Loveland Hires JR Conkright as New Football Coach

Conkright replaces Allan Jeffries, who retired after leading the Red Wolves to a 40-21 record in five seasons.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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After two seasons as a defensive assistant at Western Colorado University, JR Conkright is returning to the high school level and was announced late last week as Loveland's new head football coach. Conkright replaces Allan Jeffries, who retired from coaching after leading the Red Wolves to a 40-21 record in five seasons, including one state championship game.

Why it matters

Loveland has a strong football tradition, but the team has only made short playoff appearances in the last three seasons. Conkright is tasked with turning the program back into a consistent state title contender.

The details

Conkright was previously an assistant at Broomfield, where he helped defeat Loveland in the 2022 Class 4A state championship game. He is now looking to establish an identity for the Red Wolves, focusing on a relentless defense and a smash-mouth offense. Conkright is excited to meet the current coaching staff and players and get involved in the Loveland community.

  • Conkright was announced as Loveland's new head coach in late February 2026.
  • Loveland made short playoff appearances in each of the last three seasons.

The players

JR Conkright

The new head football coach at Loveland High School, replacing Allan Jeffries. Conkright previously served as a defensive assistant at Western Colorado University and the defensive coordinator at Broomfield High School.

Allan Jeffries

The former head football coach at Loveland High School, who retired after leading the Red Wolves to a 40-21 record in five seasons, including one state championship game appearance.

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What they’re saying

“I've always known Loveland. They are very well known across the state as a tough, tough football program. They're football rich. That is a winning program. You always know you're going to be in a battle when it comes to facing Loveland.”

— JR Conkright, New Head Football Coach, Loveland High School (reporterherald.com)

“Offensively, defensively, special teams, in the classroom, be relentless in everything that we do. If you have that mentality and you're not going to lose and yours not going to slack or not going to give it 100%, then why are you doing it in the first place?”

— JR Conkright, New Head Football Coach, Loveland High School (reporterherald.com)

What’s next

Conkright plans to meet with the current Loveland coaching staff and players as soon as this week to begin preparing for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Loveland has a storied football program, and Conkright is tasked with restoring the Red Wolves to their former glory as a consistent state title contender. His focus on a relentless, physical style of play on both sides of the ball could be the key to getting Loveland back on track.