The GAHSFBCHAT podcast is an interview style podcast where former High School football coach & current Administrator,Travis Smith, and Terrance Banks, Head Football Coach at Greene County High School discuss topics related to building & promoting effective culture in the world of high school athletics. The podcast provides coaches & administrators from the state of Georgia, and surrounding areas, an opportunity to share knowledge & skills that can help build cultures conducive to helping stu ...
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Julian Washington - Arabia Mountain High School
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Willie Cannon - Athletic Director Langston Hughes High School
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Jason Carerra - Central Gwinnett High School
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Travis Smith - Athletic Director - Griffin HS
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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.By Travis Smith & Terrance Banks
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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.By Travis Smith & Terrance Banks
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Terrance Banks - Greene County High School
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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.By Travis Smith & Terrance Banks
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Von Lassiter - Bleckley County High School
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Tremaine Jackson - Valdosta State University Head Football Coach
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Ryan Andrews - Head Football Coach at Heritage High School
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John Ford - Head Football Coach - Effingham County
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Daniel "Boone" Williams - Langston Hughes High School Head Coach
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Coach Smith & Coach Banks recap Season 1 of the Georgia High School Football Chat and provide insight on what Season 2 holds in store.By Travis Smith & Terrance Banks
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Episode 23 - Larry Harold (Kentucky St. Univ.)
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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 spea…
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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 …
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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 b…
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Episode 20 - Jeremy Hawkins (Eastern Kentucky University
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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 …
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Episode 19 - Chad Alligood (Northside Warner Robins)
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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 b…
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Episode 18 - Jesse Hicks (Baldwin High School)
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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 …
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Episode 17 - Dr. Kechia Rowles (Rockdale County District AD)
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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 fo…
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Episode 16 - Philip Jones (Brookwood HS)
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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 a…
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Episode 15 - Joshua Moore (B.E.S.T. Academy)
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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 …
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Episode 13 - Maurice Freeman (Brooks County HS)
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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.…
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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 G…
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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.…
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Episode 11 - Shawn Elliott (Georgia State Univ.)
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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 repair…
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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 th…
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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 bec…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. Co…
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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…
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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" …
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