Athens Academy (right) — pictured in the state championship game in 2018 — has a first-round bye in the Class A Division I Private playoffs then plays Nov. 21 against Friday's winner between Mount Paran Christian and Holy Innocents'. (John Amis/Special to the AJC 2018)

How does a team prepare for the playoffs with four weeks off? ‘Less is more’

After a practice-heavy layoff left his team 'tired' before a first-game exit in last season's playoffs, Athens Academy coach Josh Alexander has a new plan for this year.

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2025 AJC Super 11 Tyler Atkinson is a linebacker at Grayson High School in Loganville. Atkinson has verbally committed to Texas. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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