
As an assistant and Defensive coordinator at Hillgrove high school, he helped lead the Hawks to 12 play-off appearances in 14 years. While starting his career at Wheeler High school, his teams won 5 region championships and appeared in the quarterfinals 3 times. He was named the Doug Orebaugh defensive coach of the year by the Cobb County touchdown club in 2019.
In 2022 and 2023, Coach Salam led Osborne Cardinals to their best season since 1994, the Cardinals first state playoff berth in school history, top 5 scoring defense, and the teams highest season Max Preps ranking in school history, before being eliminated in the play-offs. The team also posted its highest state ranking since 1994. Coach Salam was named the 2023 Region coach of the year by the MDJ.
Coach Salam loves to serve and spends most of his free time with family and friends.
He and his wife, Nakia, have been married for 22 years and have four wonderful children: Jabreel (22), Atiya (19), Aminah (16) and Zaid (12).

Coach Lowery began his coach career FB Operations and Coaching career at Osborne High School where he performed both functions for 3 years under Head Coach Luqman Salam.
Coach Lowery, in his free time, loves to hang out with with his family - Wife Tisha, and adult children Daughters Ebony (Breland) and Joy along with his son Reuben, along with his Grandson Andrew.

Quarterbacks coach at Hiram High School 2017-2018
Quarterbacks/ Passing Game Coordinator at Paulding County High School 2018-2020
Offensive Coordinator at Paulding County High School 2020-2023
Offensive Coordinator at Central High School (Carroll) 2023-Present

He is married to the incredible Natasha Hill and they have two wonderful young men, Emmett, (Harrison Hoya, Class of ’22) and Xavier, currently on the Hoyas football (#12) and baseball teams.



Former Harrison Head Coach until 2019. Coached Harrison to 2019 AAAAAA State Championship.

He is a practicing lawyer and currently works as a senior attorney for the Social Security Administration's Office of Hearing Operations. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Coach Thomas lives in Marietta with his wife Henley, son Chase, and daughter Aria.

He began his coaching career at his alma mater San Ramon Valley High School and eventually became the offensive coordinator at Diablo Valley College in the early 1990’s. He moved to Georgia in 1996 and was as an assistant football coach and head tennis coach at Woodward Academy from 1999-2011.
Coach Meese came to Harrison High School in the fall of 2011. He is a member of the Social Studies Department and teaches Civics/Economics, United States History, and World Geography. Along with his football duties, he is also the Varsity Boy’s Head Tennis Coach.
Coach Meese lives in Kennesaw with his wife Darleen and their two children Naila and Brady. In his free time, he goes to the beach at Hilton Head Island, listens to country music, and plays golf with his wife.

He is an alumni of Union College in Barbourville, KY where he lettered all 4 years as a student athlete, highlighted by playing at the Safety position and winning the Mid South Conference with the Bulldog program.
Coach Williamson has served as a Defensive Coordinator and Strength Coach for 15 of his 20 years in coaching Varsity Football. During his tenure, he has been fortunate enough to coach many athletes to see their goals of reaching the collegiate level, 1 player with the Dallas Cowboys organization and has been a part of Region Championships, 2 undefeated regular seasons and many State Playoff appearances.
Coach Williamson and his wife Christen are proud members of the Hoya community and have two children, Caleb and Ellie Mai.

