FSW's Iamurri Named National Coach of the Year
Jul 30, 2015
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Head Softball Coach Robert Iamurri has been named the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Coach of the Year for softball.
The award takes into consideration the overall coaching record, professional honors and contributions to the sport. Iamurri coached his 30th career season at Naples High School last year.
“It really is an honor to be recognized by my peers,” said Iamurri. “Coaching for Naples High School was an amazing experience. Now I’m excited about coaching softball for FSW.”
Iamurri has a long-standing connection in Southwest Florida, which includes earning his Associate in Arts degree from Edison Community College. He was the head softball coach for Naples High School from 1986-2014.
About Robert Iamurri:
He has earned numerous accolades as a coach and community leader, including:
- State leader for most wins (817)
- State leader for most tournament games played (87)
- State leader for most tournament wins (73)
- State leader for most fast pitch playoff appearances (25)
- State leader for most fast pitch state championships (10)
- Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) district chairman, 15 years
- FACA Hall of Fame Inductee, 2009
- National High School Coaches Association, National Coach of the Year, 2010
- Florida High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame Inductee, 2010
- Outstanding Citizen of Naples, Lifetime Achievement, 2012
- Naples Daily News Coach of the Year multiple times
Last Updated: July 30, 2015
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