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West Plains Today
By the People, for the People
West Plains Wolves football coach steps down after 3 seasons
Adam Cummings will not return as head coach of the new high school program in 2026
Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:45pm
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The departure of the West Plains Wolves' inaugural football coach signals a new era for the young program.West Plains TodayAfter serving as the inaugural head coach of the West Plains Wolves football program for the past three seasons, Adam Cummings will not be returning to the role in 2026. The school district is expected to announce Cummings' transition into a new leadership position within the district.
Why it matters
The West Plains Wolves football program is a relatively new high school team, having just started in 2023. Cummings was hired as the first-ever head coach to build the program from the ground up, so his departure after only three seasons represents a significant transition for the young team.
The details
Adam Cummings was hired in 2023 to launch the West Plains Wolves football program, which was a new high school team in the area. Over the past three seasons, Cummings has led the team and helped establish the program's identity and culture. However, the school district is now expected to announce that Cummings will be stepping down from the head coaching role and transitioning into a new leadership position within the district.
- Cummings was hired as the inaugural head coach in 2023 to launch the West Plains Wolves football program.
- Cummings has served as the head coach for the past three seasons, from 2023 through 2025.
- The school district is expected to announce Cummings' departure from the head coaching role in 2026.
The players
Adam Cummings
The inaugural head coach of the West Plains Wolves football program, who is now transitioning into a new leadership role within the school district.
West Plains Wolves
The high school football program in West Plains, Missouri that was launched in 2023 with Cummings as the first-ever head coach.
What’s next
The school district is expected to begin a search for a new head coach to lead the West Plains Wolves football program starting in the 2026 season.
The takeaway
The departure of Adam Cummings as head coach of the West Plains Wolves football program after just three seasons represents a significant transition for the young high school team as they look to build on the foundation he established and find a new leader to guide the program forward.
