Sports Website Names Churchill Head Coach as 'Coach of the Year'

A local sports website has recognized Winston Churchill High School Boys Basketball Coach Matt Miller as the coach of the year.

MocoSportsFan.com released their choices for the basketball season’s player of the year, coach of the year and team of year on Thurday. The website awarded Miller the title of the 2010-2011 Coach of the Year for his determination and work with the team. 

Miller, who finished his third year as head coach at Churchill, has coached the Bulldogs through two winning seasons with an overall record of 42-29. He is assisted by associate head coach Kevin Jones, and assistant coach and head junior varsity coach, Mike Lovitt.

The article applauded Miller’s strategy with the team and ability to push the players through adversity. The article said the following about why Miller was a worthy recipient of their award:

“…what Miller accomplished this year at Churchill is truly worthy of the award. Just before the start of the regular season Miller lost Will Lewis, his senior guard and leading returning scorer, to what was expected to be a season ending injury. Miller rallied his troops and after starting the season off 2-2, (including back to back tough losses to Springbrook and Magruder) the Bulldogs reeled off 13 wins in a row to take complete control over the 4A West division. The Bulldogs won the 4A West division for the first time in 32 years on their way to a #3 seeding in the 4A West regional playoffs, and an 18-6 record. Miller got his team to play completely unselfish offensive basketball, with a focus on defense, rebounding and relentless hustle the team hallmarks. Just an outstanding job by Miller and his team.”

MocoSportFan.com chose Springbrook senior guard Enerio Jones as the player of the year and the Magruder Colonels as the team of the year.

Editor's note: A previous version of the story did not have the correct overall record. We regret the error.