Sherwood Athletics Director Eddie Dixon resigns
Tim Morse
ALBANY — Sherwood Christian Academy Athletic Director Eddie Dixon has announced his resignation from the school, the Albany Herald learned Monday morning.
Dixon, who helped oversee the school’s move from the Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA) into the Georgia Independent Christian Athletic Association (GICAA), will remain with the school through the end of the month.
Sherwood Headmaster Brian Dougherty said Dixon will be missed.
“Obviously, Coach Dixon made the decision through much prayer,” Dougherty said. “We’re grateful for his investment to our coaches, athletes and their parents. I’m proud that he helped make SCA a God-honoring program.”
Dixon’s departure means the school will promote Otis Covington to the athletic director post. Covington, whose Eagles will play host to Calvary Christian in the inaugural GICAA state football championship Friday night, will continue to coach football as well.
Dixon also served as the school’s varsity baseball coach. He couldn’t be reached for comment, but he issued an email concerning his resignation to the Herald.
“I am writing to inform you that I have resigned as the Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach of Sherwood Christian Academy,” Dixon said. “My last day on the job here is Dec. 1. I have enjoyed my time here, and I am proud of where our athletic program is heading.”
Dixon took over as athletic director in 2011. He previously worked as the director of the Lee County Parks and Recreation Department.
Before his nine-year tenure with the Lee Parks and Recreation Department, Dixon played professional baseball in the Montreal, Pittsburgh, Houston, San Diego and Cincinnati organizations. He scouted for the San Diego Padres for three years and served as general manager of the Albany Alligators semi-pro team for three more. He also coached baseball at Sherwood’s biggest rival, Deerfield-Windsor School, for four years.
Dougherty, who took over as headmaster this year, said he is grateful for Dixon’s leadership.
“He helped transition us from the GISA to GICAA, which I think has been great for our school,” Dougherty said. “He had a visionary leadership for our school which I am much appreciative.”
Dougherty said he believes Covington’s transition to the athletic director will be a smooth one. The football coach also serves as the dean of students.
“He has the knowledge and the skills and the Biblical philosophy,” Dougherty said.
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