Rodney Webb Resigns as Rockwall-Heath Coach to Take Job Outside Coaching

Rodney Webb announced his resignation as head football coach at Rockwall-Heath High School and said he is stepping away from coaching to take a job outside the profession. Webb posted on social media that he will remain through the spring semester and indicated he plans to retire at the end of June, a move that ends a multi-decade career with deep ties to Rockwall County football.

Webb reflected on more than 35 years in coaching in his social-media post: “Since my coaching career began over 35 years ago, it has been a tremendous privilege to be called ‘Coach.’ The big wins, big moments and great seasons have made memories that will last forever. But the relationships and friendships formed along the way have been the true blessing of this journey. [...] It’s a bittersweet announcement for me, but Fran and I are ready to move into the next phase of our lives. I'll continue to advocate for all the people who hold a special place in my heart. I'll be around through the spring semester. After that, if you’re looking for me, there’s a good chance you'll catch me on the Rockwall Square, the golf course or hanging with little Waylon.”

Webb’s career includes head coaching stops in Ruidoso, New Mexico; Royse City; Mesquite Horn; Rockwall High School; Denton Guyer; and most recently Rockwall-Heath. Program records and team material describe a long record of postseason success: a reported playoff record of 33-19, four programs led to deep regional rounds, and three state semifinal appearances. Webb’s Denton Guyer teams compiled a combined 25-5 mark with a 2020 trip to the Class 6A Division II semifinals and a 2021 state championship appearance. Webb also helped revive Rockwall-area programs during a seven-season run at Rockwall High School, where the Yellowjackets went 60-29 and reached the state semifinal in 2019.

Career totals vary slightly across records. Team bio material and some reports list Webb’s career head-coaching record as 179-91, while other tallies show 181-91. Webb is a 2025 inductee of the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor and served as THSCA president from 2019 to 2021. He played at Tarleton State University, earned All-American and team MVP honors in 1989, and was inducted into the Tarleton Hall of Fame in 2007.

Local impacts of Webb’s departure are immediate. Rockwall-Heath posted a 21-13 mark in three seasons under Webb and reached the area playoffs twice, and the program will now search for a successor as spring practices approach. Webb’s role as a visible community leader and booster of local athletics means changes in coaching leadership could ripple into youth feeder programs, booster fundraising and gameday atmosphere at Rockwall Square and other local businesses that benefit from Friday-night crowds.

For Rockwall County residents, the coming weeks will focus on Rockwall-Heath’s transition plan, the timing of Webb’s final duties through the spring semester, and the school’s search for a new head coach to sustain the program’s recent momentum.