Jackson-Madison County School System
NEWS RELEASE
December 12, 2022 Contact: Greg D. Hammond
Chief of Public Information
731-695-0038
gdhammond@jmcss.org
Woodrow Lowe Jr., son of Alabama football legend, named North Side football head coach Proven program builder brings college, professional coaching experience to Jackson.
JACKSON, Tenn. – Woodrow Lowe, Jr., a veteran coach with more than 25 years of combined high school, college and professional experience, has been named head football coach at North Side High School. Lowe was the 2nd all-time winningest coach at Fayette-Ware, amassing 19 wins in just 3 seasons. During his tenure at Bolivar, 24 seniors signed letters of intent to play at the collegiate level.
“We interviewed a great pool of applicants, but few have the level of coaching and administrative experience as Coach Lowe. He’s increased student participation at every stop he’s made, and he has the passion necessary to grow the North Side program,” Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ricky Catlett said.
The son of former NFL All-Pro linebacker Woodrow Lowe Sr., Lowe began his high school coaching career at Selma High School in Alabama. He coached the Saints to consecutive playoff appearances and later served as the defensive line coach for the Ottawa Renegades of the Canadian Football League. Lowe was defensive coordinator at Lausanne Collegiate School during the Lynx’s run to the DII-AA State Semifinals in 2019.
“The wide range of experience Coach Lowe has will be valuable for the students. His sons were highly touted athletes and are playing at the next level right now. Whether our athletes have aspirations of playing football after high school or simply developing into quality young men to lead in our community, Coach Lowe will provide that guidance,” Mr. Jason Bridgeman, Chief Operations Officer for JMCSS said.
A native of Phenix City, Alabama, Lowe received his Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Alabama and his M.A. in Teaching in Physical Education from the University of West Alabama. He and his wife, Channel 3 news anchor Zaneta Lowe, have three sons. Their eldest son, Trey, is the starting quarterback at the University of Southern Mississippi.
“Ten years ago, North Side football was known statewide for its football team. I believe the talent is still there. With Principal Chandler’s support, we’ll assemble a culture to build it back. It’s important for the entire student body to desire a winning culture. I’m excited to get started,” Coach Lowe said.
