Nick Bigica returning for second stint as Golden Gate (Florida) football head coach

The Titans' official X handle made the announcement on Friday

Golden Gate football head coach Nick Bigica reacts during practice, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at Golden Gate High School in Naples, Fla. Golden Gate High School football Practice, Aug. 9 / Landon Bost/Naples Daily News/USA TODAY Network-Florida / USA TODAY NETWORK

In a stunning announcement on Friday, Golden Gate High School will be bringing back its former head football coach to the sidelines.

According to an announcement by the school on Friday, the Titans have brought back Nick Bigica as the program's football head coach. Bigica, who confirmed with High School On SI Florida on Friday night his re-hiring, was the school's head coach from 2019-2023 until resigned as the Titans' lead man after a controversial 2023 campaign.

"I am honored and excited to have been given this opportunity to lead the Golden Gate High School football program once again," Bigica said in a statement. "This is second chance I truly appreciate, and I am looking forward to getting to work with our student athletes, to once again build a successful program. The upcoming spring is full of promise, and I’m excited to get started and see what we can accomplish together."

Bigica led the Titans to their best finish in school history in 2023, with nine victories and a district title. During his first go around as the school's lead man, Bigica compiled an overall record of 24-26.

Down below is the announcement by the school on Friday afternoon via X:

"Golden Gate High School is proud to announce Nick Bigica as the new Head Football Coach. We are excited about the future of Golden Gate Football and look forward to Coach Bigica's leadership in
taking the program to the next level."

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