Dudley Whitley Bio

Dudley Whitley served Rocky Mount City and Nash/Rocky Mount Schools in many capacities. He began his career as a teacher and coach.  He would later serve as Asst. Principal, Principal, and Athletic Director for RMSH, Director of Special Services in the Central Office, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. He ended his 35 year career as the Athletic Director for Nash-Rocky Mount Schools.  The role that he cherished and will be remembered for is that of coach.  During his tenure, Coach Whitley experienced  triumphs as the Head Coach of Rocky Mount’s 1963 4-A State Championship Baseball team and defeats as the Head Coach of an 0-10 football team, however his athletes will remember not necessarily the wins and losses but that Coach Whitley taught them to be humble winners and dignified when they lost.  Dudley was a coach that wanted his players to leave their high school days as better athletes but more importantly as better people. 

The coach who is nominated should be a coach who exemplifies Dudley Whitley’s goals, great character, and sportsmanship, as well as one who serves as a positive role model for students. Please take the time out of your busy schedule to recognize a coach who makes a difference every day for our student-athletes!!!  (Recommendations are accepted from parents and athletes as well)

Please submit the nomination form on or before May 1, 2025.