Douglas Manager Todd Fitz-Gerald is one of a very few managers who have won a state and national title at two different schools. On Friday, Fitz-Gerald, who has led both American Heritage and Douglas, picked up the 400th win of his storied career.
HSBN was able to round up plenty of people wanting to congratulate Fitz-Gerald, ranging from former players, peer coaches, and his family. Congrats Fitz, enjoy!
“My first year at Heritage was his first year as a head coach and you could tell he knew right away what it took to win. There isn’t anyone that outworks him, and it shows. His players respect him, and it shows considering he’s won this consistenctly at two different schools playing all the top competition he does annually. He never ran from anyone. Congrats Coach Fitz!” – Steven House Jr.
“Congrats on 400 Fitz. Don’t look now Rich Hofman, he’s gaining on you!” – Steven House Sr.
“I got to meet Coach Fitz when we coached together the FACA South State All-Star team. I had known Fitz, but not in a close relationship, but once we connected it became a great learning experience for me. He has been very successful as one of the best coaches not only in South Florida, but all over the USA. Has won multiple state championships and national championships as well. By being able to spend a couple of nights talking while in our hotel room during that week at the FACA ALL STAR GAME, he showed me and taught me so many new things that I still implement in our practices. From that moment on we have become brothers, and I truly have enjoyed this great relationship. When it comes to practice and team preparation, he is truly the very best in South Florida.
Fitz-Gerald is having fun coaching his new Eagles team.