He was born and raised in Georgia and currently lives in Sandy Springs with his wife Kristy where they are active members at Passion City Church in Buckhead and serve with Passion Kids. Students can participate in the program during the fall and spring athletic seasons. Crayton has been a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in good standing through the National Athletic Trainers Association since 1999, and has worked in this capacity with athletes of all ages. Business Manager. Prior to moving into high school sports, he also worked as a Defensive Analyst at the University of Florida and as the Linebacker Coach at Jacksonville State University. In 2020, the Wolverines capped off a 20-8 season with a trip to the Elite Eight. Married to Jeff Barnett, she lives in Acworth with her two fur babies, Bentley, the yellow lab, and Maxine, the boxer. Cowan handled all Sports Information responsibilities for all 22 of the Wildcat’s Division I women’s teams. She will still be helping with boys and girls MS tennis in the winter. Previously, Gough served as the director of Sport Performance at Kennesaw State. When he started teaching in 2015, Northview was looking for a JV coach and Ryan jumped at the opportunity to get back into the sport. An athletic director works in a school office performing various administrative tasks, as well as away from the office attending fund-raising events and sports practices and games. Chandler received her Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training from George Mason University in Virginia and then moved to Atlanta where she was awarded her Masters of Science degree from Georgia State University in Sports Medicine. Bill Schreiner has been at Walker for 16 years. During his 39 years of service at Walker, Mike has taught history, math, and technology. It is our goal as a department to build young people into great scholar-athletes that benefit society once they move on to the next stage of their lives. His three-year tenure included quarterfinal and semifinal appearances in football as well as two straight years of quarter-final and region championships with the girls lacrosse team from 2016-2018. Coach Auger lives in the Grant Park neighborhood in Atlanta with his wife Katie and their kids Brooks and Daisy. Coach Anderson is beginning his second year at The Walker School. He lives in Marietta with his wife Mandi. Walker High School Athletic Booster Club Inc W. Walker High School Athletic Booster Club Inc CLAIM THIS BUSINESS. Since coming to Walker five years ago, Block has been voted Region AD of the Year twice. This was the perfect mesh of her two passions, teaching and loving on the "itty bittys" and guiding talented young women in a sport about which she is so passionate. He was a history major at Mercer University and answered a flyer describing an opening at Walker. They challenge and guide them, coach and help them chart their individual path to success. 50 Walker teams have advanced to the state finals, with 28 teams winning championships. Nominations for the 2021 Hall of Fame class are accepted through March 15, 2021. In his 15 years of coaching varsity sports, Coach Anderson has coached multiple sports with football and lacrosse being his primary focus. Bryce Brickhouse, an Atlanta native, graduated from Norcross High School where he played varsity basketball as a freshman. He and his wife Jodi have two children, daughter Brenna, who is a senior studying Nursing at Georgia Southern University, and son CJ who is a sophomore studying Construction Management also at GSU in Statesboro, Ga. Avery McClesky is the Head Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach at the Walker School. He coaches Varsity Swimming & Diving and Varsity Golf. A varsity letter is awarded at the end of each season to Student Trainers who successfully participate throughout the entire season. FOOTBALL . Jamie Rubens is beginning his ninth year at the Walker School, where he teaches middle school math. McClesky graduated from Kell High School where she played a variety of sports including lacrosse, swimming/diving, softball, cheerleading and gymnastics. Work Schedule . Mr. Walker stated, "My family and I would like to thank Dr. Neill and the Board for giving me this opportunity to serve as Athletics Director for Trussville City Schools. Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach, Athletic Director, Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach, Assistant Athletic Director. Brickhouse was also voted the 2017-2018 Region Coach of the Year. Athletic Hall of Fame. About 8 years ago then Athletic Director Gary Blohm asked him if he would be interested in taking on the position of Sports Photographer for the Wolverine athletic program. Ryan Jensen. Athletics. They have 2 children, Camryn (‘19), who graduated from Walker and attends Samford University, and Caden, who is a senior. Walker’s Athletic Department has had an impressive run of success since the high school was founded in 1977. R . Prior to arriving at Walker in 2012, Jamie spent five years teaching and coaching at The Out-of-Door Academy in Sarasota, FL. He has a Master's degree in Applied Exercise and Health Science from Kennesaw State University and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Valdosta State University. BASKETBALL(GIRLS) schedules / rosters / news. Coach Anderson is a graduate of South Gwinnett High School in Gwinnett County where he played football and baseball for the Comets. TENNIS(COED) schedules / rosters / news. Position Description The Walker School is seeking an energetic, inspirational and organized professional to serve as Athletic Director. Additionally, he designed and implemented all aspects of strength training and conditioning for members of the US Paralympic Alpine Ski team and resident athlete members of USA Modern Pentathlon and for Olympic and National Champion USA Bobsled and Skeleton athletes. SOCCER(BOYS) schedules / rosters / news. Coach Merriam is a former competitive wrestler himself, excelling at both the high school and collegiate levels. Outside of the classroom, Mr. Merriam has coached Varsity Lacrosse, Middle School Volleyball, as well as Middle School and Varsity Wrestling. A graduate of Wheeler High School, he holds a BFA/Graphic Design from The University of Georgia and a Masters of Theater Production and Set Design from Southern Oregon University. Aaron Dobbins is in his first year as the Varsity Head Football Coach for the Wolverines. Cowan’s career in Sports Information began upon her college graduation when she went to work at Davidson College in its Athletic Department where she worked for Athletic Director Terry Holland and was a part of the organizing committee for the NCAA Men’s Soccer National Championships. Walker also spearheaded the construction of the Bender Arena Sky Box, providing ticket holders with a first-class, luxury box from which to watch an event. Walker Athletics. In 2007, he started his coaching campaign as an assistant at Reinhart University in Waleska, Ga. This program functions under three basic principles: Daily Accessibility, Event Coverage and Rehabilitation. The Walker School has a Student Athletic Trainer Program, which is open to all interested students. Eric Pingrey. He took on the position of Assistant AD in 2017 and also is an assistant coach for the 4-time State Champion girls’ soccer program. Elementary and Secondary Schools. During her tenure, Georgia State earned 3 NCAA bids and 1 WNIT bid as well as numerous conference and tournament championships. Walker Sports Medicine takes a comprehensive approach in providing quality, sport related medical services to all of our Upper School and Middle School athletes. While a student, Cowan was offered a full-time position as Director of Women’s Basketball Operations for the Division I program where she remained for 13 years. His coaching experience includes serving as head or assistant for the following sports: MS Soccer, JV Girls Soccer, Varsity Girls Soccer, JV Boys Soccer, Varsity Boys Soccer, MS Softball, Varsity Softball, MS Girls Basketball, MS Boys Basketball, JV Boys Basketball, Varsity Boys Basketball, MS Baseball, Varsity Baseball, JV Boys Tennis, Varsity Girls Golf. Coaching Swimming for 10 years, he annually takes Swimmers and Divers to compete at the state level. Dan comes to the Wolverines after spending 12 years at the Savannah Country Day School where he served as the Head Baseball Coach leading the Hornets to the Elite 8 in his final season and winning the Savannah Morning News Coach of the Year award. She also coached the Girls and Boys Varsity Tennis programs for seven years, winning 13 State Championships (7 girls, 6 boys) and 1 State Runner-Up. Elementary And Secondary Schools. Join to Connect Ethel Walker School. Jeremy Gough brings over 10 years of experience in the field of human performance working with a variety of athletes, coaches, and individuals. LA. Georgia State University. Kristie Cowan is entering her second year as the Sports Information Director for Walker Athletics, although she has been volunteering with the Wolverines since 2009 when she headed production of the fall, winter and spring media guides. Upon graduation, she attended Shorter University where she played lacrosse. She has also been a member of the Walker Backer Executive Committee and the new Wolverine Club Executive Board. Join to Connect The Walker School. He was then promoted to Assistant Mens Basketball Coach at Shorter University, where he coached from 2008 to 2011. Walker . SOCCER(BOYS) schedules / rosters / news. Walker High School offers many opportunities to athletes on its campus by providing students with the ability to learn, perfect and play the sport that interests them. He spent his first two years at Walker as an Assistant Coach and the Defensive Coordinator before assuming the head coaching responsibilities. Payroll Coordinator . He and Cindy have raised 4 children and have 7 grandchildren and an 8th due in November. Gough is certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) and is certified through Functional Movement Systems. Varsity Wrestling Head Coach, Varsity Boys Tennis Coach, Varsity Boys/Girls Swim & Dive Head Coach, Varsity Boys Golf Head Coach, Social Studies Teacher & Varsity Boys Lacrosse Head Coach. The Walker School is a private, co-ed day school offering opportunities in academics, arts, and athletics for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school students in Metro Atlanta. BASKETBALL(GIRLS) schedules / rosters / news. Houston Independent School District has chosen Andre Walker as the new Director of Athletics, according to an email sent to the athletic staff by interim superintendent Grenita F. Lathan on Thursday. His father, Sergio (winningest coach in GA history with a record of 855-152) founded the volleyball program at Marist in 1977. Athletic Trainers are available for pre and post game treatments, as well as for primary management of injuries that occur during an athletic contest. Coach Anderson is a level 2 US Lacrosse coach as well as a level 3 US Track and Field Coach. There’s more to high school sports than getting a scholarship or having fun the Hoover High School athletic director told the Hall of Fame Luncheon Club. In his final season, the team won 20 games and reached the State playoffs for the first time ever. With an average class size of 15 students, each child is challenged, supported and encouraged to explore all opportunities on our campus. SOCCER(GIRLS) schedules / rosters / news. She is also the Primary/Lower School athletics coordinator, responsible for connecting our Primary and Lower School families with our Middle and Upper School athletes through the Jr. Wolverine Club, clinics, class visits, etc. In Golf, he has 4 appearances in the State Golf tournament in his 8 years as Golf Head Coach. 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