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A unprecedented number of retired NFL players are now coaching high school football in 2026, blending professional experience with youth development across the United States.
From former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna to Catholic school mentor Pete Lavorato, a new wave of coaches is teaching leadership through service, community impact and personal character.
Former NFL players are increasingly turning to high school football coaching, bringing professional experience and mentorship to the next generation of athletes across the United States.
A partnership between Lakota East High School’s football team and the Liberty Township Fire Department has given players hands‑on training in ladder climbing, CPR, and door breaching, skills that coaches say could shape their futures beyond the sport.