GHSF Daily asked Georgia head coaches to answer these four questions. We'll report from a different head coach each day.
Nick Vasilchek, Luella
1. What is the most memorable game you've been a part of as a player or coach? "Last year's 7-6 upset win at Stockbridge. It is the most memorable because Stockbridge was ranked fifth in the state, and we were huge underdogs. We scooped and scored on a fumble recovery that put us up 7-0 early. The rest of the game our team fought and made huge plays to hold onto the lead. The game was still in doubt until the final minute, and it was a gut-wrenching, nerve-racking and exciting experience trying to hold the lead. After the game, the players dumped our water coolers on me, which was a first for me. To see the excitement from our players, coaches, school staff and fans was amazing. It was the biggest win in our school's history and one I will never forget."
2. Which high school coach would you want your son to play for, and why? "I would want my son to play for coach Joe Teknipp from Eagle's Landing. He was a great man who taught kids valuable lessons about how to be a man, how to care about others and how to be successful. He touched so many lives and made a huge impact on our sport and community while he was alive."
3. What is your favorite saying or motto? "My favorite saying is, 'If it means enough to you, you'll do what it takes to win!'"
4. Which GHSA policy or high school football rule would you most like to see changed? "I would like to see cut blocking allowed down field in order to prepare our athletes for the collegiate level."
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