A Commitment to Excellence
Coach Pete Adkins served as head coach of the Jefferson City High School Jay football team for 37 years, from 1958 to 1995. He compiled a staggering 405-60-4 career record, resulting in an 86.8% winning percentage - the highest win percentage of any high school football coach in U.S. history at the time of his retirement. Under Coach Adkins' leadership, the Jefferson City Jays football program became one of the most well-known and respected dynasties in U.S. high school football. How did he do it? He demanded (and received) more from his players than they thought they could give and he instilled a belief in hard work, dedication, self-sacrifice, and a commitment to excellence. He led the Jays to a record nine state championships … [Read More]
