One of the most prominent high school football programs in the nation will be looking for a new head coach after Terry Gambill of
Allen (Texas) announced his retirement Tuesday,
according to multiple reports. He took over at the school before the 2016 season and went 65-4 during his five-year tenure, leading the Dallas-area power to three semifinal appearances and a 6A Division 1 state title in 2017.
"I'd like to extend my sincere appreciation to the families, coaches and administration in Allen ISD for the opportunity to spend many wonderful years in the district and athletic program," Gambill stated in a press release.
Gambill was the head coach at Midway (Waco) from 2010-15 and led the Panthers to a 68-13 record and a 4A Division 1 runner-up finish in 2011. He was an assistant coach at Allen from 2001-09 and was the defensive coordinator in 2008 when Allen won its first state championship.
Kyler Murray would lead the Eagles to three more state titles from 2012-14 and Gambill helped bring home the last one in 2017 when
Grant Tisdale and
Theo Wease guided the Eagles to a 35-33 win over
Garrett Wilson and Lake Travis (Austin) to cap a perfect 16-0 season.
The head coaching position at Allen will be one of the most sought-after jobs in the country. The school currently has the largest enrollment in the state, a near-$60 million dollar stadium and a recent tradition of success with five state titles since 2008.
Allen has won at least 10 games in 15 consecutive seasons. There is still plenty of talent on the roster with three-star offensive lineman
Neto Umeozulu, junior running back
Jaylen Jenkins and 2022 Harvard commit
Jackson Newville.
Terry Gambill is interviewed on the field after leading Allen to a state championship in 2017.
Photo by Robbie Rakestraw
