EMORY, Va. – Football is about family and leadership for Bryson Lutz of Emory & Henry.

This story began 127 miles from the Emory campus at William Byrd High School in Vinton.

Brad Lutz, Bryson’s father, is in his sixth year as the head coach for the William Byrd Terriers and has been in the coaching field for over 25 years.

“I was at football practice before I could even walk and I became a ballboy at around six, Bryson said. “I grew up around the sport.”

Brad Lutz is a familiar name to football fans across Virginia. From 2009-18, he was the head coach at Broadway High School where he guided the Gobblers to three Region 3 playoff berths.

“Dad has been in coaching my entire life and he is definitely a role model for me and others,” Bryson said.

“It was really cool in high school when

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