THE ORIGINAL 2024 COACHES MOVING VAN - Official Thread

[Perspective]

1 hour ago, Ray Icaza said:

TEDDY BRIDGEWATER  -  new HC at Miami Northwestern 

 

Teddy Bridgewater lands head coaching job at his alma mater (msn.com)

I suspect this hire will help Northwestern's recruiting, er, transfer efforts. 

[CoachGraham]

2 hours ago, Ray Icaza said:

TEDDY BRIDGEWATER  -  new HC at Miami Northwestern 

 

Teddy Bridgewater lands head coaching job at his alma mater (msn.com)

WOW. That is insane. 

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Hirings:
Krop (Miami) - Vernon Wilder
 

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Opening:
Fernandina Beach - Twitter

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Openings:
Celebration High School (Again)

Hirings:
Braden River (Bradenton) - Eric Sanders (Article)
East River (Orlando) - Adam Chappell (School Twitter)
Eustis - Joe Burnett (Twitter)
Glades Central (Belle Glade) - Omar Haugabook (Twitter)
Godby - John Holston (Article)
Leesburg - Frank Scott Article
Leto (Tampa) - John Hurst (Twitter)
Pine Ridge (Deltona) - Greg Miller (Article)
Plantation - Darrell Strong (Twitter)
Poinciana - Taron Mallard
Sarasota - Anthony "Amp" Campbell  (Article)
Taylor County (Perry) - Jesse Braswell (Article)

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It was becoming hard to remember all the hirings and openings when they were on so many different posts. I think I have all the hirings/openings correct now.
Hirings

1. American Heritage (Delray Beach) - Jonathan King
2. Andrew Jackson (Jacksonville) - Bobby Ramsay
3. Arnold (Panama City Beach) - Jason Griffin
4. Auburndale - Antonio Thomas
5. Baldwin - Don Velvet
6. Blance Ely (Pompano Beach) - Terrance McFadden
7. Braden River (Bradenton) - Eric Sanders
8. Calvalry Christian (Clearwater) - Wes Safford
9. Carol City (Miami) - George Stubbs
10. Celebration - Jed Ebersole
11. Chamberlain (Tampa) - James Wilder Jr.
12. Chiefland - Adam Gore
13. Citrus (Inverness) - John Capel
14. Crystal River - Bill Vonada
15. Cypress Creek (Orlando) - Ryan Mills
16. DeSoto County - Cliff Lohrey
17. Dr. Krop (Miami) - Vernon Wilder
18. Dwyer (Palm Beach Gardens) - Willie Smith
19. East River (Orlando) - Adam Chappell
20. Eustis - Joe Burnett
21. Fort Meade - Maurice Russell
22. Freedom (Tampa) - Ron Perisee
23. Glades Central (Belle Glade) - Omar Haugabook
24. Godby (Tallahassee) - John Holston
25. Golden Gate (Naples) - Nick Citro
26. Graceville - Richard Koonce
27. Hardee - Darren Bryan
28. Hillard - Matt Yancy
29. Innovation (Orlando) - Leroy Kinard
30. Jackson (Miami) - Max Edwards
31. Lake Howell (Winter Park) - Dazzie Morris
32. Lake Placid - Jay Del Castillo
33. Lake Region (Eagle Lake) - Jermaine King
34. Lake Worth - Eric Lee
35. Leesburg - Frank Scott
36. Lemon Bay (Englewood) - Jason Mensing
37. Leto (Tampa) - John Hurst
38. Melbourne Central Catholic - Willie Tillman
39. Northwestern (Miami) - Terry Bridgewater
40. Oak Ridge (Orlando) - Anthony Smith Jr
41. Pensacola - Wade Mckinney
42. Pine Ridge (Deltona) - Greg Miller
43. Plantation - Darell Strong
44. Poinciana (Kissimmee) -Taron Mallard
45. Ridgeview (Orange Park) - Marlin Smith
46. Sandalwood (Jacksonville) - Brad Kessel
47. Santa Fe Catholic (Lakeland) - Gabe Walker
48. Sarasota - Anthony Campbell
49. Southeast (Bradenton) - Curt Bradley
50. Stanton Prep (Jacksonville) - Ryan Carter
51. Tampa Catholic - Mike Gregory
52. Taylor County - Jesse Braswell
53. Vierra (Melbourne) - Tony Gulla
54. Wesley Chapel - Bruce Patterson
55. Wildwood - Lorenzo Fields

Openings

1. Belen Jesuit (Miami)
2. Bozeman (Panama City)
3. Celebration (Part 2) - 
4. Everglades Prep (Homestead)
5. FAMU DRS (Tallahassee)
6. Fernandina Beach
7. Florida Christian (Miami)
8. Gateway (Fort Myers) - Marlin Roberts? Maybe, I read the ad wrong and t was for middle school or assistants?
9. Gulf Breeze
10. Gulf Coast (Naples)
11. Mainland (Daytona Beach)
12. Miami Beach
13. Newsome (Lithia)
14. North Florida Christian (Tallahassee)
15. North Marion
16. Santa Fe (Alachua)
17. South Miami
18. University (Orlando)
19. Wekiva (Apopka)
20. Windermere Prep
     

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Hiring:
Oak Ridge (Orlando) - Anthony Smith Jr (per Team Twitter)
Melbourne Central Catholic - Willie Tillman (per Space Coast Daily)
Vierra (Melbourne) - Tony Gulla (per Space Coast Daily)

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Cypress Creek (Orlando) - Ryan Mills (Twitter)
Santa Fe Catholic (Lakeland) - Gabe Walker

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Hiring:
DeSoto County - Cliff Lohrey (Story)

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Hiring

Lake Worth - Eric Lee (Twitter)

[Hwy17]

https://highschool.si.com/florida/2024/02/20/hardee-brings-back-derren-bryan-for-second-stint-as-head-football-coach

[KeemD321]

Mainland now has an opening. Coach Roland is now the head coach at Camden County GA

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Openings:
Mainland (Story)

North Marion (Citra) - Story
Miami Beach - FHSAA Classifieds
 

Hiring
Fort Meade - Maurice Russell (Twitter)

[NHS Bob]

Bonita Springs has to replace Rich Dombroski

 

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/03/14/bonita-springs-head-football-coach-rich-dombroski-steps-down/72959297007/

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Hiring:
Mainland - Jerrime Bell 
Zephyerhills Christian Academy - Mike Smith Jr (Article)
Gulf Coast (Naples) - Manny Evans (Twitter)
Wharton (Tampa) - Abner Smith III (Twitter)

Opening:
Atlantic (Port Orange) - Due to Jerrime Bell leaving for Mainland
Bronson - Per FHSAA Classifieds
 

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Belen Jesuit (Miami) - Nick Oyarzun (Twitter)
Gateway (Fort Myers) - Charles Powell (Article)
Gulf Breeze - Jim Stomps (Twitter)
Newsome (Lithia) - Jeff Turner (Twitter)

 

[imjustafan2]

Wayne Younger resigns as Rockledge head football coach. From Florida Today article.

"Younger, a former Cocoa High quarterback and a 2010 Florida International grad, coached the Raiders for nine seasons, compiling a 63-34 record. His 2018 team went 10-2, and the following season Rockledge reached the regional final round of the FHSAA playoffs.

He confirmed Monday afternoon he has resigned but said he is not ready to comment on his future."