Basketball - Boys

Coach Bert Barnes was born and raised in Macon, Georgia, and is a proud graduate of First Presbyterian Day School, where he graduated in 2002. Following high school, Bert enrolled at Mercer University as a member of the men’s basketball team before transferring to the University of Georgia. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 2006 and his Master of Accountancy in 2007. Coach Barnes is entering his sixth year with the ACE basketball program. During the 2025–2026 season, Coach Barnes helped lead the program to the playoffs for the first time in school history, marking a significant milestone for ACE basketball. Beyond basketball, Coach Barnes is passionate about working with young athletes and helping students grow both on and off the court. He enjoys coaching youth sports and playing golf in his free time. Bert and his wife, Anna, celebrated 18 years of marriage in August. They are the proud parents of two ACE scholars, Bo, an eighth grader, and Hatch, a fourth grader. As both a coach and an ACE parent, Coach Barnes is deeply invested in the school community and is excited to continue building the future of ACE basketball.