The Howard School

Team Profile

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Q&A with Coach Dedric Maffett

coach dedric maffett

Q. How would you characterize this year’s team?

A. We want our lick back!

Q. What will be the keys to your success?

A. Everyone having a “big team,
little me” attitude.

Q. Who will be your key leaders on the team?

A. Ronta Taylor Jr., Derrick Choice, Makhi Isom, Ke’Shawn Suttles, Rashad Billups, and Fletcher Williams.

Q. What are your biggest reasons for optimism?

A. The work ethic of our core
group of players.

Q. What will keep you up at night?

A. Watching film – preparing for games.

Q. What can you build on from last year?

A. Younger kids having an additional year of experience.

Q. Any lessons learned from last year?

A. Every kid on your roster has to be ready to play.

Q. Will we see anything different this year?

A. An offensive and defensive line with better technique.

Q. How would you characterize your team’s speed?

A. We are not called the Hustlin’ Tigers for nothing.

Stats

Coach name:
Dedric Maffett (4 yrs. as a head coach, 4th as head coach at Howard)

Class/Region: TN 5A – Reg. 4

2023 Overall Record: 1-9

2023 Region Finish: 6th

Mascot: Hustlin’ Tigers

 

2024 Schedule

August

24 Brainerd (H)

30 Chattanooga Prep (H)

September

6 RePublic (H)

13 Rhea Co. (H)

20 Sequoyah (H)

27 East Hamilton (A)

October

4 Walker Valley (H)

11 McMinn Co. (A)

25 Chattanooga Central (H)

November

1 Ooltewah (A)

 

Coach’s View

On the field, our goal is centered around our team’s bible verse: 1 Corinthians 12:12. Off the field, our goals are to develop these young men to be high school and college graduates, leaders, great husbands, great fathers, and productive citizens in their community.

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