—32-19
219Chris Cogdill32-29Chase 2020-21, 2023-24; East Burke 2025-2632290.5256—1-3—32-29
220Tim Bagamary32-35Eastern Guilford 2005, 2022-2632350.4786—3-4—32-35
221Brandon Sneed32-47Hopewell 2005, 2008-09, 2015, 2024-2632470.4057—1-4—32-47
222CJ Wilson32-50North Pitt 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022-2632500.3908—2-4—32-50
223George Small32-61Hoke County 2018-2632610.3449—1-4—32-61
224Antione Alston32-62Southeast Collegiate Prep Academy 2005, 2009, 2018-19, 2021-22, 2024, 202632620.3408—3-6—32-62
225Codi Vick31-7Cleveland 2011-12, 20263170.8163—5-2—31-7
226Zachary Garvey31-18Southwest 2005, 2009, 2025-2631180.6334—5-3—31-18
227Reginald Carter31-38Jordan-Matthews 2005, 2009, 2013, 2022, 2025-2631380.4496—2-4—31-38
228Daniel Yow31-82South Brunswick 2005, 2014, 2024-26; South Rowan 2015-2031820.27411—0-4—31-82
229Strait Herron30-16Kings Mountain 2005, 2023, 2025-2630160.6524—3-2—30-16
230Rabbit Long30-27-1Halifax Academy 2005, 2007, 2009, 2022-23, 202630270.5266—3-4—30-27-1
231Tony McCants30-31McMichael 2020-23; Morehead 2025-2630310.4926—0-4—30-31
232William Good30-37Richlands 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2630370.4486—0-5—30-37
233Alex Sefton29-10Pungo Christian Academy 2017, 2022-2629100.7446———29-10
234Caleb Hughes29-28SouthLake Christian Academy 2007-08, 2017, 2025-2629280.5095—4-2—29-28
235Drew Hambright28-11Western Alamance 2005, 2009, 202628110.7183—5-2—28-11
236Aaron Elliott28-26Vance County 2022-2628260.5195—1-4—28-26
237Jackson Smith28-26North Surry 2022-2628260.5195—1-3—28-26
238Brent Wooten28-31Havelock 2005, 2023, 2025-26; North Pitt 201628310.4755—5-2—28-31
239Mitch Johnson28-36Green Hope 2005, 2024-26; South Iredell 2022; Northwood 202328360.4386—0-3—28-36
240Jason Wilkes28-53Cary 2018-20; Willow Spring 2021-2628530.3469—1-2—28-53
241Darren Shepherd28-60Concord 2005, 2022-26; Highland Tech 2016-1728600.3188—1-2—28-60
242Austin Taylor27-8Mount Airy 2005, 2025-262780.7713—2-2—27-8
243Cody Bowman27-29North Davidson 2005, 2023-2627290.4825—1-4—27-29
244Kyle Schenk27-39North Johnston 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022, 2025-2627390.4096—4-3—27-39
245Tim Kelly27-62Trinity 1993, 1995-2000; Triangle Math and Science Academy 2024, 202627620.3039———27-62
246John Mozerka26-17Apex 2022-24; Felton Grove 2025-2626170.6055—1-2—26-17
247Chris Rusiewicz26-30Northwest Guilford 2005, 2022-23, 2025-2626300.4645—2-3—26-30
248Darius Pinnix26-31Cummings 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202626310.4565—4-4—26-31
249Dominick Guglielmo25-10West Craven 2005, 2009, 202625100.7143—1-2—25-10
250Jessiel Romero25-13Bunn 2005, 2009, 202625130.6583—4-2—25-13
251Jonathan Crompton25-19Tuscola 2023-2625190.5684—1-3—25-19
252Marcus White25-20Pasquotank County 2005, 2024-2625200.5564—1-3—25-20
