2009 Sparkman Senators Football Coaching Staff

 

2009 SPARKMAN SENATORS FOOTBALL STAFF

Varsity Football Staff

Roger Haynes – Head Football Coach / Linebackers

Chris Cagle – Assistant Head Coach/ Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks / Running Backs

Jonathan Snider – Associate Head Coach/ Defensive Coordinator &Defensive Line
Patrick Malone - Special Teams Coordinator / Strength and Conditioning
and Secondary Coach

Marcus Cochran – Wide Receivers Coach and H-Backs

Kevin Sledge – Offensive Line and Tight Ends

Kyle Smith – Director of Football Operations

Levon Green - Asst. DFO

Roger Hillis – Director of Technical Operations

 

Freshman Football Staff

 

Nathaniel Jackson – Freshman Head Coach/QB's RB's

William Thomas – Assistant Freshman Head Coach / Freshman Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line

Luke Lamm - Freshman Defensive Coordinator / Secondary Coach
Jared Robison - Freshmen Defensive Line

David Converse - Freshman Linebackers

Support Staff


Mike Banks – Booster Club President and Board of Directors (QBC)
Stanley Tillman - Vice President (QBC) Fundraising and Varsity Football
Dr.Stanton B.Davis – Team Physician
Joe Lemery – Head Athletic Trainer
Andy Withrow – Assistant Athletic Trainer


School Administration


Manuel Wallace – Principal, Sparkman High School
Franklin Pritchett, Athletic Director, Sparkman High School
Martin Hester – Principal, Sparkman Ninth Grade School

VARSITY COACHES

ROGER HAYNES
Head Football Coach
Linebackers Coach
7th Year at Sparkman
(35-31) .545
21st Year Overall
Coaching Experience
2003-Present Sparkman High School (Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers)
1999-2002 Tuscaloosa County High School (Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers)
1998-1999 Pascagoula High School, Miss (Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers)
1994-1998 North Jackson High School (Defensive Line Coach / Wide Receivers)

1992-1994  Section High School (Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator)

1984-1989     Vinemont High School (Secondary/Wide Receivers/ Special Teams)


Athletic Experience
High School: Three-sport athlete at Section High School, lettering in baseball, basketball and football.
College: Baseball – Jacksonville State University
Education
High School: 1976-1980 Section High School
College: 1980-1982 Roane State JC
1982-1984 Jacksonville State (B.S. of Education)
Personal
Born: May 13, 1962
Hometown: Section, Alabama
Family: Wife – Lorri S. Haynes
Children - Kristen 19, Locklin 10,
Sara Kathryn 4.
Hobbies: Water Sports and Golf
Noteworthy
- Hired in February 2003 to lead Sparkman Senators Football Program
- Played baseball at Jacksonville State University under legendary coach Rudy Abbott, after spending his first two years of collegiate baseball at Roane State Junior College in Harriman, Tenn. - Also coached at Section and Vinemont High School
- He was a quarterback and free safety for his football team.
- While at Tuscaloosa Co. And North Jackson served as Head Baseball Coach
- Coached former Alabama stars Leron McClain and Terrance Jones at Tuscaloosa County

- Named 2006 ALFCA Coach of the year for leading Senators to a 10-2 Record

 

 

 

CHRIS CAGLE

Assistant Head Football Coach
Offensive Coordinator

Quarterbacks and Running Backs
4th Year at Sparkman
19th Year Overall

Coaching Experience
2006-Present Sparkman High School (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks)
2004-2005 Walter Wellborn High School (Head Coach)
1998-2003 Cleburne County High School (Defensive Coordinator)
1995-1997 Talladega High School (Defensive Coordinator)
1991-1994 Anniston High School (Defensive Line)
Athletic Experience
High School: Played Football, Basketball, Baseball at Lineville High
Education
High School: 1985-1988 Lineville High School
College: 1988-1991 Jacksonville State (B.S. of Education)
1997-2000 Jacksonville State (M.S. of Education)
Personal
Born: February 20, 1970
Hometown: Lineville, Alabama
Family: Wife - Amy Cagle
Children – Cadee 8,
Allie 5
Hobbies: Deer Hunting’, Golf, Spending time with his children
Noteworthy
Coach Cagle coached former Alabama standout Tyrone Prothro at Cleburne County.

