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Curt Newsome passes away at age 67, remembered for coaching legacy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:09 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Curt Newsome passes away at age 67, remembered for coaching legacy

Summary

Curt Newsome, a former assistant coach at Virginia Tech, died at age 67. Virginia Tech announced his passing on Sunday. Newsome had a storied coaching career, serving as the head football coach at Emory and Henry College from 2014 to 2023, and coaching at both James Madison University and Kecoughtan High School. He achieved significant success with the Warriors, including six playoff victories and a state championship appearance. His contributions to football in the region are well-remembered.

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By the Numbers

•Curt Newsome was 67 years old at the time of his passing.
•He coached at Emory and Henry College from 2014 to 2023.
•Newsome had a successful coaching tenure at Kecoughtan High School.
•He was an assistant coach at both Virginia Tech and James Madison University.
•Virginia Tech confirmed his death on June 1, 2026.

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3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Former Kecoughtan Head Coach, Virginia Tech Assistant Curt Newsome passes away at age 67

What they're saying

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(WAVY) — Virginia Tech released on Sunday that former assistant coach Curt Newsome has passed away. The Hampton native was the Head Football Coach for Emory and Henry College from 2014 to 2023. Newsome was also an assistant at Virginia Tech and James Madison University. Back here in Hampton Roads, Newsome coached at Heritage and […]
— Yahoo Sports

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