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EAST COWETA FOOTBALL COACHES

Coach John Small enters his 7th season at East Coweta High School and 24th season overall after previously serving as the Head Coach at South Gwinnett High School from 2005-2016. Before becoming the head coach at South Gwinnett he served as Defensive Coordinator and assistant principal at Oconee County High School from 2002-2004. Prior to that he served as an assistant at South Gwinnett High School from 1999-2001, and an assistant coach at the University of West Georgia from 1997-1998. Coach Small is excited about being a part of the Indian Nation and looks forward to continuing to build relationships within this great community. His overall philosophy is to create an environment where young people desire to do their best, both on and off the field. Coach Small and his wife Julie have been married for 24 years and have two daughters; Ashton a graduate at the University of West Georgia and Emma a Sophomore at Kennesaw State University. Coach Washington is entering his 14th year on the sidelines for the Indians after spending one season as an assistant at Jeff Davis High School in Alabama. He will oversee the development of the defensive secondary. After graduating from Spalding High School in 2003, where he played football and baseball. He continued his playing career at Morehead State University and Auburn University Montgomery. Coach Washington obtained his bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education, his Masters in Kinesiology and his Education Specialists in Curriculum and Instruction. Coach Washington is pictured with his wife Mallory. Coach Small enjoys playing golf, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

COACH JOHN SMALL HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

COACH ANDY WASHINGTON VARSITY ASSISTANT, STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COORDINATOR, DEFENSIVE BACKS

Mark Barfield is starting his 9th year of teaching & coaching, entering his 7h year at East Coweta High School. The two sea sons prior he was at South Gwinnett coaching safeties & outside backers. Previous to his coaching stint in high school, Mark

COACH MARK BARFIELD VARSITY DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, ASSISTANT HEAD COACH, SAFETIES

worked at the collegiate level with the South Alabama Jaguar football team, assisting the defense & the safety position, as well as leading the team development for players on & off the field. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Business and has his Masters in Counseling & Masters of Divinity. Coach Barfield is from Augusta, Georgia.