News Summary

Pasco High School’s football coach, Greg Miller, has been fined $5,000 and suspended for six games due to violations of Florida High School Athletic Association recruiting policies. Miller’s unauthorized communication with a student-athlete led to disciplinary action, affecting both him and the school, which also received a fine and probation. This controversy adds to the team’s struggles on the field with a winless record from the previous season, raising concerns about the future of the football program as they approach spring practices.

Pasco High School Football Coach Faces Suspension and Fine Over Recruiting Violations

Pasco, Florida – In a surprising turn of events for the Pasco High School football program, newly hired head coach Greg Miller has been slapped with a hefty $5,000 fine and a 6-game suspension after breaching Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) recruiting policies. Miller, who just took the reins as the 26th head football coach at Pasco in late February, found himself in hot water due to unauthorized communication with a student-athlete through social media.

The FHSAA is serious about keeping things fair and square when it comes to high school athletics. They confirmed that Miller will not only lose a chunk of his pay but will also be absent during crucial upcoming games. Specifically, he will miss the spring football game and the first five games of the 2025-26 season, which is sure to be a blow for the team.

What Led to This Situation?

The trouble began when Miller reached out to a player who had previously donned the Pasco jersey. This student-athlete had moved from Pasco to Zephyrhills during the 2024-25 school year. During their chat, Miller expressed interest in bringing the player back to Pasco after reviewing footage of his games. This incident raised eyebrows, leading to an investigation that found Miller in violation of FHSAA Policy 37.1.2.1 and other recruitment guidelines.

The FHSAA also placed Pasco High School under administrative probation and issued a less significant $2,500 fine for their part in the matter. They concluded that Pasco was breaching Bylaw 6.3.2, which outlines clear definitions and prohibitions related to recruiting.

A Tough Time for the Pasco Football Program

This news comes at a challenging moment for the Pasco football program, which has struggled recently on the field. The team finished the 2024 season without a single win, marking the second time in four years they’ve had a winless record. Over the past two seasons, the team has managed only two wins, boasting a combined record of 2-18 for 2023 and 2024.

To give a little background on Coach Miller, he has a varied coaching history. His career includes leading River Ridge High School to a 6-5 record and a district win in 2022. After that successful run, he took a position as a defensive assistant at South Gwinnett in Georgia before taking a role in Florida’s Pine Ridge, where the team’s performance dipped to an unfortunate 1-8 record.

Looking Ahead

Despite these setbacks, exciting times are just around the corner. Spring football at Pasco is set to kick off on April 28, with anticipation building for a spring game against Sunlake scheduled for May 23 at W.F. Edwards Stadium. What fans really hope to see is a rejuvenation of the football program which has previously made headlines as the only program in Pasco County to clinch a state championship back in 1992.

As the team and community move forward, everyone at Pasco High School will be keeping a close eye on how they regroup after this controversy while looking towards a potentially brighter future on the field.

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