Coach Pannell began coaching the North Cobb boys volleyball team in 2024 and has proudly served as the head coach of the Men’s Navy Team for two seasons. This year, he will also be joining Coach Cox as the assistant coach for the JV Girls Volleyball Team, continuing his commitment to supporting and developing student-athletes on and off the court.

A dedicated educator since 2008 and a proud Warrior since 2009, Coach Pannell is a valued member of the Social Studies Department. He previously served as Head Coach of the Boys Soccer Program for 12 years before retiring in 2021. He also coached Warrior Football and currently serves as a faculty advisor for both the nationally ranked Model United Nations program and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Club.

Originally from Powder Springs, Georgia, he lives there with his wife, Cindy, their daughter, Isabella, and their two dogs, Wellington and Nova. Coach Pannell is a graduate of McEachern High School (Class of 1983), where he played football and soccer. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Kennesaw State University and his Master’s Degree from Valdosta State University. He is also a proud U.S. Army veteran, having served 18 years—8 on active duty and 10 in the reserves.