John Scargle
Coach John Scargle, in his 3rd
season as Head Varsity Football Coach at Hernando High School and entering his
23rd season coaching HS/College football. Coach Scargle has served as the
Defensive Coordinator at Countryside HS, in 2021, & Clearwater High School
form 2109-2020. In 2018, Coach Scargle served as Safeties & Special Teams Coach
at St. Anselm College, a D2 Northeast 10 Conference member.
Coach Scargle was the Varsity
Head Football Coach at Palm Harbor University from 2017-2018, and previously
served as Defensive Coordinator at Clearwater Central Catholic HS for 14
seasons, 2002-2008, and most recently from 2010-2016, helping to lead CCC to 4
consecutive District and Regional Championships, and a 3A State Championship
Final. Coach Scargle’s coaching career highlights include:
2012 Pinellas County -
Defensive Coach of the Year, 12 District Championships, 6 Regional
Championships, and 2013 Florida High School 3A State Championship Finalist.
Coach Scargle has coached over 100 college players, and 4 NFL players in his
career.
Coach Scargle played defensive back at
The University of Central Florida and played for the Legendary Hal Sherbeck at
Fullerton College.
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