PETE FOMINAYA
POSITION: Head Football Coach

Coach Fominaya comes to us from Hiram High School in Paulding County, where he has served as the head coach since 2018.  Previously, he coached for nine years at Gulf Coast High School and Lehigh Senior High School in southwest Florida.  While in Georgia, his coaching accolades include winning Hiram’s first playoff game in school history and being named one of Parker Resources Head Coaches of the Year.  In Florida, Coach Fominaya earned the First District Championship in School History at Gulf Coast and was named Class 7A District 14 Coach of the Year, Miami Dolphin’s Southwest Florida Coach of the Year, and Ft. Myers News-Press Southwest Florida Coach of the Year.  
 
Pete was a four-year letter winner as a student-athlete at Elmhurst College. He later earned advanced degrees in education, culminating in a doctorate in educational leadership.  Pete resides in Cobb County with his wife and three daughters and looks forward to joining the Sprayberry family.  He has a passion for working with student athletes and wants to build upon the strong foundation of athletics established at Sprayberry. 

Education:
Elmhurst University, Elmhurst, IL: B.S., Business Administration, 2004
American College of Education, Indianapolis, IN: M.Ed., Educational Leadership, 2017           
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA: Ed.S. in Coaching Pedagogy in Physical Education, 2019
American College of Education, Indianapolis, IN: Ed.D. in Leadership, 2023 Concentration(s): Health and Wellness
 
Playing Experience:
Elmhurst University, IL 2000-2003
Varsity Letter winner, 4 years
Illinois Prairie All-State Team
 
Coaching Experience:
Sprayberry High School, Marietta, GA: Head Football Coach, 2025-present
Hiram High School, Hiram, GA: Head Football Coach, 2024-2018
Assistant Athletic Director: Gulf Coast High School, Naples, FL
Head Football Coach, 2018-2012: Assistant Athletic Director
Lehigh Sr. High School, Lehigh Acres, FL: Head Football Coach, 2012-2009
Naples High School, Naples, FL: Assistant Coach, 2008 - 2005
Douglas High School, Parkland, FL: Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach, 2004
 
Family:
Wife: Patty Fominaya (18 years). Children: Grace (13 years old), Lily (10 years old), Emma (8 years old)

JOSHUA CASSIDY
POSITION: Assistant Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator

Coach Cassidy is entering his 1st season with the Sprayberry Yellow Jackets. Coach Cassidy comes to us from Harrison High School where over the past 12 years he served as head football coach, defensive coordinator, special teams coordinator, and assistant coach. Coach Cassidy’s greatest accomplishment during his career has been serving while building relationships with the staff, players, and members of the community. Along with his coaching responsibilities at Sprayberry, Joshua will teach strength training in the physical education department. Prior to and during his professional career, Coach Cassidy earned his Doctorate degree in 2019 from Liberty University, his Master’s degree in 2004 from Virginia Tech, and his Bachelor’s degree from Liberty University in 2002. Coach Cassidy and his wife and best friend, Alissa Cassidy, are parents to their three boys, Joshua Daniel “JD” II (11 years), Aiden Joseph (9 years), & Connor Allan (6 years) (Infinity).

Education:
High School: E.C. Glass High (1994)
College: Liberty University (2002) Bachelor of Science
Postgraduate: Virginia Tech (2004) Master of Education Liberty University (2019) Doctor of Education
Playing Experience
High School: E.C. Glass High (1990-1994)
College: Liberty University (1999-2002) Preferred Walk-on

Coaching Experience:
2002-2003: E.C. Glass High, VA (Freshman & Jayvee Defensive Coordinator)
2004-2005: Olympic Heights High, FL (Varsity Defensive Coordinator & Linebackers) 2005-2011, Naples High, FL (Varsity Defensive Backs, Co-Special Teams Coordinator) 2011-2013 Kell High, GA (Varsity Defensive Coordinator & Defensive Backs)
2013-2019: Harrison High, GA (Assistant Head Coach, Special Teams Coordinator) 2020-2021, Harrison High, GA (Assistant Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator) 2021-2023 Harrison High, GA (Head Coach)
2025-Present: Sprayberry High, GA (Assistant Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator)


Championship/Playoff Experience Player:
1991 VHSL State Runner-up 10 Wins – 4 Losses
1992 VHSL State Runner-up 12 Wins – 2 Losses 1993 3rd Round VHSL Playoffs 9 Wins – 4 Losses

Championship/Playoff Experience Coach:
2004 1st Round (Round Robin)
2006 3rd Round FHSAA Playoffs 11Wins - 2 Losses 2007 FHSAA State Champions 15 Wins – 0 Losses 2008 3rd Round FHSAA Playoffs11 Wins – 2 Losses
 
2010 2nd Round FHSAA Playoffs 11 Wins – 1 Loss
2011 2nd Round GHSA Playoffs 9 Wins – 3 Losses
2012 2nd Round GHSA Playoffs 10 Wins – 2 Losses
2016 2nd Round GHSA Playoffs 10 Wins – 2 Losses
2017 3rd Round GHSA Playoffs 9 Wins – 4 Losses
2018 2nd Round GHSA Playoffs 9 Wins – 3 Losses
2019 GHSA State Champions 15 Wins – 0 Losses
2020 2nd Round 7A GHSA Playoffs
2021 1st Round 7A GHSA Playoffs
2022 2nd Round 7A GHSA Playoffs
2023 1st Round 6A GHSA Playoffs

CLAY MCKNIGHT
POSITION: Offensive Coordinator




POSITION: Special Teams Coordinator

CHESTER RANSOM
POSITION: Wide Receivers Coach

EDUCATION:
Nashville-North HS, Nashville, TN
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN: 1976-1980 (BS)

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
Nashville North High School - 3-Year Letterman in Varsity Football and Track.
Finished 3rd at State Track Meet in 4x200 Relay.  Team set new school record for the event.

