The Coffee County School System is pleased to announce that Scott Grove has been named the new Head Baseball Coach at Coffee High School. Coach Grove will bring an impressive history of experience and success into the Trojan baseball program, having established himself as one of the top baseball coaches in the state of Florida following his professional baseball career.
Coach Grove was drafted by the Atlanta Braves out of Douglas County (Colorado) High School in 1987 and picked up by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1991 in the Major League Rule 5 Draft. Shoulder surgery in 1994 led to his retirement from professional baseball. After retiring as a player, Coach Grove coached at St. Petersburg Community College, Seminole Community College, Colonial High School (1997-2001), Timber Creek High School (2001-2013), and The First Academy (2013-2024).
He led The First Academy (TFA) program to a national championship in 2014 and a state championship in 2021. He has won 555 games in his coaching career, and was named the American Baseball Coaches Association National Coach of the Year in 2021. Grove was also selected to serve on USA Baseball’s staff from 2017-2021.
Coach Grove also works as a scout for Major League Baseball and has experience developing and preparing baseball players for the next level. He is widely known for the number of his players who go on to sign college scholarships and professional contracts, with approximately 151 former players having played college or professional baseball.
Coach Grove is married to Dr. Shayne Grove. They have been married for 28 years with two children: Dakoda, 25, and Cassidy, 22. We welcome Coach Grove and his family to Coffee County as the newest Trojans!
Coaching Highlights (1998-present)
- Overall Head Coaching Record of 555-191
- Winningest Active Coach in Central Florida
- 1 National Championship NHSI USA Baseball (2014)
- 1 State Championship (2021)
- 1 State Championship Runner Up (2000)
- 5 State Championships Final 4 Appearance (2000, 2010, 2012, 2021, 2024)
- 5 Regional Championships (2000, 2010, 2012, 2021, 2024)
- 9 Regional Final Games (2000, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024)
- 18 FHSAA Regional appearances (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Coaching Awards (1998-present)
- 1998 Colonial High School Coach of the Year
- 1999 Metro Coach of the Year
- 2000 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) State All-Star Coach Metro Coach of the Year
- 2001-2004 Head Coach of Team Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) 6A District 11 Florida Sunbelt Classic. (2 National Championship Games)
- 2004-2009 Won 4 National Championships with the Georgia Stars, Hogansville, Georgia
- 2010 Metro Coach of the Year, FACA Coach of the Year Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA)
- 2011 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) 6A Coach of the Year, Metro Coach of the Year
- 2012 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) 8A Coach of the Year
- 2014 Selected as a Scout and Coach for USA Baseball National Team
- 2014 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) 3A Coach of the Year
- 2014 The First Academy Coach of the Year
- 2015 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) 3A District 11 Coach of the Year
- 2016 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) 4A District 11 Coach of the Year
- 2017 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) 4A District 11 Coach of the Year
- 2018 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) 4A District 11 Coach of the Year
- 2019 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) 4A District 11 Coach of the Year
- 2019 Chosen to present at the Colorado Dugout Coaches Association (Team Culture/Practice organization)
- 2020 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) 3A District 11 Coach of the Year
- 2021 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) 3A District 11 Coach of the Year
- 2021 Florida Dairy Farmers Florida 3A Coach of the Year
- 2021 West Orange Observer News Coach of the Year
- 2021 American Baseball Coaches Association- National/Regional Coach of the Year
- 2022 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) 3A District 11 Coach of the Year
- 2022 The First Academy Coach of the Year