Calvin Coolidge Senior High School has selected Natalie Randolph as their next coach of their high school varsity football team. Randolph teaches biology and environmental sciences at the school, and was chosen from about 15 candidates. She most likely is the only female varsity football head coach in the country.
She told the Associated Press, "While I'm proud to be part of what this all means," Randolph said, "being female has nothing to do with it. I love football. I love football, I love teaching, I love these kids. My being female has nothing to do with my support and respect for my players on the field and in the classroom."
I've played football throughout middle school, high school, and college, and after looking at her resume, I'm not really shocked that she got the job. She was a track and field star at the University of Virginia, played wide receiver for the D.C. Divas of the National Women's Football Association, and has been an assistant coach from 06'-08' at another high school.
For me, her gender, doesn't even have to be an issue, for her resume speaks for itself. I admire and applaud their decision, and look forward to see how her year as head coach goes at Calvin Coolidge Senior High School. I wish her the best. Good luck.