Bangin&Clangin

The 1-10 team was his. 2008 WHHS beat Franklin County (9 win team previous year), Anderson County (10 win team previous year), and Henry County (9 win team previous year). All 3 were In the top of their respective districts 2007 and 2008. Building a strong foundation of toughness, dedication and pride are whats important. One last note and I will let this die. Current UK linebackers coach Chuck Smith was also a great assistant coach who started small and was given great opportunities and we all know what that lead to. Signature wins are great and do wonders for a program but they are not the defining moment in all successful coaches careers.

I have been coaching High school for 16 years so I do have experience in this field so Im going to completely disagree with you about many coaches doing this everyday. Yes there are a number of coaches who do accomplish these things every year but I will ask you the same question what is their level of competition? All you can do is play your schedule. Western Hills is a 3A school and they obviously play a 3A district but Coach Miller schedules a number of 4A & 5A schools every year. Question for you, Are the only Good coaches the ones who have won a state title? Is this the only measuring stick? There are so many other things that go into being a High School coach.

Don Miller has Taken a Western Hills Team from 1-10 to a constant force in their district. 2 years ago he lead WH to a 8-4 record (most in school history) and the schools first playoff win. That same year they lost in the second round of the playoffs to the defending state champs (3A) Central by 7 points. Coach Miller has had over 16 Players sign to play college ball in his 6 years. His teams consistently place high in numerous weight meets. He has turned a program that had no tradition into a program that is proud and growing. Coach Miller is a tireless worker who puts the kids and the program first. In addition to his time as a head coach, coach Miller has been the defensive coordinator at Woodford County and Paul Laurence Dunbar, where he was part of numerous District and Regional championship games. Mercer County would be Lucky to have someone Like Don Miller.