Sports

Olathe East launches search for head football coach

By Olathe Daily Digest staff · November 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Olathe East High School is looking for a new head football coach.

An announcement posted on X on Thursday, Nov. 12, directs interested candidates to contact Athletic Director Dr. Mike Wolgast.

Candidates can reach Wolgast at [email protected].

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Brady Johnson is an Illinois native and an Augustana College journalism alumni. His prior experience includes a stint as a Newscast Producer for KWQC-TV6 News in Davenport, Iowa.

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