Jay re-assumes the position of Assistant Director after serving as an Associate Director since February of 2023. He previously worked as the Assistant Director from 2014-2017. His primary responsibilities are the sports of Football and Golf. He also assists with Hardship and Homeschool Eligibility.
Jay is an Athens native and the son of legendary football coach Erk Russell. After graduating from the University of Georgia, he coached a combined 17 years at Barnesville Academy, Georgia Southern, Rabun County, Stephens County, and Gordon Central. Jay moved to LaGrange in 2000 and spent the next 13 years in school and system administration retiring in 2013. Following his retirement, he held several positions.
Jay has long term involvements with the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association, the Georgia Athletic Directors Association, the American Football Coaches Association, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Time permitting, he enjoys golf, playing the piano and trips to the beach.
Jay has three children, all successful educators. He is the proud grandparent of six - four boys and two girls.