Coach's Corner: Castle seeks to grow good men

Coach’s Corner highlights middle and high school coaches in Hawkins County. It is designed to introduce readers and sports fans to the coaches outside the day-today coverage of their sports. Today, we get to know the Volunteer football coach.

Meet Mike Castle

Volunteer High School

Head football coach

Assistant baseball coach

Year started at Volunteer: 2015

Hometown: Gate City

Educational/athletic background: Gate City, Mars Hill College ,Virginia Intermont and Liberty University

Favorite sports memory (player/coach): One of my best memories as a player was playing in the state championship game. Best memory as a coach was winning the state championship game with my son on that team.

Coach(es) who inspire(d) you: Two coaches that made me want to coach and help young men were Coach Harry Fry and Coach Nick Colobro. I played for Coach Fry and coached for Coach Colobro. Both are in the Hall of Fame.

How do you want players to remember you: One thing I want my kids to remember about me is I care about you. Be successful in life and be good young men.