Monte Purvis becomes assistant coach

Former QB returns to his alma mater

Former Winston-Salem State and Parkland quarterback Monte Purvis has always wanted to be a high school football coach. Even when he was performing in front of packed stadiums for the Rams he envisioned giving up calling plays in the huddle for a shot to call the shots on the sidelines. His former high school coach Dee Bell knew that, and told Purvis that if things didn’t work out on the field he would have a place on his staff.

“It’s good to have my money man back,” said Bell. “He led Parkland to our first state championship in school history. Now he’s coming back to coach. That’s a big deal. He’s going to be a good one. I made a good hire. He will help us out a lot.”

Purvis added: Things are going pretty good so far. I like being out here with the players. They’re easy to get along with. Plus, they’re willing to work to get better. They understand that it takes a lot of work to win a state championship. And, they understand that I know how much work it takes. Hard work took my team to a state championship.”

(Photo courtesy Mark's Digital Photography)

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