Tompkins OC Mark Hopkins named new HC at Rouse

Hopkins will be the second head coach in the history of the Leander, Texas program.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Tompkins offensive coordinator Mark Hopkins has been named the new athletic director and head football coach at Rouse, the school announced on Monday. Hopkins will be the second head coach in the history of the Leander, Texas program.

Why it matters

This move represents a significant shift in the leadership of the Rouse High School football program, as they look to build on their success from last season and continue to develop their student-athletes.

The details

Hopkins is coming from a Tompkins program that went 5-5 last season and finished as the No. 195 team in Texas, according to the Rivals Composite Rankings. The Falcons averaged over 33 points per game under Hopkins. Rouse went 6-4 last season, winning each of its last four regular-season games, and ended as the No. 204 team in the state.

  • On Monday, February 23, 2026, Rouse High School announced that Mark Hopkins had been named the new athletic director and head football coach.

The players

Mark Hopkins

The new athletic director and head football coach at Rouse High School, previously serving as the offensive coordinator at Tompkins High School.

Becky Craig

The Leander ISD official who officially welcomed Mark Hopkins to the Rouse High School program via social media.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

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