HAYWORTH — Bloomington High School football coach Scott Godfrey has left his position with the Purple Raiders to take the head football coaching position at Haworth.
Godfrey said he had never quit or been fired from his job at BHS before accepting the position at Haworth.
Scott Godfrey left his position as Bloomington High School football coach to take the same position at Haworth.
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“It's been an unbelievable situation for my family. It's a great decision for me and my family,” Godfrey said. “This is the right opportunity at the right time.”
At Haworth, Godfrey filled the position that had been vacant since former coach Nate Albaugh resigned to pursue other opportunities.
“We are very excited to continue to grow our football program with Coach Godfrey's experience and leadership,” said Hayworth Athletic Director Mitch Neely.
“He has a passion for the game and a desire to improve student-athletes on and off the field. I know.”
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Bloomington football coach Scott Godfrey speaks to his players during the 2023 game against Decatur-MacArthur.
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Godfrey compiled a 25-26 record in six seasons at BHS, including playoff appearances in 2018 and 2023.
“I'm going to really miss the Bloomington players and coaches. The six years here have been special,” Godfrey said. “Looking back over the last six years, the football program is in a better place and I'm very happy with that.
“We have a lot of kids returning from last year's playoff team. The next head coach will be in a really good spot with the returning team and the support staff around them.”
Scott Godfrey speaks with the Bloomington team after practice.
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BHS Athletic Director Tony Baumann said the search for a new head football coach will begin immediately.
“We will miss Coach Godfrey and wish him and his family every success in their next endeavors,” Bauman said.
A press release from BHS said the athletic department is “committed to finding a leader who will continue to build on the program's strong tradition and continue to inspire our athletes.”
Bauman said the opening schedule is posted on District 87's website and the school is in the early stages of accepting applications.
Godfrey previously served as head coach at Warrensburg-Latham from 2013 to 2017, making the playoffs the last two seasons, and was an assistant coach at Mount Zion and Decatur St. Teresa. .
“This is a new chapter in our lives,” Godfrey said. “I felt this opportunity was great. More than that, I'm excited to see what Hayworth has to offer. Hayworth surprised some people with his play and got some people's attention. I is excited to learn more about those kids and what they're doing.”
Mr. Godfrey is a physical education teacher at BHS and will serve as a teacher at Haworth as well.
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