Coach Bobby Newcombe has coached football, basketball, and track and field for nearly 14 years. Coach Newcombe was the Head Football Coach at Casteel High School for seven years. He coached defensive backs at Mesa Community College in 2010, coached wide receivers at Basha High School in 2016, and coached multiple youth sports teams over the years.

Coach Newcombe is no stranger to the sports arena. Coach Newcombe played many different sports throughout his own youth focusing on the three (football, basketball, and track & field) during his time at Highland High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He received a full ride football scholarship to the University Nebraska to play quarterback and wide receiver and ran indoor track. Coach Newcombe was a part of the 1997 National Championship team and to this day holds the Fiesta Bowl punt return record. Coach Newcombe was drafted to the Arizona Cardinals in 2001 and spent a year in NFL. He then played in the Canadian football league before deciding to retire.

Coach Newcombe earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Management in three years and decided to continue his education. He earned another bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, a Masters of Business Administration, a Masters of Education Secondary Education and a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership. He also holds an Advance Software Developer certificate and Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate. Coach Newcombe continues to teach college courses, encourages others to advance your education, and takes advantage of opportunities to make meaningful contributions to society.

As for Coach Newcombe’s family life, he has been married for 24 years to his wife, Rachel and has four boys (Isaiah 22, Jeremiah 19, Micah 16, Jonah 12). With four boys Coach Newcombe realized he was meant to re-enter the sports arena and become a mentor for not only his own children but others as well. His passion and excitement for coaching is amazing to witness.

Welcome, Coach Newcombe!