Dwight Sutton Jr. Defensive Coordinator from Mercer County has been named HC. 

GREAT MAN!

Congrats to Coach Sutton! My Mercer connections really like him. Wish him and the Panthers the very best!

45 minutes ago, KnoxLegend41 said:

FRANKFORT INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
212 Steele Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8661
www.frankfort.kyschools.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Frankfort High School Names Dwight A. Sutton, Jr. as Head Football Coach

FRANKFORT, KY - Frankfort High School is proud to announce the appointment of Dwight A. Sutton Jr. as the new Head Coach of the Panthers football program. A veteran coach with a deep pedigree in Kentucky football and extensive experience at the collegiate level, Sutton brings a championship-caliber mindset and a holistic approach to student-athlete development.

Coach Sutton joins Frankfort High School with a diverse and impressive resume, spanning over a decade of coaching across the NCAA and Kentucky high school ranks. Most recently, he served as the Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs coach at Mercer County Senior High School, where he also taught Special Education.

Sutton's career is highlighted by significant tenures at high-level collegiate programs, including:

Eastern Kentucky University: Served as Corners Coach and Pass Game Coordinator.

Lindsey Wilson College: Acted as Special Teams Coordinator and Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.

Kentucky Wesleyan & NC Wesleyan: Held dual roles as Assistant Coach and Community Outreach Coordinator.

In 2016, Sutton was one of a select group of coaches chosen to participate in the NFL/NCAA Coach Academy in Tampa, Florida. This prestigious program, run by the NFL Player Engagement staff, focused on effective communication, building team culture, and improving student-athlete well-being-principles Sutton plans to instill at Frankfort.

Beyond the X's and O's, Coach Sutton is a dedicated educator. He holds a Master's degree in Athletic Administration from Western Kentucky University and just completed an M.A.T. in Special Education at the University of the Cumberlands. Throughout his career, he has served as an Academic Coordinator, ensuring that his players maintain high standards both in the classroom and on the gridiron.

Please join us in welcoming Coach Sutton to the Panther Family!

Seems like a pretty solid hire, good luck to Coach Sutton!