Oakland Patriots Coach Signs Contract Extension Through 2028

Oakland Patriots head coach, John Smith, has signed a contract extension through the 2028 season, the school announced Thursday. Smith has led the Patriots to back-to-back playoff runs in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association's (TSSAA) Class 6A division. The program has compiled a 22-6 record over the past two seasons, with a 12-2 mark in 2025. The extension is a significant boost for recruiting, as top prospects are drawn to coaches with long-term commitments. Smith's stability also gives the Patriots a competitive edge in the highly competitive Region 6-6A, where they'll face off against perennial powers like Blackman and Riverdale.

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