Providence Catholic fires football coach Tyler Plantz during undefeated season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Providence Catholic has dismissed head football coach Tyler Plantz amid an undefeated season, surprising parents, students, and alumni. Plantz, in his fifth season, led the Celtics to a 4-0 start and the No. 1 ranking in Class 5A. The school has not disclosed specific reasons for the decision. Offensive coordinator Adam Nissen is set to take over coaching duties for the remainder of the season. Plantz expressed his shock at the decision, citing external pressures and emphasizing his focus on the players.
- •Tyler Plantz led the team to a 4-0 start this year
- •Plantz reached two state title games in recent years
- •Nissen will take over as head coach for the season's remainder
- •Plantz received support from the Providence Catholic community
- •No specific reasons were given for Plantz's dismissal
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Providence Catholic parts ways with football coach mid-undefeated season: 'Shocking and surprising'
"Providence Catholic has parted ways with head football coach Tyler Plantz, a move that parents, students and alumni say came as a surprise in the middle of the season.
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