The REPORTER
Caleb Small, a 2008 Hamilton Heights graduate, has been hired as the new head football coach of Northwestern High School.
This will be Small’s first head coaching job, after he spent several years as the offensive coordinator at Ben Davis High School, the 2023 Class 6A state champion. Small had been with the Giants since 2018, helping them to four sectional and regional titles in addition to last year’s state title.
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“It’s really exciting,” Small said in an interview with the Reporter. “I think there’s a lot to be said about the Northwestern community and the people that are involved in Northwestern athletics. It seemed like a great fit when I got to meet the administrators. I look forward to building a culture of excellence and being the best program that we can be year in and year out.”
Small has already built up his own record of excellence over the past 15 years. He was a three-sport athlete for the Huskies, playing football, basketball and baseball. Small graduated from Marian University in 2013, where he was a part of the 2012 national championship football team and also played baseball.
Small began his professional career at Noblesville High School, where he was a business teacher and coached baseball under head coach Justin Keever. Small helped the Millers to their 2014 Class 4A baseball state title.
In addition, Small was a member of the Noblesville football coaching staff, serving as an offensive assistant under coach Lance Scheib. When Jason Simmons took over the head coaching job in 2015, Small became the Millers’ offensive coordinator. Simmons became the Ben Davis head coach in 2018, and Small followed him to Ben Davis, where he taught physical education in addition to his offensive coordinator duties.
Small will also be the strength coordinator at Northwestern. In a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter Friday, the Northwestern athletic department had this to say:
“With an impressive track record of success, a passion for the game, and a proven ability to inspire and lead, Coach Small brings experience and expertise that will undoubtedly elevate our football program to new heights. Join us in welcoming Caleb Small as we embark on an exciting journey towards excellence on and off the field.”