Howard Bush named Fayette-Ware Varsity Football Coach

Somerville, Tennessee – After a thorough search, Fayette-Ware Comprehensive High School has selected Howard Bush as head football coach. A native of Mobile, Alabama, Coach Bush graduated from Murphy High School in 2013.

Coach Bush attended Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, on a full athletic football scholarship. He was a four year starter on the Lane College football team at the Center position and a former team captain. A two time SIAC (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) All- Conference football selectee, Coach Bush earned selections as 2017 FCS Bowl (Daytona Beach, Florida) All- Star and 2018 HBCU Spirit of America All-Star.

After graduating from Lane College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Coach Bush began his teaching career. Coach Bush is now entering his fourth year of teaching Physical Science, his sixth year as a football coach and his first year as a head football coach. He has coached numerous players who have gone on to play Division 1 football and multiple players who currently hold Division 1 scholarship offers.

Coach Bush gleaned his massive knowledge of the game from numerous former NFL veterans and current college football coaches who shared their wisdom with him. Most recently, Coach Bush was Run Game Coordinator at Humboldt High School in Humboldt, Tennessee.

Coach Bush has a clear vision for Fayette-Ware Football, which he states is “To shape attitudes, minds and lives daily, build character and discipline on and off the field, and prepare young student athletes for life beyond high school.” He also says, “I would like to thank all of the people who have coached me and mentored me along the way. I am forever grateful to you all. I am excited for what is to come for not only the football program at Fayette-Ware, but also the entire community in Fayette County.”

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