Athletic Academy

List of 10 items.

• Russell DeMasi - Director Athletic Academy

  My name is Russell DeMasi and I am the Director of the Calvary Athletic Academy and the Offensive Coordinator/Quarterback Coach for Calvary’s football program. I was born in New York, but moved to Savannah, GA when I was five-years-old. I graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2012 and earned my Master’s Degree in Leadership from Shorter University in 2014. During my time at GSU, I was a part of three national semifinal teams. Since 2014, I have experience coaching quarterbacks (six years), running backs (five years), wide receivers (three years), Offensive Coordinator (three years), and Special Teams Coordinator (three years). It has always been my mission to help my student-athletes become better players, but more importantly, better people. I look forward to getting started this fall at Calvary and cannot wait to see what lies ahead this school year.

• Chad Carver

  Chad Carver received his BA from Brewton-Parker University in General Studies. Carver has been coaching and teaching in the Savannah area for over 20 years. He attended Calvary Day School from 1st to 5th grade and graduated from Groves High School in 1990. He attended Brewton-Parker on a basketball scholarship from 1991 to 1995. While at Brewton-Parker he helped start their first fastpitch women’s softball team. He loves sports, music, and most of all, his family. His daughter, Hannah, and son, Thomas, both attend Calvary. Carver currently coaches high school basketball and golf.

• Braxton Chadwick

  I am a senior at Savannah State University (SSU) and a member of the football team where I serve as the starting long snapper. I also throw for the SSU Track team and currently hold the school record for the hammer throw.  I have trained with Special Teams U and developed an interest in throwing out of Throw 1 Deep. My passion for both sports is apparent in my commitment to teaching athletes about these two specialized areas and helping them develop their skill set. 

• Jackie Hamilton

  Head Girls Basketball Coach at Calvary 2005-Present  
  17 seasons (Record 405-81) 

  Region Championships 2007, 2012,2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019-  State Champions 2008, Qualified for State playoffs every year.  

  Girls playing at collegiate level: Bonnie McGee-Toccoa Falls, Sarah Hewett- Reinhardt, Katie Covington- Lagrange, Sonny Canady- Armstrong, Kelsey Ellis- Furman , Abigail Lewis -Converse, Olivia Harrell-Berry, Alexus Parker- Prairie View, Quira Porter- Coastal Georgia, Bria Porter - Coastal Georgia

• Daniel Jackson

  Daniel serves as Calvary Day's Asst. Athletic Director for Operations. His impact is felt in the many areas he coaches and he strives to impact the whole child for growth. Daniel earned a B.A. in Business, Sociology and Justice Studies from Georgia Southern University.

• Trisha Jennings

  My name is Trisha Jennings and I am originally from Richmond Hill, GA. I graduated from Richmond Hill High School where I played softball all four years; after graduation I continued my softball career by earning a softball scholarship to Brewton Parker College, one of the top ranked NAIA Division 2 schools at the time.  I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business with a focus on Health and Wellness Management. Once out of college I had the opportunity to step into an assistant coach role for a number of different teams, one of those included East Georgia State College where I learned the opposing side to recruiting, field and team management, and what it takes to run a successful program. I then had a few opportunities to be the head coach of the Titans Fastpitch, out of Atlanta and Chain Fastpitch, out of Savannah. I I have big dreams and aspirations for the Calvary softball programs and I can not wait to get to work! 

• Kenneth Lockhart

  My name is Kenneth Lockhart from Hinesville, GA and I am the kicker/punter for Savannah State University.  I grew up playing soccer and I have been kicking since high school.  I would love to share my knowledge about kicking and punting.  

• Harold Nelson

  Harold Nelson has over 15 years of varsity level coaching experience in various positions. He is currently the tight ends coach at Calvary Day School and is the co-founder of Energy Sports Academy, a speed, agility, and sports specific personal training. Nelson is Georgia High School Association Lay/Community Coach Certified. He is also GACE Paraprofessional Certified.  He studied Sports Management at the University of Phoenix. 

• Cornealous Tillman

  Coach Tillman grew up dedicated to the sports that he played, specifically martial arts, football and track and field.

  He has four years of experience as an assistant football coach at Shuman Middle School and Mercer Middle School in Chatham County.
  
  

  He is a Certified Personal Trainer, a Certified Speed and Agility Specialist, a Certified Athlete Performance Trainer and a Certified Vertimax Trainer. Coach Tillman is the owner and operator of Elite Speed & Conditioning, LLC.
  
  

  Coach Tillman served in the United States Air Force as a Security Policeman and in the Air National Guard as an Emergency Medical Technician.  Coach Tillman also served as a Policeman for the Board of Education in Chatham County.
  
  

  He is a devoted husband and father of three sons, one of which currently attends Calvary Day School.  He is an ordained minister and has discipled and mentored young men.  He is an active member of Faith Harvest Church in Savannah, GA.
  
  

  Coach Tillman is committed to using his expertise and dedication to training in order to teach valuable life skills and prepare young athletes and those seeking to improve their physical fitness for various sports.

• Stephen Vaughn

  A native of the Greater Savannah area, Stephen graduated from South Effingham in 2009 where he played for GDC Hall of Fame Coach Tony Kirkland. Vaughn spent two years at East Georgia State College where he was named to the GCAA All-Conference Team in both the 2011 and 2012 seasons. Following East Georgia, Vaughn signed to play at Missouri Southern State University where he was a member of the MIAA Conference Championship and College World Series team in 2013 and a MIAA All-Conference Team selection in 2014. In four college seasons, primarily as a closer, Vaughn holds multiple season and career records at both EGSC and MSSU as he tossed 148.1 innings over 91 appearances posting a 13-6 record with 18 saves, a 2.91 ERA and a .209 BAA. Entering his 9th season as an assistant high school baseball coach, 3rd at Calvary Day, Coach Vaughn has had the opportunity to work with multiple draft picks and countless college signees throughout his coaching career.