Centennial High School, a public secondary school in St. Lucie West, is searching for a new head football coach after Jacob Turay stepped down from the position. Turay, who compiled a 10‑21 record over three seasons, will transition to a special teams coordinator role at Vero Beach High School, a move first reported by local media.
A Sudden Leadership Change
The resignation marks the sixth head‑coaching vacancy among Treasure Coast schools since the 2025 season, underscoring a turbulent period for the region’s football programs.
School officials have opened the position to a broad pool of candidates, and the athletic director, Kristin Wetherall, says the community has rallied behind the players during the transition.
A Strong Applicant Pool
Wetherall noted that the school has received an unusually strong response from coaches eager to lead the Eagles, reflecting both the program’s recent upward trajectory and the broader interest in the district’s football landscape.
Turay’s tenure showed steady improvement; the team posted a 5‑6 record in the most recent season after earlier years of mixed results, and his prior experience as co‑offensive coordinator and special teams coordinator gave him an intimate knowledge of the program.
The school’s website currently lists the head‑coach position as open, and administrators say they will move forward with a thorough vetting process to ensure the next leader can build on the momentum Turay helped create.