Patriots Promote Assistant Coach to Coordinator Role

George Washington Patriots head coach, John Smith, announced Friday that assistant coach, Michael Johnson, has been elevated to defensive coordinator. Johnson, a three-year assistant, has been instrumental in developing the team's defensive unit, which ranked 10th in the state last season. The Patriots, a Class AAA program from Charleston, posted a 7-4 record in 2025. With Johnson's promotion, the team is expected to maintain its strong recruiting class, which includes several top prospects from the Charleston area. The move is seen as a significant boost to the program's competitive standing, potentially positioning the Patriots for a deeper playoff run in the upcoming season.

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