Topsail High School names head varsity football coach

HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — Topsail High School has announced that Coach Chris Schmidt has been selected as the ninth Head Football Coach in school history.

Schmidt had served as the Interim Head Coach following the departure of Coach Jack Teachey, who accepted a position as Senior Defensive Analyst at Texas Tech University.

Coach Schmidt served as Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator for the Pirates Football Program. He’s also an Assistant Athletic Director, and teaches English 3 and Journalism.

“I’m humbled and excited to be named the permanent Head Coach for Topsail Football,” Schmidt said. “This program will continue to be built on the ideals of servant leadership and competitive excellence, and we will represent this community with respect and pride.”