Back-to-Back Champ Coach Steps Down Staff Reports November 19, 2025 4:56 pm Crestview, Football, Niceville, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Head Football Coach KC Woods is stepping down after winning his second straight SSAA state championship. Woods will remain at Rocky Bayou Christian School as Assistant Principal. The school has begun its search for the next head football coach. Rocky Bayou Christian School announced that Head Football Coach KC Woods will step down from his coaching responsibilities following a historic run that includes two consecutive SSAA state championships. Woods will continue in his full-time role as Assistant Principal, a position he has held while leading the football program. Woods said his decision comes after significant thought and discussion with his family. Balancing administrative duties, a growing football program, and responsibilities at home has prompted him to shift his focus toward his Assistant Principal role and his time with his wife and their two young children. During his tenure as head coach, Woods played a central role in turning the Knights into a competitive and cohesive program. The team secured back-to-back state championships, increased player participation, and elevated expectations within the school community. Players, families, and staff credited Woods with establishing a steady, disciplined environment that supported both athletic development and character growth. School administrators noted that Woods’ leadership will continue to be felt on campus. As Assistant Principal, he has taken on a range of responsibilities, including student support, campus operations, and academic oversight. His decision to step...
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