George Quarles, born on March 24, 1967, embarked on a stellar coaching career that saw him serve as the head football coach at Maryville High School for 18 years. Under his guidance, the school became a powerhouse in high school football, with his teams making 15 trips to the BlueCross Bowl State Championships. Quarles' tenure at Maryville was marked by unparalleled success, capturing an impressive 11 TSSAA State Championships. His coaching prowess resulted in a staggering record of 250 wins with only 16 losses, a testament to his ability to build and maintain a winning culture.

From 2004 to 2008, Quarles orchestrated a remarkable 74-game winning streak, during which his teams secured four consecutive state championships. This stretch of dominance was later complemented by another streak from 2013 to 2015, where his teams won 44 consecutive games. The achievements did not stop there; Quarles coached eight teams to an undefeated season and remarkably lost only 9 of his last 249 games, underscoring his consistency and excellence as a coach.

His remarkable achievements were recognized not just on the state level but nationally, as he was twice selected to coach in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Quarles was a seven-time State Coach of the Year and received accolades such as the Tennessee Titans Coach of the Year in 2005 and the PrepXtra Coach of the Year in 2005 and 2013.

In 2018, Quarles was inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame, a fitting tribute to his contributions to high school football in Tennessee. His service to TSSAA was characterized by his commitment to excellence, sportsmanship, and the development of young athletes. After leaving Maryville following the 2016 season, Quarles took his talents to Furman University, his alma mater, where he became the Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator. His induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in the same year further solidified his legacy as one of the most successful and influential high school football coaches in Tennessee history.

TSSAA Hall of Fame
Class: 2018
Category: Coach