Thunder appoint new athletic director

The Out-of-Door Academy football coach Brett Timmons was named the Thunder’s new athletic director July 1.

Timmons graduated from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications. He also was a three-year starter on the football team, a member of the Green Wave’s undefeated season in 1998 and an all-conference linebacker. In 1998, he also was named to the Butkus Award watch list, which recognizes the top linebackers in the country.

Over the past six years, Timmons has led the Thunder to a 39-21 record. Prior to coming to ODA, Timmons was the defensive coordinator for Palmetto High, a graduate assistant coach at the University of Cincinnati and Clemson University and completed a summer internship with the Indianapolis Colts in 2004.

“Brett Timmons is an exceptional leader, coach and motivator and I know that he will continue to grow and develop our athletic program in the years to come," said David Mahler, Head of School. I know Brett will uphold the highest standards of conduct, work ethic, sportsmanship and teamwork for all of the student-athletes at The Out-of-Door Academy.

"Brett Timmons is a great teacher,” Mahler said. “His teams always play hard to the final play and they win with humility and lose with grace. Brett is the right leader to continue to grow and strengthen our athletic program in order to take it to the next level.”

Timmons replaces former athletic director Noel Beaulieu who resigned from his position at ODA last week.

"Noel has worked tirelessly to strengthen our athletic program and the results of his labor are obvious. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, student participation in our athletic program is at an all-time high " Mahler said. “The Out-of-Door Academy appreciates all that Noel Beaulieu did for our school and our athletic department during his tenure at ODA."

For a complete story on ODA’s new athletic director pick up the July 12 issue of The East County Observer.