Brannan Anthony Named Sherwood's New Basketball Coach

The former player returns to lead the Eagles program after a successful stint at Byne Christian

Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:37pm

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Brannan Anthony, a former player at Sherwood Christian Academy, has been named the new boys basketball coach for the school. Anthony spent last season as the head coach at Byne Christian, leading the team to a 22-5 record and a trip to the state championship game. After stepping away from coaching for a time to start his own business, Anthony is now returning to his alma mater to take over the Eagles program, which finished 10-11 last season.

Why it matters

Anthony's hiring represents a homecoming for the former Sherwood player, who said there was only one job that would make him leave Byne Christian. His familiarity with the school's culture and values is seen as a key asset as he takes over a Sherwood program that faces a challenging new-look region schedule.

The details

After graduating from Sherwood in 2010, Anthony built his early coaching career in the college ranks, working as an assistant at Northwest Florida State and the University of Montevallo. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, he stepped away from coaching to start his own graphic design business, but returned to the sidelines last season at Byne Christian. There, he quickly turned the Saints into a contender, guiding them to a 22-5 record and a trip to the state title game.

  • Anthony graduated from Sherwood Christian Academy in 2010.
  • He was hired as Sherwood's new boys basketball coach on March 22, 2026.

The players

Brannan Anthony

A former player at Sherwood Christian Academy who has been hired as the new boys basketball coach after a successful one-year stint at Byne Christian.

Jay Flynt

The athletic director at Sherwood Christian Academy, who expressed excitement about welcoming back Anthony, an alumnus, to lead the Eagles program.

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What they’re saying

“This is the school where I want my children to attend. There was only one job that would make me leave Byne — and that was Sherwood.”

— Brannan Anthony, New Boys Basketball Coach

“We are excited to have Coach Anthony and his family. It is always special when alumni come back, and Brannan embodies Sherwood Christian Academy. He helped the program tremendously as a player, so when the opportunity presented itself, it was not hard to look at Brannan. He is not only a gifted coach but a great person.”

— Jay Flynt, Athletic Director

What’s next

Anthony will look to quickly turn around a Sherwood program that finished 10-11 last season, as the Eagles face a challenging new-look region schedule that includes state champion Brookwood and Valwood.

The takeaway

Brannan Anthony's return to Sherwood Christian Academy as the new boys basketball coach represents a homecoming for the former player, who said there was only one job that could lure him away from his previous successful stint. His familiarity with the school's culture and values is seen as a key asset as he takes over a program facing a tough road ahead in a reshaped region.