Keylon Kincade, a former Dallas Cowboys player, has taken on the role of athletic coordinator and head football coach at Woodrow Wilson High School. This announcement was made by Dallas ISD in a recent press release. Kincade, who has been coaching for 17 years, assumed his new position last week. He follows Paul Beattie, who was initially offered the job but chose not to accept it.

Previously, Kincade worked as the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Chisholm Trail High School in Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, where his offensive strategies resulted in several new school records. Before that, he was the athletic director and head football coach at Winona High School in East Texas, where he achieved numerous milestones and set school records. His coaching career also includes tenures at Mansfield Timberview High School and Fort Worth’s R.L. Paschal High School.

Expressing his enthusiasm in the press release, Kincade stated, “I am deeply honored and thrilled to lead the football team and oversee campus athletics at Woodrow Wilson. This role comes with significant responsibility, and I am dedicated to giving my utmost to the school, the athletic department, and the Woodrow community.”

Kincade’s athletic background is equally impressive. In addition to his time with the Cowboys—spending 2004 and 2005 on their practice squad and making the active roster in 2006—he was a free agent with the New York Giants and played for NFL Europe’s Cologne Centurions in 2005.

At Southern Methodist University, he reached several milestones, including being one of five players to rush over 1,000 yards in a season, ranking sixth in school history with over 3,000 career rushing yards, and holding records for single-season and single-game rushing attempts. During his high school years, he received all-state honors in football, basketball, and track.

Kincade emphasized in the release, “Football is about character building, promoting teamwork, and establishing a culture of excellence. My aim is to nurture not only outstanding athletes but also remarkable individuals who exemplify discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship. I am thankful for this opportunity and eager to see the continued success of Woodrow’s athletic program. Let’s get to work.”