Mike Good
Class of 2017
For Mike Good, coaching was never about recognition—it was about service. Yet his remarkable career at Madison Academy ultimately brought both.
Over a 24-year tenure at Madison Academy, including 14 seasons as head baseball coach, Good built one of the most successful programs in Alabama high school baseball history. His teams became synonymous with consistency, discipline, and postseason excellence.
Under his leadership, Madison Academy compiled more Alabama High School Athletic Association playoff victories than any school in Madison County. His teams reached the playoffs 100 times, posted a 73-27 postseason record, and captured four Class 3A state championships—including an extraordinary run of three consecutive titles from 2014 to 2016. Along the way, his teams won 14 straight area championships and achieved seven seasons with 30 or more victories, finishing with a career record of 406-205.
What makes Good’s accomplishments even more remarkable is that he served as a volunteer coach throughout his career. Balancing his professional life as a senior systems engineer with Decibel Research, Good dedicated countless hours to mentoring young athletes, guided by a deep sense of faith and purpose.
His influence extended far beyond wins and losses. More than 170 players from his Madison Monarch travel program went on to play college baseball, with 29 signing professional contracts. Among them was Major League All-Star pitcher Craig Kimbrel. Additionally, nine of his Madison Academy players advanced to NCAA Division I programs.
Despite personal tragedy, including the loss of his first wife, Peggy, in 2010, Good remained steadfast in his commitment to family, faith, and coaching. His resilience and servant leadership left a lasting imprint on the school and community.
Mike Good’s legacy is defined not only by championships, but by the countless lives he impacted through selfless dedication to the game.
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