Royal Palm Beach High Varsity Football

Coach Sam Curry is entering his second season as Head Football Coach at Royal Palm Beach High School in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. A graduate of Florida State University, Coach Curry holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management and Business and brings a wealth of experience in athletic development, program building, leadership, and player mentorship.

Before taking over the Royal Palm Beach football program, Coach Curry established himself as a highly successful youth football coach with the Royal Palm Youth Football Association, where he also served as President and Vice President. During his tenure, he helped lead multiple championship teams, including two Pop Warner National Championships, along with numerous regional and district championships.

His commitment to player development extends beyond wins and losses. Several of his former youth football players have gone on to compete at the collegiate level, including FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III, and NAIA programs.

Coach Curry also has an extensive background in developing athletic programs across multiple sports. While coaching at Glades Central High School, he earned Palm Beach County Coach of the Year honors twice in Girls Flag Football, demonstrating his ability to build competitive programs and develop student-athletes beyond traditional football.

Now leading the Royal Palm Beach Wildcats, Coach Curry is committed to transforming the program into one of the perennial powerhouse programs in Palm Beach County. His philosophy centers on accountability, discipline, brotherhood, academic achievement, character development, and preparing young men for opportunities beyond high school football.

Currently nominated for the Lou Groza Coach of the Year Award, Coach Curry continues to build a program focused on competing at a championship level while creating meaningful opportunities for student-athletes to pursue their academic and athletic goals.

His mission is simple: Develop young men, build championship culture, and create pathways to the next level.

Coach Brandon Huggins joined Royal Palm Beach High School in 2023 as the running backs coach and now serves as Assistant Head Coach, Running Backs Coach, and JV Head Coach. After a 1–9 season in his first year, Huggins has helped the Wildcats build toward this year’s 9–1 record through a commitment to player development, accountability, and a winning culture.

His coaching experience also includes serving as Offensive Coordinator for Palm Beach Gardens’ 10U youth football team. From youth football to the varsity level, Huggins emphasizes strong fundamentals, preparation, and confidence while helping athletes grow as teammates and leaders.

Beyond the field, Huggins is an educator at Royal Palm Beach High School, teaching Intensive Reading and African American History. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. His work in education shapes his approach to coaching: building relationships, setting high expectations, and preparing student-athletes for success in the classroom, on the field, and in life.

A husband, father of three, and minister at St. John Delray Primitive Baptist Church, Huggins brings a foundation of faith, family, and service to his leadership.