Coach Dodd has a B.S. in Health and Physical Education from Kennesaw State University and a Masters of Science in Physical Education from the University of North Georgia. He teaches in the Health/PE Department at Allatoona and is in his 11th year teaching and 9th year coaching JV lacrosse. He played football and golf at McEachern High School. Coach Dodd is married to Jillian Lusher, and is close to his parents, Greg and Becky Dodd, as well as his brother, Brett Dodd. His hobbies include spending time with his two dogs, a Lab Mix and Bernedoodle, and playing golf.

Coach Dodd looks up to his high school football position coach at McEachern High School as well as his own father, Greg Dodd.