Football Staff

umbrah brown
My name is Umbrah Brown. I am the Head Football Coach here at
Central High School. 2023 marks my 11th year in education and
coaching! Before coming back to my alma mater (2007), I was the Head
Coach at Paulding County High School in Dallas, GA. There I spent 3
years (1 as HC, 2 as DC) and was blessed to work with some
incredible people and great student athletes. Prior to my time at PC, I
spent several years as an assistant coach (Defensive Backs and
Strength & Conditioning) at Hiram High School and New Manchester
High School, while teaching physical education. I also spent 4 years
teaching elementary physical education while coaching at Hiram High
School. I graduated college in 2012 from The University of West
Georgia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education.
I am married to Shatari Brown, who is an Elementary Teacher. And we
have 2 sons, Rhyland (8) and Rheygan (4). They are my WHY!      

Go Lions!
nathan horsley

Nathan Horsley was named Central High School Defensive Coordinator in December 2021. Prior to his return to Central High School, Nathan coached football and wrestling on both the high school and middle school levels, and baseball and soccer on the middle school level.

Outside of school Nathan is an avid sports fan and works with Gradick Communications on Friday nights as an analyst and reporter covering high school football.

Nathan is married to Emily, a 1996 Central High School graduate. They have two (2) boys, Caden and Nate.

 

Teaching Career

1999-2000 Whitesburg Elementary

2000-2016 Central High School, Bowdon Middle, Bowdon High School, Mt. Zion Middle and High School

2016-2021 Central Middle School 

School Coordinator for Exceptional Children's Services

2022-Present Central High School


jasper harvey

Coach Harvey is entering his 8th season here at CHS. Coach Harvey is an assistant football coach (Defensive Line/Special Teams Coordinator) and also serves as the Head Track and Field coach for the Central Lions. Coach Harvey grew up in Marrero, La and graduated from Archbishop Shaw High School in 2001, where he was an all-state offensive tackle and all-state thrower for the track and field team. From there, he went on to receive a football scholarship to attend San Diego State University. There Coach Harvey moved to play guard and center where he earned recognition on the Remington list (College Best Center Award). After graduating, Coach Harvey went on to play professionally with several NFL (Redskins, Eagles, Cardinals) and AFL teams. He received his bachelor degree in Political Science from San Diego State University. Coach Harvey holds a master’s degree in special education from University of Phoenix. 

 Prior to Coach Harvey coming to CHSl, Coach Harvey served as the health education teacher at Manchester Middle School and offensive and defensive line coach and track throwers coach at Manchester High School. Coach Harvey was also an offensive line coach at Banneker High School. 

 Coach Harvey  is married to Adrean, and they have two sons:  Jasper III (12), and Nolan (5). When he is not coaching, he enjoys spending time with his family and watching his kids participate in various activities. 
andrell roberts
Coach Roberts, graduate of the University of Georgia has been teaching 8 years. 4 of the 7 has been at Central Middle School. He’s a proud family man of 3 boys and a daughter. When he is not coaching, he enjoy binge watching tv with the family or cheering on his boys that play multiple sports for Central High School. 
kelby watts

This is my third year at Central High School.  I am excited to be a part of the Lion family.   I have taught at Villa Rica (94-98), Washington-Wilkes (98-00), Paulding Co. (00-11) and recently Alexander (11-22).  For the last 20 years I was a Strength and Conditioning coach.  I have coached almost every sport at some time or the other in my 28 years.  Currently I am coaching football and wrestling.  I have been involved with FCA for many years.  I am a member of Lifegate Church in Villa Rica.  My wife’s name is Misty and we have 2 children, Lindsey  and Jonathan.  
dylan wiggins

Education

Bachelors Degree in Health & Physical Education-University of West Georgia 2022

Student Assistant Football Coach at UWG-2020-2021

Reinhardt University-played football

High School: Ranburne High School-played three sports

 

Third year teaching at Central Middle

wesley postelle
I am from Carrollton, GA, and a graduate of the class of 2017 here at Central High School. I graduated from UWG in 2022, and teach 6th grade Science and Social Studies. I have been coaching at Central for the past 6  years, and I love giving that same lion pride to my players as I had when I was a student.
colton belew
 My name is Colton Belew, and I'm proud to be married to my wonderful wife, Madison, and we're blessed with a beautiful daughter, Lyla. I'm originally from Tennessee, where I attended Tennessee Tech University and played football. In 2021, I made the move to Georgia and spent two years coaching at Paulding County as the Special Teams Coordinator and Receivers Coach. Now, I'm entering my second year at Central, and I'm excited to continue building on the foundation we've set.  
jimbo black

Coach Jimbo Black joins Central High School as a Floating Teacher and comes to us from Paulding County High School where he has spent the last 11 years in a variety of roles. Coach Black also previously served the Director of Pupil Transportation for the Paulding County School District.

This will be Coach Black’s 32nd year coaching football at the high school, middle school and youth programs throughout Cobb and Paulding Counties. Coach Black has been married to his wife Melissa for 29 years and are the proud parents of three adult children: Brenden (31), Brett (26), and Emily (21).

kyle sanders

Coach Kyle Sanders joins Central High School as a Special Education Teacher in the Math Department and comes to us from Alexander High School where he has spent the last 8 years.  Coach Sanders while at Alexander was a Special Education teacher in the English and History Departments. Coach Sanders also served as the Special Education Department Chair for 2 years. 

This will be Coach Sanders 11th year coaching football at the high school and collegiate levels in both Georgia and Tennessee. Coach Sanders is married to his wonderful wife Amanda Sanders, and has two son’s Deacon (3) and Lincoln (1 month). Coach Sanders is excited to be a Central Lion.

chase harp
chuck ector
My name is Chuck Ector, this is my fourth year coaching. I am proud to be at my alma mater as an defensive linebacker coach and assistant basketball coach. I graduated from Columbia Southern University with a Bachelors in Business Administration and with a minor in Sports Management. I am married to Keana Ector who is an elementary school teacher, and we have three daughters together. (Ariyana, Ella, and Anaya)
Go Lions.

I am originally from Sparks, Ga. 20 minutes north of Valdosta, Ga. I am a graduate of Morehouse College where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and ran Track and threw Shot Put, Discus and Javelin for the Maroon Tigers. I received my Master of Teaching Education degree from University of Phoenix. I obtained my PLTW Biomedical STEM certification at the University of Kentucky. I am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). I am also a certified USA Track & Field Level II Coach. Before teaching Strength and Conditioning, I taught Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry and Biomedical STEM. As a STEM teacher, I was part of the STEM PLC that worked to aid Lithia Springs High School in becoming the first school in Southeast to be State and Internationally STEM certified. 

As a Track coach, I’ve coached a #1 Nationally ranked Triple Jumper and three-time 5A State Triple Jump Champion; a 5A State High Jump Runner-Up; a #3 Nationally ranked Long Jumper, two-time 5A State Long Jump Champion and a two-time State GRPA Shot-Put champion as well as several other student-athletes who finished in the top 5 of State finishers in multiple events: Girls High jump, Girls 100m, Girls 100m Hurdles, Girls 300m Hurdles, Girls Shot Put, Boys Shot Put, Boys 1600m, Boys 200m, Boys 400m and Boys 4 x 100m relay.

I am married to the Hall-of-Famer Sandy (Ackey) Walton, a graduate of Central High School. We have three intelligent, humble and athletic boys; Juliuz, Jonaz and Jacez.


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