BREAKING: Rome head coach John Reid expected to retire after more than decade as the Wolves head coach

(PHOTO - Rome head coach John Reid talks with an official during their game against Langston Hughes in the Class 6A semi-final at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

It is the end of an era in Rome. According to reports, legendary head coach John Reid is expected to retire after 11 seasons with the Wolves and 24 seasons as a head coach.

Reid is a four-time state championship head coach, two of which came with the Wolves. Since taking over the program in 2015, he led Rome to eight region titles and back-to-back state championships in 2016 and 2017. He compiled a 116-27 record with the Wolves. This past season, the team went 11-3 and reached the semifinals before falling to Gainesville.

Rome has a strong history of football success dating back to the days of East and West Rome. The two schools combined for seven state championships, including East Rome’s four straight titles from 1982 to 1985, Before combining in 1992.

The Wolves’ job will be one of the biggest to open this year and will be highly sought after. The position is similar to other city-school jobs, such as Gainesville, with the potential to compete for a championship year in and year out. While the Wolves have not reached the heights of the 2016-17 seasons, they have competed at the top of their class every year since Reid took over and will continue to have the ability to win championships consistently.

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