Walker names new Head Varsity Football Coach

The Walker School is excited to announce the hiring of TJ Anderson as the school’s new Head Varsity Football Coach and Program Head. Anderson has been with the program for two years as Associate Head Football Coach and Offensive Coordinator. 

 

Anderson has experience at all levels of football having played in the Arena League for two years and at Georgia Southern University, where the Eagles won the FCS National Championship in 2000 and the Southern Conference Championship three of Anderson’s four years. He has coached in college and high school at Georgia Southern, The Westminster Schools, Mountain View High School and Etowah High School.

 

In announcing Anderson’s hire, Walker Head of School Carl Carlson said, “I am thrilled to have Coach Anderson leading this program through the next chapter in Walker’s history. There was a lot of interest in this position, and Coach Anderson rose to the top of our list because of his football experience at all levels, passion for Walker football and his plan for building a strong program.” 

 

Anderson, who also serves as the Assistant Director of Admissions, said: “I’m most excited to build a perennial-winning program and to put my own stamp on Walker football. I want to build a program on trust, accountability and commitment, but most importantly, I want our team to serve the people at Walker and the broader Marietta community.”

 

Salina Crayton, Walker’s Athletics Director said: “Coach Anderson’s knowledge of the game, experience in building football programs and vision for the Wolverine Football Program made him a standout candidate. He is committed to our players, school community and will serve our football program well.”