Dexter Wood Field stands as a symbol of Buford’s football culture

Dexter Wood Field stands as a symbol of Buford’s football culture

Dexter Wood was hired as head football coach and PE teacher at Buford High School in February 1995. He arrived after building a successful program at Marietta High School, a move he admitted was not easy. “It was a difficult decision for me at that time to leave there,” Wood said. “My reasons were both personal and professional in coming to Buford. It was best for my family, as I knew the Buford schools and the Buford community would be great fo…