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List: First-year coaches whose teams are still playing

McEachern head coach Kareem Reid (center) celebrates with his coach staff after their 28-7 win over Valdosta Friday, September 22, 2023. (Photo by Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

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McEachern head coach Kareem Reid (center) celebrates with his coach staff after their 28-7 win over Valdosta Friday, September 22, 2023. (Photo by Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
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Nov 15, 2023

The 128 remaining playoff teams represent 31.1% of the GHSA’s 412 teams, but only 11.5% of new head coaches have their teams in the second round.

Blessed Trinity: Ed Dudley

Central (Carrollton): Umbrah Brown

Collins Hill: Drew Swick

Early County: Frank Killingsworth

Fellowship Christian: John Thompson

Grayson: Santavious Bryant

McEachern: Kareem Reid

North Gwinnett: Eric Godfree

Statesboro: Matt Dobson

Toombs County: Buddy Martin

Warner Robins: Shane Sams

Whitefield Academy: Robert Walsh

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Todd Holcomb covers high school sports across the state. He rejoined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2025 and has worked with the AJC in varying capacities since 1985. He is a co-founder and editor of Georgia High School Football Daily.

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