Ross Newton Named Head Football Coach at Pelham

Pelham City Schools Announces Ross Newton as New Head Football Coach at Pelham High School
Posted on 01/16/2025

Pelham City Schools is pleased to announce Ross Newton as the new Head Football Coach at Pelham High School. With more than 20 years of coaching experience spanning both high school and collegiate levels, Newton brings a proven track record of success and a passion for developing student-athletes. Most recently, he served as Chief of Staff and Linebackers Coach at the University of Central Florida and has also held impactful roles at Samford University, Auburn University, and Thompson High School.

Coach Newton is highly regarded not only for his knowledge of the game but also for his ability to build relationships, foster a strong team culture, and inspire engagement within the football community. 

"My family and I are thrilled that I have been named the next Head Football Coach at Pelham High School," said Coach Newton. "I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Ledbetter, Ms. Tutchtone, Coach Kiel, Mr. Collins, and Coach Simpson for entrusting me with this incredible opportunity and for sharing a vision of excellence for Pelham Football. Together with my wife, Allison, and our three sons, we are fully committed to building a program that reflects the highest standards of achievement both on and off the field."

Sabrina Tutchtone, Principal of Pelham High School, expressed her enthusiasm for the hire: "We are thrilled to welcome Coach Newton as our new head football coach. His impressive football pedigree and genuine passion for developing student-athletes make him the perfect fit for our program. Throughout the hiring process, it was evident that Coach Newton is not only highly respected by both high school and college coaching elites but also deeply committed to elevating our program and providing our school and community with a first-class experience."

Trey Simpson, Pelham City Schools Director of Athletics, added, "Coach Newton has had a very successful 21-year career at both the collegiate and high school levels. When you think of Coach Newton, think of passion, energy, vision, and excitement. He embodies the spirit of what Pelham Athletics represents and is highly respected throughout the Southeast. We are confident that he will elevate our program and continue to build on the strong traditions of Pelham Football."

Newton is eager to get started and shared his vision for the program. "Our goal is to elevate Pelham Football into an elite program that inspires pride throughout the school, community, and everyone connected to it. We aim to pursue championships with unwavering determination while fostering the personal growth of our student-athletes into exceptional leaders and contributors to society," he said. "With the collective support of the Pelham community and our shared commitment to 'The Pelham Way,' I am confident we can achieve these ambitious goals. While much work lies ahead, we are eager to get started and will dedicate ourselves every day to transforming our vision into reality."