I think they are excited about his impact and positive attitude. “Our seniors remember (Clayton) from when he was at Gulf Breeze four years ago. He was our starting quarterback and went on to play at West Alabama. “I coached him as a player at Gulf Breeze. “He (Clayton) attended Gulf Breeze in the mid-90s,” said Hundley, who began coaching and teaching at Gulf Breeze in 1989. We’ve gotta keep going at it.”Ĭlayton’s day-by-day drive impressed Hundley and has resonated with Gulf Breeze athletes who were around during Clayton’s last tenure with the Dolphins. An assistant coach has been getting them in the weight room, and that is a great start. “Since coach (Chris) Nemith resigned from Gulf Breeze, guys (on the football team) had been sitting idle a bit,” Clayton said. I only left (Gulf Breeze) for a few years of my life to play college ball.”Ĭlayton saw Tuesday as a step in the right direction and plans on steady progression. “It’s a bit of a homecoming I guess you could say,” Clayton said. They were excited to have somebody in place, but it’s even better when that person has such a strong understanding of the community.”Ĭlayton will begin at Gulf Breeze on Monday, leaving his current teaching position at Woodlawn Beach Middle.Ĭlayton spent the last two seasons as a Pine Forest assistant, but coached at Gulf Breeze - once as a defensive backs coach and also as an offensive coordinator - prior to joining the Eagles. At the school pep rally, prior to Friday night's homecoming game against Milton. “When they saw it was coach Clayton, they responded with a standing ovation. Hours earlier, Gulf Breeze High senior quarterback Tyler Phelps held a microphone and captivated in a different way. 4 min read Parents of students at Gulf Breeze High School say they are not comfortable with Santa Rosa County School District assurances that one students.“Kids were excited, some were applauding before we announced the name,” Gulf Breeze athletic director Greg Hundley said. Tuesday morning, Dolphin returners were gathered for a team meeting, where Bobby Clayton - former Pine Forest assistant - was announced as head coach. Bobby Clayton was named Gulf Breeze head football coach on Tuesday morning.
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