Welcome to the first episode of Greater Atlanta Christian School’s new podcast series: Always A Spartan.
Your hosts Chris Sharp and Josh Aldrin had a great conversation with GAC alum Will Hardy. A graduate of the Class of 2022, Will currently plays football for the University of North Carolina. Throughout this inaugural episode, Will discusses how his athletic career at GAC prepared him for the challenges of being a collegiate student-athlete. He also shares his spiritual foundation and how his time as a Spartan helped him establish his own personal relationship with God.
Your hosts, Chris Sharp and Josh Aldrin, welcome in Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Ty James.
After graduating from Greater Atlanta Christian School in 2019, James went onto the University of Georgia. After the 2020 Covid season, James decided to follow another opportunity and transfered to Mercer University. As a Mercer Bear, James became a two-time FCS All-American. He went onto set several school receiving records for Mercer Football and he finished his career with 3,364 career yards and 30 touchdowns. Tune into the second Episode of "Always A Spartan" to learn more about Ty's journey and his dream of playing in the NFL. (Recorded in April)
College Football season is back! To kickoff the 2024 season, we have a special episode featuring Addison Nichols (GAC Class of 2022).
Nichols was a four star prospect as a tackle coming out of high school. He committed and signed to play for the University of Tennessee. After a few seasons with the Volunteers, Addison then entered the transfer portal and he is now the starting center at the University of Arkansas.
Learn more about Addison's time as a Spartan and his new career as a Razorback on this week's episode of "Always A Spartan."
On this episode of the "Always A Spartan Podcast," we catch up with Detroit Lions wide receiver and 2022 NFL All-Pro punt returner Kalif Raymond.
A GAC Class of 2012 graduate, Kalif shares his incredible journey to the NFL, now entering his eight season in the league. Tune in to hear how the foundation that Kalif built at GAC played a pivotal role in shaping his path to professional football. From high school standout to NFL playmaker, Kalif's story is one of perseverance, faith, and the power of community.
In this episode of the "Always A Spartan" podcast, we sit down with Christian Robinson, a GAC Class of 2008 graduate and former standout linebacker. Robinson excelled on the field during his time at GAC, earning All-Region, All-County, and All-State honors as both a linebacker and tight end/receiver.
Christian reflects on how his time at Greater Atlanta Christian School shaped his journey, not just as an athlete but as a person. He credits GAC for instilling the values of faith and character that have guided him throughout his life, helping him navigate both the highs and challenges of his football career. After GAC, Robinson continued his football career at the University of Georgia, where he became a key player on defense, helping the Bulldogs capture back-to-back SEC East division titles and earning two SEC Championship Game appearances. His leadership, both on and off the field, made him a standout spokesperson for the team. Now one of the top young defensive minds in college football, Christian reflects on his impressive coaching career, which began at Georgia in 2013. He’s coached at powerhouse programs like Florida, Auburn, Ole Miss, and Baylor, and most recently joined Alabama's staff to coach outside linebackers. Tune in as Christian shares stories from his days as a Spartan, his time in the SEC, and how his faith, cultivated at GAC, continues to guide him today.
In this episode of the "Always A Spartan Podcast", we welcome former GAC standout Joshua Coker, a remarkable dual-sport athlete and GAC Class of 2015 alumnus.
Joshua helped lead the Spartans to the 2014 state championship game as a key member of the football team and claimed GAC's first-ever state championship title in wrestling the same year. Today, he's an offensive tackle for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL, recently signing a two-year extension to stay with the team through 2025.
Tune in as we discuss Joshua’s journey from GAC to college football at Rhodes College, where he earned All-American honors in each of his last two seasons, to his determination through the NFL Draft, and eventually finding success in the CFL. After making his debut in 2022, Joshua stepped up in a major way for Calgary in 2023, anchoring an offensive line that allowed the third-fewest sacks in the league. His story is one of resilience, hard work, and true Spartan spirit—don’t miss it!
On this episode, we’re sitting down with five standout GAC soccer alumni who have taken their talents to the next level.
From the Class of 2022, we have Micah Bryant from the University of South Carolina, Denver Tolson from Harvard University, and Elli Moraitakis from Berry College. Representing the Class of 2024, we have Isa Moreno, now playing at St. Louis University, and Ava Timberlake, competing at the University of West Georgia.