Meet the Athletic Director

David Coates, ECA Athletic Director

Since joining ECA in 2021, David has held the position of Director of Communications and Events while also coaching various middle and high school sports, including Middle School Baseball, Middle School Girls Basketball, Middle School Volleyball, and High School Volleyball. His coaching tenure has been marked by significant accomplishments, with his teams winning eight TNAC Conference Tournament Championships and seven TNAC Regular Season Championships. After the Spring 2024 season, he was recognized with the “Champion For All Seasons” award for leading three teams to Conference Championships during the 2024-2025 school year. In Fall of 2025, David’s responsibilities expanded when he was appointed Athletic Director, further enhancing his influence on the athletic program. He was recently honored with the TNAC High School Volleyball Coach of the Year award for the Fall 2025 season, following the team’s impressive advancement to the second round of the state playoffs in their inaugural appearance.