Macon County Hires Legendary Westside Coach "Spoon" Risper

Former Westside head coach brings decades of experience and success to new role as Macon County's head football coach and athletic director.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Macon County has hired former Westside High School head coach Sheddrick "Spoon" Risper as their new head football coach and athletic director. Risper is the winningest coach in Bibb County history, with 119 total wins over his 28-year tenure at Westside. He led the Seminoles to two region championships as an assistant and one as a head coach. Risper is replacing former Macon County head coach Kurt Williams, who was let go after two seasons.

Why it matters

Risper's hiring represents a major coup for Macon County's football program, as they bring in a proven winner and respected leader to turn the team around. His commitment to character development and faith-based coaching should also have a positive impact on the school and community.

The details

Risper, who coached at Westside for 28 years, recently stepped away from the program. He had joined the team in 1998 and was hired as head coach in 2009, becoming the winningest coach in Bibb County history. During his time as an assistant, he won two region championships, and he won a region championship as a head coach in 2012. Risper will now take over as Macon County's head football coach and athletic director.

  • Risper joined the Westside coaching staff in 1998.
  • Risper was hired as Westside's head coach in 2009.
  • Risper won a region championship as Westside's head coach in 2012.
  • Risper stepped away from Westside after the 2025 season.
  • Risper was approved as Macon County's new head coach on Tuesday.

The players

Sheddrick "Spoon" Risper

The winningest coach in Bibb County history, with 119 total wins over his 28-year tenure as the head coach of Westside High School. He led the Seminoles to two region championships as an assistant and one as a head coach.

Kurt Williams

The former head coach of Macon County, who was let go after going 12-11 in his two seasons with the team, including a region championship and a playoff win in 2024.

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What they’re saying

“When my dad was living, my dad's Westside. My mom is from Westside. My wife is Westside. My brother's Westside. All four of my children are Westside. I'm Westside, like you can't be a Risper without having bled garnet and gold. So, this place means a lot to us, like a lot.”

— Sheddrick "Spoon" Risper, Former Westside Head Coach (13wmaz.com)

What’s next

Risper will begin his new role as Macon County's head football coach and athletic director immediately, as he looks to build on the team's success from the 2024 season and lead them to new heights.

The takeaway

Macon County has made a significant investment in its football program by hiring one of the most successful and respected coaches in the region. Risper's track record of winning, character development, and community engagement should provide a major boost to the Macon County program and its student-athletes.