Keith Burns Resigned as Country Day Head Coach
The Fort Worth football program named offensive coordinator TJ Millweard as interim coach for the current season.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Football
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Longtime coach Keith Burns has resigned from his position as head football coach at Fort Worth Country Day. Offensive coordinator TJ Millweard will step into the interim head coach role for the remainder of the team's season.
Why it matters
The sudden coaching change comes during a critical point in the season for the team as they look to maintain their standing within the Southwest Preparatory Conference. The leadership transition follows a recent 51-12 loss to Arlington Oakridge on October 9, 2026.
The football team holds a 4-3 overall record this season, including a 3-1 standing within the Southwest Preparatory Conference Class 3A. Under his leadership since 2021, Keith Burns compiled an overall coaching record of 31-21.
The players
Keith Burns
He is a veteran coach with 35 years of experience who served as the head football coach at Fort Worth Country Day from 2021 until 2026.
TJ Millweard
He is the offensive coordinator at Fort Worth Country Day who has been appointed as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
The details
Keith Burns, a former Broyles Award finalist in 1998 with 35 years of coaching experience, was hired at Fort Worth Country Day in 2021 and guided the squad to a district title game appearance in 2025. Offensive coordinator TJ Millweard now takes over the program effective immediately.
Timeline
Keith Burns was a Broyles Award finalist in 1998.
Keith Burns was hired at Country Day in 2021.
The team made a district title game appearance in 2025.
The team lost to Arlington Oakridge on October 9, 2026.
The school announced the coach resignation on October 13, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The coaching change represents a significant leadership pivot for a program that recently reached the 2025 Southwest Preparatory Conference district title game. This shift could impact the team's competitiveness for the remainder of the season as they currently hold a 3-1 conference record.
The transition to TJ Millweard forces a shift in leadership for the program heading into Friday's matchup against TMI Episcopal. The team must now look to maintain its 3-1 conference record under new guidance following the departure of the previous head coach.
The takeaway
Sudden coaching changes often require teams to simplify their game plans to focus on core fundamentals. Maintaining consistency in practice routines will be critical for players as they prepare for the upcoming away game in San Antonio.
What happens next
The team is scheduled to continue its season this coming Friday with a game against TMI Episcopal in San Antonio.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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