Head Varsity Football Coach Phil Hughes Resigns

ANAHEIM, CA – November 10, 2025 – Canyon High School announced that Phil Hughes has

resigned from his position as Head Varsity Football Coach. Coach Hughes steps down to

dedicate more time to his family. Coach Hughes led the Canyon High School football program

for four seasons, compiling an overall record of 17 wins and 25 losses. His best season was in

2022 when the team went 9 – 3 and advanced to the second round of the C.I.F. playoffs. The

nine wins tied the school record for most wins in a season.

Brent McKee, Principal of Canyon High School, shared his appreciation, stating, “We thank

Coach Hughes for his four years of dedication and hard work. We fully support his decision to

prioritize his family and wish him the absolute best in his future endeavors.”

Canyon High School will immediately begin a comprehensive search process to find the next

Head Varsity Football Coach. Interested applicants should reach out to Canyon Athletic

Director, Nate Harrison. His email address is nharrison@orangeusd.org.