Noblesville High School is entering a new era of athletics for the 2025-26 season, as both football and boys soccer have hired new coaches in John Hebert and Thomas Doering respectively.
Coach Hebert previously spent 10 years at Carmel High School, boasting a record of 82 wins to only 38 losses and two IHSAA state championships during his tenure. Hebert resigned at Carmel following a 3-7 record in the 2024 season, and looks to create a new chapter by improving upon Noblesville’s winless record in the Hoosier Crossroads Conference next year.
“I’m extremely excited to be part of a breakthrough with a program that is dying for it,” Hebert told the IndyStar. “I can’t wait to get to work and get to know each of the players on the team and start building for a new day and a new standard.”
In the past five years under head coach Dave Sharpe, Noblesville football has produced a lackluster 13-38 record featuring only three wins in conference play. This November, Sharpe resigned from his position as head coach, opening the door for Hebert to fill the role.
“Coach Hebert rose to the top thanks to his strong relationships with athletes, families and the community, his high integrity, and his outstanding track record of winning,” Noblesville Athletic Director Leah Woolridge told the IndyStar.
On the soccer pitch, Coach Doering has coached alongside now former head coach Ken Dollaske throughout the Millers’ dominant 2020s run that has featured three straight IHSAA state championships. Following a loss to Carmel in the sectional final this season, Dollaske has relocated out of Indiana, allowing Doering to be promoted to lead the team.
“From my position as assistant, I saw what goes into building a team culture where [the team] is with each other, and with high expectations,” Doering said. “Hopefully, that will transfer over as I take over head coaching.”
Despite the early exit in this years’ tournament, the Miller boys soccer team has quite the opposite history to its neighboring fall sport in football, as the Millers have only lost eight games in their last five seasons. As head coach, Doering now has the opportunity to continue old habits in a new era at Noblesville.
“I’m incredibly honored to be chosen for this leadership role and can’t wait to continue the team’s tradition of excellence as we reach new heights in the years to come,” Doering said.
