Giles County High School introduces Walt Smith as the new head coach

Giles County High School introduces Walt Smith as the new head coach of
the Bobcat football program. There was no shortage of quality candidates
vying for the position; some 40 applications were submitted from local
coaches as well as Texas, Georgia, Kentucky and Alabama.

Walt Smith brings an impressive resume as a Head Coach. Smith spent
nine seasons with the Mt. Pleasant Tigers and amassed a 76-32 record.
Coach Smith lead his team to the playoffs 8 of the 9 years he was there
and back to back semifinal appearances in 2006 and 2007. He also lead
Zion Christian to the first round of the 2012 playoffs in his first
season there.

Walt Smith and his abilities have appeared on the Giles County coaching
radar before. Smith was a finalist during the hiring of Tim Johnson. His
shotgun spread offensive philosophy meshes perfectly with the current
Bobcat system and personnel. Coach Smith stresses defensive speed and
instinct and puts a large priority on special teams.

As the GCHS football program embarks on one of the toughest schedules
in recent history, the new leader entrusted with the Bobcat football
program made it clear that the goal for the program will be to continue
to pursue championship caliber football. Coach Smith stated, "The Giles
County head football coach is the job I have always wanted."