Thomas Jefferson’s football job opens as Jesus Escobedo steps down

Jesus Escobedo has stepped down as the head football coach at Thomas Jefferson due to “health concerns,” according to the school.

The school announced his decision in a post on its website, saying he told the team of his choice last Thursday. Escobedo, a longtime assistant at Kennedy prior to moving to TJ, had been the coach since 2013. His teams were 10-20 in three seasons.

In announcing the move, the school wrote:

Coach Escobedo made this difficult decision due to health concerns and advice from his doctor. He thanked everyone for their hard work and commitment to the Spartan family. He continued to say he was incredibly proud to have been their coach but that it was time to focus on his health and spend more time with his family.

The faculty, staff and administration would like to thank Coach Escobedo and his staff for their hard work and commitment to the students of Thomas Jefferson over the past three and a half years.

TJ athletic director Andrew Skari said that the school has “begun our search for his replacement.” Interested parties can sent a cover letter, resume and other materials to Skari at andrew_skari@dpsk12.org.

Thomas Jefferson, now a Class 3A program, won 4A championships in 1989 and 1980.

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