LaBrone Mitchell is entering his seventh season as an assistant football coach for the Marietta Blue Devils. Coach Mitchell has been a successful receivers coach for the Blue Devils program. While coaching at Marietta, Coach Mitchell has coached over a dozen explosive receivers that have signed full scholarships to universities to continue their athletic and academic careers. Coach Mitchell has coached 6 winning seasons including two Regional Championship teams. In addition, Coach Mitchell has played a major role in the Junior Varsity program, serving as the Head Coach and an assistant coach. The JV program has produced successful teams that continuously finish number one or two in the region. Coach Mitchell has prepared the JV players so that they will make a successful transition to the varsity level. As a player Coach Mitchell played for Coach Dexter Woods and Coach James Friday Richards, two of the most successful coaches in the state. A proud graduate of Marietta High School, Coach Mitchell was a successful three year starter for the Blue Devils from 1994 to 1996. Coach Mitchell’s record as the starting quarterback was 35 and 5. He received all state and county recognitions in addition to winning three region champions. Coach Mitchell received a full scholarship to the University of Georgia where he was a two year starter. While at Georgia he graduated with a degree in Sports Leadership. In 2002, he signed a free agent contract with the Detroit Lions, playing four games. This year, Coach Mitchell will be inducted into the Marietta High School Athletic Hall of Fame in recognition of his athletic accomplishments while at Marietta High School. Coach Mitchell and his lovely wife, Sandra, met at the University of Georgia and have been married for five years. Coach Mitchell is excited about the direction the program is going.
