North Gwinnett Football Coaches

Education: Morehead State, Eastern Kentucky University, Troy University
21 Years Experience:
2006-Present: North Gwinnett HS (GA) Ass’t. Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
2002-2005: North Broward Prep (FL) Head Coach
1996-2001: Hazard HS (KY) Head Coach
1993-1995: Lexington Catholic HS (KY) Ass’t Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
1991-1992: Knott Co. Central HS (KY) Head Coach
1990: Knott Co. Central HS (KY) Ass’t. Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
1989: Estill Co. HS (KY) Assistant Coach/Def. Backs
1987-1988: M.C. Napier HS (KY) Ass’t. Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator

Graduated: University of Kentucky
Experience:
2006-Present: North Gwinnett High School (GA) Assistant Coach/ Linebackers
2005: North Broward Prep (FL) Assistant Head Coach/ Defensive Coordinator
2004: Trinity High School (KY) Assistant Coach/ Linebackers
2003: Camden County High School (GA) Assistant Coach/ Linebackers
2001-2002: Lexington Catholic High School (KY) Assistant Coach/ Defensive Line
2000: Bryan Station High School (KY) Assistant Coach/ Offensive Line

Coach Oji Perkins

Teaching Area: Special Education
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
High School: Dr. Phillips High School
College: Bucknell University
Coaching Experience: 10 years-AAU Track & Field
2 years-HeadCross Country Coach
6 years-Varsity Track& Field Coach
2 years-Head JV BasketballCoach
2 years-Assistant WR & DBFreshman Coach
3 years-Assistant Varsity WR & Special Teams Coach
Engaged to: Lenika Peters
Children: Nahil

Coach: Jason Collins

Teaching Area: Fourth Grade Teacher, Riverside Elementary School
Hometown: Cinnaminson, New Jersey
High School: Cinnaminson High School
College: Penn State
Coaching Experience: 4 years
Married to: Dorinza
Children: Kennedy, Reagan & Jason II

Coach: Steve Hassenger

Teaching Area: U.S. History and AP European History
Hometown: Constantine, MI
High School: Constantine High School
College: B.A., Olivet University (MI)
Masters, Western Michigan University
Coaching Experience: 8 years, Shiloh High School Head Coach
Wrestling, Assistant Defensive Football Coach;
8 years – Head Coach Wrestling North Gwinnett
Married to: Doris
Children: Karin (29) & Kurt (25)

Graduated: University of Kentucky
Experience:
2006 – Present: North Gwinnett HS
Offensive Line, JV Offensive Coordinator, Strength Coach
2004 – 2005: Lexington Catholic HS
Offensive Line, Off-season Coordinator, Youth League Liaison
2003: Paul Laurence Dunbar HS
Tight Ends, Def. Ends & Outside Linebackers, Special Teams, Strength Coach
1998 – 2002: Lexington Catholic HS
Defensive Line, Tight Ends, Strength Coach

Coach: Tony Watkins

Teaching Area: Social Studies
Hometown: East Point, Georgia
High School: Lakeshore High School
College: Oglethorpe University
Coaching Experience: 29 years
Married to: Katherine
Children: Tony Jr. (27), Kristopher (22), T.J. (19), Casey (15)

Coach: Corbin Cofer

Freshman Secondary Coach
Teaching Area: Counselor
Hometown: Gainesville, GA
High School: Johnson High School (GA)
College: Georgia Tech & Georgia State
Coaching Experience: 6 years Freshman Coach
Married to: Jennifer
Children: Joshua (21 Month old)

Graduated: Wofford College & Ohio University
Experience:
2008-Present: North Gwinnett HS
Trion High School, Trion, GA
Meade County High School, Brandenburg, KY
Ohio University, Athens, OH

Graduated: University of Kentucky
Experience:
2006-Present: North Gwinnett HS (GA) Special Teams Coordinator/ Wide Receivers
1996-2005: Lexington Catholic HS (KY) Special Teams Coordinator
(2000/2005)/ Wide Receivers

Professional Experience
2005-2006: Lexington Horsemen (United Indoor Football League)
Offense Coordinator/ Wide Receivers
2004-2005: Lexington Horsemen (United Indoor Football League)
Wide Receivers

Coach: Michael Richards

Teaching Area: Social Studies
Hometown: Swainsboro, GA
High School: Swansboro High School
College: East Georgia College, A.A.
Georgia Southern University, B.S., Georgia State University, M.S.
Coaching Experience: 23 Years
David Emanuel Academy, Lake Lanier Hs, Norcross HS,
St. Pius X HS, Campbell HS, North Springs HS, Chattahoochee HS,
North Hall HS, Grayson HS, North Gwinnett HS
Married to: Sandy
Children: Triplet 10 year old boys-Taylor, Josh & Zach

Graduated: Arkansas, Troy State University
Experience:
2003-Present: North Gwinnett HS Suwanee, GA
Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Line
1999-2003: Hall HS Little Rock, AR
Head Football Coach
1997-1999: Las Vegas HS Las Vegas, NV
Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Line
1990-1997: J.A. Fair HS Little Rock, AR
Assistant Football Coach, Def. Line, Def. Sec. Receivers, Head J.V. Football Coach

Graduated: Western KY & Eastern KY Universities
Experience:
2006-Present: North Gwinnett HS (GA) Running Backs
2005-2006: Lexington Horsemen (KY) Linebackers(Arena Football)
2003-2005: Bryan Station HS (KY) Head Coach
2000-2003: Bryan Station HS (KY) Running Backs/Defensive Backs
1998-1999: W. Kentucky University Student Coach/Defensive Backs

Freshman Head Coach: Mike Harper

Teaching Area: Health and PE Department Chair, Weight Training
Hometown: Savannah, GA
High School: H.V. Jenkins High School (GA)
College:
Newberry College, Newbery, SC & Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY
Coaching Experience:
30 Years Experience-Newberry College, Newberry SC, Asst Coach;
Jefferson Davis HS, Hazlehurst GA, Asst Coach;
Georgetown College, Georgetown KY, Asst Coach;
Effingham County HS, Springfield GA, Asst Coach;
Groves High School, Savannah GA, Head Coach;
Savannah Christian Prep, Savannah GA, Head Coach;
South Effingham High School, Guyton GA, Head Coach/AD
Married to: Debbie
Children: Jason & Mary Beth

Coach: Kyle Jones

Teaching Area: Ninth Grade Literature
Hometown: Suwanee, Georgia
High School: North Gwinnett High School
College: Kennesaw State University

Graduated: Florida State University (BS & MS)
Experience:
2008-Present: North Gwinnett HS (GA) Running Backs
Previous: Osceola High School
Assistant Varsity Wrestling Strength Coach &
Football Conditioning Coach