Greene County hasn’t had much stability in its football program, having fired two head coaches in the past two years.
The school parted ways with Terrance Banks at the end of the 2024 season after a three-year run that included a 24–10 record and three playoff appearances. The program then dismissed his replacement, Darius Robinson, during the 2025 season following his arrest by the GBI on allegations of assaulting players.
The Tigers are now searching for a new head football coach, with the interview process set to begin soon.
Greene County athletic director Chris Williams recently spoke with the Lake Oconee News about the coaching search, noting that he and other school system administrators met with parents and community members on Jan. 21 to discuss concerns and outline a plan for moving forward with the program.
“We wanted to bring in members of our community and parents who wanted to be involved,” Williams said. “Our question to them was: What qualities are you looking for in our next head football coach at Greene County? Our purpose was to give parents and the community a voice and to let them share what they feel is important, and for us to listen and hear those things. We didn’t have a large crowd, about 25 or so people, but they were able to come in and share the qualities they’re looking for. That was the main goal.”
Williams said one parent’s message stood out the most.
“It wasn’t word-for-word, but one quote that really resonated was ‘winning on the scoreboard, but also winning the hearts of young men,’” Williams added. “There was a strong emphasis on investing in the total young man: academically, athletically, and preparing them for their next steps in life. Communication was another big point— making sure parents are informed and not caught off guard. Another topic was building the total program, from youth leagues and rec football all the way up. Trust and accountability were also discussed in depth, along with the importance of having a coach who is active and visible in the community.”
Regarding qualifications, Greene County is not limiting its search to candidates with prior head-coaching experience.
“Both avenues are open,” Williams said. “We’re not dead set on hiring someone with previous head coaching experience. That said, coordinators or assistant head coaches with experience building programs do bring value. We’re focused on finding the best fit for Greene County.”
Williams said the application process closed Jan. 23, with the first round of interviews scheduled for Feb. 2–6.
A hiring committee will include administrators from the high school and middle school, a booster club member, a community representative, a faculty member, and the district’s human resources department.
After the first round of interviews, the process will move to the next phase. Greene County Board of Education Superintendent Dr. Aaryn Schmuhl will meet with the two final candidates in a public forum.
“Our goal is to be finished by the middle of February,” Williams said.
“That’s our target, but we’re not locked into that timeline.”