🏃♂️ High School Coaches 🏃♀️
Meet the dedicated coaching staff leading our Hounds to excellence
Head Coach
Coach Geoff Moore
High School Head Coach | 2017 – Present
Coach Geoff Moore brings a wealth of competitive experience and championship-level expertise to the Jones County Cross Country program. A Vidalia, Georgia native, Coach Moore's journey from accomplished high school runner to dedicated educator and coach spans over three decades.
Athletic Background
As a student-athlete at Robert Toombs Christian Academy (1984-1987), Coach Moore dominated distance running at the state level, capturing three consecutive state championships in both the 1-mile and 2-mile events.
At Brevard College (1987-1988), he helped lead his team to back-to-back NJCAA Cross Country National Championships and earned All-American honors in cross country.
At Clemson University (1989-1990), he earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors in cross country and contributed to ACC Championship teams in both indoor and outdoor track.
Personal Records
- • 1 Mile: 4:08
- • 5K: 14:08
- • 10K: 30:10
Coaching Success
- • Head Coach since 2017
- • Region Championships: 2022, 2023, 2024
- • Multiple State Qualifiers
Education & Teaching
Georgia College graduate with a degree in education. Currently teaches physical education at Turner Woods Elementary and has been coaching in Jones County since 2011.
Coach Geoff Moore
Head Coach
Assistant Coaches
Coach Tommy Robinson
Assistant Coach
Coach Robinson brings valuable experience and expertise to the Jones County Cross Country program, working closely with Coach Moore to develop athletes across all distance events.
Focus: Training Development & Athlete Mentoring
Coach Jason Waters
Assistant Coach - Administration
Coach Waters handles the administrative backbone of the program, ensuring smooth operations and financial management for the team's success.
Responsibilities: Meet Management, Budgeting & Admin Duties
Coaching Philosophy & Approach
Our Core Values
- 🏆 Excellence: Striving for personal and team bests
- 💪 Dedication: Commitment to training and improvement
- 🤝 Teamwork: Supporting each other through challenges
- 📚 Academic Success: Student-athletes first
- 🎯 Goal Setting: Clear objectives and pathways
Training Approach
Our coaching staff employs a comprehensive training methodology that includes:
- • Periodized training programs
- • Individual athlete development plans
- • Mental toughness training
- • Injury prevention protocols
- • Race strategy and tactics
Coaching Achievements
6
Region Championships
(2022-2024)
25+
All-Region
Selections
15+
State Meet
Qualifiers
100%
College
Bound Athletes
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Get in Touch
Interested in joining our team or have questions about our program? Feel free to reach out to our coaching staff.
- School: Jones County High School
- Location: Gray, Georgia
- Teams: Cross Country & Track & Field
Program Information
Learn more about our training schedule, tryouts, and team expectations.