University Heights Academy baseball will enter a new era next spring after head coach Scott Gentry announced his resignation, closing out a successful three-year run that elevated the Blazers into one of Region 2’s most respected programs.
Gentry’s tenure at UHA ends with a 60–34 overall record and back-to-back district championships in 2024 and 2025. During that stretch, the Blazers twice advanced to the Second Region championship game, continuing a steady climb built on consistency, player development, and a renewed culture of belief inside the dugout.
For Gentry, the decision to step down came down to family and balance.
“There were a few factors,” Gentry said. “Mainly, a job opportunity that will better my family and being able to spend more time with my family.”
Gentry took over a program with potential but worked to establish a stronger competitive standard each season. His teams became known for disciplined defense and reliable pitching, often leaning on a mix of veterans and homegrown underclassmen who bought into his approach.
“I will miss the guys,” Gentry said. “I’ve coached for 14 years and this is obviously one of the most talented teams I’ve ever coached, but there are a lot of great young men in that locker room. I will miss the competition. I’m very competitive, so I love competing.”
That competitive spirit showed during a 2025 campaign that saw the Blazers post another winning record and challenge some of the region’s largest schools. But for Gentry, the wins tell only part of the story. He said his favorite part of coaching was watching players grow both on and off the field.
“I’m looking forward to spending time with my family — my wife especially,” he said. “My nephew is getting older and he loves baseball, so I’m excited about spending more time with him at the field. I love to golf and hunt, so I’m really looking forward to more of that — and to cheering the guys on from the other side of the fence.”
Over his three seasons, Gentry’s imprint on the program was as much about culture as competition. Practices became more structured, expectations clearer, and accountability became the foundation of success.
“I want them to know that I’m proud of them,” Gentry said of his returning and graduating players. “Keep grinding and doing the right things. Most of the seniors started with me as freshmen. They are the reason for the culture change that has taken place at UHA over the last few years. That’s something for them to be proud of for sure.”
Gentry’s departure marks the end of a productive chapter for the Blazers, but one that leaves the program in strong standing. The team returns a solid core of underclassmen next season, many of whom grew into starting roles under his guidance.