Hoover High School's football coach, Wade Waldrop, has resigned after a 5-7 season, marking the end of his two-year tenure. The team will now proceed with finding a new head football coach pending board approval.

Why It Matters

Waldrop's departure marks a significant change for Hoover High School's football program, following a season with a record below the team's historical standards.

By the Numbers
  • Wade Waldrop led Hoover to an 11-2 record in 2022, and a 5-7 record in 2023.
  • Hoover has won 11 state championships since 2000 but has not reached the state championship game since 2017.
State of Play
  • Waldrop, a Hartselle native, played football at UAB before coaching at various high schools including Chelsea, James Clemens, and Florence.
  • Hoover has seen considerable success in football, with previous coaches winning multiple state championships.
Bottom Line

Waldrop's resignation signifies the end of an era for Hoover High School's football program and sets the stage for a new chapter under a different head coach.