 

PATRICK MALONE

Special Teams Coordinator
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

Secondary Coach
2nd Year at Sparkman
9th Year Overall

Coaching Experience

2008-Present Sparkman High School (Special Teams/Strength and Conditioning)

2005-2007 Northridge High School (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers)

2003-2005 Northridge High School (Linebackers Coach)

2000-2002 Tuscaloosa County High School (Defensive Line/Graduate Assistant)

Athletic Experience

High School:  Football, Baseball and Wrestling at Deshler High School

Education
High School: 1995-1999 Deshler High School

College: 1999-2003 University of Alabama (B.S. Secondary Education)

               2004-2006 University of Alabama (M.A. Computer and Applied Technology)

Personal
Born: September 8, 1981

Hometown: Tuscumbia, Alabama

Family: Wife- Krissy Malone,

Children–Macy (2)
Noteworthy

- Head Wrestling Coach at Sparkman

- Coached with Jonathan Snider as a grad assistant to Roger Haynes at Tuscaloosa County

 


 

 

JONATHAN SNIDER


Defensive Coordinator
Defensive Line Coach

7th Year at Sparkman
9th Year Overall


Coaching Experience
2009-Present Sparkman High School (Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Line Coach)
2005-2008 Sparkman High School (Defensive Line Coach)
2003-2004 Sparkman High School (Freshman Defensive Coordinator)
2001-2002 Tuscaloosa County High (Defensive Line/Grad Asst)
Athletic Experience
High School: Played Football and Baseball
at Muscle Shoals
Education
High School: 1994-1998 Muscle Shoals
College: 1998-2000 Northwest Shoals Community College
2000-2003 Univ. of Alabama (B.S. of Sec. Education)
Personal
Born: September 30, 1980
Hometown: Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Family: (Wife) – Heather Snider (Son) Landon 4 months

Hobbies: Golf, Alabama Athletics
Noteworthy
Teaches 12th Grade Government/Economics
Served as a grad assistant to Roger Haynes at Tuscaloosa County
In charge of Sparkman High School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization

 

KEVIN SLEDGE

Offensive Line Coach
(Tackles /Tight Ends)
5th Year at Sparkman
10th Year Overall

Coaching Experience

2008- Present Sparkman High School (Offensive Line/Tight Ends Coach)
2005-2007 Sparkman High School (Freshman Defensive Coordinator)
2004 Lauderdale County High School (Defensive Line Coach)
2000-2003 Lexington High School (Offensive and Defensive Line)

Athletic Experience

High School:
Played Football at Lexington High School

Education
High School: 1995-1998 Lexington High
College: 1998-2001 Northwest Shoals CC
2001-2005 Athens State
(B.S. of Education)

Personal
Born: June 22, 1980
Hometown: Lexington, Alabama
Family: Wife – Kristin Sledge
Son - Kaden (2)
Hobbies: Golf, Fishing
Noteworthy

The World's Best Sport


 

 

MARCUS COCHRAN
Wide Receivers Coach and H-Backs
4th Year at Sparkman
9th Year Overall
Coaching Experience

2008-Present Sparkman High School ( Wide Receivers/ H-Backs)
2006-2007 Sparkman High School (Freshman Offensive Coordinator)
2001-2006 Monrovia Middle School (Offensive Coordinator/ QB’s and RB’s)

Athletic Experience

High School: Played Football, Baseball, and Wrestled at Newnan High School & Sparkman
College: UNA Football 1 year

Education
High School: 1993-1997 Sparkman High
College: 1997-1998 North Alabama
1998-2001 Athens State
(B.S. of Education)

Personal
Born: January 24, 1979
Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama
Family: Wife – Robin Cochran
Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Golf
Noteworthy

Coach Cochran coached while at Monrovia Middle School, also coached baseball for 4 years including 3 county championships, and 1 perfect 19-0 season.

 

 



KYLE SMITH
Director of Football Operations
6th Year at Sparkman
Duties Include: Administrative Assistant, Media Relations,
Player Development, Statistical Analysis, Webmaster,
Video Coordinator, Quarterback Club Liaison
, Academic Advisor
Education
High School: 2000-2004 Sparkman High
College: 2004-2009 Alabama A&M
(B.S. of Civil Engineering and Secondary Education)

Experience
2004-Present Sparkman High School (Football Operations)
2002-2003 Sparkman High School (Team Manager)
2000-2002 Sparkman High School (Football)

LEVON GREEN

ROGER HILLIS
Director of Technical Operations
15th Year at Sparkman
30th Year Overall

Duties Include: Head Equipment Specialist,
Water management, Ball Procurement,
Travel Coordinator, Player Development

Coaching Experience
1999-Present Sparkman High School (Technical Operations)
1994-1998 Sparkman High School (Offensive Line)
1986-1994 Hazel Green High School (Offensive Line)
1981-1985 New Hope High School (Head Football Coach)
1979-1980 Buckhorn High School (Offensive Line)
1975-1976 Marshall University (Graduate Assistant)

Education
High School: 1968-1971 Hazel Green
College: 1971-1976 Marshall
(B.S. of Education)
1992-1993 Alabama A&M (M.S of Education)

Athletic Experience
High School: Played Football at Hazel Green
College: Played Football at Marshall University
Personal

