Garret Johnson is the latest in in a line of ECU players to end their playing careers by moving into a coaching position for the Tigers, as he was in charge of the offensive line starting in 2016 and will move to coach the offensive line and tight ends in 2018.
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Johnson spent two seasons on the offensive line for the Tigers and earned All-Great American Conference Second Team honors in 2015.
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He came to the Tigers after spending the first two seasons at Bakersfield College. The second team all-conference honoree, helped the Renegades to the Western State Bowl title in 2014.
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As a prep, Johnson played at Wasco High School where he was a two-time all-league selection, two-time all-area pick and helped the Tigers to a Division 4 Central Section title as a senior.
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The Wasco, Calif., native graduated from ECU in May 2016 with a degree in kinesiology and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in sports administration. Johnson is married to Kourtney, a former student assistant coach for the ECU volleyball team and is currently the head volleyball coach at McAlester High School.
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