Middle Tennessee State - Track Team all 4 years, 3 Conference Championship Teams.
2 Outdoor Conference Championship Teams, 1 Indoor Conference Championship Team.
Events: 400 Intermediate Hurdles, 4x400 Relay, 4x200 Relay, 400 m, 600m, 800m

COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Starting 40h year of coaching on CCSD.
2 years South Cobb High School Football Assistant Coach
Sprayberry High School: 1985-present
Starting 40th year coaching Track and Field, 35 years coaching Sprayberry Track and Field
Sprayberry Girls Basketball Coach: 2004-2007
Sprayberry Girls Track Head Coach: 1987-2022
Sprayberry Boys Head Track Coach: 2004-2007
South Cobb Boys Assistant Track Coach: 1983-1984
South Cobb Boys Head Track Coach: 1985
Powder Springs Youth Track Club Head Coach: 1981-1982

Coach Ransom lives with his wife Candace.  Their son, Sean graduated from Sprayberry High School and GA Southern University.  Sean and his wife Kaily have a daughter, Marie.





BILL BELLUS
POSITION: Running Backs

EDUCATION:
University of Dayton - BS Education
Georgia State - MS Education

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
Bishop Timan High School Buffalo, NY - OL/DL

COACHING EXPERIENCE:
3 years in Ohio, 5 years in New York, 2 years in Illinois, 1 year in Virginia
4 years at Riverdale High School
1 year at Shiloh High School
14 years at Walton High School
1 year at Chattahoochee High School
Coached in one State Championship game - 2011
Coached in 3 State Semi-Final games - 1998, 2004, 2007
18 Playoff apperances

Coach Bellus has a daughter Ryan and a son Lucas.







POSITION: Tight Ends / Full Backs

MARK FOMINAYA
POSITION: Offensive Line



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ROBERT JENKINS
POSITION: Offensive Line

EDUCATION:
Sprayberry High School
Lipscomb University

COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Lipscomb Campus School - Football
Pebblebrook High School - Football, Lacrosse

Coach Jenkins and his wife Amanda have four children, Randi, Evie, Ben, and Lulu.





BRENT HAYGOOD
POSITION: Offensive Line

EDUCATION:
Pebblebrook High School - Class of 1989
Georgia College - Class of 1993
Masters: American College Education 2017
Specialist: Augusta University 2021

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
Pebblebrook High School Football, Wrestling, Track, Golf
Georgia College 4 Years Cross Country

COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Dodge County High School - 1993-1995
Pebblebrook High School - 1999-2005
McEachern High School - 2005-2008, 2012-2019
Harrison High School - 2008-2012
Osborne High School - 2019-2023

Coach Haygood lives in Marietta and is married to his wife, Julie. They have two children, Emma and Josh.






BRAD TROUT, JR.
POSITION: Defensive Line

EDUCATION:
Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School
Kennesaw State University, Valdosta State University

2023 marks Brad Trout’s 18th year coaching high school football.  Coach Trout coached at The Walker School in Marietta, GA as the Defensive Coordinator and at South Cobb High School in Austell, GA as Defensive Coordinator and Special Teams Coordinator.  He has also coached defensive backs and linebackers.  Coach Trout has coached high school lacrosse, basketball, girls soccer, and girls flag football. 

Prior to his coaching career, Coach Trout was a standout player at Hialeah Miami-Lakes High School in Miami, FL. He earned a football scholarship to Valdosta State University. Following a decorated college career, Coach Trout signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 1998 as a safety. From there, he went on to play for the Denver Broncos, where he was allocated to the NFL Europe Barcelona Dragons. In 2000, he was drafted by the XFL NY/NJ Hitmen and was named to the All-XFL team. He concluded his professional career with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Coach Trout enjoys his children’s sporting activities, fishing, and tinkering in his spare time. He and his wife, Jennifer, live in Marietta. They have 2 boys who play football and a daughter who plays soccer and basketball.

CALEB BREWSTER
POSITION: Outside Linebackers




JOHN WERNQUIST
POSITION: Inside Linebackers

EDUCATION:
Brevard College - B.A. Mathematics
American College of Education - Masters of Education in Educational Technology

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
Dorman High School
Illinois College - OL
Brevard College - OL/DL

COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Brevard College - Student Assistant: 2009
St. Stephens High School - Assistant Football Coach, OL, DL, Inside LB
St. Stephens High School - Assistant Track and Field Coach: 2011-2012
St. Stephens High School - Head Track and Field Coach: 2013
Camden High School - 9th Grade WR & DL: 2013-2014
Spartanburg Christian Academy - Defensive Coordinator, DL, LB: 2016-2018
Spartanburg Christian Academy - Assistant Baseball Coach: 2015-2016
Spartanburg Christian Academy - Head MS Basketball Coach: 2015-2018
Gable Middle School - Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator & Linebackers; 2018-2021

Coach Wernquist lives with his wife Christine and their two daughters, Cadence and Ramsey.




GORDON CARR
POSITION: Defensive Line