Christopher Andrews, the head football coach at Cannon County Middle School, has resigned effective immediately. He recently submitted his resignation to Cannon County Middle School Principal Dr. Annie Reed and previously announced his decision to staff and his team. Under his leadership, Coach Andrews instilled the essential skills and fundamentals of the game and emphasized the importance of good character and a winning attitude. Coach Andrews leaves a lasting legacy of success on the field and within the CCMS community.
Coach Andrews coached all 3 years of the middle school program, leading the team through its inaugural year in TMSAA and establishing a strong foundation for the program. Before this, he had a significant influence as a coach for three years with the Jr. Lions football team. Under Coach Andrews’s leadership, Cannon County Middle School’s football team participated in the Duck River Valley Conference Championship game in 2023, where they earned a second-place finish.
Cannon County Middle School Principal Dr. Annie Reed stated, “I genuinely appreciate all Coach Andrews has contributed to CCMS. His selfless spirit and the positive impact he has had on our student’s lives have played a crucial role in the success of our early years at CCMS.”
Cannon County Middle School Athletic Director Jayson Watson stated, “Coach Andrews has set the standard for excellence for CCMS football, which extends far beyond the field. He has deeply impacted the lives of the young men he has coached and mentored. His presence will definitely be missed. I am grateful for all he has done and will continue to do for our community.”
Cannon County Director of Schools, Bonnie Patterson, stated, “On behalf of Cannon County Schools, I would like to thank Coach Andrews for his dedication and commitment to the Cannon County Middle School Football program. We thank him for his service to our student athletes and the school community. He will definitely be missed.”
Cannon County Middle School will begin the search for a new head football coach immediately.