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Dante R. Williams - Head Football Coach

Dante R. Williams

Biography

Tiger Town,

I can't express how excited I am to be the new Head Football Coach for the Archer Tiger football program. I look forward to working and growing with our student-athletes, parents & families, and the Archer community to build upon the successes already experienced on the field and in the classroom. To lead these student-athletes for this program is a privilege of a lifetime, which I am incredible grateful for. The future is bright, and I'm looking forward to accomplishing great things with everyone involved in the Archer family! Please be on the lookout for information regarding our upcoming parent / parent meeting.

 

Thank you for your support,

Coach Williams

All for Archer

 

 

Education Background

  • Duluth High School, Duluth, GA (2000 - 2004) -  High School Diploma.
  • Samford University, Birmingham, AL (2004 - 2009) - B.S. Exercise Science + Minor in Nutrition & Dietetics.
  • Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA (2016 - 2019) - M.A.T. Health & Physical Education.
  • Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA (2021 – Present) – Health & Physical Education Specialist in Coaching Pedagogy

Teaching Area

Weight Training & Health - Health & Physical Education Department

Family

Wife - Jessica Williams (married 4 years) 

Son - Pierce Williams (3 years old)

Daughter - Penelope (2 years old)

Coaching Experience

-Samford University (2008) - Player assistant to Offensive Coordinator Steve Brickey, Head Coach Pat Sullivan. 
-2008 = 6-4 record
Collins Hill High School (2010 - 2013) - Offensive assistant coach, Head Coach Kevin Reach.
-2010 = 10-4 record, *volunteer coach (4th round state playoffs)
-2011 = 5-6 record (1st round state playoffs)
-2012 = 6-5 record (1st round state playoffs)
-2013 = 11-2 record (3rd round state playoffs, region championship)
Atlanta Sports Academy Prep School (2014) - Offensive Coordinator, Head Coach Derrick Jackson.
-2014 = 7-4 record
Grayson High School (2015 - 2018) - Offensive Coordinator, Head Coach Mickey Conn, Head Coach Jeff Herron, Head Coach Christian Hunnicutt
-2015 = 13-1 record (4th round state playoffs, region championship)
-2016 = 14-1 record (GA-7A State Championship & Public School National Championship, region championship)
-2017 = 10-2 record (2nd round state playoffs)
-2018 = 10-3 record (3rd round state playoffs, region championship)
Collins Hill High School (2019 - Present) - Offensive Coordinator, Head Coach Lenny Gregory
-2019 = 6-5 record (1st round state playoffs)
-2020 = 12-3 record (state championship runner up, region championship)

**Combined - 12 years coaching (assistant coach), 110-43 overall record, 5 region championships, 10 GA state playoff appearances, 1 GA 7-A State runner up, 1 GA 7-A State championship, 1 National Championship.

Playing Experience

  • Duluth High School, Duluth GA (2001 - 2003) - Varsity Quarterback
  • Samford University, Birmingham AL (2004 - 2008) - 4 year Letterman Quarterback, 2008 Team Captain
  • Albany Panthers, Albany GA (2009) - Arena League Quarterback
  • Fayetteville Force, Fayetteville NC (2010) - Arena league Quarterback