Henry County High School has named its new head football coach, Coach J.R. Kirby. Coach Kirby has 19 years of coaching experience, most recently at Covington High School. During his 8 years of head coaching experience, Coach Kirby spent two years at Munford High School and the last six years at Covington High School. His record as a head coach includes a 76-23 record overall and 61-16 at Covington, with ten wins per season the last eight years as head coach and offensive coordinator. Team accomplishments under his leadership include three state runner up placements, five semi-final appearances, and quarterfinals or better the last 8 years.
Coach Kirby and his wife Olivia have three children, Hannah, Leah, and Jackson. Henry County High School is excited to welcome Coach Kirby and his family to Henry County.