GAHSFBCHAT PODCAST

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.  

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