Bobby Sharp, Tennessee Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame member, has been named head coach of the Columbia Central Lions football program.

Coach Sharp will be introduced at a press conference on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 5 p.m. in the Columbia Central Auditorium.

"I'm excited by the opportunity, and thankful for the privilege to lead Columbia's football program," said Sharp. "Columbia Central football and athletic programs have a storied history in Tennessee and I'm looking forward to building the next successful chapter. Principal Eady has communicated his vision for building young men and creating a championship level program. I can't wait to get back to work!"

Coach Sharp

"Coach Sharp is a proven leader and developer of young men," said Principal Kevin Eady. "What stood out to me during the selection process was not just his desire to win football games but his focus on the development of youth. His former players are leaders in their respective communities, and many have become successful coaches, themselves. Coach Sharp will build the kind of talented and diverse coaching staff necessary to help our student athletes reach their full potential. We are eager to welcome Coach Sharp and his wife, Sue to our community!"

Bobby Sharp has over 40 years of coaching experience, including the last 34 seasons as head football coach at Lewis County High School where he compiled 280 wins, ranking third amongst active coaches in Tennessee. He has compiled 13 seasons of at least 10 wins, 12 region championships, 29 straight playoff appearances and coached multiple Mr. Football finalists, including 2007 winner, Dakota Crews.