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Stanley Pritchett Jr. was born in Atlanta, to Dr. Stanley Pritchett Sr.
and Dr. Sharon Pritchett, both life- long educators. Mr. Pritchett is a
product of Atlanta Public Schools, where he proudly attended
Frederick Douglass High School.

In high school, Mr. Pritchett proved to be an all-around athlete, but
excelled in football as a running back. As a member of the Douglass
High Astros varsity football team from 1988-1992 he maintained a
presence on the football field and helped Douglass to several
winning seasons.

Due to his success on the field as a running back, Mr. Pritchett was
heavily recruited to play collegiate football. Once he graduated from
Douglass, he chose to attend the University of South Carolina where
he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History. At the University of South Carolina, Mr. Pritchett also
continued to excel on the football field as a running back/fullback.

As a standout running back at the University of South Carolina, Mr. Pritchett was a fourth- round draft pick to
the Miami Dolphins. While playing in Miami, he was selected as a member of the All-Rookie Team in 1996 as
well as being a team co-captain. As a Miami Dolphin, he still possesses the team record for the longest
touchdown pass reception by a running back. During his 9-year NFL career, Mr. Pritchett had the opportunity
to play for the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons. He retired from the NFL in 2005.

Upon his retirement from the NFL, Mr. Pritchett decided to use his degree in history to become an educator.
Mr. Pritchett was versatile in using his education and as an educator has taught World History, Geography,
U.S. History, and Current Issues. He has since transitioned into teaching Physical & Health education

He is also able to keep football in the forefront having a high school coaching career that spans ten years and
includes stints as the Head Football Coach for Booker T. Washington High School, North Atlanta High School
and Westlake High School. He is currently the head football coach at Arabia Mountain High School and has
earned two 5-AAAAA regional championships along with a host of other accolades.