Abramson Sci Academy – LA

Abramson Sci Academy New Head Coach Gilbert Chartian
Has Superdome Vision For Commodores

As a longtime defensive coordinator most recently at Carver High School, Gilbert Chartian will get his opportunity to become a head coach at Abramson Sci Academy. Inheriting a team that went 1-9 last season, Coach Chartian is going to build the program from the ground up, but in the long run, he sees success in the future and perhaps even the Superdome.

“One thing I came in with a mentality of is a Superdome vision. I don’t want to settle for just winning a few games here and there. The vision is to go far in district and in the playoffs. The school has embraced me with open arms as soon as I came in on day one. The kids have opened up to me. The staff has been tremendous. Everything you want in a first year head coach, the administration has provided that to me.“

The Commodores will build around two way star Jaheim Butler. As a four year starter, Butler has been an All-District selection and has led the team in interceptions the past two seasons. With Butler’s ability as a ball hawker, he will also get the opportunity to touch the ball on offense as a starting running back for the team. The Commodores’ spread offense will try to incorporate a mix of the run and pass. QB Charles Henry is a young player heading into his sophomore season, but a talented player. Henry will try to do what the offense asks of him, which is to get the ball to some of their playmakers including three year starter WR Christopher Joseph, WR Jamari Corbitt, WR Thomas Poche, RB Jacobi Corbitt, and WR Terrill Johnson. The offensive line isgoing to shoulder the load while Henry continues to develop. Jayden Clark, Trent Williams, and Eric Brock will anchor the offensive line along with new starters Ernest Perkins and Jordan Lucien.

Defensively, the Commodores will be aggressive. Coach Chartian said it best that they will be blitzing coming off the bus. The secondary should be the strength of this year’s defense led by Butler and two talented freshmen cornerbacks in Mekhi Breaux and James Burris. Makhi Allen is another veteran that has been a starter for three years at outside linebacker. Allen and Butler have been the two most vocal leaders on the team with the two being the first to welcome Coach Chartian on campus. Along with some of the offensive line-men Joshua Hayes and Darnell Norwood will command the defensive line. Wesley Norwood, Landon Russell, and Reginald Gordan will be new starters at linebacker.

The Abramson Sci Academy Commodores will take on Sarah T. Reed, Collegiate B.R., Varnado, Fisher, Crescent City, McDonogh 35, Carver, Frederick Douglass, Eleanor McMain, and The Willow School this season.