Firebirds Add to Coaching Staff
February 22, 2016 - American Indoor Football (AIF)
Georgia Firebirds News Release
The Georgia Firebirds indoor football team today announced two updates to the team's coaching staff.
On defense, the Firebirds coaching staff additions include Defensive Backs Coach Gary Davis and Defensive Line Coach Jeff Hunter.
Gary Davis, has been coaching football for more than 20 years. He has experience planning, developing and implementing winning football programs. He is Defensive Coordinator, and Secondary Coach at Mount Zion High School in Morrow Georgia. He has assisted various players' transition into College, The NFL and Arena Football.
Gary is a native of Albany Georgia and a Graduate of Dougherty High School where he was a three sport athlete. He was an impact player in High School where he played football, basketball and also ran track. He returned to later Coach linebackers and receivers under the expertise of Head Coach John Reynolds (Dougherty High School, Albany, Ga) and helped them achieve in1996 State Semifinals, and 1AAA Football Georgia State Championship in 1998. He later was named the Defensive Coordinator2002-2004. He then coached at Albany High School. In 2008 he moved to Atlanta, Georgia and was the receiver coach at Frederick Douglass High School. In 2010-2012 He was Assistant Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Back coach at Atlanta Sports Academy in Dawsonville, Georgia.
Jeff Hunter played his college football career at Albany State in Albany, GA where he studied Health & Physical Education. He was drafted in
1989 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals, his career spanned several teams including the Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions and the Miami Dolphins.
He also played two seasons for the London Monarchs of the World League of American Football.
They join previously announced hires of Head Coach David (DJ) Daniels's coaching staff that include Offensive Specialist Antwoin Savage and Offensive Line Coach A.D. Laster.
"I am excited about this group of talented and experienced coaches," said Daniels. "I have high regard for their collective experience, knowledge and passion for the game. We will tirelessly work together to build schemes around our players' strengths and are looking forward to getting to work and preparing for the upcoming season."
The Firebirds inaugural season kicks off Sunday, March 20, in Columbus, Georgia, against the Columbus Lions with their first ever home game against the Atlanta Vultures, Saturday March 26.
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