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2009 Coach's Corner
Men's Varsity Coach - Bucky Boozer
Coach Boozer has been at Walton since 1985. He obtained his 300th win during the 2005 season and led the Men's team to a state championship in 2006 and the state semi-finals in 2007 as well as a state title in 2008.
He has a B.S. from Appalachian State, 1981 in Physical Education/Health Ed. Specialist & an M.S. from Georgia State University, 1985 in Health & Physical Education.
Most recently he was named National Soccer Coaches Association of America's 2006 Division 1 High School's Coach of the Year for the Southern Region. You can read more here: http://www.nscaa.com/articles/20061221133839153.php
Men's Varsity Assistant Coach - Ken Blankenship
Coach Blankenship has coached the Walton Men's JV team since 2001. His previous coaching experience includes:
Sprayberry Girls Varsity Coach 1986 - 87
Walton Girls Varsity Coach 1987 - 91
GACA Region Coach of the Year 3 times - One State Final, Two State Semi-Finals
Walton Girls Varsity Assistant 1998 – 2001
Currently he is also coaching the Boys Under-10 Academy teams at Kennesaw Football Club and playing on their Men's Over-40 team.
Women's Varsity Coach - Bruce Wade
Coach Wade has been at Walton since the Fall of 2002. He received a Bachelor's Degree from Western Illinois University in 1991 and a Master's in Education from Auburn University in 1994.
He played Soccer at Western Illinois University 1987 – 1991. His coaching experience includes, Shaw High School 1996 – 2001 where he took his team to two State Semi-Finalist Appearances (AAAA). He also coached the Buena Vista University Men & Women from 2001 – 2002. He has also coached Girl’s ODP teams (1999 – 2001). He holds USSF "A", NATIONAL YOUTH, and NSCAA PREMIER LICENSES.
Men's JV Coach - Bill Bellus
Coach Bellus has been the Raiders football running backs coach since 2002. Prior to coming to Walton, he coached the running backs at Shiloh High School in Gwinnett County and had other coaching experience in Ohio, Western NewYork state, Illinois and Virginia. He was also the Walton Men's Lacrosse Head Coach during 2004 and 2005. He began coaching JV Girls Soccer in 2006.
Coach Bellus is a native of the Buffalo, NY. area. He graduated from Bishop Timon High School where he played football and was a member of the swimming team. Bill holds a B.S. degree from Georgia State.
Men's JV Community Coach - Andy Schatz
Women's JV Coach - Sharon Loughran
Sharon Loughran is a well established coach with the following honors: Coached team ranked Nationally as 7th in 1991 and 3rd in 1993, 1991 and 1993 State Champion, 1992 GA Athletic Coaches Association "Coach of the Year", USSF 'A' National License, NSCAA Advanced National License, GSSA State Adult Amateur Coach; Over a decade as Olympic Development Program Select Coach, Region 3 Staff Coach U.S. Soccer, NSCAA ANSCAA All American Chairman for State of Georgia.
Coach Loughran has a BS in Education/Biology from Virginia Tech. She was at Walton from 1991-2002 and returned in 2006.
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