Biography

“Chris Jones has demonstrated success in his career across seasons, and now by winning a state championship at yet another school he has demonstrated that same success across schools and divisions,” said NHSCA executive director Bob Ferraro. “The NHSCA is proud to recognize Chris Jones as the National High School Football Coach of the Year.”

Jones coached Heritage High to the Group AA Division 4 state championship this past season, one year after taking his former school, Bath County High to the Group A Division 1 state title. Heritage’s 34-7 victory over Lafayette High in this year’s final game made Jones the first Virginia coach to ever complete the back-to-back feat at different schools.

After seven season, Jones resigned from Heritage in January of 2009. In the fall, he took over the head coaching position at Franklin County High School until 2014. During the 2015 season he was the assistant at Northside before taking the head job at Covington High School in Virginia, a position he currently holds.