Texas Honors High School Coaches Day Nov. 6
Texas families and student-athletes can mark the annual observance by thanking the coaches who guide them.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Secondary Education
The Texas High School Coaches Association will recognize Texas High School Coaches Day on November 6, 2026, an observance established through Texas Senate Concurrent Resolution 38 and held annually on the first Friday in November. Former Texas high school athletes, including professional players, have shared videos thanking their coaches ahead of the day.
Why it matters
The observance gives families, schools, and student-athletes a set date to recognize the coaches who shape young people's athletic and personal development. Because it is written into state law, it recurs on a predictable schedule every year.
The observance falls on November 6, 2026, three days from the source date, and is set by Senate Concurrent Resolution 38. The association's membership of more than 28,000 coaches and affiliates is the scale behind the recognition.
The players
Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)
The statewide association serving more than 28,000 Texas high school coaches and affiliate members, led by Executive Director Joe Martin.
Joe Martin
Executive Director of the Texas High School Coaches Association, who leads the group's statewide coaching programs and recognition efforts.
Colt McCoy
Former Jim Ned High School athlete who shared a video thanking his high school coaches.
Courtland Sutton
Former Brenham High School athlete who shared a video thanking his high school coaches.
Kayla Thornton
Former Irvin High School athlete who shared a video thanking her high school coaches.
The details
The Texas High School Coaches Association encourages schools, communities, and student-athletes to mark the day through social media tributes, school activities, and personal messages of thanks. Professional athletes who competed in Texas high school sports have already shared videos expressing gratitude to their coaches, including alumni of Jim Ned, Brenham, and Irvin high schools. The association's Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation provides professional education programs to coaches, which it says can reach more than 1.5 million student-athletes annually.
Timeline
First Friday in November, annually: Texas High School Coaches Day observance.
November 6, 2026: Texas High School Coaches Day recognition.
The Home Front
The day is anchored in state legislation rather than a school-district policy, so its date recurs in every Texas community that observes it. For families, it adds a fixed annual touchpoint in the school calendar around the start of November.
If your student plays a high school sport, consider a personal thank-you to their coach on or before November 6, 2026. Families can also check with their school about any planned recognition activities for the day.
The takeaway
Texas High School Coaches Day recurs every year on the first Friday in November, so it is a dependable date to add to a family or school calendar. Mark November 6, 2026 now and plan a thank-you message to your student's coach.
What happens next
Texas High School Coaches Day is scheduled for November 6, 2026, when the association's recognition activities are expected to take place.
Further reading
For more on how coaching and school programs shape student life across the state, explore Secondary Education coverage.
More information
Visit the Texas High School Coaches Association website for details on the observance and its education programs.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Gilmer Mirror.
