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Gibbs’ Carol Mitchell honored as National Softball Coach of the Year
TL;DR
Gibbs Softball Head Coach Carol Mitchell has been named NFHS National Coach of the Year, recognizing her over 30 years of leadership and more than 1,000 victories. She is one of 24 coaches nationwide to receive this honor.
Key points
- Carol Mitchell is the winningest coach in TSSAA softball history
- She has over 1,000 career victories
- Mitchell has led her team to seven state championships
- She was named NFHS National Coach of the Year
- The award honors her contributions to Gibbs softball
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Gibbs Softball
CORRYTON, Tenn. (WATE) – Gibbs Softball Head Coach Carol Mitchell has been leading the Lady Eagles for over 30 years. She’s the winningest coach is TSSAA softball history, with over 1,000 victories and seven state championships to her name.
In return for all of those accomplishments, Mitchell was named a NFHS National Coach of the Year. She is one of 24 coaches across the country to earn the honor.
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Before today’s game against Maryville, the head coach was recognized by district and school leaders, along with State Representative Dave Wright, for receiving the national honor. However, Mitchell said this award doesn’t represent her success, but Gibbs softball as a whole.
“I’m just really honored that out of all the coaches across the nation, that I was the one chosen,” said Mitchell. “It’s really not me, it’s really all the coaches and players that were before me that have kind of brought this moment to happen. I’m grateful and humbled at the same time.”
Mitchell took over the program in 1993 and said it’s a job she doesn’t take for granted.
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“It’s very personal for me,” said Mitchell. “I went to Gibbs High School and I grew up in this community. It means everything. That’s what I try to instill in the girls. We represent our community so go out and give it your all. Be proud of your community.”
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Q&A
What achievements led to Carol Mitchell being named National Coach of the Year?
Carol Mitchell was recognized for her over 30 years of coaching, more than 1,000 victories, and seven state championships.
How many coaches received the NFHS National Coach of the Year award this year?
This year, 24 coaches across the country received the NFHS National Coach of the Year award.
Who recognized Carol Mitchell for her national coaching honor?
Carol Mitchell was recognized by district and school leaders, along with State Representative Dave Wright.
