Football

3rd Year Coaching with The Georgia Knights

Wilder attended Norcross High School, where he was a three-year letterman with the Blue Devils … logged 49 tackles, including 28 solo stops, 14 tackles for loss, a sack, and two passes defended as a senior … played seven games during junior season, finishing with 12 tackles, including seven solo tackles … helped lead the program to a regional championship.

LaGrange College

2018: Played in nine games as a true freshman for the Division III Panthers, making four starts … finished with eight tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery … chipped in two assisted tackles and a fumble recovery in first career game, a loss at Birmingham-Southern (8/30) … followed up with a tackle and a forced fumble against Berry (9/8) … tallied two tackles in a 42-18 win over Apprentice (9/22) … picked up a solo tackle at Greensboro (10/14) and against Maryville (10/20) … added a quarterback hurry against Brevard (10/27) … chipped in a tackle against Methodist (11/3). 

Kennesaw State University

Spring 2021: Saw action in one game for the Division I FCS Owls as a redshirt-sophomore … played against Big South foe Charleston Southern (3/13).

2019: Did not play during sophomore season – redshirted. 

Limestone University 

2022: Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management with a minor in Business. Helped lead the Saint to their first ever Playoff Bid in School History. Helped the Saints achieve the best record in school with 8 wins and 4 losses. 2021: Played in eight games during first season with the Saints with a pair of starts … finished with 23 tackles, a half tackle for loss, and a quarterback hurry … posted a pair of tackles and a QB hurry at North Greenville (9/4) … tallied four tackles and a half tackle for loss against Barton (9/25) … registered a season-high six tackles against No. 8 Wingate (10/9) … followed up with four tackles against Mars Hill (10/16) … added three tackles at Lenoir-Rhyne (10/23) … chipped in four tackles at Carson-Newman (11/6).

Personal: 

Born on September 12, 1999, in Alpharetta, Ga., Lamech is the son of Crystal Wilder … family includes a sister, Jasmin, and two brothers, Donte and Jordan … was a Scholar-Athlete Award winner in high school and earned Student of the Month honors … majoring in Sport Management.

2nd Year Coaching with The Georgia Knights

Matthew Kirby has been coaching football for the last 13 years, ranging from High School to an assistant and student assistant at Liberty University. This upcoming season will be his14th year of coaching, but 1st year with The Georgia Knights. Matthew graduated with his Bachelors of Science in Sport Management from Liberty University in 2012, and earned his Masters in the Arts of Teaching: Special Education from Liberty in 2015. During those years, Matthew served as an assistant and Student assistant with the Division I Football team in the strength and conditioning program, video, Special Teams, assisted with DBs, RBs, and LBs. 

His time in High School has been spent coaching primarily on the offensive side of the ball, producing 1st and 2nd team all-conference running backs, and Offensive Lineman at different schools. Serving as Offensive Coordinator for a few years at two different high schools, one averaged 200 YPG rushing. 

He believes that the field is an extension of the classroom, and how you perform in the classroom, shows a lot about how you will perform on the field. Matthew's goal is to reach young men, and give them an opportunity that they have only dreamed of; while assisting them academically. Giving these young men an opportunity of a lifetime, to make a difference in their lives, their families lives, and their community. Matthew is looking forward to my time here with The Georgia Knights! 

Personal: 

Matthew came to The Georgia Knights with his wife Stephanie of 12 years and their two children Camden and Natalie from Southwestern Virginia.