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Meet Coach Rich Hofman

DECADES OF DOMINANCE

Rich Hofman, the winningest coach in Florida high school baseball history, shares his journey in “Coach of the Decade.” With over a thousand wins, Twelve State Championships and Four National Championships, and a legacy of mentoring athletes like Alex Rodriguez, Hofman’s story is a testament to the power of passion, determination, perseverance, and leadership. Co-authored by Richard Davis, this book offers an inspiring look at the life of a coach who dedicated himself to the development of young athletes, both on and off the field. Dive into the highs and lows of an extraordinary career and discover the principles that made Hofman a legendary figure in high school baseball.

“Coach Hofman’s lessons still impact me today.

He was a great motivator. He stressed loyalty and respect and took pride in his responsibilities to his players. ALEX RODRIGUEZ

“Doug Mientkiewicz made a comment that stuck out to me when he said he was more impacted by the life lessons I had taught him than what he learned about baseball from me. And so that’s really why you coach.”

A Legacy of Excellence

Celebrating decades of leadership, mentorship, and championship success in high school baseball and in life!.

Coach of the Decade & Hall of Fame Inductee

  • Named USA’s Coach of the Decade (1990s)
  • Multiple Hall of Fame Inductions, including:
  • ABCA Hall of Fame (1993)
  • Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall
    of Fame (1992)
  • HSBN Hall of Fame (2023)

Championship Titles & Historic Records

  • 12x State Champion (1981, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2016, 2021)
  • 4x National Champion (1992, 1996, 2016, 2021)
  • Winningest Coach in Florida High School History (1,020 wins)
  • Undefeated Season (1996) – 36-0 Record
  • 61-Game Unbeaten Streak (1996-1997)

Prestigious Coaching Awards

  • National Coach of the Year – USA Today (1992, 1996)
  • NFICA National Coach of the Year (1997)
  • NHSACA National Coach of the Year (1997)
  • Florida Athletic Coaches Association Baseball Coach of the Year (1981, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996-1999)
  • Miami Herald’s Dade County Coach of the Year (1996)

Developing the Next Generation of Baseball Stars

  • 16 players made it to the Major Leagues
  • 60+ players drafted into Professional Baseball
  • 250+ players received College Scholarships
  • Multiple former players have gone on to become coaches

Additional Achievements

  • • Sunbelt Classic Championship Head Coach (1992)
  • Miami Chamber of Commerce Individual Achievement Award (1992)
  • Named National High School Baseball Coach of the Year – American Baseball Coaches Association (1988, 1996, 1999)
  • 1994 College World Series: 14 of his former high school players competed at the highest collegiate level
  • Recognized as one of the Top 100 Greatest High School Coaches of All Time