Danville Taps Beam as New Football Coach

Blake Beam replaces former coach Andro Williams, who was let go after five seasons.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Danville Hawks have hired Blake Beam as their new head football coach, replacing Andro Williams who was let go in December after five seasons. Beam was most recently the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Fayette County High School, and has also had coaching stops at Arab, Boaz and Helena High School. Danville Principal Brian Ellis said Beam fit all the criteria the school was looking for in a new head coach, and that he believes Beam can help build the program's culture and lead the Hawks to future success.

Why it matters

Danville's football program has struggled in recent years, with the team's last winning season coming in 2009 and only four playoff appearances since 2000. The hiring of Beam represents an opportunity for the Hawks to turn things around and build a winning culture under new leadership.

The details

Blake Beam was announced on Tuesday as the ninth head football coach in Danville's history. He replaces former coach Andro Williams, who was let go in December after five seasons in which he had a 16-35 record with one playoff appearance. Danville Principal Brian Ellis said the school is 'excited to have coach Beam' and believes he will 'do a great job of building relationships with our kids and teaching valuable lessons through the sport of football.' Beam said he sees 'a ton of potential' in Danville and is confident he can get the players to 'buy in and work hard' to help the team compete.

  • Beam was announced as Danville's new head coach on Tuesday, February 12, 2026.
  • Williams was let go as Danville's head coach in December 2025 after five seasons.

The players

Blake Beam

The new head football coach for the Danville Hawks, replacing Andro Williams. Beam was most recently the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Fayette County High School, and has also had coaching stops at Arab, Boaz and Helena High School.

Andro Williams

The former head football coach of the Danville Hawks, who was let go in December 2025 after five seasons with a 16-35 record and one playoff appearance.

Brian Ellis

The principal of Danville High School, who said the school is 'excited to have coach Beam' and believes he will 'do a great job of building relationships with our kids and teaching valuable lessons through the sport of football.'

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to have coach Beam at Danville. We believe he's going to do a great job of building relationships with our kids and teaching valuable lessons through the sport of football.”

— Brian Ellis, Principal, Danville High School (hartselleenquirer.com)

“I've been at a lot of different places, and Danville just felt right. It was too good an opportunity to pass up. I know the mood around football has been down recently, but I don't see why that can't change.”

— Blake Beam, New Head Football Coach, Danville High School (hartselleenquirer.com)

What’s next

Beam will begin working with the Danville football team immediately as he looks to turn the program around and build a winning culture.

The takeaway

The hiring of Blake Beam as Danville's new head football coach represents an opportunity for the Hawks to revitalize their struggling program and lay the foundation for future success. Beam's experience and vision for the team have the potential to help Danville overcome its recent struggles and become a competitive force in high school football once again.