Fayetteville Football Coach Casey Dick Resigns, Expected to Take Texas Job

Dick had led the Bulldogs for seven seasons before announcing his departure.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

After seven seasons as the head football coach at Fayetteville High School in Arkansas, Casey Dick has resigned from his position. According to a report from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Dick is expected to become the new head coach at Rockwall-Heath High School in Texas.

Why it matters

Fayetteville has consistently been one of the top high school football programs in Arkansas, and Dick's departure marks a significant change for the Bulldogs' program. The move to Texas also represents a new challenge for Dick as he looks to lead a different team to success.

The details

In 2025, Fayetteville went 7-5 and finished as the No. 10 team in Arkansas according to the Rivals Composite Rankings. Rockwall-Heath is coming off an 8-4 season in 2025, and their previous head coach, Rodney Webb, announced his retirement last month.

  • Casey Dick has been the head coach at Fayetteville High School since 2019.
  • Fayetteville went 7-5 in the 2025 season.
  • Rockwall-Heath finished the 2025 season with an 8-4 record.
  • Rodney Webb announced his retirement as Rockwall-Heath's head coach last month.

The players

Casey Dick

The former head football coach at Fayetteville High School in Arkansas, who is expected to take a new job as the head coach at Rockwall-Heath High School in Texas.

Rodney Webb

The former head football coach at Rockwall-Heath High School in Texas, who announced his retirement last month.

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