SUN Coaches Podcast

Coach Ed talks Mother's Day, transfers and spring ball. Coach Curt Miller talks Faculty 2 Field and getting coaches aligned with school systems in the hiring process.

Corey Fountain is a 3 time state championship HFC out of South Carolina. Originally from Lamar, he played football and baseball both in high school and in college. Considered by his peers of one of the best men leading young men in South Carolina, Coach Fountain shares his journey thus far. I hope you enjoy his story as much as I did!

Coach Teter is a native of West Virginia where he played multiple sports in high school. He went on to play at the college level before starting his teaching and coaching career in Florida. Coach worked his way up in the profession before getting his first HFC job at Clay in Florida. He came to Georgia after than beginning at Dunwoody and has been at Sequoyah for the past 17 years. I hope you enjoy hearing the story of one of the best men we have leading young people in the game!

Coach Ed and MOCS discuss the week that was and oh what a week it was!

TC has coached in NC, TN, and GA. He started as a student assistant in college and worked his way up through the ranks to return to the toughest conference in NC to be the HFC at Cherokee High School. He has a great story and I hope you enjoy it!

Coach Ed is back! He and MOCS discuss GHSA, hype videos, anonymity, and Faculty2Field.

Coach McFather is a coach's kid that grew up around basketball and football before getting into the business himself. He started as a middle school coach and worked his way up winning the 2021 State Championship at Brooks County as an assistant on that staff. After the legendary Coach Maurice Freeman retired, Josh was tabbed as the next man up. I hope you enjoy his story as much as I enjoyed talking with him!

Coach Woodard is a coach's kid that followed in the family tradition of coaching high school football. A graduate of West Laurens High School and Georgia Southern University, Andy has coached the majority of his career in the GISA or GIAA. He is a 2x state champion as a HFC and I hope you enjoy his story as much as I did!

Coach Jason Tone is a played his high school ball for the legendary Milt Miller at Lowndes High School. He went on to Valdosta State University where he knew he would be a teacher and coach. He has worked for some legends and well on his way to being one himself. I hope you enjoy his story!

Coach Ed and Mocs review the week that was on Easter Sunday. We talk how the high school game has changed, why the championship games being played in the Benz need to be over, and coach's presences on social media.

Coach Aurandt grew up in Atlanta and went to GAC. He later went on to play and win a national championship at Valdosta State. Later, he would GA there and win ANOTHER one as an assistant coach. He has coached for some legends and has recently won a state championship at North Oconee High School. He is one of the good guys for sure! I hope you enjoy his story!

Coach Ed and MOCS discuss old coaches. We talk about the 10 commandments of interviewing for coaching jobs. We also talk a little March Madness, and the UGA clinic on episode 200!!

Tyler Jaynes grew up in a small town in west Texas. He attended Baylor University where he started as a baseball player and later walked onto the football team where he became a starter in no time. After school, Tyler sold commercial real estate and became his firm's youngest partner in history. He then decided to start his own company: Influxer. I hope you enjoy his story!

Coach Ed and MOCS talk March Madness, young coaches article, jobs, and high school(s) that routinely breaks the rules. Another week of our brand of nonsense!

Coach Ramsay has won a lot of games and a lot of championship games as both an assistant and a head football coach. He went to HS in Texas and played college football before coaching at the college level. He is a football coach and a good dude. I hope you enjoy his story!

MOCS and Coach Ed talk SunCoaches Retreat, coaches you love to hate, Joey King conversation, and how Coach Ed would approach spring practice!

Adam has been coaching for a while and is a good one. He also works for SNACK. It's an interactive teaching tool that you all need to check out for use with your athletic teams! I hope you enjoy his story!

This week Coach Ed and MOCS discuss coaching at small town schools vs established programs, mascot names, and funny coaching stories.

Byron is a military kid. He spent his formative years in Anchorage Alaska before moving to GA at age 13. He has been an assistant, a DC, a HFC, he's a veteran of the United States Navy, and he is one of the finest men we have leading young men in Georgia. I hope you enjoy his story!

