The NFHS is proud to name Terry Curtis of UMS-Wright Preparatory School of Mobile, Alabama as the 2018-19 Football Coach of the Year!

Terry Curtis is more than just a football coach, he's also the Athletic Director at UMS-Wright. Overseeing 22 varsity sports teams and 50+ head coaches while also serving as a football coach certainly keeps him busy. Though he's received many honors throughout his 46 season career, he still keeps education at the center of his coaching philosophy. He knows the true value the athletic experience can have on a student-athlete and always keeps the well being of his student athletes in mind. 

The NFHS is honored to name Terry Curtis as the 2018-19 NATIONAL Football Coach of the Year! 

School: UMS-Wright Preparatory School

Seasons Coaching: 46 | State Championships: 7

Coaching Highlights: Coach of the Year Award NFHS Coaches Association (2009), Alabama Sports Writer’s Association 4A Coach of the Year (2001, 02, 05), Mobile Register Coach of the Year (2001), Optimist Club Coach of the Year Award (1990, 91, 01, 02, 04, 05, 07, 18), ALFCA Coach of the Year (2012), and WKRG Coach of the Year Award (2012, 17, 18). 

Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame (2004), Mobile Sports Hall of Fame (2005) and Honorary Inductee UMS-Wright Sports Hall of Fame (2013). 

Lefty Anderson Service through Coaching Award (2005), Best Coach by Mobile Bay Monthly (2006), Go Daddy Bowl Champion of Life Award (2015), John Finley Award (2002), and Regional 2 Finalist for the American Football Coaches Association Power of Influence Award (2019).

Philosophy of Athletics

Coach Curtis believes that athletics are an essential part of a child’s overall educational career. Athletic programs are designed to create the opportunity for a quality experience for all students regardless of their knowledge, interest, or level of expertise. He always uses the mission of UMS-Wright Preparatory School: “to develop the individual in mind, body, and spirit” as support for athletic programs. He understands the importance of education, but there are a lot of life lessons learned outside of the classroom on the field, courts, and track.

See all of the 2018-19 National Coach of the Year recipients in our press release.