![The 2026 Florida Coaches Moving Van tracks all the changes across the state! [Graphic generated via DALL-E/ChatGPT using supplied logo and colors]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Florida-Coaches-Moving-Van-Featured.png)
Prior to the 2025 season coming to a close for a lot of teams, the Florida Coaches Van got started and shifted into third gear. At FloridaHSFootball.com, our goal is track them as best to our abilities with our annual Florida Coaches Moving Van. On the 2026 Coaches Moving Van you can see which schools have changed coaches going into the 2026 season along with notes on each team that has had a head coaching change so far.
Got an addition to the list or notes to add that we might be missing? Send Joshua Wilson an email at joshua.wilson@floridahsfootball.com. Include “2026 Florida Coaches Moving Van” in the subject line.
LAST UPDATED: Mon. October 20, 2025 – 9:58 PM ET
NUMBER OF CHANGES TO DATE: 3
NOTE: Table is scrollable on mobile
| SCHOOL | OLD COACH | NEW COACH | QUICK NOTES |
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Eustis |
George Wade (interim) |
TBD |
Wade stepped in as head coach for the Panthers after Darnell Harrison stepped down after one game so far going 1-6 in seven games as the interim head coach and the school has posted an opening with the FHSAA Classifieds. |
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FHSF ARTICLE: Eustis and Orangewood Christian announce vacancies as 2025 regular season starts to wrap up |
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Miami Norland |
Tyronn Johnson |
TBD |
Johnson was dismissed after going 4-5 in the first nine games as the Vikings’ head coach with the one game left on the 2025 regular season schedule and a potential playoff berth sitting in the balance. |
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FHSF ARTICLE: Miami Norland dismisses Tyronn Johnson as head coach prior to regular season finale |
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Orangewood Christian |
Carey Metts |
TBD |
Carey Metts appears to not be returning at the Rams’ head man in 2026 as the school has already posted an FHSAA classified ad seeking a new head coach. Metts so far in five seasons is 21-28 with at least two games left on the schedule (regular season and postseason). |
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FHSF ARTICLE: Eustis and Orangewood Christian announce vacancies as 2025 regular season starts to wrap up |
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![Carey Metts (left) and George Wade (right) are currently leading Orangewood Christian and Eustis respectively. However, they are not expected to be the leaders in charge come the 2026 season [Courtesy of Orangewood Christian & X/@GWadeFF]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Orangewood-Christiand-and-Eustis-coaching-openings-Featured-120x86.jpg)
![Tyronn Johnson was dismissed on Monday as the head coach at the Miami Norland Vikings after going 4-5 with one game remaining on the 2025 schedule and playoff fate undetermined going into Week 10. [X/@JohnsonTyronn]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tyronn-Johnson-Miami-Norland-Football-Head-Coach-Featured-120x86.jpg)
![Buchholz has quietly worked their way inside the Top 10 of the Florida Power 25 rankings this season [X/@BuchholzFB]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FPRI-Power-25-Rankings-Featured-After-Week-8-120x86.jpg)
![St. Thomas Aquinas remains the top ranked team in Class 5A after coming off a narrow victory against NFL Academy in London. [X/@STA_Football]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FPRI-Top-10-Classification-Rankings-Featured-Week-8-120x86.jpg)
![Tyronn Johnson was dismissed on Monday as the head coach at the Miami Norland Vikings after going 4-5 with one game remaining on the 2025 schedule and playoff fate undetermined going into Week 10. [X/@JohnsonTyronn]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tyronn-Johnson-Miami-Norland-Football-Head-Coach-Featured-75x75.jpg)
![Carey Metts (left) and George Wade (right) are currently leading Orangewood Christian and Eustis respectively. However, they are not expected to be the leaders in charge come the 2026 season [Courtesy of Orangewood Christian & X/@GWadeFF]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Orangewood-Christiand-and-Eustis-coaching-openings-Featured-75x75.jpg)
