Hernando has named Jeff Laing its new head boys basketball coach, Leopards athletic director Kevin Bittinger said Thursday in an email.
Laing is a familiar name in North Suncoast basketball. He served as an assistant coach for the Leopards before spending six years as the school’s head coach. He finished 66-93 during his tenure and led Hernando to winning seasons in 2001-02 and 2003-04.
He’s also spent time as the head coach at Challenger Middle School.
Laing replaces Mark Latsko, who stepped down in March to become the head football coach at Gainesville. Hernando finished 18-8 last season before falling to Eustis in the Class 5A, District 7 semifinals.
The move became official late last week, Bittinger said.