One of Florida’s all-time winningest high school football coaches is returning to a Metro Conference sideline this fall for the first time in more than a decade.
Former Edgewater, Dr. Phillips and Evans High head coach Bill Gierke has signed on with Colonial High as its new defensive coordinator and assistant head coach for the 2021 season.
“When you get a call from Coach Gierke, you answer it immediately,” Colonial head coach Donny Hodges said. “Having a guy like that on staff is unbelievable. It’s been great getting to know each other.”
Gierke, 67, resigned from his position as Orangewood Christian head coach in December.