Among his most meaningful achievements are the individual success stories of athletes who have advanced to collegiate and professional opportunities.
SLIDELL, LA, April 15, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — Andrew Bryson has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Bryson’s professional journey of 20 years and counting is marked by his steadfast commitment to youth development, community impact and leadership in athletics. For more than a decade, he has served as chief executive officer of Gridiron Football in Louisiana. Overseeing all aspects of the organization’s operations, he runs camps and organizes events, maintains athlete grade point average standards and character requirements, communicates with coaches across the state about prospective athletes and provides guidance and encouragement to young men.
Gridiron Football has achieved significant milestones under Mr. Bryson’s leadership, including helping more than 10,000 children across Louisiana and expanding its reach to a National platform, in 2020. His programs have also contributed to measurable improvements in his community, such as a decrease in incarceration rates among high school-aged males and an increase in graduation rates per multiple high school and college coaches. “Gridiron Football has done a great job of creating exposure for thousands of players in Louisiana, that otherwise may not have been found,” says coach Ron Roberts, defensive coordinator for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Mr. Bryson’s outstanding efforts to enhance Louisiana’s football programs have been recognized by civic leaders throughout the state; he received a key to the city of Pineville for economic impact through his All-American Bowl Game and earned a commendation from the mayor of DeRidder for his work with young people. Among his most meaningful achievements are the individual success stories of athletes who have advanced to collegiate and professional opportunities — most notably, a young man from Lake Providence who became the first student from his hometown to play in the Southeastern Conference and later prepared for the National Football League (NFL) draft after participating in Mr. Bryson’s bowl game.
In addition to his work with Gridiron Football, Mr. Bryson has served as a public affairs officer for the Mississippi State Guard since 2017, managing communications and public relations initiatives to keep communities informed on new policies and initiatives. He is also served as a regional scout and defensive coach for the annual Lestini Pro Football Camp in Alabama, through which he identified talent and developed defensive strategies for aspiring athletes seeking to reach the NFL, Canadian Football League and professional indoor leagues.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Bryson was a writer for youthfootballonline.com in 2013 and served as an assistant defensive line coach at Southeastern Louisiana University that same year as well as a volunteer at the Lance Moore Youth Football Camp with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints in 2012. During this time, he was also part of the football recruiting staff at Louisiana State University and completed an internship with their football program while volunteering during spring football activities.
Gaining valuable international experience near the start of his coaching journey, Mr. Bryson served as a guest coach at free agent camps for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club during 2011 and 2012. In 2011, he was also a defensive backs coach at Dutchtown High School and an assistant defensive coordinator and linebacker coach for the Southern Maine Raging Bulls in 2008. Mr. Bryson began his coaching career in 2005 at Freeport High School in Freeport, ME while recovering from injuries sustained while serving in the military.
Mr. Bryson’s foundation of discipline and leadership in the athletics sector was established during his service as an aviation electronics technician second class with the United States Navy from 2000 to 2008. He successfully completed deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan before being honorably discharged due to injuries sustained during his service.
Upon finishing his service in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Bryson pursued higher education and earned a Bachelor of Science in sports administration from Louisiana State University in 2012. To augment his professional qualifications, he is certified by the American Football Coaches Association and holds active memberships with the Chamber of Commerce as well as Business Network International.
The values instilled by Mr. Bryson’s upbringing — growing up in poverty in DeRidder, Louisiana — and his military service have significantly shaped his approach to leadership and mentorship. He credits his success to surrounding himself with accomplished individuals who inspire him to strive for continual improvement, echoing Matthew McConaughey’s philosophy that “your best is tomorrow.” Influential mentors such as Sam Nader at LSU taught him the importance of compassion for others while Ron Roberts at Southeastern University provided guidance on staff management — principles that continue to inform how he leads Gridiron Football today.
Beyond his work in athletics, Mr. Bryson has long devoted himself to helping others through broader community service; he has directed Fall Fest at Vineyard Church of Baton Rouge in 2012 and volunteered with Heritage Ranch from 2011 to 2013. His involvement includes participation with Clean and Green Central Port initiatives as well as membership with organizations such as American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
In honor of his exceptional service in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Bryson received an Iraq Campaign Medal as well as two Good Conduct Medals in 2006 and the War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal in 2005. The year before that, he earned a Letter of Commendation from Admiral Holmes and Sailor of the Quarter distinctions along with an Afghanistan Campaign Medal as well as many other awards and decorations.
Outside of his professional commitments, Mr. Bryson enjoys fishing and spending quality time with his son and daughter. He values his family deeply and is immensely grateful to his wife Kristen for her unwavering support during challenging periods following his military service and college experiences.
Determined to further his impact in the coming years, Mr. Bryson remains committed to expanding Gridiron Football’s reach beyond Louisiana by building upon its foundation to impact more young people across additional states — all while upholding the highest standards of character, education and athletic achievement within his programs.
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