Homer, GA – Banks County High School is excited to announce Chuck Butler as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach, succeeding Ryan Griffin, who stepped down earlier this year. Butler is set to meet with the team this week to begin a new chapter in Leopard Basketball.
Butler is no stranger to Banks County; he has dedicated several years to being the assistant principal at Banks County Middle School, building a foundation of trust and respect among the student-athletes. His extensive experience in both coaching and educational leadership positions him as the ideal candidate to lead the Leopard Basketball Program.
Butler shares his enthusiasm and excitement about starting this new role.
"I just love being a part of Banks County. This community has been such a blessing to my family and me, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our students. I can't wait for us all to be celebrating victories with one another on the court."
"I am beyond excited to embark on this journey as the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Banks County High School," said Butler. "Having served as an assistant principal and previously as a head coach in Jackson County, I am ready to return to the court and work tirelessly to build upon the proud legacy of Leopard Basketball."
Butler brings over two decades of educational experience and coaching background to his new role. A former basketball player at Truett McConnell College, he began coaching while completing his teaching degree at UGA. Butler's coaching tenure includes leading Jackson County High School to its first state playoff appearance in fourteen years and a Sweet Sixteen advancement in AAA in 2016, earning him AAA Coach of the Year honors.
As head coach, Butler aims to instill a culture of hard work, positive attitudes, and discipline on and off the court. He is committed to building on the already solid program and core values.
Looking ahead, Butler is optimistic about the team's prospects, citing a wealth of talent and removing private schools from the region could see the Leopards competing for a region championship soon.
"I honestly believe the sky's the limit for our team next year. We are moving into a new region, and the state removing the private schools from the public in the region provides a great opportunity for our program".
Butler's immediate focus is assembling a dedicated basketball staff and planning a productive offseason to evaluate and build on the team's strengths.
"We have a great opportunity to succeed at Banks County. I desire to build a solid program with a great work ethic and positive attitude that embodies discipline in all facets of our program on and off the court. In my experience, these requirements must be evident in your program to achieve the success that all teams aspire towards. When we all work together with great effort, humility, and discipline, we could soon find ourselves competing for championships. We have a lot of talent to work with, and if they all work to star in their role on the team, we could quickly make some noise in not only our region but also the state", Butler shared.
Butler looks forward to starting his new tenure.
"The summer will be vital to our success as we will build on what the guys have been doing and evaluate our personnel going into next year. It'll be a fun time full of hard work, but I can't wait", said Butler.
Butler's dedication to the Banks County community extends beyond the basketball court. He and his family, including his wife Tanya, an EIP Teacher at BCES, daughter Carlie, a senior at BCHS and varsity athlete, and son Cash, an 8th grader and member of the BCMS Golf Team, are deeply integrated into the fabric of Banks County.
The Banks County High School administration and athletic department are excited to support Coach Butler as he leads the Leopard Basketball Program.