Opelika City Schools
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OCS welcomes Bart Butler as new Head Baseball Coach at Opelika High School
Bart Butler has been named the new head baseball coach at Opelika High School. “We are thrilled to welcome Bart Butler as the Head Baseball Coach at OHS. His experience coaching championship-level teams speaks volumes to his ability to develop student-athletes both on and off the field. Additionally, as a resident of Opelika, he is invested in the success of our schools and our athletic programs. We look forward to the positive impact he will make on our program,” said Kelli Fischer, Opelika High School Principal.
Butler has been a baseball coach at Central High School in Phenix City, AL for the past ten years. He served as Varsity Assistant Head Baseball Coach from 2018 to present, head coach for 9th grade in 2017, head coach for 7th and 8th grades in 2016, and head coach for 9th grade in 2015. Prior to coaching at Central High School, he coached at Sweet Water High School. “My family and I are excited to be joining the Opelika Bulldog family. Over the last 10 years, I’ve witnessed the unbelievable community support shown to both the school and the athletic programs, and I can’t wait to be a part of that,” stated Butler. “We are ready to work tirelessly to build a championship baseball program in Opelika. Go Dawgs!”
Coach Butler graduated from Central Alabama Community College in May 2008 with a general business degree and received his Bachelor of Business degree in Sports Management from Shorter University in 2010. Butler received a Masters of Business and Marketing Education degree from Auburn University in 2013. Coach Butler and his wife Katie live in Opelika and are proud parents to Easton (age 9) and Lily (age 6). Go Dawgs!
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