Cuthbert, Ga. – Andrew College President Dr. William R. Kennedy has announced the addition of an intercollegiate football program at Andrew College. Andrew College will begin play in Fall 2024 at the NJCAA level. “We are excited to add football to our growing list of athletic offerings at Andrew College. Fighting Tiger Football will increase campus vibrancy and allow many students to gain a quality education while continuing to participate in the sport they love right here in southwest Georgia,” stated Dr. Kennedy. Dr. Nicholas Garrett, a veteran coach with extensive ties from coast to coast, will lead the charge for football’s inaugural season. “We had an impressive pool of applicants for our position, but Dr. Garrett stood out and impressed us with his vision, passion, and commitment to being a part of something special here at Andrew College,” mentioned President Kennedy. Before arriving at Andrew College, Garrett spent six plus years at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, Georgia where he led the program to its 1st Playoff appearance and victory in GHSA school history and was named Coach of the Year 2019. Garrett was also the Head Coach at Santa Clara High School in Oxnard, California. Prior to these stops, he spent time at the college level at Bethel College, Western New Mexico University, East Los Angeles College, and Kansas Wesleyan University. Garrett remarked on becoming the new Head Coach of the Fighting Tigers, “My family and I are thrilled to join the Andrew College community. This is a destination job at a program in the grassroots stages of something truly special. I am in total alignment with Dr. Kennedy’s vision and mission for all things Andrew College and the future of the football program. I can’t wait to continue to build upon a tremendous foundation of rich historical culture. This is a world-class institution of higher education and the entire community of exceptional like-minded professionals at Andrew College.” Coach Garrett is a California native who received his Bachelor’s from Graceland University in Iowa. He earned his Master’s degree from Concordia University in Coaching, Athletic Administration, and Exercise Science and his Ph.D. from North Central University in Higher Education Leadership. Interested student-athletes can reach out to Coach Garrett at nickgarrett@andrewcollege.edu