Head of School Brent Bell announced today that Associate Athletic Director Kent Harrison ('01, LD '15) has been named the athletic director at Mt. Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek, Ga. Harrison will assume his new role at the conclusion of the 2014-15 school year.
The Darlington alumnus was chosen for the promotion from a national pool of over 300 applicants.
"Kent has left his mark on our athletic program as well as Darlington's students, and I know that he will do great things at Mt. Pisgah," said Bell. "I would personally like to thank Kent and [wife] Rachel for all of their help and tremendous care in my family's transition to Darlington. We wish them the greatest of success and happiness."
Harrison joined the Darlington staff in 2007 as assistant director of admission, and was later promoted to associate athletic director. He currently teaches math in Darlington's Upper School division and serves as head baseball coach. In the past, he has also served as the varsity softball coach and lead both teams to the final four in the 2012-13 school year.
Last year, Harrison became a National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association certified Athletic Administrator. He also holds of a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education and a Master of Education in Administration from the University of West Georgia.
"I have many of the same feelings that I had when I graduated from Darlington almost 14 years ago. This is a tough place to leave," said Harrison. "I am appreciative of every person that has been part of my professional growth over the past nine years. I will never forget the names and faces of the players that gave me their best each day."
Harrison's new appointment also marks the departure of wife Rachel, a first-grade teacher at Darlington.
"This school means the world to our family and we will continue to be part of the Darlington Community no matter where we are," she said.
Harrison has been the recipient of several accolades during his tenure as a coach at Darlington, including the Rome News-Tribune Baseball Coach of the Year (2011), Darlington Male Sport Coach of the Year (2011), Rome News-Tribune Softball Coach of the Year (2012) and Darlington Female Sport Coach of the Year (2013).
"I have no doubt, as was the case as a student, that Darlington has prepared me for what my future holds, and I am forever grateful," he said.
Kent and Rachel Harrison have a 1-year-old son, Stafford.
