Varsity Coaches
Jeff Nelson, Head Football Coach
Coach Nelson will be the Head Coach for the 2019 football season. This will be his 6th year with the Dragons.
Prior to coming to Pickens, Coach Nelson was at Creekview High School in Canton for four years, where he served as Defensive Coordinator. His other coaching experience includes five years at Sequoyah High School in Canton, where he coached Defensive Line and Defensive Backs. He is originally from Canton, where he attended Cherokee High School. Coach Nelson is a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management and also has a Master’s Degree in Health & P.E. from the University of Alabama. He teaches P.E & Health. He is married to Leigh and has three daughters Anna, Ashley, & Amanda
Prior to coming to Pickens, Coach Nelson was at Creekview High School in Canton for four years, where he served as Defensive Coordinator. His other coaching experience includes five years at Sequoyah High School in Canton, where he coached Defensive Line and Defensive Backs. He is originally from Canton, where he attended Cherokee High School. Coach Nelson is a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management and also has a Master’s Degree in Health & P.E. from the University of Alabama. He teaches P.E & Health. He is married to Leigh and has three daughters Anna, Ashley, & Amanda
Sam Wigington, Offensive Line Coach
Coach Wigington will begin his 21st year of coaching football at Pickens high school. Coach Wigington coaches the Offensive Line and is in charge of all equipment for the football program.
Originally from Jasper he graduated from Pickens High School in 1993. Coach Wigington has his bachelor degree from the University of Georgia, his masters degree from Georgia Southern, and his specialist degree from Lincoln Memorial University. He teaches Physical Education. He and his wife, Amanda, have a son named Ben
Originally from Jasper he graduated from Pickens High School in 1993. Coach Wigington has his bachelor degree from the University of Georgia, his masters degree from Georgia Southern, and his specialist degree from Lincoln Memorial University. He teaches Physical Education. He and his wife, Amanda, have a son named Ben
Michael Parker, Defensive Analyst
This will be Coach Parker’s 8th year at helping with the Pickens Football Program.
Prior to coming to Pickens, Coach Parker was at Chapel Hill High School in Douglasville for four years, where he served as Defensive Coordinator. Before that, he was at Sequoyah High School in Canton for four years, where he coached Defensive Backs. He is originally from Foley, Alabama where he attended Foley High School. Coach Parker is a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor’s degree in History Education. He teaches Social Studies. He is married to Rebecca Parker who teaches and coaches soccer at Lambert High School and they have two sons, Ryan & Ty.
Prior to coming to Pickens, Coach Parker was at Chapel Hill High School in Douglasville for four years, where he served as Defensive Coordinator. Before that, he was at Sequoyah High School in Canton for four years, where he coached Defensive Backs. He is originally from Foley, Alabama where he attended Foley High School. Coach Parker is a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor’s degree in History Education. He teaches Social Studies. He is married to Rebecca Parker who teaches and coaches soccer at Lambert High School and they have two sons, Ryan & Ty.
Grant Myers, Defensive Coordinator
Coach Myers is in his 1st year with the dragons. He serves as the Defensive Coordinator and Coaches the secondary. He is also the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator.
Prior to coming to Pickens, Coach Myers was at Spalding High School in Griffin for eight years, where he served as Defensive Coordinator for the past six years. He is originally from Snellville, where he attended Shiloh High School. Coach Myers attended Shorter University where he was a member of the football team from 2006-2010 and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in History Education. He teaches weight training. He is married to Jena Myers who is a teacher at Harmony Elementary. Coach Myers and his wife are expecting their first daughter, Hadleigh, in September.
Prior to coming to Pickens, Coach Myers was at Spalding High School in Griffin for eight years, where he served as Defensive Coordinator for the past six years. He is originally from Snellville, where he attended Shiloh High School. Coach Myers attended Shorter University where he was a member of the football team from 2006-2010 and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in History Education. He teaches weight training. He is married to Jena Myers who is a teacher at Harmony Elementary. Coach Myers and his wife are expecting their first daughter, Hadleigh, in September.
Jamie Nelson, Offensive Coordinator
Coach Nelson is in his 4th year with the Dragons. He will serve as the Offensive Coordinator and coach quarterbacks.
