FCA North Georgia Coaches Show

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The Fellowship Christian Athletes North Georgia Coaches Show is brought to you https://longstreet-cafe.club/ Join Joel Williams, host of My Country 99.3 WCON Morning Show, as he delves into the heart of coaching with Clint Fair and other members of the North Georgia Fellowship of Christian Athletes. This podcast moves beyond game strategies to explore what drives coaches—covering topics like offseason challenges, player motivation, academic balance, and personal passion. Discover the interplay between coaching, community engagement, and spirituality, all set against the lively backdrop of Longstreet Cafe in Gainesville. Tune in for authentic conversations that reveal the true essence of high school football coaching in North Georgia.

  1. 2d ago

    Building Something Bigger: Korey Mobbs & Jackson County Football

    FCA North Georgia Coaches Podcast, Recorded live at Longstreet Café, Riverside Terrace as a part of the My Country 99.3 WCON Podcast Family. Presented by Longstreet Cafe – fueling North Georgia (and a whole lot of FCA ministry) with two Gainesville locations. Learn more at : Longstreet Cafe Get involved with FCA North Georgia: https://www.ngafca.org/ The Music That Made Country Great: https://www.mycountry993.com Jackson County head football coach Corey Moss joins the FCA North Georgia Coaches Show from Longstreet Cafe! Coach Mobbs sits down with Joel Williams and North Georgia FCA Director Clint Fair to talk about Jackson County's rise as a football program, the work behind last year's 11-2 season, and what it means to build on the program's first playoff wins in school history. Korey shares his philosophy of staying "on the hunt" instead of becoming comfortable with success, the importance of developing every player in the program, and why he focuses on building a program rather than simply building a season. With around 160 players in the ninth-through-12th-grade program, Moss explains how his staff works to prepare every athlete for his opportunity, whether he becomes a college football player or finishes his playing career in high school. The conversation also dives into Coach Mobbs' approach to coaching relationships. He discusses knowing his players beyond the football field, understanding what they may be dealing with away from school, and creating a coaching environment where players can be challenged while still knowing they are cared for. Mobbs also shares his "three C's" — character, class and commitment — and why putting others before yourself is such an important part of building a successful team. Family and faith are another major part of the conversation. Korey talks about his wife and children, balancing the demands of football with family life, making time for church, and the role FCA has played at Jackson County. He also discusses the impact of FCA staff members on his campus and the growth he has seen in his players and his own family through those relationships. Mobbs also looks ahead to the 2026 season, discussing Jackson County's region schedule, the Tigers' 1-0 start in region play, upcoming opponents and the challenge of continuing to improve as the season moves forward. Most importantly, Korey Mobbs explains why high school football should be about more than wins and losses. For the players who will continue playing beyond high school and the many who will not, he wants the experience to provide character, relationships and life lessons that stay with them long after their playing days are over. Follow and subscribe to the FCA North Georgia Coaches Show so you don't miss the coaches, athletes and stories we'll be sharing throughout the 2026-27 school year.

    Building Something Bigger: Korey Mobbs & Jackson County Football

  2. Sep 23

    Bill Parsons: Faith, Family & Football at Hart County

    FCA North Georgia Coaches Podcast, Recorded live at Longstreet Café, Riverside Terrace as a part of the My Country 99.3 WCON Podcast Family. Presented by Longstreet Cafe – fueling North Georgia (and a whole lot of FCA ministry) with two Gainesville locations. Learn more at : Longstreet Cafe Get involved with FCA North Georgia: https://www.ngafca.org/ The Music That Made Country Great: https://www.mycountry993.com Hart County head football coach Bill Parsons joins the FCA North Georgia Coaches Show from Longstreet Cafe! Coach Parsons sits down with Joel Williams and North Georgia FCA Director Clint Fair to talk about his first season at Hart County, the renewed energy surrounding the Bulldogs, and what it means to coach at a school where football is such an important part of the community. Bill also opens up about his decision to leave Rockmart after building a successful program and return closer to home. He shares how faith, family and prayer played a major role in the decision, why the move had to be a family decision, and how stepping outside of his comfort zone has helped him grow both personally and spiritually. The conversation also takes a look at Bill's football family, including his sons Tucker and Max, who are both quarterbacks. He reflects on watching Tucker's development, making the decision to move his family to Hart County, and the unique experience of coaching alongside and raising young athletes. Coach Parsons discusses Hart County's strong start to the 2026 season, the atmosphere at Herndon Stadium, the importance of building belief within a program, and the Bulldogs' goals as they prepare for a major matchup with undefeated Lumpkin County. Most importantly, Bill talks about the impact of FCA at Hart County and the importance of using football as an opportunity to influence young people. From coaches' Bible studies to relationships built through FCA, he explains how faith and football intersect in his life and why coaching is about much more than wins and losses. Bill also reflects on the late Brian Nelson, his influence on Georgia high school football, and the impact he had on coaches, athletes and communities throughout the state. Follow and subscribe to the FCA North Georgia Coaches Show so you don't miss the coaches, athletes and stories we're sharing throughout the 2026-27 school year.

