In 2020, we began recognizing outstanding students in our Coaching Education undergraduate and graduate programs. Each of the honorees was nominated by one of our full-time faculty members for their outstanding performance and attitude. We have recognized 70 undergraduates and 41 graduate students and counting! Congratulations to all!
Spring 2024 Undergraduate
Students of the Semester
Kayleigh Bradford (Fayetteville, GA
Preston Brown (Ft. Walton Beach, FL)
Carson Bryant (Perry, SC)
Anthony Espino (Richmond Hill, GA)
Trinity Finley (Savannah, GA)
Richard Lea III (Atlanta, GA)
Ellie McIntyre (Buford, GA)
Maddy Ravenscroft (Marietta, GA)
Nate Shipley (Marietta, GA)
Abby Schoppa (Summerfield, NC)
Dylan Shupe (Austell, GA)
Jeffrey Smyth (Beaufort, SC)
Samantha Vinson (Jefferson, GA)
Spring 2024 Graduate
Students of the Semester
Micah Akin, Marist HS (Atlanta, GA) Varsity Head Coach and UFA (Atlanta, GA) Club Soccer Coach
Curtis Boyer, West Chatham Middle School (Pooler, GA) Head Volleyball and Girls Soccer Coach
Daniel Castles, Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA) Assistant Men's Golf Coach
Kamryn Nobles, Episcopal Day School, and Augusta Arsenal Soccer Club (Augusta, GA) Assistant Soccer Boys and U12 Girls Coach
Fall 2023 Undergraduate
Students of the Semester
Justin Roberts (Pooler, GA)
Robert Chase Ellison (Twin City, GA)
Joshua Perez Colton (Sharpsburg, GA)
Barrett Ford (Stockbridge, GA)
Cadet Kendall Sumpter (Elloree, SC)
Isabel Kopp (Haarlem, the Netherlands)
Kevin Hill, Jr. (Milledgeville, GA)
Johnathan Douglas (McDonough, GA)
Josue Lopez (Tifton, GA)
Savannah Markt (Acworth, GA)
Bryson Wheeler (Waycross, GA)
Fall 2023 Graduate
Students of the Semester
Mike Banja, Atlanta Police Department instructor
Erica Blanchard, Mountain View HS (Lawrenceville, GA) Head Cheerleading Coach
Page Ford, St. Andrew's School (Savannah, GA) 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
Jeff Marx, Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA) Football Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Caleb Moore, Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA) Football Graduate Assistant Coach
Tyler Rogers, Pierce County High School (Blackshear, GA) Head Softball Coach
Summer 2023 Graduate Students of the Semester
Cayman Brooks, Franklin County High School (Carnesville, GA) Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator
Kelton Elvine, Statesboro High School (Statesboro, GA) Assistant Football and Basketball Coach
Riley Hilbrandt, East Carolina University (Greenville, NC) Assistant Swim Coach
Micah Mills, Chestatee Academy (Gainesville, GA) Head Middle School Football and Wrestling Coach
Erika Moeller, Strength and Conditioning Coach for firefighters, police, and other city employees in Statesboro, GA
Grayson Schulte, Camden County High School (Camden, GA) Assistant Football Coach, and Saint Mary’s Middle School (Camden, GA) Assistant Football Coach
Spring 2023 Undergraduate
Students of the Semester
Jaylen Baker (Dublin, GA)
Alex Bowen (Glen Saint Mary, FL)
Casjre Doresy (Martinez, GA)
Zay Ekwenchi (Powder Springs, GA)
Samantha Holbrook (Bradenton, FL)
Zion Johnson (Statesboro, GA)
Travis Massey (Brunswick, GA)
Evan Schlierf (Statesboro, GA)
David Andre Skinner, Jr. (Waynesboro, GA)
Jacob Thompson (Perry, GA)
Spring 2023 Graduate
Students of the Semester
Zachary Edwards, Allatoona HS (Ackworth, GA) Varisty Linebackers/Special Team Cooridnator
Fall 2022 Undergraduate
Students of the Semester
Cameron Agnew (Macon, GA)
Terron Dixon (Pembroke, GA)
Robert “Chace” Ellison (Twin City, GA)
Jayla Green (Atlanta, GA)
Ryder Hayes (Albany, GA)
Kristen Jones (Kathleen, GA)
Ethan Leonard (Alpharetta, GA)
Caitlyn Midla (Augusta, GA)
Aiden L. Moon (Loganville, GA)
Ninoh (Nairobi, Keyna)
Leah Palmer (Lawrenceville, GA)
Jackson Clay Wheeler (Bainbridge, GA)
Malcolm Whitley (Eastman, GA)
Maya Grace Zovko (Cleveland, OH)
Fall 2022 Graduate
Students of the Semester
Tom Abel, Campbell (GA) HS Assistant Football & Head Men's Golf Coach
Jordan Childs, North Oconee (GA) HS Head Women’s Volleyball Coach & A5 Volleyball’s Assistant Coach
Liam Klein, Kennesaw State University Assistant Football Coach and Recruiting Coordinator
Grace Underwood, member of the Georgia Southern Women’s Volleyball team
Spring 2022 Undergraduate
Students of the Semester
Baylee Bowers
Chaelyne Brewer
Annie Burch
Adam Davie
Dominic Ellis
Krislyn Freeman
Carlos Hunt
Klay Mullis
Lexie Rollbuhler
Spring 2022 Graduate
Students of the Semester
Hannah Belew
Chris Ekstom
Corey Garrett
Leigh Gawson
Ryan Hill
Joshua Moore
Josh Slate
Fall 2021 Undergraduate
Students of the Semester
Malik Davis
Mikayla Ellison
Raymere Johnson
Fall 2021 Graduate
Students of the Semester
Audra Rider
Summer 2021 Graduate
Students of the Semester
Michael Buhmeyer
Mateo Kambui
Michael Palmer
Joey Sulkowski
Spring 2021 Undergraduate
Students of the Semester
Robert “Trace” Bailey
Christian Brantley
Kahlil Collier
Joy Lockett
Spring 2021 Graduate
Students of the Semester
Suheiley Colon-Rodriguez
Michael Salazar
Isaiah Walker
Fall 2020 Undergraduate
Students of the Semester
Brett Barron (Suwanne, GA)
Colin Brister* (Statesboro, GA)
*Also noted as Coaching Minor of the Year
Kenzavious Coats (Macon, GA)
Griffin Davis (Statesboro, GA)
Vernon Payne (Nashville, GA)
Harlee Rewis (Guyton, GA)
Fall 2020 Graduate
Students of the Semester
Jennifer Buffin
LaTrez Chestnut
Stewart Cook
Taylor McMinn
Catherine Paape
About Georgia Southern Coaching Education: Georgia Southern University is a national leader in Coaching Education, preparing coaches of all sports and levels to be a positive influence on their athletes and communities. We are proud to be one of the first universities in the nation to earn national accreditation for both our fully online master's degree and our undergraduate Coaching Minor. Follow us on social media @GSCoachEd.
About Georgia Southern: Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution founded in 1906, offers approximately 140 different degree programs serving almost 27,000 students through 10 colleges on three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and online instruction. A leader in higher education in southeast Georgia, the University provides a diverse student population with expert faculty, world-class scholarship and hands-on learning opportunities. Georgia Southern creates lifelong learners who serve as responsible scholars, leaders and stewards in their communities.
Last updated 5/21/2024