ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — East Rockingham High School has announced their interim head football coach for the 2026 season.

Dontae’ Gholson, who is a teacher and a coach, will coach the Eagles this fall.

Coach Gholson previously served as Running Backs Coach and Junior Varsity Coach at ERHS. He began his teaching and coaching career at ERHS in 2024.

A graduate of Dinwiddie High School, Coach Gholson was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball,
and baseball before continuing his basketball career at Bluefield University.

East Rock Principal Marc Sweigart says Coach Gholson “has a positive attitude, strong leadership, high character, and commitment to our school community that makes him an excellent choice to lead our football program.”