The most recent Tiger head mentor isn’t any stranger to Newton County basketball, having in the past served as an worker mentor for the Tigers for a variety of years right through his 15-year training occupation.
Next departing Alcovy following the 2020-21 faculty yr, Johnson served as head mentor for the Locust Grove Woman Wildcats for 2 seasons, posting a 10-40 file.
Johnson nearest coached the 2023-24 season at Arabia Mountain the place he tallied his first profitable season as a head mentor at 14-12. He nearest departed Arabia Mountain to tie Mt. Zion for the 2024-25 season, posting a 3-23 file in his lone season.
Ahead of his era as a mentor and tutor, Johnson performed collegiate basketball at Texas Lutheran College.
Alcovy Athletic Director Patrick Carter praised the rent by means of a memo despatched to the college and team of workers on the faculty.
“What truly sets Coach Johnson apart is his transformational approach to coaching,” Carter mentioned. “He prioritizes player and staff development, emphasizing character, discipline, and holistic growth. His vision for Alcovy Basketball goes far beyond wins and losses; it’s about building a sustainable, growth-centered program that reflects the values and excellence of our school community.”
Johnson succeeds outgoing head mentor Taylor Jackson, who used to be dismissed as head coach following the season then a reported postseason go assembly with Carter.
Along with the training exchange, the make-up of the group is ready to seem considerably other. Pivotal avid gamers corresponding to two-time All-Cov Information MVP Nick Durham and more than one era All-Cov Information variety Jaqari Smith are graduating and won’t go back to the group.
