9th Grade Head Coach - Co- Run Game Coordinator - Antonio Wesley Sr.

My name is Antonio L. Wesley, Sr. and this is my 15th year in education.  I graduated from Mount de Sales Academy in Macon, Georgia during my high school years and earned a full scholarship to Middle Tennessee State University to play football.  I later transferred to Valdosta State University in 2000.  I graduated from VSU in 2004 and started working for Lowndes County Schools in 2006.  This is my fourth year at Dutchtown High School and I am glad to be apart of the "Dutchtown Family" and learning the Dutchtown way.  I am also the running backs coach/offensive coordinator for the varsity football team and Sophomore Class sponsor in addition to teaching mathematics (Algebra I) for DHS. I met my wife while attending college and we were married in 2006.  We have two beautiful kids that attend Dutchtown Middle School and just recently had a baby boy.  

Philosophy of Education:   

My philosophy of education is a student–centered one.  I believe it is my professional duty to educate, motivate, and deliver the best pedagogical practices within my power to enable students to simply learn.   Education is one of the most important factors in the evolution of both the individual and society.  I feel that it is my duty and honor to give all students an equal opportunity to add value to their lives.  I will accomplish my goals by adding rigor and relevance to my lessons and by teaching students in a safe, organized environment in order for them to learn and excel. I am passionate about teaching and I am loyal to my students.  I want to instill in them good life long qualities, integrity, and character that may call for me to go over and beyond the call of duty.

Antonio L. Wesley, Sr. Football History  

Bio: TONY WESLEY, CLASS OF 1998 

Tony Wesley earned eight varsity letters; three in football, two in basketball, and three in track while at Mount de Sales Academy.  During his high school football career he rushed for over 6,650 and nearly 80 touchdowns in three seasons.  He was a vital part of the 1996 State Championship team and was selected to the All-Middle Georgia Football Team in 1996 and 1997, and was also named the Middle Georgia Player of the year twice.  He was an All-Region and All-State football player as well as an All Region/All State member of the track team.  Tony attended Middle Tennessee State University on a football scholarship and is listed among the All-Time leading running backs at MTSU for yards per carry.  He continued his football career at Valdosta State University and was a member of three Gulf South Conference Championship teams.  

Notable Coaches I have played under:  

Chris Hatcher: HC at Valdosta State University, Currently HC of Samford University  

Andy McCullum: My Head Coach at MTSU, currently DC at Western Carolina 

Larry Fedora: My position coach at MTSU, currently OC at Baylor  

David Dean: OC at Valdosta State University, currently HC of West Georgia  

Kirby Smart: DB Coach at VSU, New Head Coach of the University of Georgia  

Will Muschamp: DC at VSU, New Head Coach of the University of South Carolina  

Antonio Edwards: ex-NFL player for the Atlanta Falcons, Head Coach of Ga. Firebirds (Semi-Pro/Arena Team) 

Robert Slocum: Head High School Football Coach at Mount De Sales Academy  

Boots Donnelly: Head Coach at MTSU (now retired)