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FOOTBALL COACHES

Coach Holt is in his first season as the Offensive Coordinator for the East Coweta Indians. He has previously been a coordinator at Harris County, Valdosta, and Troup County High Schools. He brings with him over eight years of coordinator experience to the Indians sideline. In 2017 he led Troup County High school to be the 2 nd in Passing Yards for the entire state with 4,042 yards in the air. The following year of 2018 Troup finished the season as the 2nd in the state in Total Yards and reached the Semi-Fi nals with a 12-2 record. In 2019 at Valdosta the wildcats finished 1st in total points in AAAAAA Classification averaging 39 points per game. They also finished the season 5 th in total passing yards in the entire state. Last year at Harris County High school he lead the offense to finish 10 th in the state in all classifications in total yards for the season. He also helped Harris County win their first ever away playoff win against Ductchtown with a 56-35 victory. Kelby is married to Heather Holt and they have three children, Lilah (7), Kannon (5), and Harley (3). They currently reside in Pine Mountain, Ga and members of Crossroads Church in Sharpsburg, GA.

KELBY HOLT VARSITY ASSISTANT

Coach Dennis Edwards is entering his 4th year on the sidelines for the Indians. He will oversee the Varsity and JV Offensive Lines. After graduating from South Gwinnett High School in 2014, where he played football and participated in track and field. Coach Ed wards continued his playing career at Western Kentucky University and Purdue Univer sity, where he was fortunate enough to win 2 Conference Titles, and 3 Bowl Champi onships. Coach Edwards obtained his bachelor’s degree in business leadership (WKU), and his masters degree in Leadership Technology (PU). Coach Edwards also serves as the Co-Recruiting Coordinator for the Indians.

DENNIS EDWARDS VARSITY ASSISTANT

My name is Nicholas Johnson. Starting 5th year on staff coaching Offense/Run ning Backs and teaching Special Education at East Coweta High School. Coach Johnson is also the JV Head Coach. Outside of football, he coaches varsity lacrosse at EC where he resides as the head coach. Born and raised in Dadeville, AL. Played football for Richard White at Dadeville High School…was a three-year starter…named team Offensive Most Valuable Player as a senior…was a first team all-district and all-region selection. Went on to play collegiate football at Jacksonville State University under the leadership of head coaches Jack Crowe, Bill Clark, and John Grass. Started a total of 49 games as a Gamecock, won 3 consecutive conference championships, played for a National Championship in 2015, and was voted first team all-conference as a senior. Received a Bachelors of Science in Special Education in 2017 from Jacksonville State University. Grad uated with his Master’s Degree from the University of West Georgia in the Fall of 2020 and he is currently working towards his specialist.

NICK JOHNSON VARSITY ASSISTANT

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