Football
Holcomb, Mark
Mark Holcomb
- Title:
- Director of High School and Alumni Relations
- Email:
- holcombm@wfu.edu
Mark Holcomb was hired on Coach Jake Dickert’s staff in March 2025 as the Director of High School and Alumni Relations for Wake Forest Football, bringing over three decades of coaching experience and a deep understanding of high school football in North Carolina. A highly accomplished coach and administrator, Holcomb has compiled a 166-78 career record (68% winning percentage) while building and revitalizing programs at multiple high schools.
Before joining Wake Forest, Holcomb served as the Head Football Coach at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, where he led the team to consecutive playoff appearances and helped turn the program around from a 1-9 record before his arrival. Previously, he was the founding head coach at Oak Grove High School (2017-2022), leading the team to a conference championship and multiple playoff berths, and Head Coach at North Davidson High School (1999-2016), where he guided the team to deep postseason runs, multiple conference titles, and a Western Regional Championship appearance.
Beyond coaching, Holcomb has extensive experience in athletic administration, having served as Athletic Director at North Davidson, overseeing scheduling, budgeting, compliance, and facility maintenance. He has also been instrumental in player development, helping nearly 60 student-athletes advance to play college football at the Division I, II, and III levels.
Holcomb is widely recognized as a leader in high school football coaching education, having presented at Glazier Clinics nationwide, the University of Tennessee Football Clinic, and various state coaching conventions. His expertise has been featured in American Football Monthly Magazine and X and O’s Labs, where he has published coaching articles.
A National Board Certified Teacher (2010-2022), Holcomb holds a Master’s in Educational Administration from Gardner-Webb University, along with certifications in Social Studies, Physical Education, and Special Education. He remains actively involved in the coaching community through his roles with the North Carolina Football Coaches Association (NCFCA) and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
Holcomb is married to his wife, Tamera, and they have two children, Ty and Alli.
Before joining Wake Forest, Holcomb served as the Head Football Coach at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, where he led the team to consecutive playoff appearances and helped turn the program around from a 1-9 record before his arrival. Previously, he was the founding head coach at Oak Grove High School (2017-2022), leading the team to a conference championship and multiple playoff berths, and Head Coach at North Davidson High School (1999-2016), where he guided the team to deep postseason runs, multiple conference titles, and a Western Regional Championship appearance.
Beyond coaching, Holcomb has extensive experience in athletic administration, having served as Athletic Director at North Davidson, overseeing scheduling, budgeting, compliance, and facility maintenance. He has also been instrumental in player development, helping nearly 60 student-athletes advance to play college football at the Division I, II, and III levels.
Holcomb is widely recognized as a leader in high school football coaching education, having presented at Glazier Clinics nationwide, the University of Tennessee Football Clinic, and various state coaching conventions. His expertise has been featured in American Football Monthly Magazine and X and O’s Labs, where he has published coaching articles.
A National Board Certified Teacher (2010-2022), Holcomb holds a Master’s in Educational Administration from Gardner-Webb University, along with certifications in Social Studies, Physical Education, and Special Education. He remains actively involved in the coaching community through his roles with the North Carolina Football Coaches Association (NCFCA) and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
Holcomb is married to his wife, Tamera, and they have two children, Ty and Alli.
Sept. 27, 2025: Coach Jake Dickert Postgame Press Conference Following Game vs. Georgia Tech
Sunday, September 28
Dylan Hazen forces the fumble
Saturday, September 27
Demond Claiborne takes it 27 yards for the TD
Saturday, September 27
Robbie Ashford gets the Deacs' first score of the day
Saturday, September 27
