Summer Journeys of the Coaching Community
As the school year winds down, many of the region's high school football coaches trade playbooks for beach towels, heading to destinations that range from the historic charm of upstate New York to the sun‑kissed shores of the Gulf Coast.
Kevin Lane, the head football coach at Central High, and his wife Nicole Lane, along with their son Briggs Lane, spent a week in Cooperstown, New York, where they swapped touchdowns for baseball games and enjoyed the town's famed museums.
Brent Hughes, who leads the team at Halls High, relaxed at Grayton Beach, Florida, with his wife Heather Hughes and their children Sutton Hughes, Cortland Hughes, Ava Hughes, and young Cortland, who explored the shoreline on bike rides and evening walks.
Tyler Wynn, the head coach at Hardin Valley High, shared a series of family photos from St. Augustine, Florida, including a group shot beneath the iconic lighthouse that framed their coastal adventure.
Zack Gibson, the newly appointed head coach at South‑Doyle, posted a family portrait after a week on the Gulf of America, where the family savored sunrise paddles and fresh seafood along the shoreline.
Southern Getaways and Traditions
George Quarles, who will soon coach at Webb School, used his vacation to unwind in both Hilton Head and Anderson, South Carolina, where he balanced family time with reflections on the upcoming season.
Barron Chandler, the head coach at West High, turned his annual stint at a fireworks tent into a cherished community tradition, inviting neighbors and former players to celebrate the holiday with sparklers and stories.
Steve Matthews, who heads the Concord Christian School program, toured the historic Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, pausing for a photo with a lion statue that fittingly echoed his team's mascot before heading to the bustling streets of Pigeon Forge with his family.