Stephen Hill just helped Randle High School win it all. Now he’s heading home.
Fulshear High School made it official Tuesday night, naming Hill the new head football coach of the Chargers. It’s a big move, but it’s also personal for Hill—he’s lived in the Fulshear area for 15 years.
“This is where my family laid roots,” Hill said. “My oldest daughter graduated from Fulshear, my middle daughter is graduating this year, and my youngest will be a freshman next year.”
He’s watched the community grow. Now, he’s taking over a team that went 12-1 last season and has quickly become one of the top programs in Class 5A.
A Loaded Resume Comes to the Purple Track
Hill’s coaching career is one of the most well-rounded in Texas high school football. Last season, he was co-offensive coordinator at Randle, helping the Lions go undefeated and win the 5A-Division II title.
Before that, he was the OC at Westfield, where his offense scored a jaw-dropping 57 points per game in 2021—the tops in Class 6A.
He’s also been the head coach at multiple Houston-area schools:
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St. Pius X: 39-9 record (2014-2017)
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Kinkaid: 29-3 record (2010-2012)
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Westbury: 7-5 in 2009
Hill also has college experience with analyst roles at Texas State and Rice, including being part of Rice’s Conference USA championship team in 2013.
Now, he brings all of that to a Chargers program that’s used to winning—and looking to keep the momentum going.
Big Shoes to Fill After Codutti’s Exit
Hill replaces Nick Codutti, who built Fulshear into a 5A powerhouse over the past five seasons. Codutti left in February to become the head coach at Klein High School.
In his time with the Chargers, Codutti went 39-10 and sent multiple players to Division I schools, including QBs Deuce Barrington (Prairie View A&M) and Parker Williams (Army). This year’s squad featured more future D1 talent like Jerome Drain (Air Force), Chance Bryant (Houston), and Sheldon Rice (Houston).
Codutti’s wide zone offense and leadership helped turn around a program that was just 8-22 before he arrived. He was named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football 40 Under 40 list back in 2021—and he lived up to the hype.
What’s Next for the Chargers
Hill knows he’s stepping into a great situation, but he’s ready to make it his own.
“Once I get boots on the ground, I want to start meeting the kids and building relationships,” he said. “We’ve got to figure out which coaches will stay and start building a staff.”
His background as a play-caller, program-builder, and community member makes him a natural fit. The Chargers aren’t looking for a rebuild—they’re looking for someone who can keep them in the championship conversation.
And with Hill’s track record, they just might be back there sooner than later.
