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Jeff Conaway began his football career as a player at Greene County Tech. Conaway played
quarterback and claimed All-State honors during Coach Gene Weeks' tenure as Head Coach. Conaway
graduated in 1999.
After graduating from GCT, Conaway went to Ouachita Baptist University where he gained experience at
Quarterback and Wide Receiver. During his stint at OBU, Conaway also served as a Student Assistant coaching QB's and WR's. During the 2003 football season, Coach Conaway served as the Receivers Coach at Arkadelphia High School. From there, Conaway went to Shiloh Christian in Springdale, AR.
During his four years at Shiloh, Conaway experienced great success in a very Tradition Rich program racking up 44 wins, 3 Conference Championships, 2 State Championship appearances, and 1 State Championship. While at Shiloh, Conaway coached many Division I and Division II players. Coach Conaway was a part of one of the most prolific offenses in the state of Arkansas. Many records were broken and many teams were punished by the "score early and score often" mentality.
In Conaway's first year at GCT, quarterback Seth Tripod shattered all passing records throwing for more than 3,200 yards and 40 touchdowns. The 2008 Eagles broke the schools scoring record and the 705 total offensive yards against Forest City ranks in the top five in Arkansas history. The Eagles ended the season just one win away from their first playoff appearance in 13 years.
The 2009 team crushed the playoff drought setting a school record 9 wins and finishing 2nd in the 5A East. They won the first playoff game in school history and will always be known as the team that overcame great adversity. These seniors went 0-10 as sophomores and 9-3 as seniors. Both Standrick Williams and Caleb Hartwig signed football scholarships and will be taking their skills to the collegiate level.
With the 2011 season quickly approaching, the Golden Eagles are ready to once again, embark on uncharted territory. The Eagles are gearing up for a season unlike any other with attempts to play a home playoff game and play football the week of Thanksgiving. With the 2nd year in a row of non-conference opponents Jonesboro, Hoxie, and Marion, the Eagles know that the bar has been raised.
Coach Conaway is happily married to his biggest fan, Melissa, and the two have a 1 year old daughter, Landry Karis.
"I am very grateful for the opportunity to come back home and work with the great students, parents,
and supporters in this community. GCT Football is on the map and we are building Champions one
player at a time."
quarterback and claimed All-State honors during Coach Gene Weeks' tenure as Head Coach. Conaway
graduated in 1999.
After graduating from GCT, Conaway went to Ouachita Baptist University where he gained experience at
Quarterback and Wide Receiver. During his stint at OBU, Conaway also served as a Student Assistant coaching QB's and WR's. During the 2003 football season, Coach Conaway served as the Receivers Coach at Arkadelphia High School. From there, Conaway went to Shiloh Christian in Springdale, AR.
During his four years at Shiloh, Conaway experienced great success in a very Tradition Rich program racking up 44 wins, 3 Conference Championships, 2 State Championship appearances, and 1 State Championship. While at Shiloh, Conaway coached many Division I and Division II players. Coach Conaway was a part of one of the most prolific offenses in the state of Arkansas. Many records were broken and many teams were punished by the "score early and score often" mentality.
In Conaway's first year at GCT, quarterback Seth Tripod shattered all passing records throwing for more than 3,200 yards and 40 touchdowns. The 2008 Eagles broke the schools scoring record and the 705 total offensive yards against Forest City ranks in the top five in Arkansas history. The Eagles ended the season just one win away from their first playoff appearance in 13 years.
The 2009 team crushed the playoff drought setting a school record 9 wins and finishing 2nd in the 5A East. They won the first playoff game in school history and will always be known as the team that overcame great adversity. These seniors went 0-10 as sophomores and 9-3 as seniors. Both Standrick Williams and Caleb Hartwig signed football scholarships and will be taking their skills to the collegiate level.
With the 2011 season quickly approaching, the Golden Eagles are ready to once again, embark on uncharted territory. The Eagles are gearing up for a season unlike any other with attempts to play a home playoff game and play football the week of Thanksgiving. With the 2nd year in a row of non-conference opponents Jonesboro, Hoxie, and Marion, the Eagles know that the bar has been raised.
Coach Conaway is happily married to his biggest fan, Melissa, and the two have a 1 year old daughter, Landry Karis.
"I am very grateful for the opportunity to come back home and work with the great students, parents,
and supporters in this community. GCT Football is on the map and we are building Champions one
player at a time."
Dr. Len Kemp serves as the team physician for the Greene County Tech football program. Dr. Kemp is a
1971 graduate of Mountain Home High School. He attended Arkansas State University for his
undergraduate studies, and received his medical degree from UAMS in Little Rock in 1978. He did his
Family Practice Residency at John Peter Smith Hospital from 1978-1981. He has been with the
Paragould Doctor's Clinic since 1981.
He is married to Denise, and they have one son, Justin, who was a 2002 Greene County Tech graduate. Justin is a nursing school student at Arkansas State University. Justin’s wife, Ashley, is a Registered Nurse at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Dr. Kemp has held several positions at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, including Chief of Staff during 1993 and 1994. He was also Chairman of the OB Committee, and has served on the Utilization Review Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Drug & Equipment Committee, Credentials Committee, Blood Transfusions and Tissues Committee, and the Executive Committee.
Since June 19, 2003, Dr. Kemp has served in the United States Army Reserve in the Medical Corps. Dr. Kemp has stated that he joined the Army Reserve after feeling compelled to serve. He said that he had a sense of duty to try to serve his country. He said “We live in a free country, and we have to make some sacrifices.” He has been to Germany once and to Iraq twice. We are very lucky and very proud to have Dr. Len Kemp part of our football program.
