Edna Karr Coach Brice Brown Named InspireNOLA Executive Director of Football Operations

Brown will continue leading Edna Karr while providing support to other InspireNOLA schools.

Feb. 10, 2026 at 6:39pm

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InspireNOLA Charter Schools has announced that Brice Brown, the head coach of the Edna Karr Cougars football team, will take on the additional role of Executive Director of Football Operations for the charter school network. Brown will continue leading the Edna Karr program while also providing strategic support to the coaching staff at McDonogh 35 and Eleanor McMain.

Why it matters

Brice Brown has built the Edna Karr football program into a powerhouse, leading the team to 128 wins, 8 state title game appearances, and 6 championship victories since 2015. His expanded role at InspireNOLA will allow him to share his expertise and help elevate the football programs at the network's other high schools.

The details

Under Brown's leadership, the Edna Karr Cougars have posted 27 straight wins and a top-10 national ranking. His track record includes four consecutive state titles from 2016-2019 and back-to-back championship wins in the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

  • Brice Brown has been the head coach of the Edna Karr Cougars since 2015.
  • InspireNOLA Charter Schools announced Brown's new role on February 10, 2026.

The players

Brice Brown

The head coach of the Edna Karr Cougars football team, who has now been named the Executive Director of Football Operations for InspireNOLA Charter Schools.

InspireNOLA Charter Schools

A network of charter schools in New Orleans that has appointed Brice Brown to the new role of Executive Director of Football Operations.

Edna Karr Cougars

The high school football team that Brice Brown has led to great success, including 128 wins, 8 state title game appearances, and 6 championships since 2015.

McDonogh 35

One of the other high schools in the InspireNOLA Charter Schools network, where Brice Brown will provide strategic support to the coaching staff.

Eleanor McMain

Another high school in the InspireNOLA Charter Schools network, where Brice Brown will provide strategic support to the coaching staff.

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The takeaway

Brice Brown's expanded role at InspireNOLA Charter Schools demonstrates the organization's commitment to elevating its football programs and leveraging the expertise of successful coaches like Brown to benefit students across the network.