According to the school, Tomlinson will be the team’s run game coordinator and running backs coach.
FORT WORTH, Texas — One North Texas high school football team’s coaching staff just got a lot more star-studded.
Pro Football Hall of Famer and TCU legend LaDainian Tomlinson is the new run game coordinator and running backs coach at The Oakridge School in Arlington, the school announced Tuesday.
Tomlinson, a standout running back, set multiple NCAA rushing records at TCU before being drafted fifth overall by the San Diego Chargers in 2001. During his 11-season NFL career, he earned five Pro Bowl selections, won the 2006 NFL MVP award, and became the league’s seventh all-time leading rusher with 13,684 yards. Tomlinson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest running backs in history.
“Beyond his on-field accomplishments, LaDainian is an inspirational leader, mentor, and role model committed to developing young athletes as players and individuals,” Oakridge’s Head of Athletics Chad MacDonald said in a news release. “His offensive strategy, leadership, and player development expertise will be invaluable as we build a culture of excellence within our football program.”
The Oakridge Owls compete in the 3A Division of the Southwest Preparatory Conference. In 2024, the Owls finished with an overall 7-3 record, which was a significant improvement from the previous season when they went 1-8.
“This is a transformational moment for Oakridge Athletics, and we couldn’t be more excited for the impact LaDainian will have on our student-athletes and the future of Oakridge football,” MacDonald added.
