Carl Green, an Urban City Coach with a Love for the Rural Countryside is the Perfect Fit as Newton County School’s First District Athletic Director - Episode 14

In Episode 14 of The Town Square Podcast, Gabriel Stovall and Trey Bailey sit down with Carl Green, the new District Athletic Director for Newton County Schools. Green, a self-described “country-city-boy,” shares how he’s just as comfortable navigating downtown Atlanta as he is bow hunting in Newton County. This dynamic personality sets the tone for a lively discussion about his vision for the future of athletics in Newton County.

For the first time in its history, Newton County Schools will have a full-time athletic director, and Green couldn’t be more excited to take on this groundbreaking role. With nearly 20 years of experience as a high school athletic director — including stints at Sandy Creek High School and Westlake, where he oversaw state championship teams — Green is ready to make an impact. He sees this new position as a chance to build something special from the ground up, giving high school and middle school athletics the structure and leadership they need to thrive.

A major part of Green’s plan is creating systems and processes to ensure Newton County athletics reach their full potential. He’s particularly focused on shoring up the branding of local high school athletic departments, aiming for a uniform approach that still allows each school its own creativity. Green wants people to know when they’re up against a Newton County School team, no matter if it’s Eastside, Alcovy, or Newton, that they’re up for an elite fight with tons of school and community spirit, and excellent sportsmanship.

Green’s excitement doesn’t just come from the professional challenges of his role; it’s also personal. As an avid outdoorsman, he’s familiar with Newton County’s landscape and has long been attracted to its rapid growth. With projects like new football stadiums on the horizon, Green is eager to be part of shaping the district’s future and ensuring athletes have the best possible facilities.

At the heart of everything Green does is his commitment to students. He shares how his journey from aspiring law student to district athletic director was shaped by perseverance, a lesson he hopes to pass on to Newton County’s students. While he’ll miss daily interactions with students at the school level, he’s determined to stay connected, whether it’s stopping by games or visiting athletic directors at various schools.

Tune in to this exciting episode to hear Carl Green’s story, his vision for Newton County Schools, and how he plans to make an impact on the lives of local students through athletics.

Make sure to follow all of the local high school sports on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Facebook...and you can keep up with Coach Green on Twitter/X with handle @Coach_CGreen. And feel free to drop him an email at green.carl@newton.k12.ga.us.

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[Also, make sure to check out the very first local interview with Coach Green at The Newton County Journal by Gabriel Stovall.]