GAHSFBCHAT PODCAST

We chop it up with Fayette County HS Head Football Coach Nick Davis, in this episode of the GAHSFBCHAT Podcast.  Coach Davis talks about the changes in the coaching profession from his early days to now. 

Retired Burke County Head Football Coach, Eric Parker, shares his wisdom and life experiences.  Experiences earned in over 20 years of successful coaching and advocating for young people.  

GAHSFBHAT Podcast co-host and Greene County High School Head Football Coach, Terrance Banks talks purpose & passion.  Coach Banks shares jewels to help coaches prepare to become great Head Coaches, as well as becoming great advocates for their players.  

Coach Smith & Coach Banks recap Season 1 of the Georgia High School Football Chat and provide insight on what Season 2 holds in store.  

Larry Harold is an assistant football coach at Kentucky State University. Coach Harold spent several years as the Head Coach at several High Schools in the state of Georgia, including Macon County, Brunswick, Central-Macon and Americus-Sumter.In this episode, Coach Harold speaks about navigating the game of football during a pandemic. He also speaks of the importance of making faith a part of your program. Follow Coach Harold: @CoachHarold73

This week we interviewed the legendary Sam Crenshaw, on the GAHSFBCHT Podcast with Smitty & Banks. Mr. Crenshaw has been a part of many of the most exciting High School football games in Georgia High School football history. Mr. Crenshaw describes many of the historical contests that he witnessed first hand and also list some of his most memorable high school coaches. Mr. Crenshaw also provides a prospectus for what he is looking forward to the most about the upcoming high school football season. Follow Sam Crenshaw: @samcrenshaw23

Our guest for Episode 21 is Coach Lee Hannah, from Millergrove High School in Lithonia, Georgia. Coach Hannah shares his passion for helping his kids develop skills that will help them become successful on and off the field of play. Coach Hannah stresses the importance of education and how he promotes education in his program. He also talks about being a coach known for rebuilding struggling programs and the pride that he takes in doing so. Coach Hannah, a Presbyterian College graduate, also talks about the importance of having a network of coaches and mentors to tap into and how it has helped him become a better coach. Follow Coach Hannah: @MGrove_Football

Our guest for Episode 20 is Eastern Kentucky University Defensive Line coach, Jeremy Hawkins. Coach Hawkins talks to us about climbing the coaching ranks and moving from high school to the collegiate level. Coach Hawkins offers advice for coaches looking to do the same. Coach Hawkins also speaks about the importance building quality and meaningful relationships with your players. Follow Coach Hawkins - @CoachJHawkins

Chad Alligood is the Head Football coach at Northside High School, in Warner Robins, GA. Coach Alligood discusses his journey to becoming the head coach at one of the most storied programs in the country. Coach Alligood describes the importance of building leaders and having a "Player-Led" program. Coach Alligood also maintaining a healthy family balance, while being a good coach. He stresses the need for good time management skills, to get this done. Coach Alligood provides an innovative method that he uses to build relationships with his student-athletes. He pens a personal letter to each student-athlete, sharing a few encouraging and supportive words. Follow Coach Alligood: @chad_alligood

In this episode of the GAHSFBCHAT Podcast w/ Smitty & Banks, Baldwin High School Head Football Coach, Jesse Hicks, explains why he doesn't believe high school football should take place this fall. Coach Hicks also describes how he has continued to develop leadership skills in his program, during this pandemic. Coach Hicks, a long time coach in the Middle Georgia area, also talks about the quality of football and student-athletes in the area, who often get passed over. Coach Hicks is a 100+ win coach in the state of Georgia and has led programs in Augusta, Albany, and the Middle Georgia area.

Dr. Kechia Rowles, District Athletic Director for Rockadle County Public Schools, discusses her system's approach to dealing with Covid-19. She also discusses her expertise as an Athletic Trainer and the district's program that prepares students for careers in the same field. Dr. Rowles also shares what qualities she and other adminstrators look for when hiring Head Coaches and Athletic Directors.

We chop it up with Coach Philip Jones, Head Football Coach at Brookwood HS, in this episode of the GAHSFBCHAT podcast w/ Smitty & Banks. Coach Jones provides insight into the coaching lineage of his family and their connection to the Brookwood program. Coach Jones also talks about the support that his program receives from the Brookwood community and how he tries to serve that community. Coach Jones closes by stressing the importance of building relationships and having proper communication. Follow Coach Jones on Twitter: @philipcj65

Randy Jackson is the Head Football Coach for North Forney High School, in Forney, Texas. In this episode, Coach Jackson talks about the importance of building the proper culture within your program. Coach Jackson also discusses the importance of building leadership within your program and why it is more beneficial to have a "player led" team, than a "coach led" team.

Maurice Freeman is the Head Football Coach at Brooks County High School, in Quitman, GA. In this episode, Coach Freeman talks about his "why" and explains what it was like to return to home and become the Head Coach at his alma mater. Coach Freeman also discusses how he and his community handled tragedy and used it as rallying cry to come together. Freeman discusses the branding of his program and how the entire community has adopted the "Bring the Hammer" montra. He also provides advice for coaches returning to play and speaks about what he feels every coach and program should be focusing on.

Our guest for this episode of the Georgia High School Football Chat Podcast is Coach Kandice Pritchett Mitchell. Coach Mitchell is the Assistant Athletic Director for the Atlanta Public School System. Coach Mitchell talks about her role on the USA football Board of Directors, as well as her input on the rise of girls flag football in the state of Georgia. She also speaks about the role of parents in the recruiting process and how coaches can involve parents in the process.

