Longtime Seguin High AD and Football Coach Steps Down

Craig Dailey leaves role after 5 years to focus on family

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:05pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fragmented movements and perspectives of a high school football game or practice, with sharp planes of maroon, green, and yellow creating an abstract, energetic composition.The departure of a beloved high school athletic director and football coach marks a new chapter for the Seguin community, as the school district seeks to find a successor who can build on the program's recent success.Seguin Today

Craig Dailey, the athletic director and head football coach at Seguin High School in Texas, has announced his decision to step down from both roles after 5 years of service. Dailey, a Seguin High and Texas Lutheran University graduate, cited a desire to spend more time with his growing family, including a new granddaughter and children playing college sports, as the reason for his departure.

Why it matters

Dailey's departure marks a significant transition for the Seguin High athletic program, which he helped lead and build over the past 5 years. His leadership and impact on student-athletes, coaches, and the broader Seguin community will be missed, though the district understands his decision to prioritize family at this stage of his career.

The details

Dailey will transition into a new role within Seguin ISD for the 2026-2027 school year, but will remain as athletic director until a replacement is found. The district has immediately begun searching for a new athletic director and head football coach to continue the progress made under Dailey's tenure.

  • Dailey announced his decision to step down on April 2, 2026.
  • Dailey will transition into a new role within Seguin ISD for the 2026-2027 school year.

The players

Craig Dailey

The outgoing athletic director and head football coach at Seguin High School, who is stepping down after 5 years in those roles to focus on his growing family.

Seguin Independent School District

The school district that employed Dailey as athletic director and head football coach, and will now begin searching for his replacement.

Dr. Jack Lee

The superintendent of Seguin Independent School District, who praised Dailey's leadership and commitment to the Seguin community.

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What they’re saying

“For 20 years, my family has supported me while building my career, and they have sacrificed a great deal along the way. With a granddaughter on the way, a son playing college football out of state, and a daughter competing in volleyball, I feel it is the right time to take a step back and accept another position within the district, one that will allow me the time and flexibility to be there for them.”

— Craig Dailey, Outgoing Athletic Director and Head Football Coach

“I want to thank Coach Dailey for his dedication to Seguin ISD and the entire Seguin community. Seguin is his home, and he bleeds black and gold. As we look to the future, we will begin the search for a new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach. Our goal is to find an individual who cares deeply about our community, builds relationships, inspires success, and is committed to doing what is best for students each and every day.”

— Dr. Jack Lee, Superintendent, Seguin Independent School District

What’s next

Seguin ISD will begin its search for a new athletic director and head football coach immediately to replace the outgoing Craig Dailey.

The takeaway

Dailey's departure from Seguin High School's athletic program marks the end of an era, but also an opportunity for the district to find a new leader who can build on the progress made under Dailey's tenure and continue to inspire student-athletes and the broader Seguin community.