Prior to coming to Pickens, he coached quarterbacks at Sequoyah High for 3 years and freshman boys basketball for 1 year. He has also coached running backs at Creekview High for 7 years and coached freshman girls' basketball for 1 year. He coached girls' golf at Etowah High for 6 years and coached 7th grade girls' basketball at Dean Rusk Middle for 1 year. He coached football, basketball and track in Dallas, TX for 5 years. He is a graduate from Sequoyah High with a Bachelor's Degree in Health and Physical Education from Kennesaw State University. He is married to Jamie Lynn and has two sons Chase and Kenny and one daughter Elena
Prior to coming to Pickens, he coached quarterbacks at Sequoyah High for 3 years and freshman boys basketball for 1 year. He has also coached running backs at Creekview High for 7 years and coached freshman girls' basketball for 1 year. He coached girls' golf at Etowah High for 6 years and coached 7th grade girls' basketball at Dean Rusk Middle for 1 year. He coached football, basketball and track in Dallas, TX for 5 years. He is a graduate from Sequoyah High with a Bachelor's Degree in Health and Physical Education from Kennesaw State University. He is married to Jamie Lynn and has two sons Chase and Kenny and one daughter Elena
Chad Flatt, Offensive Analyst
This will be Coach Flatt’s 7th year with the Pickens Football Program. Coach Flatt works with the Offensive Line and is an Offensive Analyst.
Coach Flatt came to Pickens after coaching at Chapel Hill High School for three years. Before his time at Chapel Hill, Coach Flatt was the Head Football Coach/Athletic Director or Our Lady of Mercy High School. Coach Flatt has also served as an assistant coach at North Gwinnett and Shiloh. Originally from Sparta, TN, Coach Flatt attended Maryville College where he was a football letterman. He received his Ed.D from the University of Alabama. He and his wife, Kelly, have Four children: Jack, Ruby, Quincy and Gus.
Coach Flatt came to Pickens after coaching at Chapel Hill High School for three years. Before his time at Chapel Hill, Coach Flatt was the Head Football Coach/Athletic Director or Our Lady of Mercy High School. Coach Flatt has also served as an assistant coach at North Gwinnett and Shiloh. Originally from Sparta, TN, Coach Flatt attended Maryville College where he was a football letterman. He received his Ed.D from the University of Alabama. He and his wife, Kelly, have Four children: Jack, Ruby, Quincy and Gus.
Bo Page, Wide Receiver/Special Teams Coordinator
Coach Page is entering his 6th year at Pickens High School. He coaches Wide Receivers and serves as the Special Teams Coordinator.
Prior to coming to Pickens, Coach Page was at Long Cane Middle School in Lagrange for three years, where he served as Head Basketball coach and was also an assistant football coach. His other coaching experience includes one year at Lambert High School in Suwanee, where he coached Running Backs. He is originally from Canton, where he attended Sequoyah High School. Coach Page is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies and also has a Master’s Degree in Health & P.E. from the Columbus State. He currently serves as the high school's I.S.S. Director.
Prior to coming to Pickens, Coach Page was at Long Cane Middle School in Lagrange for three years, where he served as Head Basketball coach and was also an assistant football coach. His other coaching experience includes one year at Lambert High School in Suwanee, where he coached Running Backs. He is originally from Canton, where he attended Sequoyah High School. Coach Page is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies and also has a Master’s Degree in Health & P.E. from the Columbus State. He currently serves as the high school's I.S.S. Director.
Stephen Hunter, Running Backs
This will be Coach Hunter’s 9th year with the Pickens Football Program. He coaches Running Backs.
Prior to returning home to Pickens where he graduated in 2005, Hunter coached at Houston County High School in Warner Robins, GA. Coach Hunter has a Bachelor's degree from Berry College where he played basketball and a Master's degree from North Georgia College & State University. He and his wife Kristin were married in June 2013 and they have two sons, Hayes and Hayden.
Prior to returning home to Pickens where he graduated in 2005, Hunter coached at Houston County High School in Warner Robins, GA. Coach Hunter has a Bachelor's degree from Berry College where he played basketball and a Master's degree from North Georgia College & State University. He and his wife Kristin were married in June 2013 and they have two sons, Hayes and Hayden.
