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Jon White, 43, Former Bayside Head Coach, Has Died

Authorities have not released details about the cause of death.

Overview

  • Virginia Tech Football posted public condolences on November 16, praising his care for players and offering sympathies to the Bayside community.
  • Coaches and former players in Virginia Beach shared tributes that emphasized his mentorship and character, reflecting widespread shock and grief.
  • White led Bayside in a playoff quarterfinal on Friday, with colleagues learning of his death by Sunday morning.
  • He was a Bayside alumnus who played at Hampton University, started coaching at Cox High, returned to Bayside in 2008, and became head coach in 2013.
  • Over 12 seasons he compiled a 79–61 record, and local coaches said the focus now is supporting his wife and two sons.