Next Take Georgia

Next Take Georgia

Join us every Thursday on "Next Take Georgia" as we discuss the latest news and topics in the world of Georgia high school sports.

Episodes

When the County Grows, So Do Athletics

August 3, 2023 • 16 mins
Dr. Doug Rizer, the Houston County School District Director of Athletics, discusses the state of athletics as the county and school system continue to grow in this Season Finale of Next Take Georgia!
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What Does a Director of Football Operations Do?

July 27, 2023 • 18 mins
Michael Martin joins host Phil Jones to talk about exactly what it is that he does as the Director of Football Operations for McEachern High School.
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Must-Watch Games in Week 1 of the 2023 Georgia High School Football Season

July 20, 2023 • 36 mins
Top ranked teams face each other as part of an exciting opening week of the 2023 Georgia High School Football Season. GPB Sports anchor Jon Nelson joins host Phil Jones to discuss the must-see games being played in Week 1.
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Picking the Top 5 Georgia High School Football Teams With GPB Play-By-Play Program Host Matt Stewart

July 14, 2023 • 56 mins
Long-time Georgia high school football announcer Matt Stewart joins host Phil Jones as they pick their top 5 teams in each classification ahead of the 2023 season.
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How the Top High School Football Teams in the Country End Up Playing Each Other

July 6, 2023 • 28 mins
Joe Mamoine of Prep Gridiron Logistics talks about helping the top high school football teams nationwide find compatible interstate opponents.
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The Lowndes Vikings Are Building Something Special | Athletic Director Danny Redshaw

June 29, 2023 • 29 mins
Lowndes High School Athletic Director Danny Redshaw recalls the accomplishments of Vikings athletics in his first year as AD and shares his vision for the department moving forward.
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A Change in Culture With Tift County Head Football Coach Noel Dean

June 27, 2023 • 27 mins
Tift County High School head coach Noel Dean describes the change in culture with the Blue Devils football program since his arrival in 2021.
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NE Ohio vs America Showcase (ft. the Valdosta Wildcats) With Matt Hankins

June 19, 2023 • 30 mins
Matt Hankins of NE Ohio Big School HSFB talks about his organization’s event that will host 8 teams (including the Valdosta Wildcats) in 4 games at the historic Paul Brown Tiger Stadium beginning August 18, 2023.
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A Whole New Opportunity With Gary “Sly” Sylvestri

June 8, 2023 • 16 mins
Former Milton High School Athletic Director Gary “Sly” Sylvestri talks about the many achievements he oversaw as the Eagles’ AD, as well as his new podcast with ITG Next, “Behind the Bench.”
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Don’t Forget About Savannah | Connect Savannah Sports Reporter Travis Jauden

June 2, 2023 • 25 mins
Guest Travis Jauden from Connect Savannah talks about how, despite most of the attention in Georgia being devoted to players in the metro-Atlanta area, Savannah has some of the state’s top football talent too. Savannah Christian Prep’s DL Elijah Griffin is widely considered the state's top 2025 prospect, while Calvary Day’s TE Michael Smith is a top-10 rated senior recruit.
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Something Special | Mill Creek Head Football Coach Josh Lovelady

May 25, 2023 • 20 mins
Head football coach Josh Lovelady talks about the culture that he has been a part of for 19 years at Mill Creek High School, including the last five years as the Hawks’ head coach.
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Practicing Championship Behavior | Langston Hughes Head Football Coach Daniel “Boone” Williams

May 19, 2023 • 29 mins
Langston Hughes High School head football coach Daniel “Boone” Williams talks about the mentality that has taken his team to two straight state championship games, resulting in last season's undefeated title run.
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Dr. Kevin Collins on How Advancements in Sports Medicine Are Keeping Athletes on the Field

May 11, 2023 • 26 mins
Dr. Kevin Collins, a sports medicine surgeon with the Hughston Clinic and team doctor for Valdosta State University and Colquitt County High School, talks about the advancements in sports medicine and the role it plays in keeping athletes in the game.
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A Dream Come True | Houston County Bears Head Football Coach Jeremy Edwards

May 4, 2023 • 20 mins
Jeremy Edwards recalls the long and winding coaching path he took on the way to being named head football coach at Houston County High School and explains the challenge of maintaining the success he and the team enjoyed last season.
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Muscogee County Athletic Director Jeff Battles Oversees How Many?!

April 27, 2023 • 15 mins
Muscogee County Athletic Director Jeff Battles joins Phil Jones on Next Take Georgia and gives a glimpse into the day in the life of an Athletic Director.
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Dave Hunter’s Name Added to Corky Kell Classic

April 19, 2023 • 24 mins
Dave Hunter joins Phil Jones to look back on his storied career at Brookwood and what it meant to have his name added to the Corky Kell Classic.
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Score Atlanta President IJ Rosenberg Is Not a Big Fan of NIL

April 13, 2023 • 20 mins
IJ Rosenberg, president of Score Atlanta, talks to Phil Jones about the Georgia High School Hall of Fame; the newly named Corky Kell Classic; and his thoughts on the Name, Image, Likeness proposal that could impact Georgia high school student-athletes and their futures.
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Proposed GHSA Bylaw Could Make Middle School Athletes Ineligible for 2 Years

April 7, 2023 • 27 mins
AJC sports reporter Todd Holcomb joins Phil Jones to talk about a proposed GHSA bylaw that would make middle school student-athletes ineligible for two years if they attend a high school camp, then transfer to that host school. A vote to add the proposal to the GHSA bylaws could come as soon as April 17 during the association’s executive meeting.
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Exciting Times for Georgia High School Sports | GHSA Associate Director Kevin Giddens

March 31, 2023 • 28 mins
GHSA Associate Director Kevin Giddens talks about high school football realignment, soccer playoffs coming up, and the growth of bass fishing as one of the GHSA’s fastest growing sports in this week's Next Take Georgia podcast.
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How a ‘Big Leap of Faith’ Landed a High School Coach in the European League of Football

March 24, 2023 • 37 mins
Adam Clack talks about his path from Milton High School head football coach to joining the European League of Football as the offensive coordinator for the Paris Musketeers.
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