Coach Holt is an Ardmore High graduate. He played baseball and then continued his baseball career at Martin Methodist . His high school years also included a football uniform. Holt played cornerback on the defensive side of the ball and tight end/ receiver positions on offensive. "Football has changed so much since I played. We had one defense (5-3) with a blitz and didn't adjust to the other team's offenses. We lined up with that defense and that was our game plan. Today's game is a thinking man's game. It is so much more technical. A team will have various defenses and offenses; the game plan changing for each opponent. There are coverages, checks, and adjustments that the players make on each play. Studying the other team, developing and implementing an effective game plan happens way before kickoff."
Coach Holt has worked with three head coaches during his eight years on the coaching staff. His first two years were as a middle school coach. He then moved up to the varsity program and worked with Coach McGhee. As an assistant coach, he worked with the defensive line and the quarterbacks/running backs. Coach McGhee emphasis was defense. Holt took advantage of that and learned more about the the technical side of the defensive line.
Coach McGhee left and went back to Georgia and Coach Don Jacobs moved to town. Coach Holt worked as the defensive coordinator for three years with Jacobs. "Working with Coach Jacobs was like attending the University of Football. It was an advanced study of football. I learned coverages, how to adapt, how to match up defenses to offenses and how to make adjustments as the game was being played. Working with Coach Jacobs was a steep learning curve. I became a better defensive coordinator and learned so much about the game of football."
After three years, Coach Jacobs took another football job and left the Red Devils and Coach David Wilson came in. Holt again served as the defensive coordinator. "I liked Coach Wilson. His time here at Elkmont confirmed my belief in the importance of calm and perseverance when dealing with adversity. Working with three talented head coaches has been a blessing, I will use what I learned from them to develop a competitive and close knit program that will represent Elkmont High School well."
"This year my goal for this season is to make the playoffs. Elkmont has a strong group of experienced seniors who know how to work hard and hit hard. They are the core of this football team and will provide consistent leadership. My goal for this senior class is help them have positive football experiences. I want each player on this team to prepare, play hard and know what to do on every play. I firmly believe that a "CONFUSED PLAYER IS A BAD PLAYER". My goal is no confused players. I want my team to learn how to stay calm, evaluate and analyze situations; not to become so tied up in the moment that they forget what they are doing, why they are there. "Adrenaline quickly runs out but enthusiasm will carry a player throughout a game."
"I'm looking forward to a successful season and being able to work with this group of young men. I have a great coaching staff. I would like to invite everyone to come to the games. The jamboree is at East Lawrence this Thursday, August 18 @ 6:30. We will evaluate and start preparing as soon we get off the bus after the East Lawrence game for our season opener against Ardmore. It is big rivalry and has terrific atmosphere. This game is a great kickoff to the season and I hope everyone will attend and support the Red Devils this season."
left to right:
Head Coach: Sean Holt
Offensive Coordinator: Ethan Whiteside
Line Coach: Duane Wells
Defensive Coordinator:
Levi Terry
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