Matt Wilson
Wilson brings 15 years experience as a coach to the position. He served as Quarterbacks Coach, JV Head Coach, and Offensive Coordinator from 2008-2012 at Newton-Conover. Wilson then served 10 years as Offensive Coordinator and JV Head Football Coach at Alexander Central High School. He has served as Head Football Coach at West Iredell High School the last two seasons.
At Alexander Central High School, his JV coaching record was 89-11. As Head Football Coach at West Iredell, Wilson led the Warriors to their first winning season in 14 years; their first playoff appearance in 9 years; their first 3A playoff appearance in 17 years; and had the most all conference player selections in 14 years.
“Newton-Conover is my home and I am very proud to be a Red Devil,” Wilson stated. “There is a standard the people in the communities of Newton and Conover expect from their football team. Our players will strive everyday to fulfill and meet that standard in the classroom, on the field and in the community.”
Wilson is a 2004 graduate of Newton-Conover High School. He received his degree in Special Education and Child Psychology from Appalachian State University. Matt is currently married to Chase Wilson and has a six month old daughter Maeve.