Born July 21, 1963                                        Port Arthur, TX​

Todd Dodge is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished high school football coaches in Texas history. Often described by sportswriters and peers as “one of the greatest” in state history, Dodge has been named National Coach of the Year at least four times, earning national recognition for his sustained success and leadership.

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Dodge played quarterback at Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur under legendary coach Ronnie Thompson. He led the 1980 Yellow Jackets to a 14-1 record, with the only loss coming against Odessa Permian in the state championship game. That season, he became the first quarterback in Texas high school history to pass for more than 3,000 yards, totaling 3,135. He also set state records for most career completions (382) and most completions in a single season (221), finishing his career with the second-most passing yards in Texas history—trailing only Gary Kubiak. Dodge was twice named the Associated Press All-State Player of the Year, and as a senior, he was selected to the Parade Magazine All-America Team. He was inducted into the Port Arthur Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame in 2007.

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Dodge played quarterback for the University of Texas Longhorns under head coach Fred Akers, reuniting with his former high-school coach Ronnie Thompson on the UT staff. Over his three seasons of play, Dodge competed for the starting position while helping guide the Longhorns to national prominence. In 1983 and 1984, Texas rose to the No. 1 national ranking, including an opening-day victory over #11 Auburn, led by future Heisman Trophy winner Bo Jackson.

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Following graduation, Dodge began his coaching career as an assistant at several Texas high schools before becoming head coach at Southlake Carroll in 2000. Between 2002 and 2006, he led Southlake Carroll to four Class 5A state championships in five years, then the state’s highest classification, posting an extraordinary 98-11 record over seven seasons.

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After coaching at the University of North Texas and other high-school programs, Dodge took over as head coach at Austin Westlake High School in 2014. Under his leadership, Westlake captured three straight Class 6A state championships (2019–2021), becoming the first program ever to accomplish that feat. The 2021 title game was especially historic—Dodge’s Westlake team defeated a Southlake Carroll squad coached by his son, Riley Dodge. Westlake’s winning streak reached 40 games, and the team finished both 2020 and 2021 ranked No. 2 nationally by High School Football America.

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As Head Coach and Athletic Director, Dodge posted multiple undefeated seasons (2017, 2020, 2021) and an overall coaching record of approximately 236–72. His programs have produced 11 quarterbacks named Texas State Offensive Player of the Year, four Parade All-Americans, and numerous collegiate and professional athletes—including NFL quarterbacks Chase Daniel, Sam Ehlinger, and Greg McElroy.

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In 2021, Dodge was honored as the Texas High School Coaches Association’s first Coach of the Year and the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Coach of the Year. He retired later that year but continues to mentor young coaches and athletes across Texas, leaving behind one of the most successful and respected legacies in Texas high-school football history.