Ron Poe
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born | 1942 |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1971-2000 | McKinney HS |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 221–106–4 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1979 Texas 3A state championship | |
Ron Poe (born 1942) is a former American football coach. He served as head football coach and athletic director at McKinney High School in McKinney, Texas, from 1971 to 2000. Under his guidance, McKinney won a Class 3A state championship in 1979 and finished runner-up in 1986. Poe amassed a 221–106–4 in his 30-year-long coaching career and is among the winningest football coaches of all-time in the state of Texas.
Ron Poe received a bachelor’s degree from East Texas State University in 1964 and a master’s degree from ETSU in 1967. He began teaching and coaching in 1964 at Mansfield High School. He also served at Greenville High School from 1965-70. He succeeded Scott Johnson as McKinney head coach in 1971.
In April 2006 the McKinney Independent School District chose to rename its football venue Ron Poe Stadium.
References
- Bias, Kevin C (1995-10-03). "Winning, family keep Ron Poe at McKinney". Dallas Morning News.
- Hinojosa, David (2001-02-02). "Relationships highlight of Poe's 30 years". Dallas Morning News.