Phenix City Schools has selected Cody Flournoy as the next head football coach at
Central High School. Flournoy arrives from Jackson High School, where he served as head coach for seven seasons. His teams won back-to-back Class 4A State Championships in 2024 and 2025, setting championship game records in passing and rushing.
“We are excited to welcome Coach Flournoy to Central High School,” said Interim Superintendent Nathan Walters. “Having a leader with community involvement and high character was important to us, so that they can let their light shine as a model for our students.”
Flournoy’s coaching career includes:
● Smiths Station High School – Defensive Coordinator, 2010-2014
● Central High School (Phenix City) – Defensive Backs Coach, 2015-2016
● Beulah High School – Head Coach, 2017-2019; 2018 3A Alabama High School Coach of the Year (AFCA)
● Jackson High School – Head Football Coach; also served as Athletic Director and Head Track Coach. During his tenure, Jackson’s programs earned state titles in track and basketball.
“We are excited to have the opportunity to hire someone with a wealth of experience and a championship background,” said Matt Bell, Athletic Director for Phenix City Schools. “We think he is the right fit for our student athletes.”
Community Meet and Greet
Phenix City Schools Athletics will host a meet and greet with Coach Flournoy on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Indoor Athletics Facility, beginning at 6 p.m. EST. Students, families, fans, and community members are invited to attend.
