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Coach Benedetto passes on at 66. Gets fitting tribute as John Benedetto Stadium is dedicated Oct 19, 2012

Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Land O'Lakes Community Events, Land O'Lakes High School
For years, John Benedetto was a staple of Land O’ Lakes High football. Following his retirement in 2008, he stepped out of the spotlight, but left a lasting legacy that touched generations who played and attended Land O’ Lakes. But the small community was saddened to learn Monday morning the longtime football coach died in his sleep Sunday night. Benedetto, Pasco County’s winningest football coach, was 66.
“There was not a more caring individual I knew than John,” said Tom Carter, a former assistant coach and player under Benedetto. “He was all about the kids, the players.” Benedetto spent 34 years working for Land O’ Lakes, while 32 of those were as head football coach. Through that time, he sent hundreds of athletes to college, all the while amassing a 196-145 record, 13 district titles, 18 winning seasons, 17 postseason appearances and two trips to the region finals. He also ended his career in 2008 with 12 straight trips to the postseason. To read more from Mike Camunas of TBO.com, Click: Here

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