Damoio’n Wright

Beginning this season, former War Eagle Damoio’n Wright has taken his coaching talents to Gainesville High School. CONTRIBUTED

Former War Eagle to coach at Gainesville

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Former Putnam County High School football player Damoio’n Wright is taking the next step in his coaching career. Wright recently joined the coaching staff at Gainesville High School after spending the past several seasons helping build one of Georgia’s premier football programs at Grayson.

Damoio’n Wright helped Grayson win the Class 6A state championship over Carrollton on Dec. 18. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Wright, Reaves win state titles

Lance McCurley

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Two former Putnam County High School football players and graduates recently won state titles as coaches.Caleb Reaves and Damoio’n Wright achieved greatness, plus a goal they’ve wanted to attain since the end of last season.

Former Putnam County football player Damoio’n Wright has coached running backs at Grayson High School for the past two seasons. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Former War Eagle to coach in state championship game

Lance McCurley

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Damoio’n Wright has been living his dream by coaching at Grayson High School in Gwinnett County.Wright, a former Putnam County High School football player, coaches running backs under second-year head coach Santavious Bryant.

Former Putnam County football player Damoio’n Wright is now the running backs coach and cooffensive coordinator at Grayson High School. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Former Putnam player makes impact as coach

Lance McCurley

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Eatonton native Damoio’n Wright loves impacting kids’ lives, especially on the football field.The former Putnam County football player became a high school coach after suffering a career-ending injury.

Subscribe to