New coach looks to turn things around at Floydada

A CHAT WITH THE COACH New coach looks to turn things around at Floydada
ABOVE: 2026–27 FLOYDADA WHIRLWINDS COACHING STAFF (FROM LEFT) JONATHAN THIEBAUD, JONATHAN RAMIREZ, ANDREW SHORES, JEFFREY FABILA, DREW SMITH, HEAD COACH/ ATHLETIC DIRECTOR JEFF SMITH, BRANDON WICKWARE, DANIEL LOGSDON, TYSON JONES, JEREMY HINOJOSA AND SAUL REYES. | ROBIN’S NEST PHOTOGRAPHY
ABOVE: 2026–27 FLOYDADA WHIRLWINDS COACHING STAFF (FROM LEFT) JONATHAN THIEBAUD, JONATHAN RAMIREZ, ANDREW SHORES, JEFFREY FABILA, DREW SMITH, HEAD COACH/ ATHLETIC DIRECTOR JEFF SMITH, BRANDON WICKWARE, DANIEL LOGSDON, TYSON JONES, JEREMY HINOJOSA AND SAUL REYES. | ROBIN’S NEST PHOTOGRAPHY

DOUG HENSLEY | HESPERIAN-BEACON Jeff Smith is no stranger to rebuilding jobs, and he’s looking forward to the challenges of reviving the Floydada football program.

The Whirlwinds were rocked by injuries last season, finishing 0-10, but Smith will look to work the same formula that helped him lead West Texas High to a 14-1 record and a spot in the regional semifinals a year ago.

“There were a lot of …