Coach Mike Palmieri has led the Danes football program since 2020. Under his tutelage, the program captured it's 1st Region title and has made the playoffs each season. Prior to arriving at Denmark, Coach P spent 13 years at Mallard Creek High School (NC) building that program into a national power, playing for four state titles and winning 3. Coach P earned his first head coaching job in South Florida, coaching at McArthur High School and Everglades High School. He has also had the honor of coaching the Under Armour All-American game 4 times throughout his career.
Coach and his wife, Katie, have a son, Michael.
@CoachEB
Coach E.B. joined the Denmark Danes coaching staff during the 2020 season. Coach E.B. hs spent much of the previous ten years coaching in the North Atlanta area. During that time, he has held various positions including head coach, assistant head coach, and receivers coach while coaching in Sandy Springs, Roswell, and Marietta. Coach E.B. will serve as special teams coordinator for the varsity football team.
Coach E.B. is a UNC-Chapel Hill Alum and has two sons, Richard and Evan.
Coach Neal Burkhart has been in coaching for 26 years (Denmark since 2021), speding most of them in South Georgia. He has two GHSA state title appearances while at Fitzgerald High School and has served as both an offensive and defensive coordinator throughout his career.
Coach Burk has two sons, Kyle, who attends Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, and Ryan, who attends the University of North Georgia.
Coach Burkhart is married to his wife Tina.
@CoachCorley_
Coach Corely has coached football for over 9 years. Since joining Denmark's staff in the 2020 season, Coach Corley has serves as the team's offensive line coach and has recently added the title of strength and conditioning coordinator.
He has an undergraduate degree math and spanish education from University of Louisville and a master's degree in sports administration from the University of Miami.
Coach Corley is married to his wife Meredith, and in February they welcomed their daughter, Teagan Claire.
@JonesTheCoach_
Coach Patrick Jones has been with the team since its inaugural year in 2018 and serves as the defensive line coach. Additionally, Coach Jones is the head track and field coach for Denmark. Before joining the Danes in 2018, Coach Jones spent time at Cousins Middle School (HC), Eastside High School (DL), and Starrs Mill High School (DL).
A 2011 graduate of the University of Arkansas, Coach Jones was a four-year football letterman for the Razorbacks.
A former University of Richmond Defensive Back and four-year letterman, Coaching Highlights:
- High School: 6 years of varsity experience as Defensive Backs
- Players: Mentored 30+ All-Region selections and transitioned 30+ athletes to the collegiate ranks.

