Former basketball and football coach at Whitwell High School for 24 years (1968 – 1992)
Over 400 victories in girls’ basketball
His boys’ basketball teams won five district championships, one region championship, had two sub-state appearances, and one state tournament appearance
Received numerous “Coach of the Year” honors for his achievements
Instrumental in starting a baseball program at Whitwell in the 1970s, and coached softball as well
Became Principal at Sequatchie County High School in 1993
Has served on the TSSAA Board of Control since 2001
Served on the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association (TACA) Board
Played baseball at UT Knoxville and Tennessee Tech University