Wakulla’s Scott Klees Named to 2026 FACA Hall of Fame Class
Crawfordville, FL – The Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) has announced that Wakulla High School Head Football Coach Scott Klees will be inducted into the 2026 FACA Hall of Fame, honoring a coaching career that has spanned three decades.
Coach Klees has built a legacy of excellence, leadership, and impact—on and off the field. Since joining the Wakulla War Eagles in 2002, the program has made the playoffs 21 out of 23 years. Coach Klees served as the head coach 17 out of 19 of those years. Under his leadership, Wakulla has become one of the most successful football programs in the state.
Klees has compiled a remarkable 172-51 record, averaging more than 9 wins per season even while navigating disruptions from hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic. Over his 19-year tenure as head coach, the War Eagles have won 19 playoff games, and 99 players have signed to play at the next level.
As head coach, the Wakulla War Eagles have achieved the following accomplishments:
Coach Klees has also had the opportunity to represent Wakulla High School as a coach on multiple All-Star teams. He was the head coach for Florida in the 2009 Florida-Georgia Border Wars and coached All-Stars from around the state in the 2010 FACA All-Star Game. His 2015 and 2023 teams were invited to play in KSA events in Orlando, earning wins over teams from Pennsylvania and California. His 2015 team was also invited to compete in the Under Armour National Select 7-on-7 Tournament. That same year, the War Eagles played live on the ESPN Network at Wakulla High School against Spartanburg out of South Carolina.
Beyond team success, Coach Klees has made a significant impact on the broader coaching community. He has spoken at several major coaching events, including the FACA Football Clinic, Nike Coach of the Year Clinic, FCA Clinic, and the FCA Gala. While at Wakulla High School, he has been dedicated to youth development—hosting clinics for Big Bend Pop Warner Football and the Wakulla County Youth Football Association and running a 7-on-7 tournament for surrounding Big Bend teams for over a decade. His leadership has also extended to the state level, serving on both the FHSAA Advisory Committee for Football and the FHSAA Advisory Committee for Weightlifting.
Coach Klees began his coaching career at Robert F. Munroe. While at Munroe he took three different sports—football, basketball, and softball—to the playoffs. He made history by leading the softball team to the first district championship in school history, and his work in football earned him recognition as the 2001 Gadsden County Football Coach of the Year.
The 2026 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) Hall of Fame Induction ceremony will take place on January 10, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.
Congratulations Coach Klees on a well-earned induction into the 2026 FACA Hall of Fame—a testament to three decades of dedication, achievement, and servant leadership.
Crawfordville, FL – The Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) has announced that Wakulla High School Head Football Coach Scott Klees will be inducted into the 2026 FACA Hall of Fame, honoring a coaching career that has spanned three decades.
Coach Klees has built a legacy of excellence, leadership, and impact—on and off the field. Since joining the Wakulla War Eagles in 2002, the program has made the playoffs 21 out of 23 years. Coach Klees served as the head coach 17 out of 19 of those years. Under his leadership, Wakulla has become one of the most successful football programs in the state.
Klees has compiled a remarkable 172-51 record, averaging more than 9 wins per season even while navigating disruptions from hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic. Over his 19-year tenure as head coach, the War Eagles have won 19 playoff games, and 99 players have signed to play at the next level.
As head coach, the Wakulla War Eagles have achieved the following accomplishments:
- 2 FHSAA State Runner-Ups (2011, 2015)
- 3 FHSAA Final Four Appearances (2011, 2015, 2019)
- 4 FHSAA Elite 8 Appearances (2011, 2015, 2019, 2021)
- 13 FHSAA Sweet Sixteen Appearances (2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024)
- 21 Playoff Appearances (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- 3 undefeated regular seasons (2012, 2019, 2023)
- Varsity Win Streaks: 2011-10 games, 2012 11-games, 2015 13-games, 2019 13-games, 2023 11-games
- JV Win Streak: 45-game win streak between 2010 and 2015
- 2-Time Tallahassee Democrat Coach of the Year (2011, 2015)
- 4 All-Americans: Nigel Bradham (Army), Feleipe Franks (Army), Keith Gavin (Under Armour), and Keyshawn Green (Army)
- 3 NFL Players: Nigel Bradham, Feleipe Franks, and Jordan Franks
- 2 Super Bowl Champions: Nigel Bradham and Jordan Franks
- Numerous FACA All-Star players
Coach Klees has also had the opportunity to represent Wakulla High School as a coach on multiple All-Star teams. He was the head coach for Florida in the 2009 Florida-Georgia Border Wars and coached All-Stars from around the state in the 2010 FACA All-Star Game. His 2015 and 2023 teams were invited to play in KSA events in Orlando, earning wins over teams from Pennsylvania and California. His 2015 team was also invited to compete in the Under Armour National Select 7-on-7 Tournament. That same year, the War Eagles played live on the ESPN Network at Wakulla High School against Spartanburg out of South Carolina.
Beyond team success, Coach Klees has made a significant impact on the broader coaching community. He has spoken at several major coaching events, including the FACA Football Clinic, Nike Coach of the Year Clinic, FCA Clinic, and the FCA Gala. While at Wakulla High School, he has been dedicated to youth development—hosting clinics for Big Bend Pop Warner Football and the Wakulla County Youth Football Association and running a 7-on-7 tournament for surrounding Big Bend teams for over a decade. His leadership has also extended to the state level, serving on both the FHSAA Advisory Committee for Football and the FHSAA Advisory Committee for Weightlifting.
Coach Klees began his coaching career at Robert F. Munroe. While at Munroe he took three different sports—football, basketball, and softball—to the playoffs. He made history by leading the softball team to the first district championship in school history, and his work in football earned him recognition as the 2001 Gadsden County Football Coach of the Year.
The 2026 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) Hall of Fame Induction ceremony will take place on January 10, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.
Congratulations Coach Klees on a well-earned induction into the 2026 FACA Hall of Fame—a testament to three decades of dedication, achievement, and servant leadership.
