Mariner High football coaches placed on leave after lock-in incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Lee County School District has placed head coach Tyran Jones and assistant Kaycie Zorbas on administrative leave due to improper supervision during a team lock-in at Mariner High School. Four additional non-district assistant coaches have been terminated. A letter from school officials assured that there was no hazing involved and confirmed that student accountability measures would follow. The district has initiated an investigation, with Doug Faasse assuming interim head coaching duties. Jones, who began his second season with a 3-7 record last year, has not commented on the situation.
- •Tyran Jones and Kaycie Zorbas put on leave
- •Four non-district assistant coaches fired
- •Investigation initiated by school district
- •Doug Faasse named interim head coach
- •No hazing confirmed, student consequences pending
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Six Mariner football coaches removed after incident at team lock-in
"According to a letter sent to Mariner parents, head coach Tyran Jones and assistant Kaycie Zorbas were removed from coaching and placed on leave.
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