Downingtown West’s Mike Milano, one of the most respected high school football head coaches in Pennsylvania, is retiring, writes Peter DiGiovanni for The Daily Local News.

The 69-year-old Milano came to Downingtown West in 2002 and has been the program’s only football head coach. During his 21-year history at the school, Milano achieved a won-loss career record of 211-131-1.

Milano is one of the longest-tenured high school head coaches in the state. Before he joined the Downingtown school, he was head coach at Penncrest and Unionville.

During his time at Unionville, he captured a District 1 title in 1993. He made the same achievement at Downingtown West in 2019. During his last season with the school, the Whippets reached the District 1 6A title game and compiled an 11-3 record.

“I’m still not sure if it’s congrats or condolences,” said Milano. “I love everything about high school football. It has been a 12-month commitment for over 30 years. It has been at the center of almost everything for me and my family. At this time, I just believe the time is here to step aside.”

Read more about Mike Milano’s career and his goal for retirement in The Daily Local News.

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