Freshman Head Coach / Offensive Assistant

Travis Farmer

Coach Travis Farmer grew up in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and attended Brookwood High School, where he was a two-year letterman in both football and golf. After high school, he attended Georgia Southern University before graduating from Kennesaw State University with a degree in History Education. He also holds a Master’s degree from the University of Alabama.

Coach Farmer began his coaching career at Creekview High School while still in college, where he coached football and baseball for one season. He joined Harrison High School in 2018, initially coaching basketball before transitioning to the football staff in 2019 as the Freshman Running Backs Coach. In 2020, he joined the varsity staff as the Tight Ends Coach and later served as the Varsity Running Backs Coach, JV Head Coach, and JV Offensive Coordinator.

Coach Farmer currently serves as the Freshman Head Coach and Offensive Assistant Coach at Harrison High School. He is also the Head Golf Coach, a position he has held since 2020. Under his leadership, the golf program has continued its 34-year streak of qualifying for the State Championship tournament, expanded participation, and added state-of-the-art equipment to enhance player development.

In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Coach Farmer teaches World History as part of the Social Studies Department at Harrison High School. He lives in Acworth with his wife, Taylor, their daughter, Ellis, and their son, Emerson. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, visiting the beach, listening to music, and playing golf with family and friends.

Freshman Offensive Line Coach / Varsity Assistant Offensive Line Coach / 6th Grade Head Coach

Grant Suttle

Coach Grant Suttle joined the Harrison High School football staff in 2024 as the Freshman Offensive Line Coach and Varsity Assistant Offensive Line Coach. A native of Powder Springs, Georgia, Suttle graduated from Hillgrove High School in 2021 before continuing his education and football career at Birmingham-Southern College (2021–2023). He later transferred to Jacksonville State University, where he earned his degree in 2024.

In addition to his coaching duties at Harrison, Coach Suttle serves as the 6th Grade Head Coach for the Harrison Middle School football program and teaches Physical Education at Due West Elementary School. He is passionate about developing young athletes, emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork, and character both on and off the field.

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Wayne Adams

Freshman Linebackers & Running Backs Coach / Varsity Assistant Linebackers Coach / 6th Grade Assistant Coach

Deonte Coker

Coach Deonta Coker joined the Harrison High School football staff in 2025, marking his first year in coaching. A native of Powder Springs, Georgia, Coker graduated from Hillgrove High School in 2017, where he developed a lifelong passion for football. He continued his education at Talladega College, earning his degree in 2022.

At Harrison, Coach Coker serves as the Freshman Linebackers and Running Backs Coach, while also assisting with the Varsity linebackers and working as an Assistant Coach for the 6th Grade Middle School program. He is dedicated to helping student-athletes develop strong fundamentals, discipline, and a deep love for the game of football.

Freshman Defensive Coordinator / Varsity Defensive Assistant Coach

Ahmad Salam

Coach Ahmad Salam joined the Harrison High School football staff in 2024 as the Freshman Defensive Coordinator and 6th Grade Assistant Coach. In 2025, he expanded his responsibilities, becoming the Head Coach for the Harrison Middle School 8th Grade team while continuing to serve as the Freshman Defensive Coordinator and Varsity Defensive Assistant Coach.

Prior to joining Harrison, Coach Salam spent three years at Osborne Middle School, where he served as Head Coach, Middle School Coordinator, and Varsity Assistant Offensive Line Coach. Before his tenure at Osborne, he worked as the Defensive Coordinator for Hillgrove’s Middle School football program for three years.

Professionally, Coach Salam has dedicated his career to supporting at-risk youth who face challenges related to mental health and behavior. He also works with adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism, driven by a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential and maximize their abilities.

Coach Salam is married to his wife, Khadijah Abdullah, and they have four children: Hamza, Suhayla, Ahtika, and Salih.