Ateca is new Football Coach at Grace

Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Article by: Chattanoogan.com

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Robert Ateca, the offensive coordinator at McCallie School since 2008, was introduced Thursday as the new head football coach at Grace Academy.

He is just the second coach in the program's six-year history.

Athletic Director Les Compton said, "After a wide-ranging, two-and-a-half-month search we were able to secure a highly qualified and experienced coach from our local ranks who will fit both our school family and our ministry."

Ateca is a former head coach at Clarksville High School and Houston County High School.

Ateca's background:

- Bachelors of Science - Austin Peay University
- Health and Physical Education, Major
- Political Science, Minor
- TN Teacher Certification in Health, PE and Wellness

Experience:
- McCallie School
- Offensive Coordinator, 2008 to Present
- Austin Peay State University
- Offensive Coordinator, 2005-2008
- Quarterbacks and Receivers, 2004
- Running Backs, 2003
- Clarksville High School
Head Football Coach, 1996-2002
- Houston County High School
Head Football Coach, 1993-1995

Honors & Activities:
- APSU #32 in the Nation in Total Offense 2007, first winning season in 10 years
- Region 6-4A Coach of the Year 2001, Clarksville High School
- Tennessee Titans Coach of the Year, 2001
- All Area Coach of the Year, 2001
- Clarksville High School - High number of Victories in a Season (10), 2001
- Clarksville High School - First winning season in two decades, 2000
- Directed building of Field House Project
- Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Personal:
- Married to Regina Joyce Ateca (20 Years)
- Four Children: Lauren, Anamarie, Isaac and Miriam
- Member Rock Point Community Church




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