Biography:

Cross Country - Co-Head Coach

Bowling and Boys Soccer

Coach Schmelzer has been coaching at EDS since 2021. He will be teaching 5th and 6th-grade science and serving as a middle school advisor. Originally from Bremen, Ohio, Shea is a passionate supporter of Barcelona FC and the Columbus Crew but is excited to learn to love Atlanta United. Shea has over 24 years of soccer experience, including participating in varsity soccer during high school and 2 years playing for Ohio University’s Men’s Club Soccer team. He remains a regular player wherever he can find adult leagues. He also has 5 years of prior coaching experience as well as over 10 years of referee experience.

His coaching experience includes one year as head coach of middle school soccer, one year as head coach of boys junior varsity soccer, and three years as head coach of boys varsity soccer, both at his alma mater.  He also obtained two years of experience as technical director at his local club soccer program for boys ages 5-8.

Biography:

Coach Thigpen has been coaching and teaching at EDS since 2021. She is a graduate of Augusta State University and is very passionate about athletics. While in high school, Coach T played varsity basketball, volleyball, and track & field. She has coached soccer, basketball, and track & field to players ages three years to 18.  When not working or coaching, Coach T is busy with her twin girls who play golf and soccer, and her son who plays basketball and runs track.

Biography:

This is coach Breland's first year coaching at EDS. He is attending Augusta University.  He attended Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School.  He has grown up playing sports; AAU Basketball and High School track & field.  He has spent the past few years also giving private basketball training sessions and lessons.  Coach Breland will be coaching EDS cross country and boys basketball.  Coach is excited to meet all of our athletes and encourage them throughout the year!