Roland Stetson - Honorary Staff

Coaching, Education & Community

FSDB Physical Education Teacher & Coach

• Served as an FSDB physical education teacher and coach for 33 years.
• Served as Head Volleyball Coach and Head Wrestling Coach from 1979–1984.
• His wrestling program produced numerous athletes who won matches and advanced to regional and state championships.
• In 1983, his FSDB wrestling team won the Mason-Dixon Wrestling Championship, becoming the first champion in the Mason-Dixon history.
• Served as Head Swimming Coach from 1989–1994.
• His 1990 Boys’ Swimming Team won the National Deaf Prep Championship.
• Coached JV Boys’ Basketball.

Community Leadership & Service

• He actively participated in the Southeast Deaf Golf Association, where he won numerous tournaments.
• Competed in golf, including a Florida State Championship — additional details are still needed to document the specific year, event, and title.
• Served as an umpire for softball leagues.

Legacy

Over his 33-year tenure as an FSDB physical education teacher and coach, he made a lasting impact across basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and swimming. He led his teams to remarkable achievements, most notably the 1990 National Deaf Prep Boys’ Swimming Championship and the groundbreaking 1983 Mason-Dixon Wrestling Championship. His ongoing involvement in SEDGA, golf, and softball officiating highlights his deep-rooted dedication to athletics and the broader community.