Todd WindhamTodd Windham has resigned as head football coach and athletic director at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School.
Windham has been a head football coach for 17 years, the last eight at LFO, where he posted a 30-51 record. He had previous stints at Hixson and Lookout Valley. Windham, after informing his players, said Thursday the decision to step down centered on both his personal and professional life.
“I’ve wrestled for some time with where I want to go in terms of football,” said Windham, who plans to remain at the school as a teacher. “I have a son getting ready to start high school and one that is about to graduate, and at 17 years as a head coach I have gotten to the point where my priorities have changed. I’ve missed so many things.
“It’s time to step back and let someone else have the opportunity to lead the program. I also plan to further my own education by pursuing a degree in educational leadership. I appreciate all the support from the coaches, players and parents at the three schools I’ve worked at. I mostly want to thank my family for giving me a chance to do what I love.”
The Warriors under Windham are coming off consecutive 3-7 seasons. They twice won seven games and they made the state playoffs in 2009.