Nelson Guggino

Athletics

Coach Nelson Guggino is a 1958 graduate of Miami Jackson Senior High School. While a student at Miami Jackson, he played football which earned him a football scholarship to the University of Tampa.

He received a Bachelor of Education Degree and returned to Miami-Dade County where he began his teaching career at his Ahna Mater, Miami Jackson Senior High School.
He was later appointed to the position of Head Football Coach, becoming the youngest Head Coach in Miami-Dade County.

Coach Guggino led the “Mighty Generals” to many winning seasons. He loved the students of Miami Jackson and devoted himself to making sure his players were seen by Scouts from many Universities .. Many of his players were awarded football scholarships and many went on to play for the NFL.

Coach Guggino is currently retired. He is married to Maida Lee Murphy Guggino and they have three children, Janet, Michael, and Nico, and ten grandchildren.