Coach Bios


Willis May, Jr.
Head Coach
(304) 545-3015
Coach May was born in Flint, Michigan, but raised in Logan, West Virginia. He has been coaching for 29 years after graduating from Marshall University in 1992 with a BA in Physical Education and Health K-12. He coached at Hurricane High School in West Virginia for 19 years where he was the Head Coach for 10 years where they made the State playoffs every year except once. In 2012, Coach May moved to Florida with his family Wife Melissa (31 years married), Jordan (26 yrs old, married to Alexandra May), Corey May (25), Jared May (14) and took over as the Head Football Coach at Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Parkland, Florida. He lead that Program for 7 years. He has been the very proud Head Coach at South Fort Myers this being the second year. He and his family are so overwhelmed with the family atmosphere, great young men and women, and the many wonderful things that South offers thanks to the great Adminstration, teachers, staff, and community. Coach May and his staff are working on building a program that we will all be proud of and excited to watch every Friday Night!
Matt Holderfield
Defensive Coordinator
(256) 504-2916
I have coached football for over 20 years both in Alabama and Florida. The last 9 years I have spend at South Fort Myers High School as the Defensive Coordinator and Assist Head Coach. I also coach defensive line as my primary coaching position.
Sean Downing
Wide Receivers Coach
(772) 342-7835
Wide Receivers Coach
I'm a Fort Myers native and graduate of East Lee County high school. There I excelled as an athlete in football and track earning a scholarship to Walsh University. I continued my football career after college playing minor league football and ultimately ending my playing career in professional Arena Football. I continue to work within the football community, coaching at South Fort Myers High School
Jurrel Simmons
Running Backs / Linebackers Coach
(239) 776-8012
Position: Running Backs/ Linebackers. Hometown: Fort Myers FL. Experience: 20+ yrs. Coach Jurrel Simmons is a Fort Myers native, graduating from Cypress Lake High School C/O 89" He attended Minnesota State (Mankato)University. Majoring in Physical Therapy. This will be his 6th year at South Fort Myers HS. Previous years were spent at Cypress Lake HS as Offensive Coordinator for 3 yrs then as Defensive Coordinator for two years, and Cape Coral HS as Running Back's coach. He has coached Linebackers for the last 6 years and this will be his 1st year coaching Running Backs at South. He also is the Head Coach for the WolfPack track team. Coach Simmons has a 23 year old Daughter, Autumn and a 20 year old son, Terrel (TJ).
Hector avila
Assistant Coach
(239) 333-9720
Over 20yrs of coaching youth football in Ft. Myers 5th yr as a Assistant coach at South Ft. Myers
Daniel Weller
Assistant Coach
(484) 994-9153
10 years at SFMHS as OLine/DLine Coach 6 years as the HC at Pottstown HS 24 years on the college level as asst coach 3 years professionally in Austria as OLine DLine and Defensive Coordinator. The rest as HS asst coach. I’ve been a DC and OC on the HS level
Gary May
Assistant Coach
(352) 345-7510
Born in Columbus, OH Raised In Logan, WV Father retired coal miner (Willis Sr) Mother retired RN (Kris) Successful older brother (Willis Jr)and younger sister (April) Marjory Stoneman Douglas 2012-2019. South Fort Myers 2019-present CEO/Owner AquaBrite of FL & ABNation Married 18 years to my beautiful wife, business partner & best friend (Julie) Father of 3 great kids (Britt) (Chase) & (Trey) Single digit handicapper Golfer at Member of The Club at Gateway 2020 Griffin Cup Club Champ Christian US Navy veteran My brothers keeper A True friend Faith Family Football
Corey May
Assistant Coach
(754) 253-9760
Born and raised in West Virginia. Moved to FL in high school where I attended Stoneman Douglas High School for two years where I played football. I was selected to the Broward all county and all state teams. Played in Broward all star game and Broward vs dade all star game. I decided to go to FAU to play football. I played for 2 years before having to stop due to injuries. I decided to coach at Stoneman Douglas high school where I coached Defensive backs and Wide Receivers for 3 years. This is my first year teaching Marine Science and coaching defensive backs at South Fort Myers High School.

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