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Mr. Shawn Coury: Honoree of the Year
Congratulations to Mr. Shawn Coury, our peer-selected Archdiocesan Honoree of the Year for Pinecrest Academy.
Coach Coury, who is our Athletic Director, Head Football Coach, and Head Track & Field Coach, will be recognized with other Atlanta Catholic School honorees at a special Mass and dinner in January 2026.
Here is what the selection committee had to say:
Coach Coury is the heart of our Athletic program, and a true mentor to every student he encounters. In his six years as our head football coach, he has gone 47-17, and won two state championships, along with two separate final four appearances.
He was named the 2024 Forsyth County Coach of the Year by the Forsyth County News.
More than a coach, he forms young men and women to value character, faith, and teamwork above all else, while still managing to bring home multiple championship wins. He lives and breathes our school's mission - to form Christian leaders who will transform society - weaving Gospel values into every lesson, meeting and game.
Coach Coury’s leadership reflects not just a commitment to excellence, but a commitment to forming disciples who will be the hands and feet of Christ to all those they encounter beyond the game.
Coach Coury, who is our Athletic Director, Head Football Coach, and Head Track & Field Coach, will be recognized with other Atlanta Catholic School honorees at a special Mass and dinner in January 2026.
Here is what the selection committee had to say:
Coach Coury is the heart of our Athletic program, and a true mentor to every student he encounters. In his six years as our head football coach, he has gone 47-17, and won two state championships, along with two separate final four appearances.
He was named the 2024 Forsyth County Coach of the Year by the Forsyth County News.
More than a coach, he forms young men and women to value character, faith, and teamwork above all else, while still managing to bring home multiple championship wins. He lives and breathes our school's mission - to form Christian leaders who will transform society - weaving Gospel values into every lesson, meeting and game.
Coach Coury’s leadership reflects not just a commitment to excellence, but a commitment to forming disciples who will be the hands and feet of Christ to all those they encounter beyond the game.
Pinecrest Academy is a private PreK-12 Catholic school located in Cumming, South Forsyth, just minutes from Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton and Suwanee. We serve families of all faiths seeking a Christian education for their children. To learn more about our unique educational philosophy, visit our Welcome page.
SEMPER ALTIUS = ALWAYS HIGHER
The mission of Pinecrest Academy is reflected in the word Integer, which is Latin for “whole,” or “entire,” and reflects our goal of forming the whole child as an authentic “Person in Christ.” The school motto Semper Altius, means “Always Higher,” and challenges our students, parents, staff and faculty to strive for excellence in all areas of Integral Formation® - intellectual, spiritual, human and apostolic.
The mission of Pinecrest Academy is reflected in the word Integer, which is Latin for “whole,” or “entire,” and reflects our goal of forming the whole child as an authentic “Person in Christ.” The school motto Semper Altius, means “Always Higher,” and challenges our students, parents, staff and faculty to strive for excellence in all areas of Integral Formation® - intellectual, spiritual, human and apostolic.
