David Perno’s Comeback: Coaching Through Cancer
A look at how veteran coach David Perno balances health challenges with a renewed passion for high school sports.
Jul 12, 2026
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David Perno Returns to the Sidelines, Coaching Baseball and Football at Clarke Central Amid Cancer Battle
After surgery to remove sections of his lung, former UGA baseball coach David Perno now leads both baseball and football teams at Clarke Central High School, using a golf cart to navigate practices and emphasizing a calmer, more effective approach.
Jul 9, 2026