In this episode of the GAHSFBCHAT Podcast with Smitty & Banks, we interview Lithia Springs Head Football Coach, Corey Jarvis. Jarvis describes differences between athletes and coaches in today's era, compared to 15 years ago. Coach Jarvis also discusses differences between high school football in South Georgia & the Metro Atlanta area.

In this episode of the Georgia High School Football Chat Podcast, we talk about the current climate in the United States, following the murder of George Floyd. Our guest for this episode is Georgia State University Head Football Coach, Shawn Elliott. Coach Elliott talks about hosting the GHSA Football Championship games and the importance of repairing broken relationships with local high school coaches. Coach Elliott also explains why he found it necessary to speak out against injustices in the black community, when other coaches may have been hesitant to do so. @CoachSElliott

In this episode of the GAHSFBCHAT podcast, we talk to new Windsor Forest Head Football coach, Jeb Stewart. Coach Stewart talks about the often overlooked level of high school football in the Middle & Coastal Georgia areas. He also describes his why and speaks on being a caucasian coach in areas with primarily minority demographics and the impact that he works to have on his student-athletes. Coach Stewart also speaks about his leadership council and how he is teaching his kids valuable leadership skills.

Our guest for this episode of the Georgia High School Football Chat Podcast, Johnny White, the head football coach at Douglas County High School, in Douglasville, GA. Coach White discusses his "why" and explains the role that others played in molding his passion for helping young people. Coach White also lends advice to young coaches aspring to become Head Coaches in the future. Johnny White - @CoathJTW

In this episode of the Georgia High School Footballl Chat Podcast with Smitty & Banks, we discuss different strategies being used by High School coaches for Thursday practices. Our guest for this week is Morehouse College Head Football Coach, Rich Freeman. Coach Freeman talks about the tradition of Morehouse College & the involvement of alumni with the progress of his program. Coach Freeman also talks about some of the challenges faced by smaller schools, like his, and offers a perspective on why schools like Morehouse are important in the landscape of college athletics. Freeman also talks about the influences in his life that helped him become the man that he is today & the development of young men in his program.

In this episode of the GAHSFBCHAT podcast with Smitty & Banks, our guest, Coach Trevor Williams from Creekview High School talks about being prepared to become a Head Coach. Coach Williams discusses some of the challenges that he faced in year one and describes how he plans to learn from those challenges in year 2. Coach Williams also explains what current assistant coaches can and should be doing to prepare them to make the jump into Coordinator or Head Coaching positions. Follow Coach Williams - @CoachWilliams22Co-Host Travis Smith - @_CoachTSmithCo-Host Terrance Banks - @tbanks1906

In this episode of the GAHSFBCHAT podcast w/ Smitty & Banks, we discuss potential rule changes for high school football. Our guest, Coach Geoff Collins, the head football coach at the Georgia Institute of Technology, talks about his Georgia roots. Coach Collins also talks about re-branding the Georgia Tech program and marketing his student-athletes, along with the football program. Coach Collins offers tips for high school coaches, student-athletes and parents & the recruiting process. He describes the importance of building positive relationships in the recruiting process. Coach Geoff Collins - @CoachCollins @GeorgiaTechFBCoach Travis Smith - @_CoachTSmithCoach Terrance Bans - @tbanks1906

In this episode, championship coach Roger Holmes, from Dublin High School talks about high school football in the state of Georgia & why it is an attractive destination for coaches across the country. Coach Holmes, the Wing-T guru, also explains how he has managed to remain relative for so long & why he continues to run the Wing-T, in an age of the spread offense. Follow Coach Holmes: @SEWingtclinic

In this episode, Coach Kenyatta Watson, the General Manager of the USA Academy in Montgomery, Alabama speaks about the importance of building relationships with college coaches. Coach Watson also provides advice for coaches, parents & players to help them with the recruiting process. Follow Coach Watson: @therealkwat

In this episode, we interview Coach Chris Parker, currently the Director of Human Resources for the Pickens County School System and formerly the Athletic Director & Head Football coach at Pickens High School in north Georgia. Coach Parker talks about the challenges of holding the Head Football coach title & the Athletic Director simultaneously. Coach Parker provides insight on where there idea to share Parkers Resources came from. In this interview, Coach Parker gives advice on what Athletic Directors look for when searching for Head Coaches and what information candidates should bring to interviews. Follow Coach Chris Parker @chris_parker222

In this episode of the GAHSFBCHAT podcast our guest Dr. Ahmand Tinker talks about the Minority Coaches Assoication of Georgia and some of the events they host yearly. Dr. Tinker explains the Associations origins and its current membership demographics. Dr. Tinker also explains the curriculum and importance for the Head Coaches bootcamp and explains why "family time" is a critical ingredient in a coaches success. Dr. Tinker can be found on twitter at @artink67. The Georgia Minority Coaches Association can be found at @MCAOFGA and www.mcaofga.com

In this episode, Smitty & Banks discuss the origin and plan for the GAHSFBCHAT & the new podcast. They also discuss the results of the two twitter polls, posted on the podcast's twitter page: @gahsfbchat. Poll question #1: Do you think the GHSA should implement a mandatory 2nd Dead Week period?Poll question #2: What period is ideal for "Football" weight training class?