Oneida High School Football Coach Jimmy May to Step Away After 2025 Season
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Oneida High School Football Coach Jimmy May to Step Away After 2025 Season
Mark Martin Named Associate Head Coach and Future Head Coach
ONEIDA, TN – Oneida Schools has announced that the 2025 football season will mark the final chapter of Coach Jimmy May’s legendary tenure leading the program, closing out an era in Oneida High School athletics.
With over three decades of dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment, Coach May has been a cornerstone of Oneida’s sports legacy. He has shaped generations of student-athletes, instilling in them the values of hard work, discipline, and teamwork. Under his leadership, countless players have achieved record-breaking performances, earned regional and state honors, and excelled academically, with many continuing their football careers at the collegiate level.
To ensure a smooth transition and continued success for the Oneida football program, Mark Martin has been named associate head coach and will work alongside Coach May during the 2025 season before stepping into the head coaching role. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Martin will take on the position of head of strength and conditioning for all OHS athletics, leading several research-based athletic initiatives in collaboration with OHS coaches.
“Coach May has been an integral part of this program for over 33 years, and we are incredibly grateful for his dedication to our school and community. We look forward to celebrating his remarkable legacy throughout his final season,” said Dr. Jeanny Phillips, Director of the Oneida School System.
“His impact extends far beyond the field—he has shaped young men into leaders, both in sports and in life. The ‘May’ name holds a special place in the hearts of our community, and Jimmy May has carried on a legacy of integrity and competitive spirit at OHS. He has given so much to our school, and we will continue to support him in his future endeavors, both here and beyond Oneida High School,” added Stacy Love, Principal of Oneida High School.
Coach May’s contributions to Oneida football will be honored throughout the 2025 season, celebrating his lasting impact on the program and the generations of athletes he has mentored. The community is invited to join in these celebrations, whether by attending games, sharing stories, or participating in special tributes.