John T. Curtis Jr.

John T. "J.T." Curtis Jr. (born 1947) is a high school football coach for John Curtis Christian School. In 2023, he broke the record of John McKissick’s record of 621 wins, securing his 622nd win against nationally recognized Edna Karr High School. In 2010, he was inducted to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and in 2015, he was inducted to the National High School Hall of Fame.

Following the 2024 season, his coaching record stands as 640 wins, 90 losses, and 6 ties in over 56 seasons.

JT has 3 children with his late wife Lydia. JT eldest daughter Joanna Fabacher is married to Tommy Fabacher which she met at John Curtis Christian School in 8th grade. Joanna and Tommy have 2 daughters Reaghan and Rylee Fabacher. JT’s next child is his son John Thomas Curtis III (Johnny), Johnny also met his wife Dawn at John Curtis Christian School and the have 3 sons John Thomas Curtis IV (Jay), Michael and Jason. JT’s last child is Jeffrey (Jeff), Jeff met his wife at John Curtis Christian School and they have 5 children Anna, Abbi, Jeffrey Jr, Avery and Jackson. It was important to his late life Lydia to have a close family and you will see that in many pictures he has one of his children or grandchildren around him. JT has had the privilege to have his son in law and sons be by has side as an assistant coaches over the last 30 years. [1]