When Ethan Atchley graduated from the University of Kentucky with a marketing degree in 2011, he had a job lined up with his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. He decided against taking it, however, so he could pursue his real passion: football.

Three years later, Atchley is the new head coach at Lexington Christian Academy.

Atchley, 24, was defensive backs coach at LCA in 2011 and defensive coordinator in 2012.

 

He held that same coaching position last fall at Lafayette, where he's a business teacher.

"It's a blessing," he said of being the Eagles' head coach at such a young age.

 

 

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Atchley is very intelligent, very detailed, and is a good people person. He is young, but he can grow into a great coach if given the time and resources.

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Atchley is confident he can get LCA's participation numbers up, too.

 

"Kids help sell the program more than anything," he said. "If they're excited about being part of the football team, or any team, they'll do what they can to get their buddies out."