List: Longest-tenured coaches in Class AAAAAAA

There are 13 new coaches among Class AAAAAAA's 48 schools. Fifteen coaches have been on the job five seasons or more. Cherokee County has provided the most stability. Its three coaches in the highest class - Brent Budde of Woodstock, Dave Svehla of Etowah and Josh Shaw of Cherokee - have led their programs for eight seasons or more. Jason Carrera has become the first coach to remain at Meadowcreek for five seasons since program founder Kevin Maloof (1986-90).

21 - Keith Maloof, Norcross

18 - Randy McPherson, Lowndes

14 - Phillip Ironside, Hillgrove

14 - Shane Queen, North Cobb

11 - Andy Dyer, Archer

10 - Brent Budde, Woodstock

10 - Jeff Arnette, South Forsyth

10 - Todd Wofford, Central Gwinnett

8 - Dave Svehla, Etowah

8 - Josh Shaw, Cherokee

6 - Eric Godfree, Parkview