Next Take Georgia

When the County Grows, So Do Athletics

3 AGO 2023 · Dr. Doug Rizer, the Houston County School District Director of Athletics, discusses the state of athletics as the county and school system continue to grow in this Season Finale of Next Take Georgia!

16 min. 14 sec.
What Does a Director of Football Operations Do?

27 LUG 2023 · Michael Martin joins host Phil Jones to talk about exactly what it is that he does as the Director of Football Operations for McEachern High School.

18 min. 47 sec.
Must-Watch Games in Week 1 of the 2023 Georgia High School Football Season

20 LUG 2023 · Top ranked teams face each other as part of an exciting opening week of the 2023 Georgia High School Football Season. GPB Sports anchor Jon Nelson joins host Phil Jones to discuss the must-see games being played in Week 1.

36 min. 29 sec.
Picking the Top 5 Georgia High School Football Teams With GPB Play-By-Play Program Host Matt Stewart

14 LUG 2023 · Long-time Georgia high school football announcer Matt Stewart joins host Phil Jones as they pick their top 5 teams in each classification ahead of the 2023 season.

56 min. 44 sec.
How the Top High School Football Teams in the Country End Up Playing Each Other

6 LUG 2023 · Joe Mamoine of Prep Gridiron Logistics talks about helping the top high school football teams nationwide find compatible interstate opponents.

28 min. 13 sec.
The Lowndes Vikings Are Building Something Special | Athletic Director Danny Redshaw

29 GIU 2023 · Lowndes High School Athletic Director Danny Redshaw recalls the accomplishments of Vikings athletics in his first year as AD and shares his vision for the department moving forward.

29 min. 12 sec.
A Change in Culture With Tift County Head Football Coach Noel Dean

27 GIU 2023 · Tift County High School head coach Noel Dean describes the change in culture with the Blue Devils football program since his arrival in 2021.

27 min. 15 sec.
NE Ohio vs America Showcase (ft. the Valdosta Wildcats) With Matt Hankins

19 GIU 2023 · Matt Hankins of NE Ohio Big School HSFB talks about his organization’s event that will host 8 teams (including the Valdosta Wildcats) in 4 games at the historic Paul Brown Tiger Stadium beginning August 18, 2023.

30 min. 7 sec.
A Whole New Opportunity With Gary “Sly” Sylvestri

8 GIU 2023 · Former Milton High School Athletic Director Gary “Sly” Sylvestri talks about the many achievements he oversaw as the Eagles’ AD, as well as his new podcast with ITG Next, “Behind the Bench.”

16 min. 4 sec.
Don’t Forget About Savannah | Connect Savannah Sports Reporter Travis Jauden

2 GIU 2023 · Guest Travis Jauden from Connect Savannah talks about how, despite most of the attention in Georgia being devoted to players in the metro-Atlanta area, Savannah has some of the state’s top football talent too. Savannah Christian Prep’s DL Elijah Griffin is widely considered the state's top 2025 prospect, while Calvary Day’s TE Michael Smith is a top-10 rated senior recruit.

25 min. 38 sec.