253Sean Fitzgerald25-20West Iredell 2005, 2024-2625200.5564—2-2—25-20
254J.K. Adkins24-9Freedom 2024-262490.7273—1-2—24-9
255Jered Pope24-14Mountain Heritage 2005, 2009, 202624140.6323—4-2—24-14
256Ryan Buie24-32South Central 2005, 2009, 2012, 2025-2624320.4295—0-3—24-32
257Casey Justice24-37South Caldwell 2021-2624370.3936—1-1—24-37
258Bernard Williams24-45North Forsyth Magnet 2020-2624450.3487—0-2—24-45
259Captain Munnerlyn23-12Chambers 2005, 2025-2623120.6573—2-2—23-12
260Melvin Garner23-24KIPP Pride 2007, 2009, 2024-2623240.4895—2-2—23-24
261Garrett Wingate23-26Ayden-Grifton 2005, 2025-26; North Pitt 201723260.4694—4-2—23-26
262Kyle Coker23-28Hobgood Charter 2005, 2007, 2009, 2025-2623280.4515—2-2—23-28
263Charlie Jackson23-29Christ the King 2016, 2020, 2024-2623290.4425—2-3—23-29
264David House23-43South Davidson Middle and 2005, 2009, 2023-2623430.3486—2-3—23-43
265Josh Smith23-47Rosewood 2005-06, 2009, 2023, 2025-2623470.3296—3-5—23-47
266Drew Dayton22-20Charlotte Latin 2023-2622200.5244—0-2—22-20
267Willie Gillus22-23Hertford County 2005, 2024-2622230.4894—1-3—22-23
268Dwayne Berrier22-25West Wilkes 2005, 2014-15, 202622250.4684—0-2—22-25
269Zack Bennett22-31Alleghany 2005, 2022, 2024-2622310.4155—0-3—22-31
270Ja'Kori Evans22-44Camden County 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2622440.3336—2-3—22-44
271Randy Thompson22-46Huss 2020-2622460.3247—0-3—22-46
272Beady Waddell22-49West Mecklenburg 2020-2622490.3107—0-2—22-49
273Chris Walsh22-51McMichael 2017; South Rowan 2021-2622510.3017—0-2—22-51
274Karic Roberts21-25Mount Zion Christian Academy 2007, 2013, 2022-2621250.4577———21-25
275Kevin Inman21-34Fairmont 2017-19; Pine Forest 2025-2621340.3825—0-2—21-34
276Ryan Clark21-41Enloe 2021-2621410.3396—0-2—21-41
277Jonathan Lowe21-42Carson 2006, 2022-2621420.3336—0-2—21-42
278Caylon Hann20-13Page 2024-2620130.6063—1-2—20-13
279Terry Shankle20-23South Stanly 2023-2620230.4654—2-3—20-23
280Clint Alexander20-31Christ School 2005, 2023-2620310.3925—2-3—20-31
281Deontre Pittman20-36Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technical Academy 2005, 2009, 2024-2620360.3575—0-4—20-36
282Ronald Pou20-45Bertie 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024-2620450.3086—1-3—20-45
283Rodney Beasley20-52Swansboro 2005, 2009, 2022-2620520.2787—0-1—20-52
284Timmy Charity19-5Manteo 2005, 20261950.7922—2-1—19-5
285Lee Gold19-18North Edgecombe 2005, 2009, 202619180.5143—3-2—19-18
286Tom McGuire19-23Broughton 2023-2619230.4524—0-2—19-23
287Mason Sledge19-24-1Union Academy 2009, 2024-2619240.4434—1-3—19-24-1
288Baine Martin19-24-1North Wake Saints 2015, 2023-2619240.4435—2-1—19-24-1
289Tim Holt19-25Lexington 2005, 2024-2619250.4324—0-3—19-25
290Jamaal Birch18-14Cannon [Cannon/Concord Academy] 2024-2618140.5623—1-1—18-14
291Tolbert Matthews18-14Seaforth 2024-2618140.5623—1-1—18-14
