Just received an official notification from St. X., that Mike Glaser will be retiring as head football coach at the completion of this season.

 

Mike Glaser to Retire as St. X Football Coach

 

After more than forty years as a football coach at Saint Xavier High School, Coach Mike Glaser has decided that this fall, his thirty-first year as Head Coach, will be his final season at the helm of the Tiger football program. During his tenure, Saint Xavier’s football program has earned an incredible 328 victories. His overall record of 328-73 includes seven KHSAA State Championships, five state runner-up finishes, and ranks him fourth all-time in wins by Kentucky high school football coaches. While this record speaks for itself, Coach Glaser’s greatest contributions always have been in the role that he has played in the overall formation, growth and development of the more than two thousand young men who have been part of St. X’s largest extracurricular activity.

 

While he will be leaving his position in the football program, Coach Glaser, a 1970 graduate of St. X, will continue to serve the Saint Xavier community as he transitions to a new position of leadership. Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, he will serve as the Director of Activities, a position in which he will play a key role in the coordination of all student activities and in the promotion and recognition of our students, faculty, and school.

 

St. X Athletic Director Alan Donhoff said of Coach Glaser, “Mike is a great ambassador for St. X, in addition to being one of the best high school coaches in the history of our state. He has never received all of the public accolades that he deserves for the job that he has done. While his record speaks for itself, his players, past and present, hold him in the highest esteem as their coach and as their mentor. I look forward to working with Mike in his new capacity next year.”

I will be retiring soon myself. A major milestone in one's life. Congrats and good luck!!!!

Just read about this half an hour ago of FB. Congratulations :thumb:

Any idea on who his replacement might be?

Any idea on who his replacement might be?

 

I would expect it would be Todd Walsh if they are promoting from within...

Congrats to Coach.

I heard something on the radio about news from St.X about their football program regarding the end of an era and there was only one thing that could mean.

Any idea on who his replacement might be?

 

As aforementioned Todd Walsh

Congratulations coach Glaser on an amazing job for all these years I am glad he will be remaining at St.X

Any idea on who his replacement might be?

 

Myself as well as a good number of alums are pushing for Stefan LeFors! He would be an awesome choice and really wants the job a perfect fit inmy opinion.

My guess is this saddens a fair number of Trinity fans, who would have liked to have seen coach Glaser continue on.

Mike has his share of wins, including those over Trinity. He is 9 short of being the second winningest coach in Kentucky football, and 22 from tying for first. First place is the coach at Belfry, who is still active.

Mike will be missed by many on the sidelines. I wish him the best. I believe that the true indication of his success over the years has been the success of his players (Mike always referred to the 10 year rule) and the number who have returned to see him over the years, had him in weddings, etc.

Congratulations and best wishes to Coach Glaser. He has served St. X and the Kentucky football community well.

Good luck to Coach Glaser, and I hope enjoys his role as Activities Director. He's certainly earned a more laid back position, although I'm sure he'll bring his passion to his new position as well.

 

And yes....as a Trinity fan, I am not ashamed to say that I'm a bit concerned about the future of St. X football.

If Todd Walsh is hired, will the offense be the same or different? Stefan LeFors would without a doubt open up the offense.