By: Teddy Bishop

TheSouthernSportsEdition.com news services

Brunswick High School Head Football Coach Garrett Grady recently announced his resignation from that position, after four years at the Pirate helm.

“After much thought and reflection,” he said in a press release, “I am announcing my resignation as head football coach at Brunswick High School.”

Grady also thanked his wife for “sharing the journey every step of the way;” his players for their “hard work and pride they brought to the field every day;” and Pirate Nation “for all its’ support.”

Grady came to BHS in 2017 as offensive coordinator under Head Coach Sean Pender. When Pender departed following the 2021 season, Grady was elevated to Head Coach.

“From serving as offensive coordinator . . . to leading this program as head coach,” the press release continued, “. . . we have built something to be proud of and created opportunities for many of our student-athletes to continue their football careers at the next level.”

Indeed, during the nine years that Grady served as OC and then Head Coach, 65 Brunswick High Pirates have gone on to play college football.

Grady took Pirate Pride in helping to shape his student-athletes “into strong, resilient, and dedicated young adults.”

During his four seasons as Head Pirate, Grady compiled a won-loss record of 36-10, including three region titles (2022; 2024; 2025) and three City Championships over Glynn Academy. Grady was also selected Region Coach of the Year three times, including the recently completed 2025 campaign.

Grady’s winning percentage of.782 is the highest in school history.

BHS also made the playoffs four consecutive times under Grady, including three second-round appearances.

Grady’s 2025 squad set a school record for scoring, averaging 43.7 points per game.

Glynn County Schools Assistant Superintendent Steve Waters had high praise for the departing Grady.

“Our football program is undeniably better because of Garrett Grady,” Waters said. “I want to personally thank him and his wife Erica. You will not find two better people, and we wish them all the best as they transition into the next chapter of their lives.”

Waters lauded Grady as a coach, teacher, mentor, role model, and leader in the community.

Waters also announced the search for Grady’s successor will begin immediately, but a comprehensive search will be conducted to make sure the “tradition of excellence” continues for the Pirate Program.

“Serving as the Head Football Coach at Brunswick High School has truly been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Grady’s press release concluded. “Brunswick High School and Pirate Nation will forever hold a special place in my heart.”