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Former Morehouse Coach Lands High School Gig
Terance Mathis leaves HBCU football to lead Athens Christian School program.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:11pm
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Mathis brings his wealth of football experience to the high school level, aiming to rebuild the Athens Christian program through a fresh, geometric lens.Athens TodayTerance Mathis, a former NFL standout and most recently the head football coach at Morehouse College, has been hired as the new head coach of the Athens Christian School football team in Georgia. Mathis spent two seasons at Morehouse, where the team struggled in his first year but found more success in 2025 with a 3-win season that included a big victory over rival Tuskegee.
Why it matters
Mathis brings a wealth of football experience to the high school level, having played in the NFL and coached at the college level. His move from an HBCU program to a local high school team could signal a shift in his career trajectory as he looks to rebuild a struggling Athens Christian program.
The details
After being selected by the New York Jets in the 1990 NFL Draft, Mathis went on to have a standout career with the Atlanta Falcons, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 1994. He later transitioned into coaching, serving as an offensive coordinator and receivers coach at Savannah State before taking the head job at Morehouse in 2024. In his two seasons there, the Maroon Tigers improved from 1 win to 3 wins, including a victory over rival Tuskegee.
- Mathis was hired as the new head football coach at Athens Christian School in April 2026.
- He spent the previous two seasons as the head coach at Morehouse College, from 2024 to 2025.
The players
Terance Mathis
A former NFL standout wide receiver who was selected by the New York Jets in the 1990 draft and later played for the Atlanta Falcons, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 1994. He has transitioned into coaching, serving as an offensive coordinator at Savannah State and most recently as the head coach at Morehouse College.
Morehouse College
An HBCU (Historically Black College and University) located in Atlanta, Georgia, with a storied football program that has produced numerous NFL players over the years.
Athens Christian School
A private high school located in Athens, Georgia, that competes in high school football.
What they’re saying
“I'm excited to bring my experience and passion for the game to Athens Christian School. This is a great opportunity to build something special and help these young student-athletes reach their full potential.”
— Terance Mathis, Head Football Coach, Athens Christian School
What’s next
Mathis will begin his tenure as the new head football coach at Athens Christian School in the upcoming 2026 season, where he will look to turn around a program that has struggled in recent years.
The takeaway
Mathis' move from the college level to high school football represents an interesting career transition, as he looks to leverage his NFL and HBCU coaching experience to rebuild a struggling program and develop young talent at the prep level.
