Mariner interim coach Doug Faasse prepares team after off-field struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Doug Faasse begins his tenure as the interim head coach of the Mariner Tritons for the 2026 season. This change follows a player misbehavior incident that led to the dismissal of four coaches and administrative leave for head coach Tyran Jones. Faasse aims to unite the team and focus on resilience after recent adversity. The Tritons, with 35 players on the varsity squad, are scheduled to face Cypress Lake in a preseason game on August 14.
- •Faasse was elevated to interim head coach on August 1.
- •Four coaches were dismissed following a player incident during a lock-in.
- •Players involved faced disciplinary action but no legal charges were filed.
- •Faasse emphasizes the importance of responding to adversity in practice.
- •The Tritons will play Cypress Lake in a preseason matchup today.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — After lock-in fallout, Mariner interim football coach focuses team on season
"The 52-year-old Faasse said he's eager to see how the Tritons respond to on-field adversity after persevering through off-field struggles.
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