Four years ago Bill Kramer stepped onto Staver Field as head coach for the Naples Eagles. By demonstrating hard work and boosting team morale, he led the Eagles to the first football state championship victory in Collier County.
Coach Kramer has turned Naples High football around, by taking fresh blood and turning them into not only a team, but also a family. Coach Kramer will start out next season with new faces, as he says goodbye to 17 of his 22 starters when they graduate in May.
The Eagles had an excellent season this year, and Coach Kramer and his team’s efforts can be seen hard at work by just glancing at the stats. Coach Kramer took a special interest in his team, on and off the field. Team dinners, off season workouts, and community service ventures are just a few things the coach does to bring the football team together.
In March, several football players and Coach Kramer read to kindergarten students at Lake Park Elementary. Team involvement on and off the field is key to the success of any team, and Coach Kramer has proved that with the Naples Eagles.
Next season, Coach Kramer will set out with a similar challenge as when he started coaching the Eagles four years ago. With 25 players graduating, Coach Kramer will have a lot of hard work and dedication to put forth, so that he can lead the Eagles to many more victories.

Written by Liane Edixon
For All Your Naples Local Sports