Jordan Shaw, Defensive Backs
This will be Coach Shaw's 1st year being a part of the program. He will be coaching Defensive Backs.
Prior to starting at Pickens, Coach Shaw was a Graduate Assistant at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee. He played safety at Shorter University where he was a two time All-American selection. Shaw is a Pickens High School graduate. He is married to Kadie Shaw.
Prior to starting at Pickens, Coach Shaw was a Graduate Assistant at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee. He played safety at Shorter University where he was a two time All-American selection. Shaw is a Pickens High School graduate. He is married to Kadie Shaw.
Tony Flynn, Kickers/Wide Receivers
Coach Flynn will begin his 5th year working with the kickers.
Coach Flynn served as the Head Soccer Coach from 1997- 2002 at Effingham County High School, started the soccer program at Gilmer and coached there from 2002-2011. Coach Flynn then served as the Head Soccer Coach at PHS from 2011-2015. He also served as the head cross country coach at Effingham County from 1999-2001, and assistant cross country coach at PHS in 2013. He is married to Kasi and has two daughters, Danielle and Baylee.
Coach Flynn served as the Head Soccer Coach from 1997- 2002 at Effingham County High School, started the soccer program at Gilmer and coached there from 2002-2011. Coach Flynn then served as the Head Soccer Coach at PHS from 2011-2015. He also served as the head cross country coach at Effingham County from 1999-2001, and assistant cross country coach at PHS in 2013. He is married to Kasi and has two daughters, Danielle and Baylee.
Kenny Kretchmar, Offensive Line
Zach Martin, Linebackers
Seth Deering, Linebackers
Kyle Rasco, Certified Athletic Trainer
Coach Rasco is in his 15th year as the Athletic Trainer for all sports at Pickens High School.
Originally from Jasper, Coach Rasco graduated in 1997 from Pickens High School. He then attended The University of Alabama, working with various sports programs and received his BS in Athletic Training in 2001. Coach Rasco was then hired by the University of Georgia as a graduate assistant Athletic Trainer, where his main responsibilities were softball and football. After graduating UGA in 2003 with a Masters of Education in Sports Administration, he was hired as the Head Athletic Trainer for Men’s Basketball at Georgia Southern University, which was a position he held until he was hired in 2005 at PHS. He has since received his Educational Specialist degree from Lincoln Memorial University in 2010.
Coach Rasco teaches Health Education at PHS. He and his wife Cassie have twin boys Kiptyn & Christian and a third son, Chance.
Originally from Jasper, Coach Rasco graduated in 1997 from Pickens High School. He then attended The University of Alabama, working with various sports programs and received his BS in Athletic Training in 2001. Coach Rasco was then hired by the University of Georgia as a graduate assistant Athletic Trainer, where his main responsibilities were softball and football. After graduating UGA in 2003 with a Masters of Education in Sports Administration, he was hired as the Head Athletic Trainer for Men’s Basketball at Georgia Southern University, which was a position he held until he was hired in 2005 at PHS. He has since received his Educational Specialist degree from Lincoln Memorial University in 2010.
Coach Rasco teaches Health Education at PHS. He and his wife Cassie have twin boys Kiptyn & Christian and a third son, Chance.
Middle School Coaches
Colby Shaw, Head Coach
Coach Shaw will begin his 8th year coaching football with the Dragons. He will serve as the Middle School Head Coach.
In 2012, Shaw was a member of the Varsity Coaching Staff. Raised in Jasper, Georgia, Shaw attended and graduated from Pickens High School in 2005. He then received his Bachelor’s degree from North Georgia College and State University in 2010. He and his wife Jenna were married in June 2012 and they have a daughter Emery.
In 2012, Shaw was a member of the Varsity Coaching Staff. Raised in Jasper, Georgia, Shaw attended and graduated from Pickens High School in 2005. He then received his Bachelor’s degree from North Georgia College and State University in 2010. He and his wife Jenna were married in June 2012 and they have a daughter Emery.
Nathan Harris, Running Backs
Billy Reid, Offensive Line
Frankie Sparks, Linebackers
Phil Savage, Wide Receivers
Jerry Jones, Middle School Asst.
