Football: Harry Welch era comes to an end
Harry Welch’s legendary 25-year career as a head coach has come to an end.
When Santa Margarita lost to JSerra, 26-7, on Friday night, the Eagles finished 4-6. Welch announced before the season he would retire. He finishes with a career record of 256-60-2 at Santa Margarita, St. Margaret’s and Canyon Country Canyon.
“I’m not coaching anymore,” he said. “This is it.”
Welch coached for 42 years. He’s the only coach to have guided three different schools to CIF state championship bowl victories.
“I started in 1965,” he said. “To really leave it, I find myself getting quite emotional. I’m very disappointed I haven’t been able to help this team more than I have.”
Welch started quoting from the Frank Sinatra song, “My Way.”
“I’ve made a few mistakes, but I did it my way,” he said.
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