For decades and decades, the landscape of high school football has changed from year to year.

While some coaches – like North Miami Beach High’s Jeff Bertani (28 years) have stayed around for generations, the head coaching position is somewhat a revolving door.

Every off season there are changes that are made – and most of the time the complexion of the team also changes with new coaches bringing in new philosophies and ideas.

This off-season had certainly been no different – with several Miami-Dade and Broward schools making a change, and while things will be different at some schools, others continue doing what they have done.

Here is a look at the 17 coaching changes as we head toward spring football:

Kevin Claxton, Oakland Park Northeast. Another former player gets the chance to go back home to the area (Boyd Anderson) he left a huge mark. This Wisconsin graduate brings loads of experience and discipline to the Hurricanes.

Andre Daniels, Palm Glades Prep. Working at several schools in south Miami-Dade County, this one-time Somerset Homestead South head coach looks to bring this program into the spotlight.

Matt Dixon, Somerset Silver Palms. One of the more popular assistant coaches in the area has the chance to take over his own program and there is plenty to be excited about for the Stallions – including a new on campus facility.

Michaelee Harris, Miami Northwestern. The name is familiar because this one-time Bull has come full circle after playing youth and high school football in the area as well as coaching at a few schools as well. Great hire for a program looking to get back in the mix.

Keith Hindsley, Parkland Douglas. Taking over the Eagles is someone who comes in with a long and impressive resume as he guided a solid Delray American Heritage team into the playoffs and produce a number of gifted prospects.

Brett Hood, Weston Cypress Bay. Officially takes over the Lightning after being an interim this past season. His ability to teach and relate to the players year-round is going to be an asset.

Tyrus McCloud, Davie Nova. One of the best football players ever to do it in Broward County also gets the opportunity to come back to his alma mater after a successful career at Louisville and in the NFL with the Ravens. The Titans are extremely excited about this hire.

Nick Mendelsberg, Homestead Everglades Prep. Another young head coach gets the chance to showcase what he has learned, and this landing spot is going to be perfect for this program that is still growing. Everyone is very excited by what’s ahead.

Demitris Mincey, Fort Lauderdale Dillard. After six weeks without a coach, the Panthers turned to someone who already knows about this program and the community as this team is trying to rebound from the loss of several prospects in the off-season. He is also hooked into the youth football programs in the area.

Chris Reid, Homestead South Dade. Coming home is indeed the theme this year as one of the bright coaching minds comes back to bring this team back into the spotlight. The coaching is in place and now the pipeline that was once in place needs to be tapped once again.

Marlon Robinson, Pembroke Pines Flanagan. Here is someone who knows all about this football program. He was part of the staff that won the school’s only state football title, and he fully understands what needs to be done to bring the Falcons back in the spotlight. There is plenty of optimism.

Quentin Short, Sunrise Piper. While coaches get plenty of accolades and praise, here is a coach who deserves to be mentioned as one of the best after spending a number of years making the Douglas Eagles relevant. He is well respected by players, coaches and administrators and embraces the job with the Bengals.

Art Taylor, Cooper City. An old friend comes back to a place where he showed his coaching schools and organization. With stops across south Florida, here is one of the best Xs and Os guys you will find. He is the type pf coach who can once again bring the Cowboys back into the mix.

LaQuentin Taylor, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy. One of the new faces in south Florida, here is someone that this area will find out about – quickly. Originally from Georgia, he has already left a mark in Florida – as the head coach at Groveland South Lake. His work will truly be cut out for him with the Panthers.

Ronnie Thornton Jr., Homestead. When Philip Simpson left after the 3M state title game for Nebraska, many felt that things would change, and players may be headed out. Never happened as the Broncos hired from within and the opposite happened as players came in to make this team stronger and confident to make another return to the title game.

Patrick Wennin, Miami Westminster Christian. Back home at his alma mater, here is one of the bright young coaches we have in this area. With experience at just about every level, this is someone who will maximize what he has year-round. Has already shown that he is ready for the challenge of this coming season for the Warriors.

Vern Wilder III , Miami Carol City. With college and high school experience on his resume, the Chiefs get one of their own back. His family tradition dates back to the 1960’s at the school.

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