Before the 2026 season kicked off, Texas HS Football Editor in Chief KP Kelly sat down with Georgetown head coach and campus athletic coordinator Chuck Griffin at the Hudl booth during the THSCA Coaching School and Convention.
At the time, Griffin was preparing for his eighth season leading the Eagles. He talked about staff development, Georgetown’s winning culture, offseason preparation and the growing role technology plays throughout the athletic program.
Three weeks into the season, Georgetown sits at 1-2. However, the Eagles have already shown flashes of the program Griffin has built since taking over before the 2019 season.
Georgetown opened with an impressive 28-23 victory over 6A Temple. The Eagles then battled Leander Rouse in a 45-33 shootout before falling 28-17 at Pflugerville Hendrickson in their District 12-5A Division I opener.
Now, Georgetown returns home to face Pflugerville Connally with an opportunity to regain momentum and even its district record.
Griffin Has Built Consistency at Georgetown
Griffin entered 2026 with a 57-28 record at Georgetown. More importantly, his first seven seasons all ended with winning records and playoff appearances.
The Eagles reached 10 victories in both 2022 and 2024. Georgetown also advanced to the regional semifinals in 2022 while remaining a regular contender for district championships.
That consistency fits Griffin’s background.
Before becoming Georgetown’s head coach, he previously worked at the school under Phil Blue and Jason Dean. His coaching career also included stops at Midland High, Temple, Borger and Troup.
Additionally, Griffin spent time as an assistant athletic director in Abilene ISD before returning to Georgetown.
During the interview, Griffin repeatedly returned to one factor behind sustained success: people.
Georgetown has developed coaches as well as players. Griffin said four football head coaches had come from his staff in the previous three years. Five coaches from other Georgetown sports had also moved into head coaching roles.
For Griffin, that success creates both pride and a challenge.
Developing coaches means talented staff members earn opportunities elsewhere. Therefore, Georgetown must continually bring in new people while maintaining the same standards and traditions.
Still, Griffin believes the best part of his dual role remains simple.
It is the kids.
He told Kelly that watching athletes grow, develop and eventually become successful remains the most rewarding part of the job.
Georgetown Wants Players to Work, Then Be Kids
Before the season, Georgetown’s summer preparation included strength work, conditioning and football-specific skill development.
However, Griffin also emphasized balance.
The Eagles intentionally backed away from football during June. Then, football skill work resumed after July 4 as the program gradually prepared for fall camp.
Griffin’s message to players was straightforward.
If they were in Georgetown, they needed to show up ready to work. However, if they were on vacation or attending church camp, Griffin wanted them to enjoy that experience.
“Go be a kid” was the philosophy.
That perspective matters during a long football calendar. Georgetown expects to compete deep into the fall, but Griffin also understands that high school athletes need time away from the sport.
Now, three games into the season, those summer conversations have transitioned into weekly preparation.
The Eagles have already experienced three very different games. They won a close opener, played through a high-scoring matchup and faced adversity in their first district road game.
Each experience provides another opportunity for Griffin’s team to develop.
Hudl Has Expanded Across Georgetown Athletics
Griffin has watched technology transform during his 27 years in coaching.
Earlier in his career, he often handled video responsibilities himself. Today, the amount of technology available has grown enough that Griffin believes coaching staffs may eventually need someone dedicated almost entirely to managing it.
Georgetown uses several technology platforms, while Hudl remains a major part of the program.
Additionally, the platform extends beyond football. Georgetown’s baseball, softball, basketball and volleyball programs also use Hudl for film and analysis.
For football, Griffin’s staff distributes scouting reports through Hudl each week. Players receive opponent film, practice video and information designed to help them identify areas for improvement.
The accessibility matters.
Players can study film directly from their phones instead of waiting for a scheduled team meeting.
Still, Georgetown does not simply make film available and hope players watch.
Griffin said players have Sunday-night film expectations and questions tied to the upcoming opponent. The team also studies video together throughout the week.
Meanwhile, position groups break film down separately.
Offensive linemen study defensive tendencies, fronts and linebacker positioning. Defensive backs examine route combinations and offensive keys.
For Griffin, film study is not only for quarterbacks.
Every position benefits.
The Eagles Have Plenty Still in Front of Them
Georgetown’s 1-2 start is only the beginning of a much longer season.
The Eagles have already proven they can beat a quality opponent, opening with the five-point victory over Temple. Meanwhile, the losses to Rouse and Hendrickson have provided early opportunities to identify areas for improvement.
That process closely matches what Griffin told Kelly before kickoff.
When asked what excited him most about the season, Griffin did not mention a specific record or playoff round.
Instead, he talked about watching the team grow.
After 27 years in coaching, Griffin still enjoys seeing how each group develops its identity.
Georgetown has built seven consecutive winning seasons and playoff appearances under Griffin. One difficult two-game stretch does not change the foundation behind that success.
Now, the Eagles get another opportunity.
Pflugerville Connally comes to Georgetown next, and Griffin’s team has a chance to respond, build momentum and continue developing into the team he envisioned before the season ever began.
