Niceville High School has named Richard Morgan as its new head football coach, bringing in a highly accomplished leader following the resignation of Grant Thompson.
- The school announced Morgan’s appointment while highlighting his extensive coaching achievements. Morgan comes to Niceville after stepping down from his position as head coach at Marietta High School in November 2024.
Morgan brings a strong track record of success to the Eagles program, including three state championships and an impressive 224 career wins throughout his coaching career.
His player development credentials are equally notable. According to the announcement, he has coached 185 college football players, 21 All-American selections, 72 All-State selections, and seven players who reached the NFL.
- Morgan’s teams have achieved significant postseason success with eight Final Four appearances and 15 Elite Eight berths. He has also coached five State Players of the Year and two Gatorade National Players of the Year during his career.
The new Eagles coach has received national recognition for his coaching abilities, having been named an All-American Game Coach four times.
Morgan takes over the Niceville program after Thompson stepped down following a successful six-year tenure that included more than 60 wins. Thompson had described the position as his dream job and expressed gratitude toward the school community in his resignation announcement.
