Top Indiana High School Basketball Coach Leaves for Iowa Prep School

Garrett Winegar departs Fishers High School to join coaching staff at Iowa United Prep

Mar. 17, 2026 at 1:19am

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In a surprising move, Garrett Winegar, the highly successful head coach of the Fishers High School boys basketball team in Indiana, is leaving to join the coaching staff at Iowa United Prep in Des Moines. Winegar, who led Fishers to a state championship and multiple deep playoff runs over the past six seasons, will be coaching the freshman/sophomore team at the Iowa prep school.

Why it matters

Winegar's departure is a significant loss for the Fishers program, which has been one of the top high school basketball teams in Indiana under his leadership. His move to Iowa United Prep represents an opportunity for him to take on a new challenge, but also raises questions about the future direction of the Fishers basketball team.

The details

Winegar, who compiled a 132-25 record at Fishers, including a state championship, will be joining the coaching staff at Iowa United Prep, where he will be responsible for the freshman/sophomore team. The move was first reported by Peegs.com's Jeff Rabjohns and later confirmed by the Indianapolis Star's Kyle Neddenriep.

  • Winegar has been the head coach of the Fishers High School boys basketball team for the past six seasons.
  • Fishers finished the 2025-26 season with a 24-1 record and as the top-ranked team in Indiana.

The players

Garrett Winegar

The former head coach of the Fishers High School boys basketball team, who is leaving to join the coaching staff at Iowa United Prep.

Fishers High School

A high school in Fishers, Indiana, that has had one of the top boys basketball programs in the state under Winegar's leadership.

Iowa United Prep

A prep school in Des Moines, Iowa, that has hired Winegar to coach its freshman/sophomore basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Talked at length with Garrett Winegar. Will be leaving Fishers to join staff at Iowa United Prep. He will coach the freshman/sophomore team there. Keith Smart will be coaching the junior/senior group. Said it was difficult to decision to leave Fishers and Indiana HS basketball.”

— Kyle Neddenriep, Indianapolis Star Reporter (Indianapolis Star)

What’s next

Fishers High School will need to find a new head coach to lead its boys basketball program, which has been one of the best in the state under Winegar's leadership.

The takeaway

Winegar's departure from Fishers High School represents a significant loss for the Indiana high school basketball community, as he has been one of the most successful coaches in the state. His move to Iowa United Prep opens up a coaching vacancy at Fishers, which will need to find a new leader to continue the program's tradition of excellence.