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SPARTANS
FOOTBALL
COACHES
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
JOSH CARMICHAEL
Coach Carmichael has been instrumental in the design
and execution of the SPHS offense which has aver-
aged close to 30 points per game over the last 3 years.
He has been coaching for 11 years and the last 9 years
have been at South Paulding. Josh hangs his hat on a
famous JohnWooden quote “Things turn out best for
those whomake the most of how things turn out.” He
and his wife Emily have 4 children Caleb 7yrs, Kenzie
5yrs, Cylas 3yrs and Samuel 3months. A graduate of Liberty University with a degree
in Physical Education, Josh brings a strong work ethic and will to succeed to the classroom as he loves the opportunity to in-
teract with young people and share his love of Christ. Coach Koester comments that “Josh has all the ingredients of a coach
who will make a difference; Strong faith, devoted family, the will to build his craft, and an unbelievable ability for compassion
for youth.
SPECIAL TEAMS & SECONDARY - MIKE WAGNER
Coach Mike Wagner serves the youth of Sparta for a greater purpose. His 25 years of
coaching experience are supported by his desire to bring his life experiences into value
for the youth of today, thus fulfilling Gods purpose to serve one another. Amember
of the 1985 and ’86 National Champion Georgia Southern teams has motivated him to
coach with intensity and perfection of details has he moves from coaching defensive
linemen to leading the rebuilding of a secondary. CoachWagner a valuedmember of
the Physical Ed. Department works closely with younger players in the weight room
to pass along his desires of success. Coach gains support for his efforts from a great
family; wife Charlotte and he have 2 children Katie a SPHS cheerleader and son Chaz
a cadet at West Point. Mike has delivered the same advice to all teammembers “If you
want something you’ve never had youmust be willing to do something you’ve never
done.” Coach Koester comments that “Mike brings a sense of humor and a mature un-
derstanding of kids and the game that acts as a glue for our staff and players”.
OFFENSIVE LINE COACH - JOSHWILLIAMS
CoachWilliams is entering his 5th year as a coach, four of which have been with the
Spartans. Having played at West Georgia before entering law enforcement, Coach
Williams has developed offensive lineman entering the collegiate ranks each year here
at SPHS. It was his experiences in law enforcement that inspired him to get into coach-
ing and satisfy his desire to be a positive influence on young people. Coach himself is
motivated by Bear Bryant’s message, “It’s not the will to win but the will to prepare to
win that makes the difference”. This holds true as Coach has shown a tireless effort to
develop his craft as an offensive line coach. He and his wife Sherie have 3 sons, Cole
a GSU student, Luke 14yrs and a 9th grade player, and Trent 11 years; all of which are
true Spartans through and through. Coach Koester comments that, “Josh is one of the
most impressive young coaches I run across. To develop the craft of coaching offensive
linemen usually takes years, this Josh has done in a short time and continues to grow
his craft and produce winners in his position.”