For immediate release: Dec 12, 2023 Jeffersonville, IN. Jeffersonville High School has announced the hiring of Joseph Washington III as the new head football coach. He is a dedicated and experienced educator and football coach, with a proven track record of developing athletes, fostering teamwork, and achieving success both on and off the field. Joe has had a successful history on the football field. He is a North Hardin High School graduate, he was selected to the Kentucky All-State football team his senior year. He went on to attend Western Kentucky University, playing 4 years on their football team, in addition to being a part of their 2002 National Championship team. He would later participate in the NFL drafting process. He was honored to play Arena Football for 6 years in the AFL. He has been coaching at various levels since 2010. He was Assistant Head Football Coach and Offensive Line Coach at Atherton High School and Head Coach at River Valley Middle School. Joe went on to lead River Valley to their first winning season since 2013, while maintaining COVID protocols. Joe has earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree as well as two Masters of Education degrees, and he is currently working on his Doctorate with a 2026 expected graduation date. He is currently the guidance counselor at River Valley Middle School. His professional experience is well respected by Jeffersonville’s Athletic Director, Larry Owens. “We are very excited to welcome Joe to our athletics staff to lead our football program. His passion, experience and vision for our program stood out to us during the interview process. We know he is equally excited and ready to hit the ground running.” Larry as well as others know that he will put his best foot forward, displaying good sportsmanship, leadership, and will motivate our Red Devils, present or future, to become the best version of themselves possible. Congratulations to Joseph Washington III.