INVERNESS, Fla. – Larry Bishop has been in the Citrus County School District for 33 years.
He’s currently the activities director at Citrus High School, an expansion of the athletic director role he’s had for more than a decade.
The school and district have a special place in his heart. He graduated from Citrus High School.
“When I was a freshman in the fall of 1980, my dream was to come back to Citrus High School,” Bishop said. “So to be able to do that, and this is my 33rd year within the school district, I couldn’t be happier.”
Bishop also coaches softball. It’s a role he truly enjoys.
“There are so many things, not just academically but athletically and life lessons that can be taught on the field that can’t necessarily be taught in the classroom,” said Bishop.
“Coach Bishop is always somebody that I can look up to because he just inspires you to do better and he pushes you to be the best version of yourself,” said Kaylin Smith, a junior at Citrus High School.
Bishop has been in the district for so long that he’s gotten to know generations of families.
“We have generations of people that come through our school system and I know I’m dating myself but I’m coaching kids of kids that I’ve coached,” said Bishop.
Paisley Williamson is one of those kids.
“It’s just nice to have somebody that has been here for so long that understands the school, understands the students,” said Williamson.
Coach Bishop is being honored for his positive impact on students and athletes. He has been chosen to be inducted into the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
“Serving on the board of directors at FACA, I’ve gone to a lot of induction ceremonies. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be chosen,” said Bishop.
Bishop was chosen for his dedication to high school sports and the athletes who play them.
That’s also why he was nominated to be an A+ Teacher. Coach Bishop will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during a ceremony in January.
Jorja Roman
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