WINDER, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - One year after the horrific shooting at Apalachee High School that left four people dead, including beloved defensive coordinator Ricky “Coach A” Aspinwall, former head football coach Mike Hancock is still healing.

For Hancock, the tragedy was more than a community loss — it was deeply personal. And it ultimately forced him to step away from the job he loved.

“I still don’t remember everything from that day. A lot of it’s a blur,” Hancock said.

He and another P.E. teacher had been running an ultimate frisbee game when the calls came over the walkie-talkie, urging staff to get students inside. They rushed everyone into the football fieldhouse, which became a refuge as the nightmare unfolded. Hours later, Hancock learned Aspinwall had been killed.

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