Bradford Prep made headlines when it appointed Adam Webber as its inaugural varsity football coach for the 2026 season, tapping a coach whose résumé consisted mainly of defensive coordination stints at Independence and a successful tenure as an assistant at Shelby High School, where he had overseen three state‑championship‑winning teams as a player and assistant.
Webber’s appointment was short‑lived; school administrators requested his resignation just days before the team’s first scheduled contest, a move that left the program scrambling for leadership.
A weather‑delayed debut
The opening game against Thomas Jefferson Classical was pushed back by inclement weather, and when it finally took place the team fell to a 32‑22 defeat. The loss also marked the first varsity outing for a program still finding its footing.
Jeremy Chandler, a longtime assistant on the staff, was thrust into the interim head‑coach role and will steer the team for the remainder of the schedule, which includes a Friday matchup against Highland Tech.
Highland Tech entered its own season opener with a 59‑24 loss to Langtree Charter, suggesting that Bradford Prep’s upcoming opponent may offer a more competitive test as the new coach settles in.
Looking ahead
While the early setbacks have raised questions about the program’s trajectory, the school remains committed to building a competitive football culture, and the interim leadership hopes to translate the experience of its coaching staff into on‑field success in the coming weeks.