Marshall School Board Approves New Coaching Hires

New faces to lead football, baseball, and softball programs at Marshall High School

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:49am

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The Marshall Board of Education has approved several new coaching hires for the upcoming school year, including a new head football coach, head softball coach, head baseball coach, assistant baseball coach, and head coaches for girls golf and boys wrestling.

Why it matters

These coaching changes at Marshall High School will bring new leadership and direction to several of the school's prominent athletic programs, which are an important part of the local community.

The details

The board voted to hire Joe Reid as the new head football coach, replacing Ian Verts who is moving into an administrative role. The board also hired Kailei Allen as the new head softball coach, Coy Smith as head baseball coach, Robert Prewett as assistant baseball coach, and Greg Woodring as the head coach for girls golf and boys wrestling. With the exception of Prewett, each of these coaches were already with the district in 2025-2026.

  • The board voted on the new coaching hires on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Joe Reid

The new head football coach at Marshall High School, recently served as an assistant coach at Lee's Summit West.

Ian Verts

The former head football coach at Marshall High School, who is now returning to the main office to become the assistant principal.

Derek Bohnsack

The new activities director at Marshall High School, who was involved in the interview process for the new coaching hires.

Kailei Allen

The new head softball coach at Marshall High School, was previously an assistant coach with the district in 2025-2026.

Coy Smith

The new head baseball coach at Marshall High School, was previously an assistant coach with the district in 2025-2026.

Robert Prewett

The new assistant baseball coach at Marshall High School, is currently a senior on Central Methodist University's baseball team.

Greg Woodring

The new head coach for girls golf and boys wrestling at Marshall High School, was previously an assistant coach with the district in 2025-2026.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

These coaching changes at Marshall High School will bring new leadership and direction to several of the school's prominent athletic programs, which are an important part of the local community.