Columbia Academy Hires New Football Coach

Rob Phillips replaces Seth Anderson, who resigned in February.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:15pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a high school football game broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes, capturing the dynamic motion and energy of the sport.The hiring of a new head football coach at Columbia Academy aims to reinvigorate the program and its student-athletes.Jackson Today

Columbia Academy has hired Rob Phillips as its new head football coach, replacing Seth Anderson who resigned in February. Phillips comes to the Bulldogs after serving as defensive coordinator and special teams coach at Jackson Christian for the past seven years.

Why it matters

High school football coaching changes can have a significant impact on a program's performance and culture. Phillips' hiring represents an opportunity for Columbia Academy to build on its past success and continue developing student-athletes both athletically and personally.

The details

Rob Phillips will take over the Columbia Academy football program after spending the last seven seasons at Jackson Christian, where he worked as the defensive coordinator and led the special teams. The Bulldogs were seeking a new head coach after Seth Anderson resigned in February.

  • Rob Phillips was hired as the new Columbia Academy football coach in April 2026.
  • Seth Anderson resigned as the Columbia Academy football coach in February 2026.

The players

Rob Phillips

The new head football coach at Columbia Academy, coming from a seven-year stint as defensive coordinator and special teams coach at Jackson Christian.

Seth Anderson

The former head football coach at Columbia Academy who resigned in February 2026.

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The takeaway

Phillips' hiring represents an opportunity for Columbia Academy to build on its past football success and continue developing well-rounded student-athletes under new leadership.