Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter R-XI School District is excited to announce Mr. Kevin Goltra as their new Head Football Coach for the 2016-2017 school year.

Coach Goltra has 15 years of notable coaching experience; 4 as a head coach and 11 as a defensive coordinator.  Early in Goltra’s career, he coached as the defensive coordinator at a school in Northwest Missouri and as a linebacker coach at a junior college in North Dakota.  He served as head coach at Obion County High School and Kenwood High School in Tennessee.  While at Obion County, he helped transform a team that made the Class 4A Playoffs and at Kenwood he led the Knights to the Class 5A playoffs.  Most recently, he was at Lake County School District in Tiptonville, TN.    

Coach Goltra is an experienced teacher, reaching Level 5 status in TN.  He has previously taught Government, Psychology, Sociology, World History, and U.S. History.  He also holds a Master’s of Science in Educational Leadership.  Coach Goltra is married to Tiffany.  They have five children ages 17, 16, 12, and twins who are 3. 

Coach Goltra indicates his coaching philosophy is centered on hard work, accountability, and doing things the right way.  He believes hard work and attention to detail are the focal points to being able to compete against schools that may be bigger or have superior athletes.  He looks forward to moving to this area and building a top-notch programs that the students, administration, and community can be proud of. 

Superintendent, Mr. Mitchell Wood is pleased to welcome Coach Goltra as the new football coach stating, “Coach Goltra has the right combination of character, experience, enthusiasm, and vision to take on the unique opportunities and challenges of the position at Dexter High School.  He has a proven track record of success on the field, and getting his players to play at the next level.”