SWAC Coach heading to Mississippi High School |HBCU Football
R. Amir Gant, an experienced coach who has successfully blended his career between collegiate and high school coaching, is returning to the high school ranks. After serving as an assistant coach and passing game coordinator at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU), Gant has been appointed the new offensive coordinator at Lake Cormorant High School in Mississippi.
A Diverse Coaching Background
Gant’s coaching journey is marked by a blend of roles at various levels. At MVSU, an HBCU program, he contributed significantly as an assistant coach and passing game coordinator. His experience isn't limited to the collegiate level; he has also served as a head coach at Fayette-Ware High School, a wide receivers coach at Fort Scott Community College, and has coached at the prestigious Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis.
Strategic Move to Lake Cormorant
Lake Cormorant High School, located near the Mississippi-Tennessee state border and Memphis, is poised to benefit from Gant’s extensive coaching experience. His strategic insights and familiarity with the local football landscape are expected to significantly enhance the team's performance.
Upcoming Challenges and Key Matches
Gant’s return to high school coaching will be marked by a late-August jamboree where the Gators will face Hernando High School. They will then open their season against Lewisburg High School. Lake Cormorant's schedule includes key matchups against formidable opponents such as Horn Lake, South Panola, and Southaven.
Looking Ahead
While Mississippi Valley State University is set to open its 2024 season on August 31 against Eddie George's Tennessee State Tigers in Nashville, Gant's focus will be on leading Lake Cormorant’s offense. His aim is to implement effective strategies and develop the players' skills to ensure a successful season for the Gators.
Gant’s appointment is a promising development for Lake Cormorant High School, signaling a commitment to excellence and a bright future for the football program. His return to the prep ranks is highly anticipated, with expectations that his wealth of experience will bring success to the Gators.