Coach Ed and MOCS discuss the Glazier in Atlanta. We also dive into the horror stories of misguided communications between parents and coaches. We talk about the Rush article, changing the GHSA, and many other things. Another great epiosde!

Coach Mobbs has become an old head. A native of Gwinnett County, Coach Mobbs played for the legendary Cecil Flowe in High School. He knew all along he wanted to be a coach and after college, he began his career at Collins Hill. Korey is one of the best humans in this business and his hard work and dedication to serving others is paying off at Jackson County. I hope you enjoy his story!

Coach Lasseter is a Heard County alumnus having graduated in 2000. He attended West GA and got his post graduate degrees from Liberty University. He has served as a head baseball coach, the athletic director and now the Head Football Coach. He is one of the most down to earth and humble guys in the business. I hope you enjoy his story!

Coach Ed and MOCS discuss what makes for a chance at a successful athletic program. We also discuss some interesting takes and re-cap some hires that happened last week.

Coach Jarvis is one of the most well regarded coaches in the state of Georgia. I would say he is definitely on of the "best" of us. A native of Atlanta, coach played college ball at Albany State University. He started under the late legendary Clay Hill at Crisp County High School. He moved up over time to take his first HFC job at MLK in Atlanta and has revitalized programs ever since. An old school guy that holds kids accountable, Coach Jarvis is one of the best people in the business. I hope you enjoy his story!

Coach Ed and MOCS discuss the past weeks events. Who got hired? What came open? What are we doing in the clinic season? He may even talk a little Superbowl action.

Coach Swift is an Oregon coaching LEGEND! He is originally from southern California and a 3rd generation coach's kid. Far from a kid, Coach is retired now and still has a fire and desire to develop young men! He is a state champion (2x) in different classifications and most well known for establishing Gold Beach as a perennial power in Oregon. I hope you enjoy hearing how Coach Swift turned Gold Beach into a rural force to be reckoned with in the state of Oregon!

Coach Ed and MOCS discuss the latest hires and timelines of jobs in the state of GA. They also discuss the idea of coaches getting their first shot at a HFC job. The newest vacancy at the GHSA will be discussed as well as clinics around the country to improve coaching knowledge and the do's and don'ts of the clinic season.

Coach Stephenson is a coach's kid. His dad was a HFC back in the day and he was fortunate enough to get to spend his entire childhood in one place more or less. From growing up in one place to going on to play golf collegiately, Coach Stephenson has put his mark on the Calhoun High School football program where he has spent his entire coaching career in some capacity. He has won a state championship as an assistant and most recently as the HFC. I hope you enjoy hearing from one of the best dudes in our state to ever do it!

Coach Ed and MOCS discuss the job market in GA. We also discuss recruiting high school kids, MatchUP USA, and the Sun Coaches Retreat.

Coach Chomskis is not only a Dr, he is a coach's kid. William grew up all over and is not only the son of Coach Lee Chomskis, but he is also the nephew of GA coaching legend Dan Pitts. William was a ball boy at Mary Persons and Lincoln County growing up so he has literally spent his life around the game. A man of faith, William shares his story and how he approaches coaching kids today. I hope you enjoy Coach Chomskis' story as much as I did!

Coach Ed and MOCS discuss jobs. How do we get our info, how we post it, what we actually do. We discuss jobs that have recently come open. Coach Ed and I also talk transfers and the portal.

Coach Lotti is one of the best of us. He was born in Boston but grew up in Morrow GA where he played high school football. He went on to play college football and had a chance to play at the professional level. After school, he actually went into the business world and entered the coaching profession via the lay coach program. He has won at places they said you couldn't, and he has done it the right way. I hope you enjoy his story as much as I did!

Coach Dixon is a Creekside alum and the current, sitting, STATE CHAMPION HFC at his alma mater. He played at Bethune-Cookman and West GA before starting his coaching career. With a plan and a vision, Coach has built Creekside from 0-10 his first year to a 15-0 championship season. I hope you enjoy his story!

