Former Tennessee Volunteers assistant relieved of high school head coaching position

Former Tennessee Volunteers assistant relieved of high school head coaching position.

Key points

• 2, Wynton Jackson of the Knox News Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY Network, documented that Heritage head football coach Joe Osovet had been placed on administrative leave.
• Prior to his head coaching role at Heritage, Osovet had served multiple roles at the University of Tennessee under former Volunteers head coach Jeremy Pruitt.
• In his five seasons with the Mountaineers, Osovet compiled a record of 18-27.
• Follow Sports Reporter Joe Spears on X at @joe_spears7 or via email: [email protected].
• He became the Volunteers' tight ends coach in 2020 and junior college recruiting coordinator.

Former Tennessee Volunteers assistant relieved of high school head coaching position. Joseph Spears USA TODAY High School Sports.

On Oct. 2, Wynton Jackson of the Knox News Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY Network, documented that Heritage head football coach Joe Osovet had been placed on administrative leave.

Now, almost three weeks afterwards, the former Tennessee Volunteers tight end coach is no longer with the team.

Jackson documented on Wednesday, Oct. 21, that Osovet has been relieved of his head coaching duties after five seasons with the program, effective immediately. According to A statement from Blount County schools, his teaching position remains under review due to an ongoing investigation.

"We recognize the importance of stability and continuity for our student-athletes, families and the Heritage High school community, " the statement from the district reads. "Our focus remains on supporting our students and ensuring that the school's football program can move forward in a positive and productive manner. Since this remains an ongoing personnel matter, Blount County Schools will not provide further details at this time."

Prior to his head coaching role at Heritage, Osovet had served multiple roles at the University of Tennessee under former Volunteers head coach Jeremy Pruitt. Under Pruitt, he was the Director of Player Development in 2018 and Director of Football Programming in 2019.

He became the Volunteers' tight ends coach in 2020 and junior college recruiting coordinator. He was not retained by current Tennessee coach Josh Heupel when Pruitt was fired after the 2020 season.

In his five seasons with the Mountaineers, Osovet compiled a record of 18-27. They were 2-4 this season before he was placed on administrative leave.

Greg Ryan was named the school's interim coach once Osovet was placed on leave. Heritage is 3-5 this season and will play at home against Gibbs (TN) on Oct. 22. The Mountaineers have not created it to the postseason since 2016.

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