Jason Haddock – Wharton Tigers Football

By Ari Trybiarz
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Updated: August 21, 2026

2026 Wharton Tigers Football season

In this video interview, Wharton Tigers head football coach Jason Haddock discusses the team's preparation, culture, and goals for the 2026 season. Coach Haddock highlights strong summer participation and previews the roster, which returns four offensive linemen, key defensive line and secondary defenders, and standout players like Preston Roberts, safety/receiver London Aldridge, and junior receiver Keshan Kimble, while working to replace graduated star linebackers Rayen Thompson and Jace Ramos. He breaks down their new district alignment—including matchups against tough opponents like Sweeny, Edna, and Columbus—and outlines their non-district schedule, which starts with the historic "Battle of the Brazos" rivalry against El Campo and includes a special Military and First Responder Appreciation Night on September 11 against Wallis Brazos. Emphasizing his team's motto, "Raise the Standard," Haddock shares his pride in the program's dramatic 55% reduction in athletic ejections and its "District of Distinction" recognition from the Texas Way program, achieved after players performed 960 hours of community service last year with a goal of 1,200 hours for the 2026-27 school year. Finally, he touches on a recent fieldhouse branding revamp designed to make players feel valued and reflects on how his military upbringing and influential mentors, including Marble Falls coach Donnie Thunderberg and Baylor coaches Scott Smith and Kevin Steele, inspired him to pursue coaching to build character and "servant hearts" in his athletes.