Don Woods' career spans more than 40 years with a 247-96 career record.  Under Woods, the Trojans reached the Class 4A state final in 2003, made four state semifinals appearances and notched five undefeated regular seasons. He was also the head coach at Hartselle (Ala.) High School from 1980 to 1997. 

He is in his first year as quarterbacks coach at Carson-Newman. 

Woods was named A.F. Bridges Coach of the Year in 2005 and was also tabbed Five Rivers Coach of the Year in 2003 and 2005 and Northeast Coach of the Year and State Runner-Up Coach's Award in 2003. Woods was also selected IMAC Conference Coach of the Year four times, and was 2001 All-East Tennessee State Coach of the Year. He also coached in the Tennessee State All-Star in 2001, 2006, and as a head coach in 2007.

Woods is a 1969 graduate of Tennessee Tech and holds a Masters of Arts in Education and Secondary Education from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. Woods and his wife, Nancy live in Morristown, Tenn.