Coach Deerman graduated from Weaver High School.  He attended Jacksonville State University where he earned a B.S. and M.S. degree.

Coach Matt Deerman graduated from Weaver High School in 1998. He is also a graduate of Jacksonville State University (BS- Exercise Science/Biology- 2002 and MS,Ed Secondary Biology- 2006). Coach Deerman is married to Lori, who teaches 2nd Grade at Piedmont Elementary School.  They have two children: Will and Bradley. Coach Deerman has taught biology and/or PE at PHS since 2004. He is the head coach of the Piedmont Middle School Football team and is the Head Varsity Baseball Coach. The reason Coach Deerman wanted to become a teacher is to become a coach and help shape the lives of young people. His personal quote is, “Character is about what you do when no one is looking”.- John Wooden