Biography

In 24 seasons at St. Thomas Aquinas, Giron’s teams have compiled a record of 586-50-12 – second on the national victory list – and won 10 Class 5A state titles, including seven straight from 1993-99. His Raiders also won titles in 1990, 2004 and 2005.

Five of Giron’s teams finished the season ranked No. 1 nationally by the NSCAA, in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2004, and the Raiders own national records for goals in a season (238), consecutive victories (118), unbeaten streak (145), consecutive shutouts (26) and shutouts in a season (29).

Giron received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Florida Athletic Coaches Association and National Coach of the Year honors from the National Federation of State High School Associations in 1997, and was inducted into the Broward Hall of Fame in 1994.

Since being honored, Giron has continued to lead St. Thomas Aquinas to dominance in both Florida and across the nation.

In 2015 Giron added to his list of accolades as the Raiders won their 15th State Championship, in addition to being ranked first in the nation.

Giron retired after the season as the winningest coach in the nation. His career record is 770-72-24. That’s a 90.3 winning percentage.

 

Records

Coached 15 State Championship Teams

Career Record of 770-72-24

Professional Achievements

Broward County Sports Hall of Fame Inductee