Coach Jason Gates

Coach Gates has been in youth sports for 10 plus years as a coach and teacher of the game. Coach Gates is the Founder and Director of The Macon Mavs Program.

Coach Gates also serves as assistant coach at Stratford Academy.

Coach Gates lettered in basketball at Centennial Highschool and continued his playing career at The Fort Valley State University (Division II, SIAC). Coach Gates enjoys mentoring the youth of Middle GA and teaching the game of basketball. Go Mavs!

• 2023 GIAA Class 4A State Champions, Stratford Academy
• 2024 GIAA District 6 Region Champions, Stratford Academy
• 2023 GIAA District 6 Region Champions, Stratford Academy
• 2024 GIAA District 6 Regular Season Champions, Stratford Academy
• 2023 GIAA District 6 Regular Season Champions, Stratford Academy
• 2024 & 2023 GIAA District 6 Assistant Coach of Year, Stratford Academy
• USA Gold Certified Basketball Coach, USA Youth Basketball
• Selected to Coach in The National Military Basketball Tournament
• GHSA Certified Community Coach, Georgia High School Association
• 94 Feet of Game Certification, Phil Handy (LA Lakers)