Bill Kramer
Championships
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Coaching History
Naples
1998–2019American (Hialeah)
1995–1997Biography
Bill Kramer is a graduate of Liberty University where he majored in Health and Physical Education while lettering three years as a wide receiver. He also holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Nova Southeastern University and a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from St. Thomas University (Miami).
Kramer began his coaching career in 1987 at American High School, where he was the head women's track and field coach and an assistant coach in the football program. In 1995, he became the Patriots head football coach and in 1998, he became the head football coach at Naples High School. In only his fourth season at Naples (2001), the Golden Eagles won the first football state championship in area history. Kramer has since led two more Naples teams to the FHSAA State Championship, finishing as a finalist in 2003 and winning a second title in 2007 with the area's first perfect season (15-0). Kramer's teams have totalled 17 District and 6 Regional Championships.
Kramer has been recognized as an FACA District Coach of the Year ten times and has been a two-time Nike Coach of the Year. In 2015, he was inducted into the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. In 2017, he was inducted into the Florida High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame.
He is actively involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Southwest Florida and is regularly a guest speaker and clinician for numerous schools, universities, professional, and civic groups. Bill and his wife, Susan, have four daughters. Kramer’s commitment to community service has garnered awards and recognition both locally and nationally. Bill was an inaugural member of the Collier County Education Foundation’s 10 Men of Distinction and had served as president of the Florida Athletic Coaches Association. Bill is now a member of the Naples City Council.
Personal Information
- Born
- July 5, 1963
Sources & References
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