Niceville High School Taps Alum Adron Robinson As New Football Coach

Robinson, a former state champion player, takes over the Eagles program after one season under Richard Morgan.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:37am

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Niceville High School in Florida has named Adron Robinson, a veteran assistant coach and former state champion player at the school, as its new head football coach. Robinson replaces Richard Morgan, who coached the Eagles for just one season in 2025. Under Robinson's leadership as an assistant, Niceville has reached the playoffs every year since 2010 and played in four state semifinal games.

Why it matters

Niceville High School has a storied football tradition, including several former NFL players among its alumni. Appointing one of its own, Adron Robinson, who was part of the school's 1988 state championship team, signals a commitment to continuity and building on the program's past success.

The details

Robinson, who also served as the girls flag football head coach, was part of Niceville's 1988 Class 4A state championship football team that finished ranked second in the state and in the Top 20 nationally. After joining the Army following graduation, he returned home and became an assistant coach with the Eagles in 2010. Under his tenure, the team has gone 146-47 and reached the playoffs each season, including four state semifinal appearances.

  • Niceville High School went 6-5 in 2025 under former head coach Richard Morgan.
  • Adron Robinson was a member of Niceville's 1988 state championship football team.

The players

Adron Robinson

A veteran assistant coach who has been named the new head football coach at Niceville High School. He was part of the school's 1988 Class 4A state championship football team.

Richard Morgan

The former head football coach at Niceville High School, who coached the team for one season in 2025.

Deagan McCoy

The returning starting quarterback for Niceville High School, who threw for 2,071 yards and 23 touchdowns as a sophomore.

Jakobe Gilyard

The top returning rusher for Niceville High School, who ran for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns as a freshman.

Noah Renes

A junior defensive player for Niceville High School, who had 64 tackles with 18 for loss and 5 sacks.

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What they’re saying

“No one has deeper roots with Niceville Eagle football than Coach Adron Robinson and he was the unanimous selection of our hiring committee.”

— Charlie Marello, Niceville High School principal

“Congrats to Coach Robinson for his selection as head coach at a program he helped build. This is a well-deserved opportunity.”

— Heath Rominger, Niceville Quarterback Club President

What’s next

Niceville High School will look to build on its recent success under new head coach Adron Robinson, who will have several key returning players including quarterback Deagan McCoy and running back Jakobe Gilyard.

The takeaway

Niceville High School's decision to promote longtime assistant coach and former state champion player Adron Robinson to head coach signals a commitment to the program's rich football tradition and a belief that his deep ties to the school and community will help the Eagles continue their recent run of success.