Biography:
Coach Thigpen has been coaching and teaching at EDS since 2021. She is a graduate of Augusta State University and is very passionate about athletics. While in high school, Coach T played varsity basketball, volleyball, and track & field. She has coached soccer, basketball, and track & field to players ages three years to 18. When not working or coaching, Coach T is busy with her twin girls who play golf and soccer, and her son who plays basketball and runs track.
Biography:
Coach Carlson is from the great state of California. She has played volleyball since 6th grade. While attending El Toro High School, she played both softball and volleyball. She went on to play college volleyball at the University Of Mount Olive. She has been coaching year-round since 2014.
Biography:
Grace Roberts '13 has been coaching at EDS since 2021. While part of the Panther Nation, she participated in volleyball and basketball. As a Cavalier for Augusta Prep, she played volleyball all 4 years as well as cheerleading during her junior and senior years. Grace graduated from Augusta Prep in 2017 and currently attends Augusta University. Grace was a lifer at EDS starting in the 3s and her mom is Lisa Roberts, an EDS preschool teacher.