John Towels III

Bio

John Towels III was named Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coach for the Hebron Hawks on June 10, 2022. Towels was most recently the head coach at 6A Clear Brook High School in Friendswood, TX since 2020. Coach Towels becomes only the second football coach in Hebron history and inherits a very tradition-rich program. Coach has been in education for over 26 years. Prior to his position at Clear Brook, Towels led a top-ranked defense at Duncanville High School as the defensive coordinator where the Panthers made it to back-to-back 6A Division I state championship games. In his four years at Duncanville, the Panthers went 40-3 with Towels III as the defensive coordinator and won three undefeated district championships.
“Coach Towels III is known as a tremendous coach, person and program-leader,” LISD Athletic Director Cristie Liles said. “Coach Towels III has a history of coaching winning programs and building relationships with his players, staff, parents, and community members. His work ethic and reputation are second to none.
A two-time graduate of Langston University, Towels III earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in urban education. He is supported by his wife, Tanji, and his daughter, Ellengton.