2023 Coaching Staff

Head Coach Eddie Courtney

Coach Eddie Courtney is beginning his 28th year as Head Coach of the Farragut Admirals. He began his high school coaching career at Farragut in 1977 after collegiate stops at Mars Hill University, East Tennessee State University, and the University of Tennessee. All but three years of his career have been with the Admirals. Since 1996, his teams have amassed a total of 204 victories!

In 2016, Coach Courtney led the Farragut Admirals to its first ever State Championship, completing a 14-1 record and defeating Independence High School in thrilling fashion in the 5-A Blue Cross Bowl. Among other honors, he received the PrepExtra Polston Coach of the Year award and the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Pat Summitt Ignite Award. 

On December 6, 2021, Coach Courtney was inducted into the 2020 class of TNFCA Hall of Fame and in January 2022, Farragut Mayor Ron Williams declared Friday, January 28th as Eddie Courtney Day in honor of his 26th year as head coach.

Coach Courtney and his wife, Anita, have been married for 41 years and have two children, Megan and Geoff. He has a 2 year old granddaughter, Charley Rose.

Assistant Coaches

Hal Brooker
Linebackers
This is Hal’s 16th year coaching football and his 10th year as the Farragut ILB coach. Hal played OLB and was team captain at Tennessee Wesleyan College for 3 years. Hal has a BA in Business Admin from Sue Bennett College and a Masters in Technology in Education from Grand Canyon University. He and his wife Ashley have 3 children, Josie (22), Cade (20) and Colt (14).
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Mickey Chait
Safeties
This is Coach Chait’s second year with the Admirals. Previously, Coach Chait spent 6 seasons as an assistant coach at Bearden. He and his wife, Samantha were married in June 2021.
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Geoff Courtney
Off. Coordinator
Geoff is a 2006 Graduate of Farragut and a former member of the Admiral football team. He is also a 2010 graduate of University of Tennessee where he was also a member of the Vol football team. This is Geoff’s 15th year coaching the Admirals and his 7th year as offensive coordinator. He and his wife Taylor have a daughter, Charley, (2).
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Patrick Doucette
Offensive Line
This is Patrick’s sixth season coaching the Farragut Admirals Offensive Line. He graduated from Farragut High School in 2013. He’s a four-year letterman at Virginia Military Institute where he played offensive line, graduating in 2017. He and his wife Bailey were married in June 2021.
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Tom Doucette
Defensive Line
This is Coach Doucette’s 35th year as a coach, athletic trainer and teacher that include college level experience with Rutgers and NFL experience with the Philadelphia Eagles. Tom earned his Master’s from Northeastern University in Boston. Tom is married to Dr. Margaret Lubert and they have two sons, J.T. (32, Tenn Tech graduate) and Patrick (28, VMI), both former Admirals.
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Jeffrey Gatewood
Wide Receivers
This is Coach Gatewood’s second year with the Admirals. He moved to Knoxville last summer from Mobile, AL. He spent 2 years coaching at Saraland High School. Coach Gatewood graduated from the University of South Alabama. He and his wife, Makenzie were married in April 2022.
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Mark Giles
Running Backs
This is Coach Giles third year with the Admirals. He played football and graduated from West High School in 1996, then graduated from the University of Tennessee where he worked as a strength coach in 20O3. Coach Giles coached at West for 13 years and HVA for four years. Married to Stephanie, he has two step children, Marlee and Bailey.
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Chris McNeer
Asst. HC/Def. Coordinator
Coach McNeer is entering his ninth year at Farragut High School and his 18th season coaching high school football. He graduated with his B.S. from ETSU in 2000 and his Masters in Education from Milligan College in 2003. Coach McNeer and his wife Gina, have two children, Roger “Rog” (17) and Rae (14).
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Gerald Robinson
Kickers/Specialsts
Gerald is a 1976 graduate of Farragut High School. He was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University in 1980, where he played football. In 1985, Coach Robinson graduated from University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences Dental School. He has been coaching for 40+ years. Coach Robinson and his wife, Myra, have two daughters, Leah and Alayna.
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Chase Scott
Dir. Football Operations
This is Coach Scott’s 12th year on the Admiral staff. A former Admiral, Coach Scott was the Captain of the 2007 squad. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2014 with a degree in Finance. Coach Scott is COO at Carriage Hill Insurance, where he has worked for nine years. Chase and his wife Leah were married in December 2020.
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Victor Wharton
Cornerbacks
Coach Vic has spent over 26 years as a high school football and track and field coach throughout East and Middle Tennessee. After graduating from Union College KY with a Degree in Physical Education. Coach Vic spent time in multiple pro level football leagues before retiring in 2003. Vic is married to Robin and they have 3 children and 3 grandchildren: Whitney (30), Vic III (28), Avery (26); Everly (7), Vic IV (7), and Remy Rose (6).
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Support Staff

Steve Scott
Gameday Operations
This is Steve's 8th year on staff at Farragut High School. Steve is a 1986 graduate of the University of Tennessee and is responsible for all gamely and sideline operations. He and his wife Lena have been married for 30 years and have three children(Chase, Blake, and Taylor) and three grandchildren, Callie, Graham, and Bennett.
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Dr. Paul Becker
Team Physician
Dr. Becker specializes in sports medicine and athletic injury. University of Tennessee College of Medicine (1994), B.E. University of Knoxville (1990) ; Internship: General Surgery, UT College of Medicine – Chattanooga; Fellowship: Sports Medicine, The Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic
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Ben Bercaw
Video Coordinator
Anthony Lindsay
Manager

Training Staff

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