HOPKINSVILLE, KY (April 22, 2024). On Monday, Hopkinsville High School announced Jacob Ezell as the school’s Athletic Director. Ezell has been employed with Hopkinsville High since 2017. He has served as lead custodian, teacher, football coach, and events manager for the school.
“We are excited to welcome Coach Ezell as our new athletic director at HHS,” said HHS Principal Cindy Campbell. “Coach Ezell is an individual who has high energy and we are excited about this new opportunity for him. We look forward to him leading our athletic program moving forward.”
Ezell is a graduate of Hopkinsville High School. He played football for the Tigers from 2011–2014. He began working as a full time sub for HHS in 2017. Coach Ezell transitioned to classroom teacher after obtaining his teaching credentials. He has also spent years on the sidelines as assistant coach with the HHS football program.
“First, I would like to thank my family for allowing me to devote my time to various sports at HHS,” said HHS Athletic Director Jacob Ezell. “I would also like to thank the administrative team at HHS (Campbell, King, Riley and Addison) along with Coach Stovall for giving me the opportunity to lead the athletics department at Hopkinsville High School. Growing up in the Tiger community as a player and fan, it feels like a dream come true to be involved with athletics at a different level. I am excited for this new journey as the school’s AD.”
Coach Ezell and his wife Arlanda have two sons; Aiden and Jrue.
Press Release for CCPS
Photo submitted by Jacob Ezell