292Keionte Gainey18-23J. F. Webb 2023-2618230.4394—0-1—18-23
293Michael Justice18-25Franklinton 2005, 2024-2618250.4194—1-1—18-25
294Derrin Little18-38Chatham Central 2005, 2009, 2023, 2025-2618380.3215—1-3—18-38
295Jason Trousdale18-39Union Pines 2020-21, 2023; Northern 2024-2618390.3166———18-39
296David Williams18-43-1Wake Christian Academy 2005, 2009-10, 2023-24, 202618430.2986—0-1—18-43-1
297Jamie Fortner18-70Surry Central 2005, 2009, 2025-26; North Stokes 2021-2418700.2058—1-5—18-70
298Ashton Simmons17-5Stuart W Cramer 2025-261750.7732—1-1—17-5
299Cody Moran17-14Providence Grove 2024-2617140.5483—0-1—17-14
300Joseph Campbell17-14Wake Preparatory Academy 2024-2617140.5483—1-1—17-14
301Jim Ryan17-16R-S Central 2024-2617160.5153—1-2—17-16
302Breon Holmes17-26Statesville 2005, 2024, 2026; Cox Mill 202517260.3954—1-1—17-26
303Coleman Tyrance17-43Cary 2021-2617430.2836—0-1—17-43
304Fred Blanks17-46Southern Lee 2006, 2022-2617460.2706—0-2—17-46
305Mark Raynor17-52Northeast Guilford 2020-21, 2023; Trinity 2022, 2024-2617520.2467—0-1—17-52
306Brandon Proctor17-53South Lenoir 2009, 2022, 2024-26; Heide Trask 2019-2017530.2437—0-2—17-53
307Justin Clark17-56North Lenoir 2005, 2009, 2026; North Henderson 2015-16; North Gaston 2020-2117560.2337—0-2—17-56
308Travis Elliott16-16Lakewood 2005, 2025-2616160.5003—0-2—16-16
309Joe Davidyock16-25R J Reynolds 2023-2616250.3904—0-1—16-25
310Mark Oates16-40Union 2005, 2023-2616400.2865—3-4—16-40
311Kyle Lowman16-48Saint Stephens 2005, 2022-2616480.2506—1-2—16-48
312Micheal Ramseur16-59Foard 2005, 2009, 2022-2616590.2137—1-2—16-59
313Edward Deptola15-12Liberty Christian Academy 2024-2615120.5563—0-2—15-12
314Antonio Hall15-17Northeast Guilford 2022, 2025-2615170.4693—1-1—15-17
315Patrick Bowman15-18Cherryville 2024-2615180.4553—1-2—15-18
316Terrance Price15-27Weldon STEM 2005, 2022, 2024, 202615270.3574—3-3—15-27
317Logan Holder15-37Forbush 2005, 2009, 2022, 2024, 202615370.2885—0-1—15-37
318Ronald Tipton15-38Madison 2005, 2009, 2024-2615380.2835—0-3—15-38
319Marquis Spell14-14Sallie B Howard 2023, 2025-2614140.5003—1-1—14-14
320Zane Rowland14-20-1North East Carolina Prep 2015-17, 202614200.4144———14-20-1
321Greg Greene14-28South Garner 2023-2614280.3334—1-2—14-28
322Rance Creech14-33Heide Trask 2005-06, 2009, 202614330.2984—2-3—14-33
323Tyson Fernandez14-36Rocky River 2022-24; Ballantyne Ridge 2025-2614360.2805———14-36
324Johmar Barringer14-80Atkins 2005-06, 2009, 2011, 2023-26; Harding University 200814800.1499—0-1—14-80
325Cory Rycroft13-11Elkin 2009, 202613110.5422—2-1—13-11
326Chase McIntyre13-12Brevard 2005, 202613120.5202—3-1—13-12
327Ryan Horton13-18Chapel Hill 2024-2613180.4193—0-1—13-18
328Tommy Green13-18Glenn 2024-2613180.4193—0-1—13-18
329Jacob Sheffield13-36High Point Central 2020-21; Wheatmore 2024-2613360.2655—1-1—13-36
330Ryan McClamrock13-40East Davidson 2005, 2022, 2024-2613400.2455—0-2—13-40
