THE OFFICIAL SITE OF
Centerville High School Athletics

Brandon Hon is in his first year as Director of Athletics at Centerville High School, where he oversees more than 2,000 student-athletes competing across 29 varsity sports, supported by over 300 coaches and staff members. He came to Centerville after more than two decades coaching at the NCAA Division I level, with stops at Florida State University, Texas A&M University, the University of Illinois, and the University of Cincinnati — programs where he coached All-Americans, conference champions, and Olympic-level athletes in track and field.

At Florida State, Hon served as Director of Sprints, Hurdles, and Relays during one of the most successful stretches in program history. The Seminoles won 12 ACC team championships during his tenure, and the athletes he coached earned 30 All-America honors and 16 ACC titles. He was named the USTFCCCA South Region Women's Indoor Assistant Coach of the Year in both 2018 and 2019. As a competitor, he was the Conference USA Champion in the 400-meter hurdles at the University of Cincinnati in 2001 and qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in both 2004 and 2008.

The transition from elite collegiate coaching to leading a high school athletic department is not a small one. Hon has approached it the same way he approached every program he has been part of — by asking what is possible, not just what is acceptable.

In his first year at Centerville, the results have spoken clearly. The Elks captured 17 Greater Western Ohio Conference team championships. Three programs finished in the Top 10 at the OHSAA State Championships, headlined by the softball program's historic run to the OHSAA Division I State Championship game — the first in program history. Boys bowling finished 5th in the state. Boys golf finished 8th. Centerville also hosted OHSAA postseason tournament competition in 14 different sports, reinforcing its standing as one of the premier championship destinations in Ohio.

Beyond wins and titles, Hon has focused on building the infrastructure and identity that sustain programs over time. He founded the Elks Sports Network, a professional live broadcast platform that tells the stories of Centerville student-athletes while creating real educational and career opportunities for students interested in media, broadcasting, and sports communications. ESN has also opened new sponsorship revenue streams that directly support athletes and programs.

Facility improvements during his first year include a new girls wrestling locker room, a new softball press box, and turf installation on the baseball infield. Brand identity was modernized through the development of the new Elkhead logo and CHS mark. Game-day experience was elevated through live band performances at football games, NBA-style lighting shows at basketball events, and the installation of a new LED scorer's table with rotating digital advertising. He also helped launch the inaugural Centerville Athletics Booster Gala — an initiative designed to establish a permanent capital improvement foundation for the program's future.

What connects all of it is a straightforward belief: that a high school athletic program done right is one of the most powerful environments for developing young people that a community can invest in. Centerville is that kind of program. Hon intends to keep building it that way.

Leadership Philosophy

Hon’s leadership approach centers on creating opportunities for student-athletes to thrive both on and off the field. He emphasizes building championship cultures, developing strong partnerships with the community, and continually evolving athletic programs to meet the demands of the modern era. Through innovation, strategic planning, and a commitment to excellence, Hon strives to ensure that Centerville Athletics provides a first-class experience for student-athletes, coaches, families, and fans.