Coach Matt Chandler has spent 9 years as a linebacker coach for the Vikings. Before coming to Tennessee High, he spent time at Sullivan East and John Battle, where he was the head coach. Coach Chandler was a Bearcat during his high school playing days, where he played football and ran track. After high school, Coach Chandler enjoyed a college football career at Emory and Henry College, where he was apart of 2 ODAC championship teams. Matt and his wife Tammy have two daughters, Hannah and Abby. Coach Chandler has also coached track at Tennessee High.