Thornwell Charter School Names Adams Dean as Head Football Coach

Thornwell Charter School is proud to announce the hiring of Adams Dean as the new Head Football Coach. Dean, a lifelong native of Laurens County and a seasoned coach with a passion for developing student-athletes, will take over the program, effective immediately, and lead the team into the 2025 season.

“We are excited to welcome Coach Dean to the Thornwell Charter School family,” said AD David Coats. “We know that he will care about our kids. We also believe he will be instrumental in guiding our players toward success and fostering a culture of discipline, hard work, and respect. With the right foundation in place, we will see the program produce positive results.”

Dean brings 13 years of coaching experience having served as Offensive Coordinator at Greenwood High School and Laurens District 55 High School. From 2020-2024, Dean’s offenses averaged 28 points per game, helping lead the Greenwood Eagles to two region championships. Dean was also an integral part of Chris Liner’s staff at Laurens which produced two region championships in six years. Known for his commitment to character-building and skill development, he has helped many young athletes reach their full potential and succeed in the classroom and on the field.

“I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to lead the football program here at TCS. I am excited to get started and can not wait to get in the building and on the field with our student athletes,” Dean stated. He went on to thank the administrative team at Thornwell Charter School for trusting him with this upcoming opportunity. He concluded, “I am eager to contribute to the success of the Saints.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Coach Dean to the TCS Family and look forward to this era of success, teamwork, and growth for our athletes and students both on and off the field,” said Melissa Moore, Head of School.

Thornwell Charter School is committed to providing its student-athletes with the tools they need to succeed, both in sports and in life. The hiring of Coach Dean is an exciting step forward as the school continues to grow into a competitor in Region 1-A.

Fans, parents, and community members are encouraged to support the Saints as Coach Dean begins the exciting journey of building a competitive and successful football program.