331Steve Tapley13-52McMichael 2005, 2009, 2024-26; New Bern 201813520.2006—0-2—13-52
332Sherman Howze13-85Chatham Central 2016-22, 2024; Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy 2025-2613850.13310—0-5—13-85
333Jawan Riddick12-12Gates County 2009, 202612120.5002—1-1—12-12
334Andrew Fowler12-14Sandhills Classical Christian 2023-2612140.4624———12-14
335Darrel Wilson12-18North Gaston 2024-25; Palisades 202612180.4003———12-18
336Michael Johnson12-20Person 2024-2612200.3753—1-1—12-20
337Nate Blackburn12-23American Leadership Academy - Johnston 2022-2612230.3435—0-1—12-23
338Travis Hairston12-30Granville Central 2021; East Wake 2024-2612300.2864—0-2—12-30
339Sam Mobley12-30Parkwood 2023-2612300.2864—0-2—12-30
340Vinston Thorpe12-32East Columbus Junior-Senior 2005-06, 2009, 202612320.2734—0-2—12-32
341Adam Russell12-36Lawrence Academy 2005, 2007-09, 202612360.2505———12-36
342Tommy Smith12-47Athens Drive 2021-2612470.2036———12-47
343Lennie Sanders12-48East Mecklenburg 2021-2612480.2006———12-48
344Jimmy White12-54Highland Tech 2005-06, 2009, 2023-2612540.1827—0-2—12-54
345Tyrea Allen12-69Rosman 2005, 2009, 2020, 2022-2612690.1488—1-3—12-69
346Tony Pyland12-96CATA 2007-10; North Iredell 2012, 2015, 2022, 2026; West Caldwell 2024-2512960.11110—0-2—12-96
347Chris Marshall11-10Alexander Central 2025-2611100.5242—0-1—11-10
348Antwon Anderson11-17GRACE Christian 2015, 2025-2611170.3933———11-17
349Brad Peffly11-20Western Harnett 2005, 2024, 202611200.3553—0-1—11-20
350Chris Rayfield11-21Forestview 2005, 2025-2611210.3443—0-2—11-21
351Landon Allen11-21Anson 2023, 2025-2611210.3443—0-2—11-21
352Derrick Sharpe11-29Parkland 2023-2611290.2754———11-29
353Preston Worley11-38West Bladen 2005, 2009, 2024-2611380.2245—0-2—11-38
354Mykel Searcy11-44Graham 2005, 2009, 2013, 2024-2611440.2006—0-1—11-44
355Ryan Johnson11-72Bartlett Yancey 2005, 2009, 2025-26; East Chapel Hill 2015-17; Jordan-Matthews 2021, 202311720.1339—0-1—11-72
356Adam Scronce10-12Hobbton 2025-2610120.4552—1-1—10-12
357Jack Carpenter10-12Montgomery Central 2025-2610120.4552—1-1—10-12
358Cornelius Holmes10-12Carver 2025-2610120.4552—1-1—10-12
359Daryl Vereen10-20North Mecklenburg 2024-2610200.3333———10-20
360Josh Mickey10-22South Stokes 2024-2610220.3123—0-2—10-22
361Matt Hine10-30Southern Wayne 2023-2610300.2504———10-30
362Stephen Perry10-36Jones 2005, 2009, 2025-2610360.2174—2-2—10-36
363Jarret Price9-0Whiteville 2026901.0001———9-0
364TJ Graham9-12Ravenscroft 2005, 20269120.4292———9-12
365Justin Sherrod9-12Westover 2025-269120.4292—0-1—9-12
366Parris Baxter9-22Northeast Guilford 2024; Ben L. Smith 2025-269220.2903—0-2—9-22
367George Ketchum9-33Lejeune 2005, 2009, 2024, 20269330.2144—0-1—9-33
368Stanley Williams9-50West Bladen 2021-23; Smithfield-Selma 2024-269500.1536—0-1—9-50
