Army West Point Athletics
Football Names Holt Tight Ends Coach
February 13, 2026 | Football
West Point, N.Y. — Army West Point Football Head Coach Jeff Monken has announced the hiring of John Holt as the program's tight ends coach.
He spent 2025 as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Southeast Missouri.
My family and I are so hyped to come to West Point. I can't wait to bring my energy to this incredible group," said Holt. "I'm ready to work, ready to win, and ready to be part of this team that has such an outstanding history and tradition of excellence. I'm thankful to Coach Monken and the staff for allowing me to join."
During the 2024 season, he served as head coach, offensive coordinator, and quarterbacks coach at Lakewood High School in North Carolina, leading the team to 10 wins. Under his direction, Lakewood topped the East Division in scoring, averaging 35 points per game.
Before Lakewood, Holt worked as the offensive line coach at Georgia State University from 2022-23. His offensive line allowed just 1.25 sacks per game and paved the way for Doak Walker Award candidate Marcus Carroll, who rushed for 1,350 yards and scored a single-season school-record 13 touchdowns in 2023. That season, Georgia State led the Sun Belt Conference in rushing offense, ranked 14th nationally in rushing, and finished fifth in the nation in total offense.
Prior to Georgia State, Holt served as offensive coordinator at Dodge City Community College in 2021, where he coached quarterbacks and running backs. His offense set school records for touchdown passes, passing yards, and total yards, while five offensive players earned Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference All-Conference honors.
Additional coaching stops for Holt include Western Carolina University (2012–20) and Appalachian State University (2008–11).
"John has been part of winning programs at every level," said Monken. "He's an outstanding teacher and someone who understands what it takes to succeed at Army. His experience coaching multiple positions and his background as a champion make him a great fit for our program."
Holt concluded his tenure at Western Carolina as associate head coach, offensive coordinator, and offensive line coach. During that time, he coached First-Team All-Southern Conference running back Donovan Spencer, who finished his career with 2,079 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns.
At Appalachian State, Holt coached tight ends, served as special teams coordinator, and was director of camps and clinics. He was part of three conference championships and four NCAA Playoff appearances.
As a player, Holt was a member of three national championship teams at Appalachian State. The Mountaineers won 44 of the 56 games in which Holt appeared. He was voted a team captain and earned Sports Network All-America and All-Southern Conference honors.
A native of Leicester, North Carolina, Holt graduated from Appalachian State in 2008. He and his wife, Krystle, have one son, John Thomas.
He spent 2025 as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Southeast Missouri.
My family and I are so hyped to come to West Point. I can't wait to bring my energy to this incredible group," said Holt. "I'm ready to work, ready to win, and ready to be part of this team that has such an outstanding history and tradition of excellence. I'm thankful to Coach Monken and the staff for allowing me to join."
During the 2024 season, he served as head coach, offensive coordinator, and quarterbacks coach at Lakewood High School in North Carolina, leading the team to 10 wins. Under his direction, Lakewood topped the East Division in scoring, averaging 35 points per game.
Before Lakewood, Holt worked as the offensive line coach at Georgia State University from 2022-23. His offensive line allowed just 1.25 sacks per game and paved the way for Doak Walker Award candidate Marcus Carroll, who rushed for 1,350 yards and scored a single-season school-record 13 touchdowns in 2023. That season, Georgia State led the Sun Belt Conference in rushing offense, ranked 14th nationally in rushing, and finished fifth in the nation in total offense.
Prior to Georgia State, Holt served as offensive coordinator at Dodge City Community College in 2021, where he coached quarterbacks and running backs. His offense set school records for touchdown passes, passing yards, and total yards, while five offensive players earned Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference All-Conference honors.
Additional coaching stops for Holt include Western Carolina University (2012–20) and Appalachian State University (2008–11).
"John has been part of winning programs at every level," said Monken. "He's an outstanding teacher and someone who understands what it takes to succeed at Army. His experience coaching multiple positions and his background as a champion make him a great fit for our program."
Holt concluded his tenure at Western Carolina as associate head coach, offensive coordinator, and offensive line coach. During that time, he coached First-Team All-Southern Conference running back Donovan Spencer, who finished his career with 2,079 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns.
At Appalachian State, Holt coached tight ends, served as special teams coordinator, and was director of camps and clinics. He was part of three conference championships and four NCAA Playoff appearances.
As a player, Holt was a member of three national championship teams at Appalachian State. The Mountaineers won 44 of the 56 games in which Holt appeared. He was voted a team captain and earned Sports Network All-America and All-Southern Conference honors.
A native of Leicester, North Carolina, Holt graduated from Appalachian State in 2008. He and his wife, Krystle, have one son, John Thomas.
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