Noblesville Schools names two new award-winning football & soccer coaches

Noblesville Schools announced Tuesday the hiring of state championship coaches John Hebert and Thomas Doering to respectively lead the Noblesville football and boys soccer programs.

Hebert

Hebert has 10 years of experience as a 6A division head varsity football coach for Carmel High School and will replace former Noblesville High School coach Dave Sharpe. Hebert is one of only a few 6A head coaches in Indiana with two or more state championships, and boasts multiple state championships as an assistant, as well as several semi-state, regional, and sectional championships under his leadership.

“We had over 50 candidates apply for our football position and Coach Hebert rose to the top thanks to his strong relationships with athletes, families and the community, his high integrity, and his outstanding track record of winning,” Noblesville High School Athletic Director Leah Wooldridge said. “His years of leadership in the 6A division and the caliber of the recommendations he has received from around the state made him the strongest choice, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him lead our Millers into their next football chapter.”

Hebert expressed his excitement about the new role.

“I’m eager to start this new journey at Noblesville and begin the process of building a football program that regularly competes for championships,” he said. “All the traits that define a ‘football community’ apply to Noblesville – great student athletes, strong feeder program, dedicated community support, school spirit, and top facilities.”

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Doering

New soccer coach Doering has won three state championships with Millers boys soccer and is being promoted from assistant coach to head coach, replacing Ken Dollaske who is relocating out of state.

“Coach Doering has been an integral part of our soccer program’s outstanding success these past seven years and is more than ready to step up to head coach,” Wooldridge said. “His strong tactical knowledge and calm leadership bring out the best in his players and I’m looking forward to what he can accomplish with the future of this program.”

Doering added that he is “incredibly honored to be chosen for this leadership role and can’t wait to continue the team’s tradition of excellence as we reach new heights in the years to come.”

Doering will continue in his role as a Spanish teacher at the high school and Hebert will join the NHS staff to teach wellness.

Both coaches were approved by the school board Tuesday evening and will begin leading their teams in January.