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NICK KOTYS

Nicholas Kotys was named National High School Athletic Coaches association football “Coach of The Year” in 1967. Accepted Head Football and Athletic director position at Coral Gables Senior High School in 1952. During the next 20 years Coral Gables won 160, lost 33 and tied 9. His Coral Gables (FL)Senior High School teams were named State Champions 6 years and National Champions 4 years. He was Selected Florida Athletic Coaches Association Football “Coach of the Year” four times. Elected to the National High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame, the Villanova College Hall of Fame, and into the Florida Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame. Served on American Football Coaches Association Program Committee (High School). Received FACA Life Membership and Meritorious Service Awards for his outstanding contribution to the high school athletic program in Florida. Graduated from Villanova University with a B.S. degree in Economics and Education. Began coaching career in Shickshinny. Bloomsburg, and Pottsville, Pennsylvania where he complied thirteen-year record of 98 wins, 24 losses, and 7 ties. Became Backfield Coach and Offensive Coordinator at Yale University in 1949, during which time he coached in 5 College All-Star Games. The Nick Kotys award was created by the Coral Gables Kiwanis Club The award is given to the outstanding football player of Dade County each season. Among the notable awardees are Frank Gore of the San Francisco 49rs. --Bkotys (talk) 19:16, 5 June 2009 (UTC)Bill Kotys