Coach Ethan Whiteside is entering into his second year as a member of the Elkmont High School football staff. He led the East Limestone Indians as quarterback before going to Southern Mississippi to play tight end. A Limestone County native, Coach Whiteside chose to make a life in his home county after graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2006. His lovely wife is the former Misha McCormick of Anderson. Ethan and Misha are expectant parents and will be welcoming a little Whiteside into their home in January. Coach Whiteside will be taking on the responsibilities of the offensive coordinator this year in addition to coaching the offensive line and defensive backs. His goal for the offensive line is that they will be aggressive and be the leaders of the offensive unit. His defensive backs will be charged with stopping the long pass and not getting beat deep. A common goal of the Elkmont coaches is making sure that each player knows what they are doing and not to be confused. Coach Whiteside also shares this goal for his defensive backs, " I don't want my backs to be fooled by the opposing offense and the fake shifts and roll outs. They have to read and watch; they must think on their feet and anticipate the play. I don't want them getting beat in the flat because they weren't paying attention."
"My goal for this year's team is to win the region and get deep in the state playoffs. I want the players to become students of the game." As important as winning football games is to Coach Whiteside, he realizes that the most important lessons that football teaches is the ones that stay with a player once they graduate, discipline, sacrifice, hard work and being part of a team. Coach Whiteside is the youngest of the staff and a valuable addition to the team. The Elkmont community welcomes him and wishes him and his Elkmont Red Devil offense well this season.
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