Episode 359: Coach Allen Whitehart (Part 5: The Masters of Coaching Series) The Head Boys Basketball Coach at Milton HS in Alpharetta, GA (President of the NHSBCA and GBCA)

President of the GBCA and NHSBCA Coach Allen Whitehart just finished his seventh season at Milton High School with a career head coaching record of 384-122. This past season, Coach Whitehart led the Eagles to a Final Four Finish and a 20-11 record while qualifying for the state playoffs, his 17th time in 17 seasons as a head coach. Within the seven years as head coach at Milton, the 2020-2021 season was the high point. The Eagles won the 2021 GHSA 7A State Championship, was invited to Geico Nationals for the first time in school history, and finished the season ranked #6 in the nation. In recognition of this remarkable season, Coach Whitehart was chosen as the NHSCA Boys National High School Coach of the Year, Region Coach of the Year (Coaches and GACA), Georgia Class 7A Coach of the Year (Kyle Sandy, AJC, and GACA) and the Bobby Cremins Georgia Coach of the Year (Atlanta Tip-Off Club). Over his 17-year head coaching year career, Coach Whitehart's teams have accomplished the following: 7 Final Fours, 4 State Finals, 1 State Championship, 3 State Runner-up, 10 Region Championships, 1 Geico National High School Championship Invite, 4 Times Ranked Nationally (#6, #19, #21 and #34). In addition, Coach Whitehart served as one of the founding members of the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GBCA), and currently serves as president of the organization. He also currently serves as the Vice President of the NHSBCA helping to grow and shape the game at the national level. ([email protected])