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VOLUME 15

Message from GACA Executive Director

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

The focus of this edition of the GACA "Where are they now?" is Coach Andy McCollum, a long-time friend of the GACA and College Football Coach.

Coach McCollum has built a relationship with many High School Football Coaches in Georgia throughout his college coaching career which included Georgia Tech, NC State, Middle Tennessee, Baylor, and Western Carolina. He has now accepted a position with the University at Buffalo Bulls! Good luck Coach McCollum from the GACA. Coaching friends can reach out to him at

jamccoll@buffalo.edu or

404-536-0713.

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR

HALL OF FAME AWARDS FOR 2022

📣 Nominations are now open for the following Hall of Fame Awards for 2022. Send in your nominations for the following awards to Bobby McAllister at bobbymcallister@elberton.net

Carlton "Corky" Kell Award

Recognition of dedicated service and outstanding contributions to athletes and coaches in the state of Georgia

Beverly Sanders Raines Award

Presented to a person or persons who have contributed a supporting role in conjunction with the GACA ideas, for the betterment of athletes in his or her school, community, and the state of Georgia

Dwight Keith Award

Given in commemoration of Dwight Keith's service as

secretary of the GACA for 35 years. In recognition of his or her

outstanding overall coaching record, service to the GACA, sportsmanship,

and dedicated loyalty to the highest and best in competitive athletics.

Calvin Lee Murray Award

Given in commemoration of Lee Murray's service

to the GACA and his enduring contribution to amateur sports in Georgia.

Presented to a person or persons with a strong commitment to promote,

preserve, and strengthen the GACA through the development of our

association with activities that foster positive influences on both

Sam Burke Award

Given annually in commemoration of Sam Burke's service

as Secretary of the Georgia High School Association. In recognition of his

or her continuing interest in the youth of the nation by devotion of his

or her time and talent to preserve, strengthen, and promote high school

athletics in the state of Georgia.

Coach of the Year

IT'S TIME TO JOIN THE GACA

Bob Rathburn, the TV Voice of the Atlanta Hawks,

on Lending Your Voice to the GACA

"Coaches have something in common! They love to share their expertise and knowledge that can help spark great ideas with their fellow coaches. By joining the GACA you get to lend your voice to the GACA community." ~ Bob Rathbun

Reasons to Join the GACA

$2 Million Dollar Liability Insurance as a Coach

Award Recognition for Region & State Championships

Participation in the GACA North-South All-Star Games as a Coach and for your Players

Registration for Clinics and Scholarship Opportunities for Family Members

Access to Job Listings and Post Job Opening on GACA Website

Become a Member / Renew Your Membership

Do you know a Georgia Middle School or High School Coach that currently isn't a GACA Member? Please share with them the many benefits of being a Member of the GACA and ask them to join today!

SPORTS TURF FIELD LEVEL VIP SUITE INVITE

Sports Turf Company would like to personally invite you to the Sports Turf Field Level VIP Suite at the Corky Kell Classic football games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 21, 2021!

Come for food, drinks and football! RSVP by sending your name to:

Megan@SportsTurf.net

GBCA NEWS

MARK YOU CALENDARS!

The GBCA is hosting a MEET-AND-GREET on

August 21, 2021 at Woodward Academy,

1662 West Rugby Ave, College Park, Ga 30337,

10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

ALL Georgia High School Basketball Coaches are welcome and you do not have to be a member

to attend this meeting.

NABA SHOT CLOCK SUNDAY

DATE AND TIME:

September 26, 2021, 12:30 PM - 5:15 PM

COST

$30 Per Coach, $50 for the Staff!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE GACA

HALL OF FAME GOLF TOURNAMENT

Check out the pictures of the GACA Hall of Fame Golf Tournament held at

Oak Mountain Golf Club!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun day of golf! ⛳️⛳️

You can find them all over on our Facebook Page @GACACoaches or just click on this link to view more photos! https://bit.ly/3yojrHU

POSITIVE ATHLETE ANNOUNCES

2020 STATE-WIDE AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to the 2020 State-Wide Award Winners in Georgia! Thirty-two student-athletes and coaches have been named the

Most Positive in their sport across the entire State of Georgia!

Click Here to view the winners!

QWIKCUT AUGUST PROMOTION

August only! QwikCut is kicking off the school year by offering basketball departments the best deal of 2021. Purchase access for your boys/girls basketball team and get the other FREE. This offer allows basketball departments to save up to $1,500. Start your free trial today, make the switch, and start saving with QwikCut.

GACA PARTNERS WITH SCHUTT SPORTS

Schutt Sports Enters into Strategic Partnerships with Georgia Athletic Coaches Association.

Click Here to read the full press release.

GACA ENDORSES TEAMFUNDER

A smarter way to fundraise is here. TeamFunder.com greatly simplifies the fundraising process, offering an easy online fundraising platform that offers unique, school-branded items to help you raise funds for your team.

With no cost, set-up fees, or minimum order required, you will earn up to 50% on each item sold.

Just sign up for free at TeamFunder.com, upload your roster and a logo, and our team of experts will build a mobile-friendly custom fundraising page. Send the page URL out to your teammates and supporters, and get ready to see the funds roll in! It’s less work on coaches, players, and parents—guaranteed!

For more information, contact TeamFunder.co m's Team Support Lead, Jami Piatt, at jamipiatt@teamfunder.com.