Bartsch Named CCHS Football Coach

Cannon County Schools has announced Andrew Bartsch as Head Football Coach/Teacher at Cannon County High School beginning with the 2024-2025 School Year. Coach Bartsch will conduct spring workouts and practice with the team. His teaching duties will begin in the fall.


Bartsch has earned multiple teaching endorsements throughout his 20-year career
as an educator and has experience as both a Head Coach and Assistant Coach, most recently at Shelbyville Central High School and Smyrna High School. He also served as Cannon County High School’s head football coach from 2008 to 2009.


Coach Bartsch has experience in all facets of player development, including Offensive and Defensive Coordinator positions.


Cannon County High School Principal Courtney Nichols said, “I was impressed with Coach Bartsch’s extensive resume both on the field and in the classroom. I am excited about the energy and enthusiasm he will bring to Cannon County High School Football and the whole school community.”


Cannon County High School Athletic Director Lydia Garrett said, “Coach Bartsch fulfilled the criteria we were looking for in a Head Coach. He has valuable experience at successful programs, and I believe he will quickly build relationships with the players to provide a smooth transition.”


Bonnie Patterson, director of Cannon County Schools, said, “We welcome Coach Bartsch to Cannon County Schools. His work as an assistant coach at Shelbyville and Smyrna High School over the past few years, and as an effective classroom teacher, will help our young men excel both on and off the field.”

Cannon County Schools welcomes Andrew Bartsch as CCHS Head Football Coach and looks forward to excellence at Cannon County High School, both in the classroom and in athletics.