Coach Hall was born and stayed in Huntsville Alabama until he got to high school. His parents got new jobs in the Northern VA/DC area and he went there for high school where he was part of a state championship football team. Chris played collegiately at Florida State University as a punter for the legendary Bobby Bowden. Coach started in facilities, worked his way into coaching, and ultimately has become one of the best Athletic Directors in the state of Georgia. I hope you enjoy his story!

Coach Ed and MOCS are back to kick off the new year with resolutions, CFP thoughts, and job openings in the state of GA.

MOCS and Coach Ed talk the GA state finals and what they thought of them. They also discuss the current (most recent) job openings in the state as well as Rants and Raves.

Coach Zito is one of the most respected and best of us. He has been a HFC in 2 different states starting at 26 in Florida. He is a native of the Orlando area and went on to play college ball at Newberry College in SC. He started in GA under legendary Etowah coach Bill Stewart and then started his GA journey. I hope you enjoy coach Zito's story as much as I did!

MOCS and Coach ED discuss the upcoming GHSA state finals. They also talk about resume help and the head coaching jobs that are currently open. Another week of the usual nonsense!

MOCS and Coach Ed discuss the GHSA vs. Gainesville saga as well as recap the quarter-final match ups from GA. They also discuss the jobs and what are some interview questions and scenarios that one might need to watch out for in the job season. Coach Ed takes some shots at Banks County so there's that as well.

Benji Harrison is one of the best in this business. He graduated from Stephens County High School where he played for the legend Rodney Walker and Jay Russell. Coach Harrison went on to play at Presbyterian College. He started his career with Coach Mike Falleur at Elbert County and has been in the NE GA area his whole career. Coach Harrison is a player centered guy that has poured into the young people of our state for 25 years now. I hope you enjoy his story as much as I did!

MOCS and Coach ED discuss the ruling, appeal, and fall out thus far from the Brunswick vs Gainesville 2nd round donnybrook.

MOCS and Coach E.D. react to GA round 2 playoff games as well as the the big brawl. We discuss round 3 matchups and the few job openings that came open last week. This episode precedes the GHSA's ruling on "the fight." There will be a special reaction episode to be released Wednesday this week.

Coach Holland is a native of Hall County where he graduated from West Hall High School. He attended University of N Ga and graduated from the University of Georgia. Coach has had a few stops along the way in the NE GA area before landing the HFC job at Oglethorpe County. Coach Holland is one of the best men we have leading young men and I hope you enjoy his story as much as I did!

Coach Ed and MOCS review round 1 of the playoffs. They discuss travel and the 2nd round matchups. The coaching carousel and lateral region appeals is also discussed.

Coach Washington is a native of Keysville GA where he attended Burke County High School. He went on to play at the University of Georgia.

Coach Miller is the son of Georgia High School legendary basketball coach Chuck Miller. He grew up in Henry County where he played football and mainly basketball. He went on to teach and coach before becoming an athletic director exclusively. Curt has worn many hats and in this episode, he explains the GHSA's reasoning in the recent reclassification cycle and region assignments. I hope you enjoy the information and hearing Coach Miller's story.

MOCS and Coach Ed discuss officiating horror stories as submitted by the audience. We also discuss FTE, open jobs, and the playoffs. Enjoy the weekly installment.

In this weeks installment, MOCS and Coach Ed talk about the playoffs, job openings, and Coach Ed provides a PSA. Relax, it's satire...well, mostly. Hope you enjoy the weekly installment and expect them to be on Tuesdays going forward!

The Executive Director of the GA Fired Football Coaches Association will join me on Thursdays to discuss the hot topics facing coaches in GA. These topics include:Friendly Fire - Critiquing the state of of the sport we love Parent Notes- Satirical Parent complaints Live Game Notes Preview all the way to the Dome Job Report Tales from the Administration- worst admin stories we have Join us every Thursday for our take on the week.

Coach Bagley is one of the best OL guys in the state of GA. He is a North GA guy having playing for the legendary Bill Napier at Murray County High School. Coach went on to play college ball in Alabama. He has been a position Coach, a coordinator, and a HFC along his journey thus far. Caleb is the type of man you want leading young men for sure. I hope you enjoy his story as much as I did.