Support the Nash Family in Honor of Coach Mike Nash

Our community is heartbroken by the loss of Coach Mike Nash, a beloved leader, teacher, and mentor whose impact reached far beyond the football, lacrosse, and baseball fields.

Coach Nash spent nearly a decade leading the Dunwoody Wildcats and had just begun a new chapter as head coach at Chattahoochee County High School. He built everything around one word, F.A.M.I.L.Y. (Forget About Me, I Love You), a motto he lived by every single day.

Even when the score was tough, his players knew one thing: Coach Nash believed in them. His influence extended well beyond the field. He taught his students, from all walks of life, how to be good people. In his classroom, he led with tolerance, kindness, and overall an immense sense of love.

Coach was also a son, a brother, a husband, a father, and, most recently, a proud grandfather. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Tracy, and daughters, Jordan (proud Mom to the most beautiful grandbaby in the world, according to Coach Nash) and Gracie, who is currently attending Auburn University.

This GoFundMe is a way for our communities to share gifts of love and support for the Nash family, in appreciation for everything they have given to us over the years.

Why We’re Raising Funds

Coach Nash passed away suddenly after a medical emergency, leaving behind his family and a community that loved him deeply. This is our opportunity to show the same love and support that he so freely gave to others.

The funds collected here are personal gifts intended to help the family cover final expenses, medical bills not covered by insurance, and immediate household needs as they navigate this time of grief. These contributions are not payments for services, but heartfelt gifts from those whose lives Coach Nash touched.

This GoFundMe has been created to help:

• Funeral and memorial service costs

• Medical and related expenses not covered by insurance

• Immediate household needs and financial burdens during this difficult time.

All gifts will be delivered directly to the Nash family. We’ll post updates here as arrangements and memorial events are finalized.

A Coach Who Gave His All

Coach Nash wasn’t just a coach; he was a life mentor. He built character first, football second. His sense of humor, compassion, and constant encouragement touched hundreds of students, parents, and colleagues.

He believed coaching was a calling, not a career. And through that calling, he created a community of love, trust, and resilience.

How You Can Help

Donate whatever you can; every dollar counts.

Share this page to help spread his story.

Leave a message or memory; your words will bring comfort and remind his family of the far-reaching influence he had.

Finish Strong, Coach

Coach Nash always told his teams to finish strong.

Now, it’s our turn to finish strong for him by lifting up his family, carrying forward his legacy, and showing that the F.A.M.I.L.Y. he built still stands strong today.

Thank you for your generosity, love, and prayers.

— The Dunwoody Wildcats and Chattahoochee Panthers Communities in support of the Michael Nash Family.

Memorial Service Details

Coach Mike Nash Memorial

Sunday October 12, 2025

Dunwoody Baptist Church

1445 Mt. Vernon Road

Dunwoody, Georgia 30338

The family will receive friends from 2:00–3:00 PM, followed by a memorial service from 3:00–4:00 PM.

The family asks that you come dressed in team colors showing how you knew Coach. Whether that be your Wildcat Pride, Chattahoochee County Panthers gear, Shiloh HS colors or your War Eagle game day spirit.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Mike Nash F.A.M.I.L.Y. fund, a personal memorial fund created by friends and family to honor his life and legacy.

Handling of Funds (IRS Disclosure)

All gifts will be transferred directly to the Nash family by the organizer for their personal use. No goods or services will be provided in exchange for these donations.

All donations are considered personal gifts to the Nash family and are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions under current IRS regulations.