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SPARTANS FOOTBALL COACHES Coach Carmichael has been instrumental in the design and execution of the SPHS offense which has aver- aged close to 30 points per game over the last 3 years. He has been coaching for 11 years and the last 9 years have been at South Paulding. Josh hangs his hat on a famous JohnWooden quote “Things turn out best for those whomake the most of how things turn out.” He and his wife Emily have 4 children Caleb 7yrs, Kenzie 5yrs, Cylas 3yrs and Samuel 3months. A graduate of Liberty University with a degree Coach Scott having devoted 13 years so far to coaching with 8 being here at SPHS keeps going through a strong faith. He quotes Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths” as his inspiration for his performance. Joe has assembled a defensive craft that exudes passion and persistence to the pursuit of perfection. His defenses have shown an unyielding back bone in his reflection. A TeamCaptain of the 2002 Georgia Southern Eagles Joe was selected All-Conference Linebacker both in 2001 and 2002; Joe brings a special intensity to game and practice. Joe’s desire tomake a pos- itive impact of players, coaches and community are supported by a great football family, wife Shamela and he have 3 children, Joe 11yrs, Ben 9yrs, and Angie 6yrs. Coach Koester comments that “Joe has developed a defense that can be relied upon in all situations, more importantly Joe is a class act that builds character, and strength in the youngmen Coach Mike Wagner serves the youth of Sparta for a greater purpose. His 25 years of coaching experience are supported by his desire to bring his life experiences into value for the youth of today, thus fulfilling Gods purpose to serve one another. Amember of the 1985 and ’86 National Champion Georgia Southern teams has motivated him to coach with intensity and perfection of details has he moves from coaching defensive linemen to leading the rebuilding of a secondary. CoachWagner a valuedmember of the Physical Ed. Department works closely with younger players in the weight room to pass along his desires of success. Coach gains support for his efforts from a great family; wife Charlotte and he have 2 children Katie a SPHS cheerleader and son Chaz a cadet at West Point. Mike has delivered the same advice to all teammembers “If you want something you’ve never had youmust be willing to do something you’ve never done.” Coach Koester comments that “Mike brings a sense of humor and a mature un- derstanding of kids and the game that acts as a glue for our staff and players”. OFFENSIVE LINE COACH - JOSHWILLIAMS CoachWilliams is entering his 5th year as a coach, four of which have been with the Spartans. Having played at West Georgia before entering law enforcement, Coach Williams has developed offensive lineman entering the collegiate ranks each year here at SPHS. It was his experiences in law enforcement that inspired him to get into coach- ing and satisfy his desire to be a positive influence on young people. Coach himself is motivated by Bear Bryant’s message, “It’s not the will to win but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference”. This holds true as Coach has shown a tireless effort to develop his craft as an offensive line coach. He and his wife Sherie have 3 sons, Cole a GSU student, Luke 14yrs and a 9th grade player, and Trent 11 years; all of which are true Spartans through and through. Coach Koester comments that, “Josh is one of the most impressive young coaches I run across. To develop the craft of coaching offensive linemen usually takes years, this Josh has done in a short time and continues to grow his craft and produce winners in his position.” OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR JOSH CARMICHAEL he leads thus building positive contributors to the SPHS community. SPECIAL TEAMS & SECONDARY - MIKE WAGNER

in Physical Education, Josh brings a strong work ethic and will to succeed to the classroom as he loves the opportunity to in- teract with young people and share his love of Christ. Coach Koester comments that “Josh has all the ingredients of a coach who will make a difference; Strong faith, devoted family, the will to build his craft, and an unbelievable ability for compassion for youth. DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR - JOE SCOTT