El Dorado High School Seeks New Football Coach

School aims to fill position before end of spring break

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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El Dorado High School Superintendent Jim Tucker announced on Friday that the school will begin interviewing candidates for their vacant football coaching position. The previous coach, Chris Hill, resigned on February 18 after three years in the role.

Why it matters

High school football is a major part of the community in El Dorado, Arkansas, and the search for a new coach is an important event that will impact the upcoming season and the school's athletic program.

The details

Tucker stated that the school hopes to have a new football coach hired 'as soon after Spring Break as possible.' The previous coach, Chris Hill, resigned on February 18 after three years leading the team.

  • Chris Hill resigned as football coach on February 18, 2026.
  • El Dorado High School plans to interview coaching applicants soon after spring break in 2026.

The players

Jim Tucker

The superintendent of El Dorado High School.

Chris Hill

The previous football coach at El Dorado High School who resigned in February 2026 after three years in the role.

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What’s next

The school district hopes to have a new football coach hired and in place before the start of the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Finding the right football coach is crucial for El Dorado High School to maintain a strong athletic program and community support for their team.