Valliant High School football coach steps down after 2 seasons

Joe Jones departs the Bulldogs program after leading the team for two years.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

Joe Jones, the head football coach of the Valliant Bulldogs in Oklahoma, is leaving the program after just two seasons. Jones had taken over the Bulldogs in 2024 but is now departing the team for undisclosed reasons.

Why it matters

High school football coaching changes can significantly impact a team's performance and culture, especially when they occur after a short tenure. Valliant will now need to find a new leader to guide their football program going forward.

The details

Joe Jones was named the head football coach of the Valliant Bulldogs in 2024. During his two-year stint, the team's record and performance details were not provided in the original news report. The reasons for Jones' departure from the program after such a short tenure were also not specified.

  • Joe Jones was hired as Valliant's head football coach in 2024.
  • Jones is leaving the Valliant Bulldogs program after the 2025 season, his second year as head coach.

The players

Joe Jones

The former head football coach of the Valliant Bulldogs in Oklahoma.

Valliant Bulldogs

The high school football team in Valliant, Oklahoma that Joe Jones coached for two seasons.

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What’s next

Valliant High School will now need to begin a search for a new head football coach to lead the program going forward.

The takeaway

Coaching changes at the high school level can have a significant impact on a team's performance and culture, making the transition to a new leader an important moment for the Valliant Bulldogs football program.