Trinity Board of Trustees announces new head coach

As many of you already know Coach Josh Loy was relieved of his duties as Athletic Director, Head Football Coach and Teacher effective November 26.  This decision by our Head of School, Mr. Les Hegwood, was thoroughly vetted by our administration with input from the Board of Trustees.  All facts leading up to this decision were thoroughly considered, and our support for this decision is unanimous.  Although the decision we made in this instance was a difficult one, we believe it is best for the overall health of the school and its culture.  Student centered changes that best accomplish our mission to prepare students for excellence in college and in life are necessary to accomplish the goals of Trinity Episcopal School.  We unanimously endorse our Head of School who has led the school through difficult times and performed far above average.   Thank you for the support we have received while going through this transition.

Some months ago Mr. Hegwood heard of Zach Rogel (2005 Trinity Graduate) as a promising young educator and coach.  Over the past several months he has reached out to Coach Rogel and developed a collegial relationship while tracking his progress as a defensive backs coach at Mississippi College where he also played under Norm Joseph.  Considering the recent personnel change, Mr. Hegwood was immediately compelled to contact Coach Rogel about his availability in regards to the Athletic Director, Football Coach and Teacher vacancy.  Many of you know Zach Rogel as a former Trinity student and athlete.  I have had the pleasure of meeting with him and feel that he is exactly the right fit for the future of our school's athletic programming.  He is knowledgeable, energetic, principled and visionary.  Due in part to his experience as a college player and coach, Coach Rogel has experienced unique exposure to top-ranked college and NFL programs. These connections should provide rare experiences for our student athletes both now and as they decide whether or not they continue to play beyond high school.  Coach Rogel is eager to meet the Trinity family and ecstatic to have this opportunity to fulfill a life-long dream.