Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame
DAWAHARES/KHSAA HALL OF FAME
NOMINATION FORM AND INFORMATION
Information about Nominee:
Name: Dale Mueller
Information about Person Making the Nomination:
Name: Derek Smith
Address:
6649 Apache Circle
Cincinnati, OH 45243
Category of Nomination:
Coach
Gender:
Male
Minority?
Primary KHSAA Basketball Region: 9
Secondary KHSAA Basketball Region: 0
Coach:
Coached at which High School(s): Withrow (OH) HS, Sycamore (OH) HS, Highlands HS
Year of Retirement: 2014
Nominee's Accomplishments at the High School Level in Kentucky:
In 1994, Coach Mueller was offered the job to lead his alma mater and finished his career with an impressive 250-36 record over 20 seasons as head coach. His football teams won 11 state titles and were runners-up 3 times. Under the direction of Coach Mueller, Highlands ended their seasons ranked nationally eight times, finishing as high as 3rd in the USA Today Prep Poll in 2009. His overall record as head coach was 309-67 across all stops. During his tenure, Dale was recognized locally, statewide, and on a national level for his coaching success. He won numerous coaching awards: the Louisville Courier-Journal Kentucky Coach of the Year, Cincinnati Bengals Coach of the Year, Marvin Lewis Coach of the Year, the Paul Brown Excellence in Coaching Award, Russell Athletic National Coach of the Year and the National Federation of High Schools National Coach of the Year.
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Electronic Signature: Derek Smith
Date Submitted: May 16, 2021