Dexter, MO - On October 29, 2021 Coach James Sneed stepped onto Charles Bland Stadium High School Football Field for the very last time under the Friday night lights.  He served as Assistant Football Coach for 19 years beginning in 2002.

Sneed also served in the U.S. Army until returning to Dexter in 1997. He was hired as a Technology Assistant in 2001 at Dexter Public Schools.  

He has been known to do all the behind the scenes work to make the football program successful.  If you needed something taken care of he was always there to make sure it was done.  

A former athlete said of Sneed, "Coach Sneed was the whole reason I continued to play football in high school.  He was caring, supportive, tough, and respectful.  He truly cares about each and every students and athlete.  He was the best role model I had at Dexter High School."

A quote that later became known as a "Sneedism" is "if you are walking you are wrong and you are moving like pond  water.  No one will ever accuse Mr. Sneed of walking like pond water at Dexter High School. 

Everyone can attest to this as you are everywhere doing every task with diligence and we can't thank you enough for your years of service.  You will be missed!

Coach Sneed received a signed football.  He will have the opportunity to be assistant coach at least one more game when the Dexter Bearcats travel to Kennett on Friday, November 5th in a District semifinal game.  Kick-off at 7 p.m.