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NewsABC7 WWSBJuly 29, 2026Sarasota County

Booker High School Hires New Head Football Coach

Booker High School has appointed former USF quarterback Lance Hoeltke as its new head football coach. This announcement follows the recent firing of the former coach and athletic director, Carlos Woods, who is currently under criminal investigation.

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Why It Matters

The appointment of a new head coach changes the leadership and direction of the Booker High School football program following the departure of the previous coach.

Key Facts

  • Lance Hoeltke is the new head football coach at Booker High School.
  • Former coach and athletic director Carlos Woods was fired earlier this week.
  • Carlos Woods is currently under criminal investigation by the Sarasota Police.
  • Lance Hoeltke previously coached at Christian Academy of Louisville, winning state championships in 2016 and 2018.
  • Lance Hoeltke served as offensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Kentucky Country Day School, reaching the 2020 state championship.
  • Lance Hoeltke is a former USF quarterback and one of the program's inaugural team captains.
  • Lance Hoeltke holds a bachelor's degree in marketing and an MBA from the University of South Florida.
  • Lance Hoeltke is a managing partner at Plan Advisors.

Who's Mentioned

organizationBooker High School“Educational institution in Sarasota, Florida”personCarlos Woods“Former coach and athletic director under criminal investigation”organizationUniversity of South Florida“Alma mater of Lance Hoeltke”personLance Hoeltke“New head football coach at Booker High School”personJamal Crook“Principal of Booker High School”organizationSarasota Police“Investigating the former coach”