Jon Richt, son of former Georgia Bulldogs and Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt, has been promoted to head coach at Prince Avenue Christian School in Bogart, Georgia. This marks a significant milestone in his coaching career, as he steps into a leadership role at the high school where he once played as a quarterback.
### A Legacy in Football
Jon Richt has been deeply involved in football from an early age, following in the footsteps of his father, Mark Richt, who had a distinguished coaching career at the collegiate level. Jon played quarterback at Prince Avenue Christian before continuing his football journey at Clemson University and later transferring to Mars Hill College. At Mars Hill, he set multiple school records in completions, attempts, yards, and touchdown passes, showcasing his talent and understanding of the game [A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Richt?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9lbi53aWtpcGVkaWEub3JnXC93aWtpXC9Kb25fUmljaHQiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJxNmc5ODlIVHhHMXBGM3dnVjhraVIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiOXlOY1l5NDc4TkFFQ0Y1N0dMYlprIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### Coaching Experience
Jon Richt’s coaching career began at the University of Georgia, where he worked as a quality control assistant in 2014. He then moved to the NFL, joining the Buffalo Bills as an offensive assistant in 2015. His most notable coaching stint came at the University of Miami, where he served as the quarterbacks coach from 2016 to 2018 under his father’s leadership. During his time at Miami, he worked closely with the team’s quarterbacks, helping develop their skills and contributing to the team’s offensive strategies [A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Richt?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9lbi53aWtpcGVkaWEub3JnXC93aWtpXC9Kb25fUmljaHQiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJxNmc5ODlIVHhHMXBGM3dnVjhraVIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiOXlOY1l5NDc4TkFFQ0Y1N0dMYlprIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
After leaving Miami, Jon Richt transitioned into youth coaching, founding Catalyst Quarterback Development in Buford, Georgia. He later returned to Prince Avenue Christian as the offensive coordinator, where he played a crucial role in the team’s success. Under his guidance, the team won multiple state championships and established itself as a powerhouse in Georgia high school football [A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Richt?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9lbi53aWtpcGVkaWEub3JnXC93aWtpXC9Kb25fUmljaHQiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJxNmc5ODlIVHhHMXBGM3dnVjhraVIiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiOXlOY1l5NDc4TkFFQ0Y1N0dMYlprIn0%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### The Promotion to Head Coach
Jon Richt’s promotion to head coach at Prince Avenue Christian comes after the departure of longtime head coach Greg Vandagriff, who led the team to three state championships and compiled an impressive record of 107 wins and 16 losses. Vandagriff’s unexpected resignation opened the door for Richt to take the reins and lead the program into a new era [B](https://www.si.com/high-school/georgia/prince-avenue-christian-georgia-names-jon-richt-as-new-head-football-coach-01jkrpqq78n9?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93d3cuc2kuY29tXC9oaWdoLXNjaG9vbFwvZ2VvcmdpYVwvcHJpbmNlLWF2ZW51ZS1jaHJpc3RpYW4tZ2VvcmdpYS1uYW1lcy1qb24tcmljaHQtYXMtbmV3LWhlYWQtZm9vdGJhbGwtY29hY2gtMDFqa3JwcXE3OG45IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoicTZnOTg5SFR4RzFwRjN3Z1Y4a2lSIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX21lc3NhZ2VJZCI6Ijl5TmNZeTQ3OE5BRUNGNTdHTGJaayJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) expressed confidence in Richt’s ability to lead the team, citing his extensive experience, passion for football, and strong connection.
Athletic Director Richard Ricketts to the school. Richt’s familiarity with the program, combined with his coaching expertise, makes him a natural fit for the role. His leadership is expected to inspire student-athletes and continue the tradition of excellence at Prince Avenue Christian.
### Looking Ahead [C](https://princeave.org/2025/02/10/prince-announces-jon-richt-as-new-head-varsity-football-coach/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9wcmluY2VhdmUub3JnXC8yMDI1XC8wMlwvMTBcL3ByaW5jZS1hbm5vdW5jZXMtam9uLXJpY2h0LWFzLW5ldy1oZWFkLXZhcnNpdHktZm9vdGJhbGwtY29hY2hcLyIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jb252ZXJzYXRpb25JZCI6InE2Zzk4OUhUeEcxcEYzd2dWOGtpUiIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jbGlja1NvdXJjZSI6ImNpdGF0aW9uTGluayIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiI5eU5jWXk0NzhOQUVDRjU3R0xiWmsifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1)
