Robinson Junior High School—Kingsport, TN (1964 –1973)
Dobyns-Bennett High School (1973 - 2004)
Assistant Football
Head Boys’ Track & Field
Head Boys’ Cross Country
4 TSSAA State Championships (1989, 1990, 1995, 1996)
Head Girls’ Track & Field
1 TSSAA State Championship (1995)
Head Girls’ Cross Country
2 TSSAA State Championships (1992, 1997)
Coach Coughenour has been selected as Coach of the Year 9 times
In 1998-99, inaugural year of the A. F. Bridges Sportsmanship Award, he was selected as Male Coach of the Year in District 1
One of his former athletes said, “Through all of his accomplishments ha remained a very humble person. He takes his greatest pride in the wide range of lives he has influenced. While some coaches are most interested in the short-term goals of meet victories or state titles, Coach Coughenour works hardest towards the long-term goals of helping his runners grow into successful and productive adults.”
Retired from teaching in 2004, but continues to coach cross country and assist in track