Fast-Rising 2024 DB A'mon Lane Talks Tennessee Offer
Most high school athletes will make it clear that all offers are a blessing. That is most certainly true, but there is nothing like the first one. Wednesday, an Alabama prospect received his first two offers.
A'mon Lane, class of 2024 defensive back from Thompson High School, picked up two SEC offers by way of Tennessee and Ole Miss.
Needless to say, the recruiting process has just started but is starting out well for the young prospect. Lane says, "It's good so far! Really, it just started a few days ago."
A few more schools that have been in some form of contact are UGA, Auburn, Mississippi State, Florida, and Clemson.
Lane is a dual-sport athlete as he runs track as well, running in the 100, 200, and 4x100. The speed is evident as the listed speed for his 100m is 11.6 seconds and with that is a two-time state champion.
The prospect from Alabama is already familiar with the staff at Tennessee. Lane breaks down some connections by saying, "Coach G is my area recruiter, and Coach Banks and Coach Martinez are my position coaches. My dad played for Ek (Mike Ekeler) at UGA and got me in front of all of the coaches.
Tennessee and Ole Miss being the first two offers and both coming on the same day were huge blessings for the Thompson High School athlete.
Tennessee had the pleasure of being the first school to offer. When asked what that meant, Lane replied, "I can't even describe it. I've been working so hard for so long, and I just feel so grateful, honestly. It makes me want to work even harder. I won't forget who my first was, and I appreciate the Tennessee staff for believing in me. I'm very excited to get this process going! Go Vols!"
Lane mentioned his dad playing at UGA and helping him get in front of the college coaches. Lane's dad is Jake Ganus, who has a few roles with Thompson High School. Ganus is the associate defensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator, and coaches the linebackers. Ganus is also a former player himself. Signing originally with UAB before transferring and finishing out at his career at Georgia. With Ganus's experiences as a player and now coach, A'Mon has endless resources at his disposal.
"Man, it's awesome; it's something I always wanted growing up," Lane said on what it is like having your dad as a coac. "It's good at home because he is always there to help me."
There has to be a huge benefit anytime you have someone around who has been through the process on both sides, and A'mon elaborated on that by stating, "It's great man, he's always making sure I'm working towards my every day. He always has some wisdom or advice for me."
Stories often come out about coach-parents and how they can be very hard on their kids, but that is not the case with Lane and Ganus. When asked if he could tell the difference in his dad, the coach and dad the dad Lane was quick to say, "Yes sir, I do. He always has father-to-son talks with me to make sure I'm doing the right thing at all times, especially when no one is looking. He teaches me how to be a great young man and a great teammate on and off the field."
All the knowledge that Coach Jake Ganus has gained through playing, coaching, and helping other young men get to the next level, there has to be some vital advice that he has given to his own son. Lane offers up what he considers as some of the best advice his dad has given him, "To keep striving for greatness. Don't let my past affect my future."
Technically, Coach Ganus is the adopted father to A'mon Lane, but you wouldn't know a difference with the bond they share. There is a great deal of beauty in that story and bond all by itself. Truly, a feel-good story that keeps on giving.