He is married to Denise, and they have one son, Justin, who was a 2002 Greene County Tech graduate. Justin is a nursing school student at Arkansas State University. Justin’s wife, Ashley, is a Registered Nurse at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Dr. Kemp has held several positions at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, including Chief of Staff during 1993 and 1994. He was also Chairman of the OB Committee, and has served on the Utilization Review Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Drug & Equipment Committee, Credentials Committee, Blood Transfusions and Tissues Committee, and the Executive Committee.
Since June 19, 2003, Dr. Kemp has served in the United States Army Reserve in the Medical Corps. Dr. Kemp has stated that he joined the Army Reserve after feeling compelled to serve. He said that he had a sense of duty to try to serve his country. He said “We live in a free country, and we have to make some sacrifices.” He has been to Germany once and to Iraq twice. We are very lucky and very proud to have Dr. Len Kemp part of our football program.
Chris Gunter's path to Greene County Tech began at Beebe High School in Beebe, Arkansas. He
played Wide receiver and Defensive Back while earning All-State as a member of the Badger football
team. He graduated from Beebe High School in the spring of 2003 and began his collegiate football
career at Arkansas Tech University that fall. Chris played Wide Receiver for 5 years for the Wonderboys
under Head Coach Steve Mullins until he graduated in the fall of 2007.
After his playing career was exhausted he spent a year coaching Cornerbacks at his Alma Mater. In March of 2009 Gunter accepted a coaching position on Todd Graham's staff at the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, OK. While with the Golden Hurricanes, Chris had the opportunity to coach 3 Freshman All-Americans, including Charles Clay from Little Rock Central High School.
Gunter accepted Head Coach Jeff Conaway's offer to jump from the college ranks to high school in March of 2010 and will serve as Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator while also coaching the Golden Eagles Wide Receivers and Defensive Backs.
Chris is married to Courtney Gunter of Joplin, MO and Courtney teaches 1st grade at Greene County Tech's Primary School this year.
"Courtney and I cannot be more excited and thrilled to be a part of this program. We know and understand that God brought us to Paragould, AR for a reason and we are ready to live that reason out. My goal is for my players to leave our program better men than when they entered."
After his playing career was exhausted he spent a year coaching Cornerbacks at his Alma Mater. In March of 2009 Gunter accepted a coaching position on Todd Graham's staff at the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, OK. While with the Golden Hurricanes, Chris had the opportunity to coach 3 Freshman All-Americans, including Charles Clay from Little Rock Central High School.
Gunter accepted Head Coach Jeff Conaway's offer to jump from the college ranks to high school in March of 2010 and will serve as Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator while also coaching the Golden Eagles Wide Receivers and Defensive Backs.
Chris is married to Courtney Gunter of Joplin, MO and Courtney teaches 1st grade at Greene County Tech's Primary School this year.
"Courtney and I cannot be more excited and thrilled to be a part of this program. We know and understand that God brought us to Paragould, AR for a reason and we are ready to live that reason out. My goal is for my players to leave our program better men than when they entered."
Tyler Morton is in his second year at GCT. He is originally from Hot Springs, Arkansas where he played
football and basketball at Lakeside High School.
After high school Morton continued his football ball Career at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Ar where he played fullback and linebacker, and was a mainstay on Special Teams. Morton was at Arkansas Tech for 6 years taking two red shirts, one in 2004 as a fresh man and one medical redshirt in 2008 after suffering a season ending Leg injury in the first game of the 2008 season. While at Arkansas Tech Coach Morton was on 2 of the 3 play off teams in Arkansas Tech History and in his six season as a player his alma mater had a combined record of 43-21.
Coach Morton will be coaching the Linebackers and Running Backs this season, as well as serving at the Special Teams Coordinator and Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.
"I'm very excited to be a part of the GCT school district and the GCT football program and can't wait to help take this Program and School to the Next Level of Success." Coach Morton just recently got married this summer to the former Sarah Strickland of Linden, Tx. Sarah is a First Grade Teacher at GCT Primary.
After high school Morton continued his football ball Career at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Ar where he played fullback and linebacker, and was a mainstay on Special Teams. Morton was at Arkansas Tech for 6 years taking two red shirts, one in 2004 as a fresh man and one medical redshirt in 2008 after suffering a season ending Leg injury in the first game of the 2008 season. While at Arkansas Tech Coach Morton was on 2 of the 3 play off teams in Arkansas Tech History and in his six season as a player his alma mater had a combined record of 43-21.
Coach Morton will be coaching the Linebackers and Running Backs this season, as well as serving at the Special Teams Coordinator and Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.
"I'm very excited to be a part of the GCT school district and the GCT football program and can't wait to help take this Program and School to the Next Level of Success." Coach Morton just recently got married this summer to the former Sarah Strickland of Linden, Tx. Sarah is a First Grade Teacher at GCT Primary.
Coach Marsh grew up in San Antonio, TX and played football for Texas High School Football legend Jim
Streety at James Madison High School.
He played college football for a year at Sterling College. He transferred away from Sterling and is a recent graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a degree in History and Political Science Education.
He is married to his beautiful wife Shea who is a Children's Minister at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Jonesboro.
Marsh will serve as the Defensive Coordinator, while also coaching the Defensive an Offensive Line and will be the Head 7th Grade Coach.
Coach Marsh is very excited to be coaching at Greene County Tech and is thankful for the opportunity
to coach GCT student athletes.
He played college football for a year at Sterling College. He transferred away from Sterling and is a recent graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a degree in History and Political Science Education.
He is married to his beautiful wife Shea who is a Children's Minister at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Jonesboro.
Marsh will serve as the Defensive Coordinator, while also coaching the Defensive an Offensive Line and will be the Head 7th Grade Coach.
Coach Marsh is very excited to be coaching at Greene County Tech and is thankful for the opportunity
to coach GCT student athletes.