Philip Wasson

Head Football, Boys Track & Fishing Coach

Philip Wasson is a native of Greenville, MS. He began his 20-year coaching career after playing college football at Mississippi Delta Community College and Murray State University.

Coach Wasson began his career at GCS as the head strength coach and defensive coordinator. From there he headed to Washington School, again as the head strength coach,  but also coached the offensive and defensive line. He served as Head Football Coach at St. Joesph Catholic School, Gentry High School, and eight years at Washington School. He joined the Rebel family in 2019 and currently serves as the head coach for both the varsity and junior high football teams, head coach of the boys' track team, and was instrumental in forming the Tri-County fishing team in 2019.

Through the course of Philip's profession he has earned MAIS Coach of the Year twice, MAIS Conference Coach of the Year 5 times, Delta Area Coach of the Year 5 times, and Metro Coach of the Year. He has a win-loss record of 101-61, and he has won the 5A State Championship in 2011 and 2015.

Philip is married to Beth Wasson who is also a native of Greenville. They have three sons: BJ (19), Walker (15), and Chase (10).