The Dynasty CONTINUES Coach Arnie Oakes

Football Coach – Power Lifting

South Panola High Batesville, MS 1998-

Coach Arnie Oakes came to South Panola in September 1998 and became an important part of the 1998 Championship team. With an extensive background in powerlifting, from athlete to coach, Coach Oakes understood the importance of a strength program to the success of any football program and launched the South Panola Powerlifting team known as the Iron Tigers.

For 16 years, Coach Oakes’s powerlifting program produced a steady stream of remarkable athletes. Under his guidance, numerous lifters dominated their weight classes and set long-standing state records, a testament to the meticulous training methods and unwavering dedication of both coach and athletes.

The impact of Coach Oakes’s powerlifting program extended beyond the realm of powerlifting. The program played an instrumental role in developing the domineering strength and physical prowess that became synonymous with South Panola Football. The team established itself as a formidable force, known for unyielding power and unrelenting determination.

Coach Oakes’s legacy at South Panola is one of immense influence and achievement. Through his pioneering efforts in powerlifting, his dedication to developing well-rounded athletes, his unwavering commitment, and exceptional coaching abilities Coach Oakes left an indelible mark on South Panola football and the lives of the athletes who benefited from his guidance.