| Tornado Coaching Staff |
The current Alcoa Tornado coaching staff, with
head coach Gary Rankin at the helm, has won
two consecutive TSSAA 2A state championships.
Additionally, the majority of the staff was in place
to help complete Alcoa's 4 consecutive 2A
championships, dating back to 2004.
Head Coach Gary Rankin is entering his 4th
season at the helm at Alcoa. Inlcuding his time
at Riverdale, Coach Rankin has been to state
championships 12 times, winning 6.
head coach Gary Rankin at the helm, has won
two consecutive TSSAA 2A state championships.
Additionally, the majority of the staff was in place
to help complete Alcoa's 4 consecutive 2A
championships, dating back to 2004.
Head Coach Gary Rankin is entering his 4th
season at the helm at Alcoa. Inlcuding his time
at Riverdale, Coach Rankin has been to state
championships 12 times, winning 6.
His winning percentage is 3rd among active coaches (82%). Pictured above, top row (l to r): Def.
Ends Coach Jason Adams, Quarterbacks Coach Paul Talley, Head Athletic Trainer Peggy Bratt,
Head Coach Gary Rankin, Secondary Coach Jason Brooks. Bottom row (l to r): Defensive
Tackle Coach Dick Gamble, Defensive Coordinator Brian Nix, Off. Line/Linebacking Coach Jim
Dunkin, Offensive Line Coach Rocky Riley, Runningback/Receivers Coach Will Henry.
Ends Coach Jason Adams, Quarterbacks Coach Paul Talley, Head Athletic Trainer Peggy Bratt,
Head Coach Gary Rankin, Secondary Coach Jason Brooks. Bottom row (l to r): Defensive
Tackle Coach Dick Gamble, Defensive Coordinator Brian Nix, Off. Line/Linebacking Coach Jim
Dunkin, Offensive Line Coach Rocky Riley, Runningback/Receivers Coach Will Henry.
| 2008 Alcoa Tornadoes (click any picture to enlarge) |
| TSSAA State Champions |