BASKETBALL

A look back at John Harder, longtime Southeast High coach heading to FHSAA Hall of Fame

Sarasota Herald-Tribune
(December 22, 2009)--(Sarasota Herald-Tribune Staff Photo by Thomas Bender)--- Southeast girls basketball coach John Harder, holds the 600th game winning ball that his current team recently won with last week. Photographed Tuesday December 22, 2009.
(December 22, 2009)--(Sarasota Herald-Tribune Staff Photo by Thomas Bender)--- Southeast girls basketball coach John Harder, holds the 600th game winning ball that his current team recently won with last week. Photographed Tuesday December 22, 2009.
Thomas Bender, STAFF PHOTO / THOMAS BENDER
Southeast girls basketball Coach John Harder poses for a portrait in the original gymnasium that he started in 1985 at Southeast High School in Bradenton, Florida. Harder, had a 35-year career with more than 800 wins, three state championships and 22 district titles.
Southeast girls basketball Coach John Harder poses for a portrait in the original gymnasium that he started in 1985 at Southeast High School in Bradenton, Florida. Harder, had a 35-year career with more than 800 wins, three state championships and 22 district titles.
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John Harder, head coach of the Southeast High School girls basketball team, gets carried off the court after beating Dunbar in a girls region quarterfinal basketball game on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Southeast High School in Bradenton. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune photo by Craig Litten)
John Harder, head coach of the Southeast High School girls basketball team, gets carried off the court after beating Dunbar in a girls region quarterfinal basketball game on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Southeast High School in Bradenton. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune photo by Craig Litten)
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(February 19, 2011)--(Sarasota Herald-Tribune Staff Photo by Thomas Bender)--- Southeast girls' basketball coach John Harder talks with his team during a time during the region final game against Tampa Catholic at Southeast. Southeast lost by six points at the end of the game after making a comeback of 16 points and going ahead by 4 points. Photographed Saturday evening February 19, 2011.
(February 19, 2011)--(Sarasota Herald-Tribune Staff Photo by Thomas Bender)--- Southeast girls' basketball coach John Harder talks with his team during a time during the region final game against Tampa Catholic at Southeast. Southeast lost by six points at the end of the game after making a comeback of 16 points and going ahead by 4 points. Photographed Saturday evening February 19, 2011.
Thomas Bender, STAFF PHOTO / THOMAS BENDER
Southeast High girls basketball coach John Harder, won his 700th career victory on Tuesday December 17, 2013. Team members are Breyonna Reed, Jasmin Sutton, Bevin Mays, Daisha Kelly, Jazmine Williams, Shauntavia Green, Janelle Gould, Mirline Valcin, DeAngela Mathis, Keshawna Robinson, Dertaevia Gatheright, Johnelle Clarke, Kristina Logan, volunteer coach Ralph Edward Johnson Sr. and student athletic trainer Carl Hines Jr. (Wednesday, December 18, 2013, Herald-Tribune Staff Photo by Thomas Bender)
Southeast High girls basketball coach John Harder, won his 700th career victory on Tuesday December 17, 2013. Team members are Breyonna Reed, Jasmin Sutton, Bevin Mays, Daisha Kelly, Jazmine Williams, Shauntavia Green, Janelle Gould, Mirline Valcin, DeAngela Mathis, Keshawna Robinson, Dertaevia Gatheright, Johnelle Clarke, Kristina Logan, volunteer coach Ralph Edward Johnson Sr. and student athletic trainer Carl Hines Jr. (Wednesday, December 18, 2013, Herald-Tribune Staff Photo by Thomas Bender)
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Southeast girls basketball Coach John Harder poses for a portrait in the original gymnasium that he started in 1985 at Southeast High School in Bradenton, Florida. Harder, had a 35-year career with more than 800 wins, three state championships and 22 district titles.
Southeast girls basketball Coach John Harder poses for a portrait in the original gymnasium that he started in 1985 at Southeast High School in Bradenton, Florida. Harder, had a 35-year career with more than 800 wins, three state championships and 22 district titles.
THOMAS BENDER/SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE
Retired Southeast High teacher and basketball coach John Harder was the final speaker at the Champions of Education kickoff event and gave an inspirational speech. He closed out the event leading a "hooray" cheer by all the attendees.
Retired Southeast High teacher and basketball coach John Harder was the final speaker at the Champions of Education kickoff event and gave an inspirational speech. He closed out the event leading a "hooray" cheer by all the attendees.
Mike Lang, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Southeast girls basketball Coach John Harder poses for a portrait in the original gymnasium that he started in 1985 at Southeast High School in Bradenton, Florida. Harder, had a 35-year career with more than 800 wins, three state championships and 22 district titles.
Southeast girls basketball Coach John Harder poses for a portrait in the original gymnasium that he started in 1985 at Southeast High School in Bradenton, Florida. Harder, had a 35-year career with more than 800 wins, three state championships and 22 district titles.
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