Opelika High School names Bart Butler their new Head Baseball Coach
Bart Butler has been named the head coach of the Opelika High School Baseball Team.
“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.
Before being named the new head coach at Opelika, Butler served as the baseball coach at Central High School in Phenix City for ten years. Butler was the 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.
“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!”
(Information from Opelika City Schools)
