George Smith (American football coach)

Last updated
George Smith
Current position
Title Athletic Director
Team St. Thomas Aquinas HS (FL)
Biographical details
Born (1948-04-23) April 23, 1948 (age 71)
Lafayette, Indiana
Alma mater Purdue (1971)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1975-1992, 1995-2010 St. Thomas Aquinas HS (FL)
Head coaching record
Overall361–66–0
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Awards

George F. Smith (born April 23, 1948) is an American football coach. He began as an assistant coach at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1972. He was named head coach in 1975 and in 34 years accumulated 361 wins and 6 state championships. [1]

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References

  1. "George Smith Bio". www.aquinasfootball.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-15. Retrieved 2013-01-05.