Former Head Coach Glen Padgett is a graduate of James F. Byrnes High School(1980) and Wofford College(1984). Coach Padgett returned to Concord in 2009 with an outstanding reputation as a classroom teacher and mentor. 

Coach Padgett's coaching experience includes:

• James F. Byrnes High School - Duncan, SC: Assistant Coach 1985(State Runner-up) & 1986(State 4A Champion)
• Concord High School - Assistant Coach 1987-1998 Athletic Director 1989-1998
• Salisbury High School - Head Coach 1998-1999
• Northwest Cabarrus High School - Head Coach 1999-2002

• North Mecklenburg High School - Head Coach 2002-2009
• Concord High School - Head Coach 2009-2017

Coach Padgett has served as a U.S. History teacher, Leadership and Student Council Advisor, and dropout prevention coordinator.

Some of Padgett's other accomplishments include:

• Four- time Who’s Who Among American Educators
• 1999 Independent Tribune Football Coach of the Year
• 2005-2006 President, North Carolina Football Coaches Association
• 2003-Present, Member of the Metrolina Athletic Officials Association Board of Directors
• 2006 MECA 4A Conference Football Coach of the Year
• 2008 North Carolina Coaches Association East-West All- Star Football Game Assistant Coach
• Six- time SPC Tennis Coach of the Year (1991 State 3A Champions)
• Shrine Bowl Assistant Coach 2014

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