Atkins is considered an exert in the spread offensive and I-PRO football schemes. Atkins has coached at several high schools across the southern states including 6A Franklin Co. , 4A Wakefield High , North Carolina, South Lenoir High Deep Run North Carolina, 4A East Ridge High
Chattanooga, 3A Spring Hill High Columbia , 5A Brentwood High Brentwood and he was a finalist for North Carolina Associated Press football coach of the year