BRUNSWICK, Ga. – The Brunswick High School head football coach announced his resignation after nine total years with the program.
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Coach Garrett Grady spent five years as an offensive coordinator and four as the head coach, going 36-10 at the helm.
The school said partially in a statement:
"Coach Grady’s impact goes far beyond his success on the field. He has been commended as not only a great football coach but also an exceptional teacher, mentor, role model and leader within the community. During his four years as head coach of the Pirates, Coach Grady significantly elevated the football program’s profile within Glynn County," the school said.
As head coach, Grady led the Pirates to three region championships in 2022, 2024, and 2025. He also had four consecutive state playoff berths.
Grady was recently honored as the Region 1-AAAAA Coach of the Year.
“Our football program is undeniably better because of Garrett Grady,” Steve Waters, assistant superintendent for Glynn County Schools, said, who also serves as athletic director. “I want to personally say thank you to Coach Grady and his wife, Erica. The two of them have invested countless, selfless hours into the Brunswick High School football program. You will not find two better people, and we wish them all the best as they transition into the next chapter of their lives.”
Grady expressed his gratitude in a letter of resignation.
“Serving as the head football coach at Brunswick High School has truly been one of the greatest honors of my life. I am profoundly grateful for the trust placed in me, for the support I’ve received, and for the relationships that will remain long after my time in this position,” Grady said.
The Glynn County School System will begin the search for the next head coach.
Grady’s resignation comes after the Georgia High School Association overturned the sanctions resulting from the altercation between Brunsick High School and Gainesville High School.
Waters presented to the board, saying that the sanctions were inconsistent with a similar incident that took place and the board voted 11-1 to lift the postseason ban.
Forty-two of the 44 players will have the suspension lifted and the school will still have to pay a fine.