Top 5 Head Coaches
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4A (only current HC)
Reggie Lucas, Wake Forest HS- They are the current King of Football in NC until someone proves otherwise. Currently on 30 game winning streak and doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon.
Michael Palmieri, Mallard Creek HS- Without question one of the best motivators and football minds in the state of NC. His teams are always competing at the top level and love how he is not afraid to play anyone out of state.
Richard Bailey, Scotland HS- Year in and Year out his teams at Jack Britt and Scotland are competing for the top prize in the State. Another Coach that plays one of the toughest schedules in the State year in and out as well.
Brian Hales, Butler HS- Since taking over the Butler program he has won multiple state championships and sent dozens of kids to college. As one of the youngest coaches on this list he will only add to his already impressive resume.
Sam Greiner, Hickory Ridge HS- Fastest rising star in coaching in NC. What he did with Harding was nothing short of amazing winning the 4A State Title this past year. Some might think it is too soon to put him in the top 5 but I believe his age should not be held against him.
Reggie Lucas, Wake Forest HS- They are the current King of Football in NC until someone proves otherwise. Currently on 30 game winning streak and doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon.
Michael Palmieri, Mallard Creek HS- Without question one of the best motivators and football minds in the state of NC. His teams are always competing at the top level and love how he is not afraid to play anyone out of state.
Richard Bailey, Scotland HS- Year in and Year out his teams at Jack Britt and Scotland are competing for the top prize in the State. Another Coach that plays one of the toughest schedules in the State year in and out as well.
Brian Hales, Butler HS- Since taking over the Butler program he has won multiple state championships and sent dozens of kids to college. As one of the youngest coaches on this list he will only add to his already impressive resume.
Sam Greiner, Hickory Ridge HS- Fastest rising star in coaching in NC. What he did with Harding was nothing short of amazing winning the 4A State Title this past year. Some might think it is too soon to put him in the top 5 but I believe his age should not be held against him.
I may be wrong but Isn't Dudley now 3A?
Top 5 4A Coaches:
Palmieri-MC
Lucas- WF
Shane Laws- ACR
Bailey- Scotland
Hales-Butler
Top 5 4A Coaches:
Palmieri-MC
Lucas- WF
Shane Laws- ACR
Bailey- Scotland
Hales-Butler
C's when I's goes out of town 4 a couple of Days, which I's was N's d National Liars Convention, whiches I wins. I was a coach of many things------ especially in High School football whens I was N's d stands or on D's side lines and only lost 2 games causes I's Misses D bus both times
Regarding young coaches, age and HC experience, I am impressed with Moorman at North Meck.
My bad. I couldn't remember. So that changes things for me. I would put Brand in there for Vance. Lots of great coaches out there. The consistency of those coaches Bailey, Lucas, Palmieri, Hales, and Brand makes them my top 5.
I love what Sam Greiner Harding Coach was able to pull off, but not enough on his resume. He also had one of the worst JV squads I've ever seen in High School Football. Watching them play, I knew immediately he was not coming back. You had to be there. It was horrendous.
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I can vouch for this. I knew Greiner was gone before he year even ended. When CNN showed up on campus, I knew that was it.
Btango I respect and would love to hear your opinion. Who would rate as your top 5? You can add honorable mentions if you like.
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