Lessons
The Coach
24 years experience. As a DC I specialize in the 353 which can adapt to any offensive system. I have coordinated several units that have allowed less than 10 ppg and developed dozens of college prospects.
Career Highlights Include:
Defensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach 2018 - Present
Riverdale High School, Riverdale GA
*2021 - 94 points allowed in 11 games
*2020 - Unscored on in region play
* Defense produced 3 All – Region 1st Team Selections
* Back to Back AAAAA Playoff appearances – team was 1- 9 prior to 2017 season
*4 Straight GHSA Playoff Appearances 2018 - 2021
Head Football Coach 2011 – 2012
North Clayton High School, College Park GA
*Appeared in Region Play – In for GHSA Playoff Appearance
*Led team to 4th straight playoff appearance
*Only 1ST yr. head coach in GHSA Class AAAA to make the playoffs
Assistant Head Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator 2008 - 2010
North Clayton High School, College Park GA
Coordinated defense ranked #1 in Georgia Class AAAA (2010)
*Implemented 353 Attacking Defensive Scheme
*Region Champions (2008)
*Region Runner-Up (2009,2010)
*3 Consecutive playoff appearances (2008, 2009 & 2010)
*Defensive unit ranked top 10 Georgia class AAAA each season.
2008 – REGION 4AAAA CHAMPIONS, 10-2 – 2ND RD GHSA Top 3 Defense in AAAA
2009 – REGION 4AAAA RUNNER UP, 10-3 – 3rd RD GHSA Top 3 Defense in AAAA
2010 – REGION 4AAAA RUNNER UP, 9-2 – 1ST RD GHSA Top 3 Defense in AAAA
2011 – 7-4 – 1st RD GHSA
2018 7-4 1st Round GHSA
2019 7-4 1st Round GHSA
2020 8-3 3rd round GHSA - Top 3 Defense in GA in AAAA
2021 9-1-1 2ND round GHSA TEAM RANKED #9 IN GA - Top 3 Defense in GA in AAAA
2020 & 2021: Back to Back Region Champions - Region 5AAAA
Notable players include:
Amarlo Herrera, LB, UGA
Tumbo Abanikanda, LB, Southern Miss
Clarence Jackson, LB, Ole Miss
Emmanuel Dieke, DE, Georgia Tech
My version of the 353 combines multiple attack points, combo coverage's, zone blitz packages, auto checks and other systematic controls that enable the athletes on the field to be consistently successful.
