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Meet new Blackman Football Head Coach Will Hester

‘You can coach a lot harder once they know you care about them’

March 16, 2026

By BARTON HENLEY
Rutherford County Schools

Blackman High School principal Justin Smith named Will Hester the school’s new head football coach on Jan. 15, 2026.

Hester brings extensive head coaching experience to the Blaze program, having previously led successful programs across Tennessee.

Now at Blackman, Hester looks to build on the school’s strong football tradition and continue developing student-athletes both on and off the field.

Meet Will Hester - Blackman head football coach.

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