Mike Smith is the winningest high school baseball coach in Central Florida history. Coach Smith compiled a career head coaching record of 665 wins and 283 losses, including 534-240 at Lake Brantley. The school has 3 state titles to hang their hats on, in 1990, 1997 and 2008, a national championship in 1990, and six major league baseball players from the coaching of this great man. He was named USA Today's Coach of the Year in 1990 and is highly revered by his colleagues in and around Central Florida. This site is being used to gain support to honor Coach Smith by having the Lake Brantley Varsity baseball field named after him. Please sign our petition below with your name and support for this cause. With your help, Coach Smith can retire the way he should - with the respect he deserves after his devotion to the players and the game at Lake Brantley High School.
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http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/highschool/baseball/os-hs-mike-smith-fired-0428-20110428,0,1263314.storyMike Smith is the winningest high school baseball coach in Central Florida history. Coach Smith compiled a career head coaching record of 665 wins and 283 losses, including 534-240 at Lake Brantley. The school has 3 state titles to hang their hats on, in 1990, 1997 and 2008, a national championship in 1990, and six major league baseball players from the coaching of this great man. He was named USA Today's Coach of the Year in 1990 and is highly revered by his colleagues in and around Central Florida. We have asked for the support of former players, parents, and community members to honor Coach Smith by having the Lake Brantley Varsity baseball field named after him. We ask that you consider our recommendation in your next school board meeting. With your help, Coach Smith can retire the way he should - with the respect he deserves after his devotion to the players and the game at Lake Brantley High School. Thank you for your consideration in advance.
