Lake City has veteran football coaching staff

Lake City – At this time a year ago, the Lake City High School football program was in a state

of shock. Head coach Ronnie Baker was severely injured n an automobile accident and the remainder of the coaching staff was trying to fill holes while handling the life-altering injuries to their friend.

Jamison Estep stepped into the role of head coach, and the Panthers went 4-7 while making the

AAA state playoffs. Baker is still on the long road to recovery, but Estep and his staff are obviously more

prepared for what may come this year.

Along with returning veteran assistants in Kevin Graham, Lorenzo McFadden, Seneca Barron

and Josh Reynolds, Estep has added two assistants with gobs of head coaching experience in Scott Cook and Ed Brogdon.

Estep said that has made it a much easier go this summer.

“The veteran presence we have on the football staff is a major asset to the program,” Estep said.

“We have multiple coaches who have head football coaching experience as well as head coaching

experience in other sports. Leaning on their experience, everyone understands what it takes to build and run a competitive program.

“Overcoming a major crisis that the Lake City community endured prior to the start of last season

was an incredible task. A lot of people and coaches had to step up into different roles that they weren't

used to last year. This year the staff is experienced and comfortable in their enhanced roles and it has

shown throughout the spring and summer. I lean heavy on the impact and influence Coach Baker has had on m as the staff continues to build off the foundation we've been building during his tenure at Lake City.”

Cook is a 33-year coaching veteran who was most recently the football head coach at East

Clarendon. He will be coaching linebackers. Brogdon has over 20 years of experience and is another

former EC head coach as well as a Lake City head coach. He will coach quarterbacks.

Graham is a 25-year coaching veteran who is the assistant head coach and will coach running

backs. “Coach Graham's veteran presence and knowledge is a huge asset to Lake City,” Estep said.

McFadden is a 16-year coaching veteran. He will step into the role of defensive coordinator this

year and will coach the defensive line.

“He brings a wealth of defensive knowledge to the staff and has been a major part of defensive

success in years past,” Estep said.

Barron has 16 years of coaching experience as well. He will coach the secondary this season after

coaching outside linebackers last year. “He is a great motivator and brings a ton of energy to the

program,” Estep said.

Reynolds is the “baby” of the staff as he is entering his fifth season. He will coach the offensive

linemen. :

“Coach Reynolds is an alumni of the program and does a great job training our bigs,” Estep said.