Tigers Sports
GEO Next Gen High School understands the value of providing a well-rounded athletic program to encourage and support our scholars in a team environment. It is part of our model that prepares our scholars academically as well as motivate and cultivate teamwork, togetherness and school pride. Athletics provide a foundation to build strength of character, determination and self-discipline–skills they will use throughout their lives.
Coach Michael Ingram is entering his 3rd year as athletic director at GEO Next Generation High School. He is a native of Ruleville, Mississippi, but has resided in the Greater Baton Rouge area for the past 29 years. He holds an Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and an undergraduate Certificate in Sport Management. He has embraced the challenge to create and implement a well-rounded athletic program. Under Coach Ingram’s leadership, GEO Next Generation High School has implemented the following extracurricular activities:
- Volleyball
- Boys’ basketball
- Girls’ basketball
- Track
- Cheerleading
- Dance
GEO Next Generation High School will add Cross Country and track field events for the 2021-22 school year. Academics first, then athletics. Athletics develop self-discipline, motivation, and leadership skills that students will need to succeed in building a prosperous life.
GEO Next Generation High School is the “SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE.”
Michael Ingram,
Athletic Director
mingram@geoacademies.org
(469)587-9549
Boys Basketball
Michael Harrel
Head Coach
GEO Next Generation High School is proud to announce Coach Michael Harrel has completed his 1st year as head coach boys’ basketball. Coach Michael Harrel is not a stranger to GEO
Foundation. Coach Michael Harrel has been employed with GEO Foundation at GEO Prep
Mid-city for the past 4 years. Coach Michael Harrel is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a graduate of Southern University Lab School-Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Coach Michael Harrel earned his Bachelor Degree In Criminal Justice from Southern University and A & M College.
High School Career (Southern University Lab School): All District, District MVP, All-Metro, McDonald All American Nominee
Collegiate Career (Southern University and A & M College): Southwestern Athletic Conference Champion 2014
Coaching Career: GEO Prep Mid-city head boys’ basketball coach, Southern University Lab School varsity assistant coach boys’ basketball, Southern University Lab School JV head coach boys’ basketball, and YGLA AAU head coach boys’ basketball
Coach Michael Harrel’s goals for are to:
- Develop all aspects of these young men, on and off the floor.
- Utilize my knowledge and experience to help mold and shape these student athletes of the future.
Johnnie Jackson
Assistant Coach
Girls Basketball
Tysheka Grimes
Head Coach
Coach Tysheka Grimes’ goals are to:
- Gain chemistry and trust for one another through team bonding exercises,
- Learn basketball fundamentals with confidence, strength and determination,
- Improved basketball skills that can be observed during gameplay,
- Improved leadership skills that can be observed in the classroom and at home,
- Maintain a ‘B’ average in school
- Practice good sportsmanship in wins and losses, and WIN!
Nick Jones
Assistant Coach
Track & Field
Johnnie Jackson
Head Coach, Boys
Tania Williams
Head Coach, Girls
Mariah Parker
Assistant Coach, Girls
Cross Country
Johnnie Jackson
Head Coach, Boys
Mariah Parker
Head Coach, Girls
Tania Williams
Assistant Coach, Girls
Volleyball
Shandrika Nichols
Head Coach
Shante Gibbs
Assistant Coach
Tysheka Grimes
Assistant Coach
Cheer/Dance
Alexis Johnson
Cheer Squad Sponsor
Kimberly Grimes
Dance Team Sponsor
Athletic Sponsors
Dr. Wayne Johnson
Dr. Antonio Edwards
Drs. Gerald Bell and Latresia Bell
Cardinal
Community Services
Eurica Gaston, APRN-BC
Nurse Practitioner
