Union Coach Kevin Wright Resigns

There was quite a shake-up at Union High School Wednesday. Kevin Wright resigned as Union's Head football coach, after only one year on the job.<br/> <br/>Wright's decision comes after growing

Wednesday, December 20th 2006, 11:19 am

By: News On 6

There was quite a shake-up at Union High School Wednesday. Kevin Wright resigned as Union's Head football coach, after only one year on the job.

Wright's decision comes after growing frustration from his staff and the district.

News on 6 sports reporter Scott Smith says several factors brought this situation to a boiling point.

The resignation of six assistant coaches last week prompted a booster club meeting Tuesday night. There many expressed frustrations with how the program was being run and the direction in which it was going.

The Redskins started 0-3, won seven straight, and then lost in the first round of the high school playoffs to Muskogee. But the 7-4 record was not the main issue, despite all the success he had at his former school, Warren Central in Indianapolis, it was a classic case of an outsider not fitting in.

Kevin Wright issued this statement:

"I appreciate the opportunity to coach at Union High School. My wife and I moved here with every intention of being at Union for a long time. We have met some outstanding people who will be an influence on us for the rest of our lives. A change always brings about challenges and can cause division, particularly following in the footsteps of a long-term coach. Unfortunately, the students and the program have been impacted the most. My family and I have also been through a lot, and it is in the best interest of all concerned that I resign. This will allow Union to move forward and its tradition of excellence to continue."

Now, the district plans on naming an interim coach, following the holidays so that the players can get back into their off-season training.