Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Goddard football coach resigns

Roger Robben will not be returning as the head coach of the Goddard High School football team, the school confirmed this afternoon. Robben submitted his letter of resignation on Friday, and the school board accepted it Monday night during a board meeting.

Robben will leave the Lions after six seasons at the helm, having compiled a record of 23-26. This season, Goddard finished 1-8, but had a chance to make the playoffs until they lost in their final game of the season to Maize. Previously, Robben had been the coach at Buhler and Remington.

Goddard principal Bill Kelley said a search would begin immediately for a replacement, and would include both outside candidates and assistant coaches already on the staff.

“We want to give everyone an opportunity who is interested,” said Kelley.

This is the second time in two days an area 6A school announced a change after Wichita North’s Tom Beason stepped down on Monday.

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