Hometown: Hazel Green, Alabama
Family: Wife – Jane Ellen Hillis
Children – Matthew, Mary Ellen, Anna Laura
Hobbies: Fishing and Riding Horses

Noteworthy
- School occupation at Sparkman is College and Career Counselor and has coached every Madison County School except Gurley


FRESHMAN COACHES

NATHANIEL JACKSON
Freshman Head Football Coach
13th Year at Sparkman
34th Year Overall

Coaching Experience
2004-Present Sparkman High School (Freshman Head Coach)
1997-2003 Sparkman High School (Defensive Secondary)
1994-1996 Phillip High School (Defensive Secondary/ Quarterbacks)
1992-1993 Buckhorn High School (Defensive Secondary)
1989-1991 J.O.Johnson High School (Head Coach)
1974-1989 Central-Tusc. / Druid High (Defensive Secondary)

Athletic Experience
High School: Played Football at Akron Public
College: Played Football at Alabama A&M
Professional: Drafted by Houston Oilers (Defensive Back)

Education
High School: 1966-1969 Akron Public
College: 1969-1973 Alabama A&M (B.S. of Education)

Personal
Born: September 28, 1950
Hometown: Akron, Alabama
Family: Wife – Carolyn Jackson
Children – Carla , Carmen, Nathaniel Jr.
Hobbies: Fishing, Cooking
Noteworthy
- Also coached semi-pro team Huntsville Invaders
- He and his wife were named Madison Co. Foster Parents of the Year
in 2006

WILLIAM THOMAS

Freshman Offensive Coordinator
Freshman Offensive Line

2nd Year at Sparkman
3rd Year Overall

Coaching Experience
20092008 Sparkman High School (Asst. Defensive Line Coach)
2007-2008 Giles County High School (Defensive Line)
Athletic Experience
Played football at Keith High School and at Alabama A&M University
Education
High School: 1998-2002 Keith High School
College: 2002-2007 Alabama A&M University (B.S. of Secondary Education)
Personal
Born : November 8, 1983
Hometown: Orrville, Alabama
Family: Wife - Alecia Thomas Children - Madison 4, Chandler 1
Hobbies: Reading, Traveling, Parenting
Noteworthy

- Teaches English 11 and Creative Writing
- Head Men's Soccer Coach

LUKE LAMB
Freshman Defensive Coordinator
Linebackers/ Running Backs

1st Year at Sparkman
1st Year Overall

DAVID CONVERSE

 

JARED ROBISON

 

 

MEDICAL TEAM


DR. STANTON B. DAVIS
Team Physician
Dr. Davis is a member of The Orthopedic Center Sports Medicine Team. Board-certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine trained, he specializes in shoulder and knee surgery with advanced training in arthroscopy and minimally procedures to reduce the pain of surgery and help patients return quickly to a peak performance level. He applies the latest techniques in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and surgical treatment of sports and work-related injuries. Dr. Davis is certified in Holmium YAG Laser and FDA approved to do the Oxford knee. He served as team physician for Stanford University, Auburn University, and the San Francisco 49ers as well as several U.S. Olympic athletes. In addition to being the team MD for the SparkmaJAn Senators, he works with the Huntsville Havoc minor league hockey, Tennessee Valley Vipers arena football, and A&M University varsity teams.

 

JOE LEMERY
Head Athletic Trainer
Joseph Lemery was named as HealthSouth’s Head Athletic Trainer for Sparkman High School in August, 2005. In 2007 Healthsouth became Select Medical Physical Therapy. Prior to joining HealthSouth, Joseph provided athletic training services to Model High School in Rome, Georgia. He also served as Head Athletic Trainer from 2001-2003 for South Carolina’s men’s and women’s track and field team which won the 2002 Women’s National Championship, placing several athletes in the 2004 Summer Olympics. He also assisted with Gamecock football, men’s and women’s soccer, baseball, basketball, and equestrian.
Joseph received his board certification in 2001. He is also a board certified athletic trainer through the National Athletic Trainer Association. Joseph is a member of the NATA and is licensed to practice in the state of Alabama. He is also currently pursuing a master’s degree in Exercise Science through the California University of Pennsylvania. Joe graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Athletic Training.


ANDY WITHROW
Andy Withrow joined HealthSouth in 2004 as an athletic trainer. His work at Sparkman High School began in September, 2005, with emphasis on athletic training for all women’s sports, as well as student-trainer education. Andy also served as an athletic trainer North Monroe Medical Center Sports Medicine where he was responsible for high school athletics, professional hockey, and arena football. Prior to this role, he was a Health link neuromuscular therapist in Birmingham, Alabama where he focused on chronic pain injuries. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Stanford University.
Assistant Athletic Trainer

 

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