The source said Gulf Shores defensive coordinator Jay Koziol, Dolphins assistant Marcus Early, Birmingham-Southern offensive coordinator Joel Williams and former Bessemer Academy head coach Mark Freeman are vying to replace Duane Davis, who was fired shortly after Gulf Shores made the first playoff appearance in school history last season.
A search committee consisting of local political leaders and parents will make a recommendation to first-year GSHS principal Ernie Rosado, who will ultimately decide on the hire. Rosado had earlier told school officials that a decision would be made by Jan. 15."