Chattooga High School has announced the appointment of Garrett Brown, a seasoned coach with over 25 years of experience and a familiar face in area athletics, as the new head coach for the Lady Indians basketball program. The decision signals a strategic move by the school to invigorate its basketball fortunes with a proven leader.

Brown brings a sterling track record to Chattooga, most recently serving as the head girls basketball coach at Trion, where he compiled an impressive 62-37 record over his tenure. His leadership at Trion resulted in three state playoff appearances and a crowning Region Championship title in the 2023-24 season, for which he earned Regional Coach of the Year honors.

His extensive background extends well beyond the hardwood, with previous coaching stints at schools like Gordon Central, LaFayette, and Trion. Brown’s versatility is evident in his 23 years of coaching football and his success in leading Trion’s golf team to state championships.

At Chattooga, Brown will embrace a multifaceted role. In addition to guiding the Lady Indians, he will serve as an assistant football coach, reuniting professionally with his brother, Justin Brown, now the offensive coordinator, and longtime coaching partner Roone Gable. Brown will also transition into a new teaching role, specializing in Physical Education and Health, a welcome change after 25 years of teaching high school science across various disciplines, including biology, chemistry, environmental, and earth science. He noted that this change aligns with his plans leading up to retirement in a few years.

Excited about his new challenge, Coach Brown expressed enthusiasm for strengthening the basketball team, which he noted features a promising mix of experienced and young players.

Off the court, Coach Brown is a dedicated family man. He married his high school sweetheart, Amanda Peace, in 2000, and the couple has been together for 30 years. They are proud parents of two children.

Brown’s arrival signals a new chapter for the Lady Indians basketball program, with the community eagerly anticipating the impact of his vast experience and established success.