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Athletic Director, Gary Merrell​
Coach Merrell has served as Athletic Director at Smith Academy since 2013. He is a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame (and 4 other halls of fame). He has previously served as AD and head varsity basketball coach at several other schools in Indiana. During his head coaching career, he amassed nearly 500 wins making him one of the winningest coaches in the state of Indiana. He has also led teams to multiple sectional and regional championships as well as a state championship appearance.
"This was our family’s first time attending a basketball game for the school, and it proved to be a powerful reminder of what sports can truly represent... The community should be very proud of these students.”
- Guest Spectator
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