CAK’s Speck watched his boys learn how to surf

By Steve Williams

Chad Speck, Christian Academy of Knoxville head football coach, took his family to Hawaii in this year’s TSSAA Dead Period.

“Highlights of the trip were just being together, going on an ATV tour of Kualoa Ranch in Oahu, and watching my boys learn how to surf,” said Chad.

An ATV tour is a guided excursion where participants ride all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) through various terrains, typically for recreational purposes.

The Speck family also visited Maui, Hawaii.

Powell Coach Matt Lowe and his three daughters and wife traveled Highway 30A on the northern part of Florida, which is better known as “the panhandle.” The beaches along the scenic highway are known for their sugar-white sand and clear, turquoise waters.

Brent Hughes, Halls’ coach, along with his wife and three kids, stopped in at the Owl café in St. George Island, Florida.

“We’re just enjoying time at the beach and highlights have been crab hunting and fishing,” said Brent.

Bearden Coach Brad Taylor and his family checked out the beach and ocean at Surfside, South Carolina.

Webb Coach Don Mahoney and his family enjoyed the Sunshine State the first week of the Dead Period before heading back home.

I’m sure that on a cold October or November night during this fall’s football season, the coaches will look back fondly on these Dead Period days of summer and the time spent on the beach with their families.