Former New England Patriots Football Research Director Ernie Adams has been appointed interim head football coach at his alma mater, Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, for the 2026 season. The school's website and officials confirmed the appointment.
Adams is best known for his long tenure on Bill Belichick's staff, contributing to six Super Bowl victories from 2000 to 2021. His previous coaching history includes roles with the Patriots in the 1970s and the New York Giants in the 1980s.
He now takes over a Phillips Academy Big Blue program that has struggled recently, with only a few winning seasons since 2010. The team finished the last season with a 2-7 record, ranking 71st in the state.