    Bill Parsons: Faith, Family & Football at Hart County

  3. Sep 18

    Beyond the Scoreboard: Heath Webb on Faith, Family & Football

    FCA North Georgia Coaches Podcast, Recorded live at Longstreet Café, Riverside Terrace as a part of the My Country 99.3 WCON Podcast Family. Presented by Longstreet Cafe – fueling North Georgia (and a whole lot of FCA ministry) with two Gainesville locations. Learn more at : Longstreet Cafe Get involved with FCA North Georgia: https://www.ngafca.org/ The Music That Made Country Great: https://www.mycountry993.com Lumpkin County head football coach Heath Webb joins the FCA North Georgia Coaches Show from Longstreet Cafe! Coach Webb sits down with Josh Tanner, filling in for Joel Williams, and North Georgia FCA Director Clint Fair to talk about the Lumpkin County Indians' 3-0 start, the challenges of preparing for a big matchup with undefeated East Forsyth, and how an early-season off week helped his team recover and reset. The conversation also dives into the realities of coaching in the Georgia heat, practicing on turf, managing practice time and film study, and the challenges coaches face when Friday night game conditions can be very different from the heat policies that govern weekday practices. As Lumpkin County prepares to enter region play, Coach Webb discusses the competitiveness of the new region, the importance of staying focused on the present, and the team's motto for the season: "Win today." He also shares his thoughts on Georgia's power rankings system and the importance of making every game count, including non-region contests. Coach Webb opens up about his coaching staff and the impact of longtime coach Brian Allison, who joined the Lumpkin County staff this season before receiving a cancer diagnosis in July. Webb talks about Allison's influence as a coach, mentor and follower of Christ, and how his example has helped shape both veteran and younger coaches on the staff. The conversation turns personal as Coach Webb reflects on more than 20 years as a head coach, the demands that come with the position, and the possibility of one day stepping away from being a head coach to simply enjoy watching his son play. At the heart of the discussion is Webb's belief that coaching is about much more than wins and losses — it's about raising up good young men and making an impact that lasts beyond the football field. And before Coach Webb leaves, Josh puts him on the hot seat with a completely non-football question: What's on his playlist? The answer: Turnpike Troubadours and some gritty, old-school country music. Clint Fair also shares what's happening with FCA North Georgia, including upcoming Fields of Faith events, FCA Equestrian, golf tournaments and the 13th annual FCA East-West All-Star Football Game coming to Clark Central in December. Follow and subscribe to the FCA North Georgia Coaches Show so you don't miss the coaches, athletes and stories we'll be sharing throughout the 2026-27 school year.

    Beyond the Scoreboard: Heath Webb on Faith, Family & Football

  4. Sep 9

    Matt Turner on Building the Future of East Hall Football

    FCA North Georgia Coaches Podcast, Recorded live at Longstreet Café, Riverside Terrace as a part of the My Country 99.3 WCON Podcast Family. Presented by Longstreet Cafe – fueling North Georgia (and a whole lot of FCA ministry) with two Gainesville locations. Learn more at : Longstreet Cafe Get involved with FCA North Georgia: https://www.ngafca.org/ The Music That Made Country Great: https://www.mycountry993.com East Hall head football coach Matt Turner joins the FCA North Georgia Coaches Show from Longstreet Cafe! Coach Turner returns to the FCA North Georgia Coaches Show to talk about his journey back home to East Hall, where he grew up and attended high school, and what it's like coaching the Vikings in the same community that helped shape him. Turner breaks down the 2026 East Hall football team, including the challenge of replacing several key offensive players from last season, the emergence of sophomore quarterback Jody Dudley, and a unique roster featuring 18 seniors and a huge freshman class of 27 players. He also talks about the importance of developing young players and why having a strong group of freshman linemen could pay dividends for the program in the years ahead. The conversation also covers the Vikings' 1-2 start, the lessons learned against White County and Franklin County, and what's ahead as East Hall prepares for Oglethorpe County and a difficult stretch of games against North Hall, Monroe Area, Oconee County and East Jackson. Coach Turner shares his philosophy of developing players from middle school through varsity, building a strong connection with the Junior Vikings program, and creating a consistent identity throughout the East Hall football community. He also explains why he believes coaches should "fit the scheme to your kids" rather than forcing players into a particular system. Turner and the hosts dive into the changing nature of high school football, including player safety, practice length and the importance of doing less. Coach Turner explains why East Hall has moved from two-and-a-half-hour practices to less than 90 minutes and why morning practices have helped keep players physically and mentally fresh while giving them time for schoolwork, tutoring, appointments and life outside of football. The conversation also touches on instant replay in high school football, the challenges of bringing additional technology into the game, and the continuing evolution of offensive schemes. Turner explains why he enjoys playing nearby schools and believes local rivalries and community connections are an important part of high school football. Most importantly, Coach Turner talks about the role of faith and FCA in the East Hall program. He discusses the impact of FCA leaders and coaches who pour into student-athletes and why helping young men become better Christians, husbands and fathers is ultimately more important than any Friday night win. Plus, the show wraps up with a very important question: What is Coach Turner's favorite stadium food? The answer? Nachos. Follow and subscribe to the FCA North Georgia Coaches Show so you don't miss the coaches, athletes and stories being shared throughout the 2026-27 school year.

    Matt Turner on Building the Future of East Hall Football

  5. Sep 2

    Dawson County Coach Jaybo Shaw on Gunner Stockton, Georgia Southern, Faith & Football

    FCA North Georgia Coaches Podcast, Recorded live at Longstreet Café, Riverside Terrace as a part of the My Country 99.3 WCON Podcast Family. Presented by Longstreet Cafe – fueling North Georgia (and a whole lot of FCA ministry) with two Gainesville locations. Learn more at : Longstreet Cafe Get involved with FCA North Georgia: https://www.ngafca.org/ The Music That Made Country Great: https://www.mycountry993.com Dawson County head football coach Jaybo Shaw joins the FCA North Georgia Coaches Show from Longstreet Cafe! Coach Shaw sits down with Joel Williams and North Georgia FCA Director Clint Fair to talk about his journey back home to North Georgia after coaching at Wayne County, what attracted him to the Dawson County Tigers program, and how becoming a husband and father has changed the priorities that guide his career. Jaybo also takes us back through his playing days at Georgia Tech and Georgia Southern, sharing stories about playing for legendary coach Paul Johnson, his relationship with Army head coach Jeff Monken, and the coaches who helped shape the man and coach he is today. The conversation turns to one of Jaybo's former Rabun County quarterbacks, Georgia's Gunner Stockton. Shaw shares what made Gunner special long before the rest of the country knew his name, the toughness and loyalty he saw firsthand, and why he's even more proud of the young man Gunner has become than the player we see on Saturdays. Most importantly, Jaybo opens up about faith, family, FCA and his philosophy that football should never define a young man's life. The game matters, winning matters, and competition matters, but coaching provides a much bigger opportunity to influence young people and help them become part of something greater than themselves. Follow and subscribe to the FCA North Georgia Coaches Show so you don't miss the coaches, athletes and stories we'll be sharing throughout the 2026-27 school year. _:empty]:hidden">

    Dawson County Coach Jaybo Shaw on Gunner Stockton, Georgia Southern, Faith & Football

  6. Aug 28

    Faith, Football & the Crisis of Expectations with Cherokee Bluff Coach Tommy Jones

    FCA North Georgia Coaches Podcast, Recorded live at Longstreet Café, Riverside Terrace as a part of the My Country 99.3 WCON Podcast Family. Presented by Longstreet Cafe – fueling North Georgia (and a whole lot of FCA ministry) with two Gainesville locations. Learn more at : Longstreet Cafe Get involved with FCA North Georgia: https://www.ngafca.org/ The Music That Made Country Great: https://www.mycountry993.com Joel Williams and North Georgia FCA Director Clint Fair welcome Cherokee Bluff head football coach Tommy Jones as the Bears move into the early weeks of the 2026 season and prepare for a historic first varsity matchup with nearby rival Flowery Branch. Coach Jones talks about what his team learned from its season-opening loss to East Forsyth and why he believes "adversity is a gift." He takes us inside the challenge of preparing a team throughout the offseason, making adjustments once the games begin, developing a system around the strengths of your players, and teaching young athletes to focus on the process instead of simply the result. The conversation also goes well beyond football. Coach Jones discusses what he calls the "Crisis of Expectations," how pressure can rob young athletes of the joy of playing, and why relationships and developing young men remain at the heart of his coaching philosophy. He also shares the personal story of how FCA helped lead him to his faith before his senior year of high school and why the ministry remains so important to him today. It's faith, family and football, and another great conversation on the FCA North Georgia Coaches Show from Longstreet Cafe. Follow and subscribe so you don't miss the coaches, athletes and stories we'll be sharing throughout the 2026-27 school year.

    Faith, Football & the Crisis of Expectations with Cherokee Bluff Coach Tommy Jones

  7. Aug 19

    Gainesville Football Coach Santavious Bryant Previews Buford Showdown

    FCA North Georgia Coaches Podcast, Recorded live at Longstreet Café, Riverside Terrace as a part of the My Country 99.3 WCON Podcast Family. Presented by Longstreet Cafe – fueling North Georgia (and a whole lot of FCA ministry) with two Gainesville locations. Learn more at : Longstreet Cafe Get involved with FCA North Georgia: https://www.ngafca.org/ The Music That Made Country Great: https://www.mycountry993.com Season 2 of the FCA Wednesday Huddle is underway from Longstreet Cafe! Joel Williams and North Georgia FCA Director Clint Fair kick off the new season with Gainesville High School head football coach Tavius Bryant, just days before one of Georgia high school football's biggest opening-week matchups: Gainesville vs. Buford on a national stage. Coach Bryant talks about his return to Gainesville after three successful seasons at Grayson, what drew his family back to the Gainesville community, and the opportunity to lead one of North Georgia's premier football programs. He also shares how he approaches the pressure of nationally televised games, what he sees in the Buford matchup, and why keeping the moment from becoming too big is so important for his players. But this conversation goes well beyond wins and losses. Coach Bryant opens up about his wife and children, the coaches who invested in him, the role FCA plays on the Gainesville campus, and his belief that the real measure of a high school football program isn't simply what happens on Friday nights. It's whether players leave prepared to become successful men, husbands, fathers and members of their communities. It's football, faith, family and the start of another exciting season of the FCA Wednesday Huddle from Longstreet Cafe. The FCA Wednesday Huddle is presented by Longstreet Cafe. Visit Longstreet Cafe Learn more about FCA programs, huddles and opportunities to get involved throughout North Georgia: North Georgia FCA Follow and subscribe so you don't miss the coaches, athletes and stories we'll be sharing throughout the 2026-27 school year.

    Gainesville Football Coach Santavious Bryant Previews Buford Showdown

  8. May 15

    Building Community One Meal at a Time | Longstreet Cafe & FCA

    FCA North Georgia Coaches Podcast, Recorded live at Longstreet Café, Riverside Terrace as a part of the My Country 99.3 WCON Podcast Family. Presented by Longstreet Cafe – fueling North Georgia (and a whole lot of FCA ministry) with two Gainesville locations. Learn more at : Longstreet Cafe Get involved with FCA North Georgia: https://www.ngafca.org/ The Music That Made Country Great: https://www.mycountry993.com On this special season finale of the FCA North Georgia Coaches Podcast, hosts Joel Williams and Clint Fair sit down with Longstreet Cafe founder and longtime community leader Tim Bunch. From growing up as the son of legendary Lincoln County football coach Thomas Bunch to flipping burgers at Shoney's and eventually building one of North Georgia's most beloved restaurants, Tim shares a remarkable story of faith, hard work, servant leadership, and trusting God every step of the way. You'll hear how Longstreet Cafe became far more than just a restaurant. It became a gathering place for Bible studies, FCA events, student-athlete ministries, signing days, community outreach, and thousands of conversations that have impacted lives across North Georgia. Tim also reflects on the influence of legendary coach Larry Campbell, the importance of investing in young people, and why serving others has always mattered more than business success. This heartfelt conversation is packed with wisdom, laughter, football memories, restaurant stories, and a powerful reminder that when faith leads the way, God can use ordinary places to make an extraordinary impact.

    Building Community One Meal at a Time | Longstreet Cafe & FCA
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The Fellowship Christian Athletes North Georgia Coaches Show is brought to you https://longstreet-cafe.club/ Join Joel Williams, host of My Country 99.3 WCON Morning Show, as he delves into the heart of coaching with Clint Fair and other members of the North Georgia Fellowship of Christian Athletes. This podcast moves beyond game strategies to explore what drives coaches—covering topics like offseason challenges, player motivation, academic balance, and personal passion. Discover the interplay between coaching, community engagement, and spirituality, all set against the lively backdrop of Longstreet Cafe in Gainesville. Tune in for authentic conversations that reveal the true essence of high school football coaching in North Georgia.

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