News Summary

As the Brevard County high school football season approaches in 2025, several coaching changes are set to impact local teams. Five new head coaches are stepping in as the county adapts to fresh leadership. Notable transitions include John Holmes returning to Rockledge after coaching at Titusville, while Matt Diesel takes over at Titusville, and Hall of Fame coach Dan Burke resumes coaching at Satellite. Excitement builds as teams prepare for the season and their new head coaches work to elevate performance.

Brevard County High School Football Coaching Changes for the 2025 Season

As the excitement builds for the 2025 high school football season, Brevard County is buzzing with coaching changes! This year, five of the county’s high school football programs will see new head coaches taking the reins, down from six last year. That’s right; it’s a time of transitions and fresh starts!

Who’s Off the Field?

First up, let’s take a look at the departing coaches who have made their mark on local football. We have:

  • David Kintigh at Melbourne
  • Tyrone Giscombe at Rockledge
  • Brian Helton at Satellite
  • Mitchell Brown at Palm Bay
  • John Holmes at Titusville

Excitingly, John Holmes will not hang up his whistle just yet! He’s heading back to his alma mater, Rockledge, after a successful run at Titusville. Meanwhile, Titusville has snagged a new head coach, Matt Diesel, who is also an alum and was the defensive coordinator at Cocoa.

New Coaches, New Adventures

As coaches retire or transition, new talent steps into the spotlight. This year’s lineup includes:

  • Jeff Pannucci has been appointed as the new head coach at Melbourne.
  • Dan Burke, a Hall of Fame coach, is returning from retirement to take the lead at Satellite.
  • Kevin Mays, another alum, takes the head coaching position at Palm Bay, after previously serving as the head coach at Viera.

Meet the Coaches for 2025

Each team is gearing up for a fresh season with their new coaches.

  • Titusville: Home field: Storey-Taylor Stadium. Head coach: Logan Hallock (since 2023). Last season showed substantial improvement with a 6-4 record.
  • Palm Bay: Field: Bayside High School Stadium. Head coach: Billy Miller (since 2023). Looking forward to improving from last season’s 5-6 record.
  • Cocoa: Home field: Dick Blake Stadium. Holding strong with Ryan Schneider on deck since 2018, and boasting statewide recognition with a state champion title in 2024.
  • Cocoa Beach: Head coach: Ted Kimmey (since 2024). They had a 4-6 record last year but have high hopes under Kimmey’s direction.
  • Melbourne: Home field: Commodore Stadium. With Chris Sands at the helm since 2018, they achieved an impressive 12-2 record and made it to the state semifinals in 2024.
  • Merritt Island: Home field: “O-Dome” Mustang Stadium. Coach Tyler Murray continues to prove himself with a solid 7-4 record, marking three playoff appearances in as many years.
  • Rockledge: Home field: McLarty Stadium. John Holmes
  • Satellite Beach: Home field: Satellite High School Football Stadium. The legendary Dan Burke is back to lead the team, aiming to build on previous successes.

Long-Standing Leaders

In a landscape of new faces, it’s great to see some familiar ones staying put! Ryan SchneiderChris Sands (Melbourne) are the longest-tenured coaches in Brevard County, having held their positions since 2018.

What’s Next for Brevard County Football?

The anticipation is palpable as practices gear up! With a variety of exciting coaching changes and hopeful teams, the 2025 season is shaping up to be one for the books. Fans can expect regular updates and coverage on the progress of their favorite teams, keeping everyone in the loop as the players hit the field and prepare for adrenaline-pumping action!

It’s going to be a fantastic season ahead, full of rivalries, touchdowns, and, of course, plenty of school spirit!

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