Glades Day football coach Eric Pitts retires after 32 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:57 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Eric Pitts announced his retirement from his coaching role at Glades Day School after 32 years on August 14. Throughout his tenure, Pitts contributed to the Gators' football program, which boasts seven state championships, a Palm Beach County record. He was instrumental in several victories as a player and coach, including his role as head coach from 2013 to 2019, finishing with a record of 38-28. The Gators honored Pitts during halftime of a Kickoff Classic against Okeechobee, celebrating his longstanding legacy in the community.
- •Pitts retires after a career starting as a seventh-grader at Glades Day.
- •He led the team to multiple state titles during his coaching career.
- •Zach Threlkeld is set to take over as head coach.
- •Pitts stayed on as special teams coach after stepping down.
- •The Gators honored Pitts at a recent game against Okeechobee.
- 12:57 PMYahoo Sports — Glades Day football coach Eric Pitts retires after 32 years
"After 32 years and multiple state titles, Eric Pitts is retiring from his coaching role at Glades Day School.
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