369Jeremy East8-13Cuthbertson 2024, 20268130.3812—0-1—8-13
370John Fuller8-14New Hanover 2025-268140.3642—1-1—8-14
371Kirkley Russell8-24Southwest Guilford 2005, 2024, 20268240.2503—0-1—8-24
372Ricky Morton8-33East Chapel Hill 2005, 2011, 2025-268330.1954———8-33
373Daniel Hoyle8-35North Gaston 2005, 2009, 2012, 20268350.1864—0-1—8-35
374Ronnie McClary Jr8-92Southern Wayne 2017-21; Goldsboro 2022-268920.08010—0-3—8-92
375Kevin Reddick7-2-1Rolesville 2026720.7501———7-2-1
376Carter Greene7-3Ardrey Kell 2026730.7001———7-3
377Richard Benton7-3Mount Pleasant 2026730.7001———7-3
378Nate Medici7-13East Gaston 2025-267130.3502———7-13
379Jake Sell7-15North Henderson 2005, 20267150.3182—0-1—7-15
380Aaron Powell7-15West Brunswick 2005, 20267150.3182—0-1—7-15
381Te'Vell Williams7-24E E Smith 2024-267240.2263—0-1—7-24
382Sterling Johnson6-4South Granville 2026640.6001———6-4
383Adam Purzitza6-4Ashley 2026640.6001———6-4
384Darrell Clark6-15McDowell 2025-266150.2862—0-1—6-15
385Reginald Bush5-5Fairmont 2026550.5001———5-5
386Phil Lucksavage5-5Robbinsville 2026550.5001———5-5
387Rob Fronk5-15Apex 2025-265150.2502———5-15
388Wes Herlocker5-27Cox Mill 2009, 2024, 20265270.1563———5-27
389Bobby Williams5-28Dixon 2005, 2009, 20265280.1523—0-1—5-28
390Jimmy Wills5-33First Flight 2005, 2024-265330.1324———5-33
391Jacob Cuddington4-6South Johnston 2026460.4001———4-6
392Donald Littlejohn4-6Butler 2026460.4001———4-6
393Tyree Massey4-6Overhills 2026460.4001———4-6
394Terence Cunningham4-16Harding University 2025-264160.2002———4-16
395Kolt Bullington4-17North Stokes 2025-264170.1902—0-1—4-17
396Colton Brackett4-36East Henderson 2023-264360.1004———4-36
397Lawerence Ches3-7Purnell Swett 2026370.3001———3-7
398Carl McQuitty3-16College Prep and Leadership Academy 2025-263160.1582—0-1—3-16
399Will Weir3-17Langtree Charter Academy 2025-263170.1502—0-1—3-17
400Mike Blizzard3-22-3Mattamuskeet 2005, 2009, 2025-263220.1614—0-2—3-22-3
401JJ Johnson3-28Andrews 2005, 2009, 20263280.0973———3-28
402Ron'Dayle Floyd2-3Columbia 2026230.4001———2-3
403Bob Curtin2-6Father Capodanno 2026260.2501———2-6
404Jeremy Chandler2-8Bradford Preparatory 2026280.2001———2-8
405Joshua Sheridan2-8Lumberton 2026280.2001———2-8
406Billy Whisenant2-18Patton 2025-262180.1002———2-18
407Marcell Johnson2-30Knightdale 2005, 2009, 20262300.0623———2-30
408Jeremy Miller2-39South Wake Christian Athletics 2015, 2017-18, 2020-21, 20262390.0496—0-2—2-39
409Paul Ronga1-7Cedar Ridge 2026170.1251———1-7
410Jordan Langs1-8Covenant Day 2026180.1111———1-8
411Torry Ellison1-9Southern Guilford 2026190.1001———1-9
412George Saffos1-10West Caldwell 2009, 20261100.0912———1-10
413Brent Bailey1-19Cedar Ridge 2023, 2025; Wilson's Mills 20261190.0503———1-19
414Riley Hurdle1-21Beddingfield 2025-261210.0452—0-1—1-21
415Nakia Galloway0-10Rocky River 20260100.0001———0-10

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