Abel Varnadore

Abel Varnadore is the Head Basketball coach at Palmetto High School. During his 3 years as the Tigers head coach - Palmetto has accumulated 3 straight #1 finishes in the district to end the regular season. In addition - Palmetto won the 2023 district championship, and have reached the Regional Semi - Final of the FHSAA state tournament twice. Abel - has won the class 6A District 10 coach of the year Twice (2022, 2024).

Previously - Abel coached at IMG Academy as the Junior National Head Coach and as a national team assistant. In his three years as IMG’s Jr. National Head Coach… The Ascenders finished with a 44-11 record. As an assistant - Abel was a part of the 2019 Geico National Championship - IMG Academy’s first ever national championship in any sport.

Abel - Along with all members of IMG’s National Championship team and staff.. Was awarded the governors sports award - An award given for major contributions to sport in the state of Florida by the governor in 2019.

Overall - Abel has a passion for coaching .. And is a big believer in how the game of basketball can positively impact development in all areas.