Seminole County Announces 2024 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees

The Seminole County Sports Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce the induction class of 2024. These eight individuals represent a wide range of sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, and youth sports refereeing.

The inductees will be honored on Thursday, May 16 at Hagerty High School in Oviedo during the annual Seminole County High School Night of Champions ceremony. Attendance at the ceremony will be limited to inductees, their family members, and invited guests.

Learn more about the Seminole County Sports Hall of Fame at seminolecountyfl.gov/hof.

Male Athlete: Reggie Kohn
Reggie Kohn started his basketball playing career at Lake Howell High School. He became one of only three other players in Florida history to amass more than 2,000 points and 1,000 assists, earning him recognition as Seminole County Player of the Year, Mr. Basketball Runner Up 1999, McDonald’s All-American nominee, and 1st Team All-State team player. Upon graduating from Lake Howell, he played for the University of South Florida as a four-year starter under Coach Seth Greenberg. While at USF, he led the team in assists and steals and scored over 1,000 points. He still owns the all-time assists season record of 652.

After playing, Kohn became one of the most highly regarded high school basketball coaches in Central Florida, having led teams to 14 District Championships, 12 State Final Fours, and five State Championships. He has coached at Lake Howell High School, Orlando Christian Prep, and The Master’s Academy, where he just completed his 10th season as head coach. Coach Kohn has a long list of players developing and advancing to the collegiate and professional ranks.

Female Athlete: Donna Rohr
Donna Rohr was captain of Lake Mary High School’s (LMHS) first girls soccer state champion team in 1989. Her 40th goal of the season gave Lake Mary a 1-0 victory against St. Petersburg Seminole for the 4A Girls Soccer State Championship. She was named an All-American, the 1989 girls soccer Athlete of the Year by the Orlando Sentinel, and the honorary captain of the All-Seminole County team. During her career at LMHS, she scored 132 goals.

Rohr earned a scholarship to the University of Central Florida and later held soccer coaching stints at various high schools in Seminole County, including an assistant coach position at LMHS. She also served as a coach for the Seminole Soccer Club and played for the Orlando Lions women's team of the United Soccer League. Those who know Rohr would say her greatest attribute as a player was her ability to instill confidence in her teammates.

Male Contributor: Stan Van Gundy
Stan Van Gundy has had an outstanding basketball coaching career at both the collegiate and professional level while remaining engaged in the Seminole County community. Originally from California, he played basketball for his dad, Bill, at SUNY Brockport, then began his coaching career at the University of Vermont following his 1981 graduation. From 1983 to 1995, he coached at Castleton University, Canisius University, Fordham University, UMass Lowell, and the University of Wisconsin

Van Gundy began his professional coaching career in 1995 as an assistant with the Miami Heat, where he eventually became head coach from 2003 to 2005. In 2007, he became the head coach of the Orlando Magic and moved to Lake Mary, seeking a community with great public schools for his four children. While with the Magic, his overall record was 259-135, going 31-29 in the playoffs. He later accepted head NBA coaching positions with the Detroit Pistons (2014–2018) and New Orleans Pelicans (2020–2021) but chose to permanently reside in Lake Mary for his children to maintain school continuity. He currently works in broadcasting for TNT and CBS, teaches a Sports Business course at Stetson University, and supports the local arts and theater scene in Seminole County.

Female Contributor: Kim Vach
Originally from Naples, Kim Vach received a Division I scholarship to play volleyball at Stetson University. Upon graduation in 1987, she began teaching and coaching volleyball in the Central Florida area. Since coaching at the high school varsity level, she has led her teams to the FHSAA State Volleyball Final Four seven times and earned Coach of the Year in her conference 11 times.

At Winter Springs High School, Vach’s team won the 7A FHSAA State Runner Up in 2014 and the 8A FHSAA State Championship in 2015. Her club teams with the Oviedo Volleyball Academy and the Orlando Tampa Volleyball Academy have won three AAU Open Division Titles in 2012, 2013, and 2015, as well as the USAV National Open Title in 2014. Over the years, Vach has collected eight conference titles, 11 district titles, and five FHSAA regional titles. She has also won numerous awards, including the 2015 Florida Dairy Farmer’s 8A Coach of the Year Award, and the 2014 Florida Region of USA Volleyball Outstanding Coach Award.

Inclusion Award: Mikey Wilkie
Coach Michael “Mikey” Wilkie was born with Down Syndrome, but it has not kept him from being an athlete and a coach. He currently serves as the Assistant Basketball Coach for Oviedo High School. His coaching career began as a Student Assistant Manager in 2007, working his way up to Assistant Coach in 2017 under the late Head Coach Ed Kershner, a fellow Seminole County Sports Hall of Famer. His duties include pre-game warm-ups and huddles with the team, where he is known for boosting the player’s spirits. 

Prior to coaching, as a young athlete, Wilkie participated in the Catholic Youth Soccer League, Oviedo Little League, and Special Olympics, where he won state titles in basketball, bowling, and shot put. He currently competes for West Orange Renegades in basketball, bowling, and pickleball. Earlier this year, he was honored as a Legend of Oviedo High School at the 2024 FCA Honoring Legends Showcase basketball tournament at Lake Brantley High School.  

Legacy Award: Brad Bridgewater
Olympic Gold Medalist Brad Bridgewater began his competitive swimming career at Lake Mary High School (LMHS), where he was coached by 1972 Gold Medalist Fred Tyler, also a Seminole County Sports Hall of Fame inductee. While at LMHS, he became a double state champion in Class AAAA high school swimming. He went on to swim for the University of Texas from 1992 to 1994, then the University of Southern California, where he earned 1995 and 1996 All-American Honors in both the 100- and 200-meter backstroke.

At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Bridgewater won the gold medal in the men’s 200-meter backstroke with a time of 1:58:54, beating fellow American Tripp Schwenk by .45 seconds. Other wins in the event include the 1995 Pan American Games, a silver medal at the 2000 Short Course World Championships, and a bronze medal at the 1997 Pan Pacific Meet. After his swimming career, he transitioned to the financial services industry in Texas.

Legacy Award: Bob and Robin Kreuter 
The Seminole County Sports Hall of Fame recognizes Bob and Robin Kreuter for their decades of dedication to refereeing youth sports throughout Seminole County. In 1984, they enrolled their children in the American Youth Soccer Organization and began coaching and refereeing due to a lack of volunteers. By 1987, they both became certified US Soccer referees and refereed many local youth and high school soccer games.

The Kreuters were committed to developing their knowledge and serving the community. Robin was one of the first women in the area to referee games, going on to referee for 30 years. In addition to soccer, she became a high school volleyball official. Bob held leadership positions with the High School Soccer Officials of Central Florida and became a high school football official, refereeing for 34 years before retiring. In addition to soccer, football, and volleyball, the Kreuters both became certified US Lacrosse officials and helped officiate local youth, high school, and college games. They continue to officiate volleyball and lacrosse games and remain involved with the local youth sports community.