Coach Tariq Ravenell, a native of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and a proud 1996 graduate of Wando High School, was a two-sport athlete in football and track. As a Wando student-athlete, he was a member of Wando’s 4X400M relay team whose school record stood for 30 years.

After graduating from Wando, Coach Ravenell continued his athletic career at South Carolina State University, where he played football for the Bulldogs. He later returned to Wando, where he has made a lasting impact as a coach and mentor. He served for many years as a Track & Field assistant coach, helping lead the boys’ team to two state championships and the girls’ team to four consecutive state runner-ups, and 3 consecutive state championships. In 2017, Coach Ravenell was named the South Carolina High School League Division 5A Girls Track and Field Head Coach of the Year.
In addition to coaching, Coach Ravenell currently serves Wando students as a Mental Health and Wellness Coach and as the Head JV Football Coach.