Gandy officially introduced as MHS Head Football Coach

Coach Shelton Gandy was officially welcomed as the New Head Football Coach of the Meridian High School Wildcats during an introductory press conference on Monday, January 22, 2024. Coach Gandy greeted the MHS football players, fans, and the media during the event, which was held in the MHS Multipurpose Building. The Wildcats will open the 2024 football season at Ray Stadium against Quitman.

“We are excited to welcome Coach Gandy to the Wildcat Family,” said Dr. Cheyenne Trussell, MPSD Athletic Director. “He has been successful at every stop in his coaching career and I know he is the right person to continue to build on the momentum our program has gained over the past year.”

Gandy has over 30 years of combined coaching experience at the collegiate and high school levels.

Coach Gandy brings over 20 years of experience at the collegiate level. He served as an assistant coach or coordinator at East Mississippi Community College and Copiah-Lincoln Community College. He coached wide receivers at Miles College, running backs at his alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi, and running backs at Louisiana Tech University, as well as the University of North Texas, just to name a few.

Gandy also brings over 10 years of high school coaching experience.  He served as an assistant coach in Texas and Mississippi and head coach in Wayne County, where his teams advanced to the playoffs each year with 7-5 and 9-4 records.

Coach Shelton Gandy gained experience on a national level while serving as an intern with the Seattle Seahawks, the New Orleans Saints, and the San Diego Chargers, all within the National Football League. 

Coach Shelton Gandy has made a positive impact in his role at every level of his coaching experience. 

“I’m thrilled to welcome Shelton Gandy as the new leader of the MHS football program,” said Dr. Amy Carter, MPSD Superintendent. “Our football program is on the rise, and I look forward to watching Coach Gandy guide our student-athletes to success in the classroom and football field.”

He was a two-time All-American running back at Wayne County High School and a standout running back at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and ended his college career among the top 5 in career rushing yards in USM history.

He is married to Patricia Gandy and has five adult children -  Jawanner, Maketia, Shelton, Brea, and Bryan

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