Ron Gartrell, in his 24th season at Stephenson, admits that he takes his coaching career one year at a time now, but 2019 is no time to stop. Stephenson won its ninth region title under Gartrell last season. His 229 victories rank fourth among active GHSA coaches. Here are the Class AAAAAA coaches with the longest tenures at their schools.
24 - Ron Gartrell, Stephenson
12 - Gary Varner, Allatoona
11 - Dean Fabrizio, Lee County
11 - James Teter, Sequoyah
10 - Matthew Combs, Alexander
10 - Matt Land, Dalton
10 - Kevin Kinsler, Northside (Warner Robins)
8 - Craig Bennett, Cambridge
8 - Robby Pruitt, Coffee
8 - Bryan Lamar, Tucker
7 - Buddy Holder, Effingham County
7 - Matt Dickmann, Harrison
6 - Jacob Nichols, Alpharetta
6 - Rocky Hidalgo, Glynn Academy
6 - Steve Hibbitts, Lakeside (Evans)
6 - Korey Mobbs, Lanier
6 - Edgar Carson, Lovejoy
6 - Kevin "Bull" Jones, Mount Zion (Jonesboro)
5 - Michael Nash, Dunwoody
5 - Lemuel Lackey, Evans
5 - Tony Kramer, Greenbrier
5 - Benji Harrison, Habersham Central
5 - Matt LeZotte, Richmond Hill
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