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 5th 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 31 years. He holds an Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, an undergraduate Certificate in Sport Management, and current Louisiana teaching certificate (Business). He has embraced the challenge to create and implement a well-rounded athletic program. Under Coach Ingram’s leadership, GEO Next Generation High School became a member school of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) in 2022. We currently have the following extracurricular activities:

Volleyball
Boys’ basketball
Girls’ basketball
Cross Country
Track & Field
Cheerleading
Dance
Band

Several of our student-athletes participate in our dual enrollment program. GEO offers student-athletes the opportunity to earn college credits, free of charge, while attending high school. 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.”

FORMS LIBRARY

Substance Abuse-Misuse Contract

Medical History-Medical Exam on Letter

Concussion Form

Athletic Participation/Parental Permission Form

Michael Ingram,
Athletic Director

[email protected]
(469)587-9549

Boys Basketball

Coach Bio

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.