Charles Thiel

January 21, 2026

Urbana Schools Press Release

Geron Stokes

We are pleased to announce the hiring of Geron Stokes as the Head Football Coach for Urbana High School. Coach Stokes brings a wealth of experience and a proven record of success at the highest levels of high school athletics.

Throughout his career, Coach Stokes has led several outstanding programs, including Urbana High School, Minster High School, and Dublin Coffman High School. His leadership and commitment to excellence have produced consistent competitive success, culminating in two state championships and an overall coaching record of 125–69.

Beyond the wins and titles, Coach Stokes is widely respected for his ability to develop student-athletes both on and off the field. His emphasis on discipline, accountability, and character aligns strongly with the values of our district and athletic program.

We are excited to welcome Coach Stokes back to our school community as a coach and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our students, athletes, and program for years to come.

Stokes is an Urbana grad, has been a head coach for 13 seasons, including 9 years at Minster where he went 71-31 with 2 State Titles. He was most recently the Head Coach at Dublin Coffman.

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