Jimmy Johnson has been hired by Trussville City Schools to serve as a HTHS teacher and Varsity Head Track & Field coach. 

Coach Johnson has been the Track & Field coach at Opelika High School since 2011. He led the Bulldogs to state titles in Outdoor Track & Field in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2021. He also won state titles in Indoor Track & Field in 2016, 2017, and 2021. More than 55 of his former student-athletes signed college scholarships. Coach Johnson has been named the NFHS Regional Coach of the Year four times. Coach Johnson has also served as an assistant Football coach at Opelika since 2011. He completed the Pittsburgh Steelers internship program and the Las Vegas Raiders internship program. 

Coach Johnson said, "My family and I are thrilled to join the Hewitt-Trussville Track & Field team. We're incredibly excited about this opportunity and can't wait to be part of such a dedicated and passionate program, led by a team that truly embodies a commitment to excellence. Your Triple-A values here at Hewitt-Trussville resonate deeply with me. I am especially excited to share my experience and enthusiasm with the talented athletes and staff. I want to extend an appreciative thank you to the Superintendent, Dr. Martin, HT Principal, Mr. King, and the HT Athletic Director, Mr. Walker, for this opportunity. I can't wait to get started and to be part of the Hewitt-Trussville family! Go Huskies!"

HTHS Principal added, "It is a real honor to have Coach Johnson take the lead of the Husky Track & Field team.  His proven record of excellence in the sport will serve him well.  We are excited to welcome Coach Johnson and his family to the Trussville community!"

Trussville City Schools Athletics Director Lance Walker said, "We are excited to welcome Coach Johnson to Trussville. Our Track & Field program has a rich history of excellence. Coach Johnson is among the most respected coaches in our state. He has coached championship teams and has been recognized on the national level for his coaching and leadership. We look forward to supporting Coach Johnson and our Track & Field athletes as they continue the championship tradition of HT Track & Field."

Johnson graduated from Jacksonville State University. He was a member of the Gamecock football team and started at linebacker. He later added a Master's degree from Alabama A&M and earned his Instructional Leadership certificate from Jacksonville State.

There will be a meet and greet with Coach Johnson on Monday June 17 from 4pm-6pm at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium.