Assistant Football Coach at William Byrd High School | RBs and Safeties | Former player and graduate of W&L. Salem Born and Salem Bred
Joined July 2019
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Was super excited to open these today! Each mini helmet from my playing and coaching career. Shoutout my wonderful fiancée! These turned out so amazing @Hubbyshelmets did a heck of a job. If ya ever want custom mini helmets done that’s the place to go!
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Great finish to the regular season
10-0
207 carries
2419 rushing yards
2639 apy
31 rushing touchdowns
34 total touchdowns
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Great team win last night against 5a Franklin county. Only played one half.Just looking for the opportunity to play at the next level.
12 for 250 yards 3 TDs
1 catch 14 yards
2252 total rushing yards
29 rushing touchdowns
32 total touchdowns
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Great win last night against our rivals
31 Carries
333yds
1992 season total so far
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Week 1-2- great execution on both games
Carries -25
Yards- 452
Rec 3
Yards- 53
TDS- 5
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Let's Go! Excited for the future! Another reason for me to head up 81
100% committed!!! #AGTG
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4th Annual Gridiron Football Coaching Clinic
📆 February 21, 2026
⏰ 9AM - 3PM
🏫 William Byrd MS
💵 $125 per staff or $40 individual
Online registration link below:
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Yes sir!!! Excited to see what the next level has in store
100% Committed!! Let’s work‼️#AGTG @RoanokeFB @CoachGiancola @DeReHicks @CoachBradLutz @CoachAMitch @Coach_CloseWBHS
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College and High School coaches will be sharing at the 4th Annual Gridiron Football Coaching Clinic. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get better.
Our list of speakers continues to grow.
Certified dogs!
Jamez Toler & Gray Matthews
2024 - 2025 Combined Statistics:
438 Carries
3,691 Rushing Yds.
55 Rushing TDs
39 Receptions
651 Receiving Yds.
5 Receiving TDs
Note: Jamez missed 1/2 of the 2024 season and Gray missed 5 games in the 2025 season.
@JamezToler @matthews_g31400
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SAVE THE DATE - Don’t miss one of the best coaching clinics in the state. More details will be released after the holiday.
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After a great conversation with @DeReHicks I am blessed to receive an offer from @RoanokeFB!! Thank you @DeReHicks @CoachGiancola!! #AGTG
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After a great visit and call with Coach Arruza, I am blessed to receive an offer from @RMCfootball!! Thank you coach Arruza and @Coach_NJackson!! @CoachBradLutz @CoachAMitch @Coach_CloseWBHS
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Congratulations to the following special teams players for earning All-Blue Ridge District
Punt Returner: Tate Kotz - SR
Kick Returner: Tate Kotz - SR
Punter: Cannin Lutz - SR
Connor Whitehead: Kicker - JR
Coach Close retweeted
Congratulations to the following defensive players for earning All-Blue Ridge District
DL: Titus Beatty - SR
DL: Maurkese Burnette - FR
DE: Mason Hershel - SOPH
LB: Justyn Rozenboom - SR
DB: Tate Kotz - SR
DB: Jamari Toler - SOPH
AP: Zane Taylor: JR
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Congratulations to the following offensive players for earning All-Blue Ridge District
C: Nicholas Toney - JR
OL: Caleb Wrye - SOPH
TE: Thomas Purcell - JR
QB: Cannin Lutz - SR
RB: Jamez Toler - SR
RB: Gray Matthews - SOPH
WR: Tate Kotz - SR
AP: Gray Matthews - SOPH
It’s never easy ending a season, especially for a group of seniors. Extremely proud of this group! 31 wins in the past 3 years as well as 1 district championship and 2 region championships! Definitely going to miss this group. It’s been fun watching yall grow as men and players
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6 years is a long time to spend with a group of people, and I wouldn't trade a second of it for anything.
2 Region Championships
1 District Championship
2 undefeated seasons (WBMS '21, WBHS JV '23)
43-14 Combined Record (MS,JV,Varsity)
Thank you class of '26
#ProudCoach
