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Herndon Today
By the People, for the People
Herndon High School hires new head football coach
Former Mississippi State assistant Adam Shaker takes over Hornets program
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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Herndon High School has hired former Mississippi State assistant Adam Shaker as its new head football coach, bringing 14 years of college coaching experience to the Hornets. Shaker will be tasked with turning around a program that slipped to 3-7 last season after an 8-3 campaign in 2024, with local boosters emphasizing his focus on developing strong student-athletes for the Herndon community.
Why it matters
The hiring of a new head football coach is a significant event for a high school sports program, as the coach plays a crucial role in shaping the team's culture, strategy, and player development. Herndon High School's football team has seen mixed results in recent seasons, and the community is hopeful that Shaker's experience and approach will help revitalize the program and bring more success to the Hornets.
The details
Adam Shaker, who has 14 years of college coaching experience, including stints at Mississippi State and other Division I programs, has been hired as the new head football coach for Herndon High School. Shaker will be tasked with turning around a Hornets program that slipped to a 3-7 record last season after an 8-3 campaign in 2024. Local boosters have emphasized Shaker's focus on developing strong student-athletes and his commitment to the Herndon community as key factors in his hiring.
- Herndon High School hired Adam Shaker as its new head football coach in March 2026.
The players
Adam Shaker
The new head football coach for Herndon High School, bringing 14 years of college coaching experience, including stints at Mississippi State.
Herndon High School
A high school located in Herndon, Virginia, with a football program that has seen mixed results in recent seasons.
What they’re saying
“We must focus on developing strong student-athletes for the Herndon community.”
— Local boosters
What’s next
The Herndon High School football team will begin their 2026 season under the leadership of new head coach Adam Shaker, as he works to turn the program around and bring more success to the Hornets.
The takeaway
The hiring of Adam Shaker as Herndon High School's new head football coach represents an opportunity for the program to rebound from recent struggles and build a stronger, more successful team that prioritizes the development of student-athletes and their connection to the local community.
