Lee’s Summit North High School head football coach Jason Rogers resigned on Wednesday.In a letter to parents at the school, principal Tim Collins said the district self-reported violations of Missouri State High School Activities Association rules.District officials said a few players took part in practices without completing physicals or registration, adding to earlier violations related to offseason “no contact” days.Assistant coach Deron Washington will serve as interim head coach.You can read the full letter below: Dear Bronco Football Families,I am writing to share some difficult news about our football program. Earlier this month, we informed you that the district self-reported violations of Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) regulations related to no contact days. At that time, the district took corrective steps to address lapses in policy and MSHSAA bylaws.I am disappointed to share that since Aug. 1 additional violations have occurred, specifically a few students participating in practices without fully completing their physicals or the registration process.At LSN, we believe all of our programs must meet high standards of compliance and care for students. Today the district accepted the coaching resignation of Head Coach Jason Rogers, effective immediately. To provide consistency and stability for our athletes, Coach Deron Washington will continue serving as Interim Head Coach. We are committed to supporting our players through this period of change.I know this is not the start to the season anyone wanted, and I recognize how disappointing and disruptive this has been for our athletes. Please know that the decisions we make are rooted in protecting student safety and ensuring positive experiences. Privacy rules may sometimes limit what we can share, but never the seriousness with which we address these matters.Our priority is to support our athletes, help them succeed, and protect the integrity of the program that means so much to our students, staff, and families. I am proud of how our Bronco football athletes are handling these changes, and I know our community will continue to support them. Thank you for your care for our students and for standing alongside them during this time. Please reach out to me or our Activities Director, Mike McGurk, if you would like to discuss the needs of your individual athlete.Sincerely,Dr. Tim Collins
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. —
Lee’s Summit North High School head football coach Jason Rogers resigned on Wednesday.
In a letter to parents at the school, principal Tim Collins said the district self-reported violations of Missouri State High School Activities Association rules.
District officials said a few players took part in practices without completing physicals or registration, adding to earlier violations related to offseason “no contact” days.
Assistant coach Deron Washington will serve as interim head coach.
You can read the full letter below:
Dear Bronco Football Families,
I am writing to share some difficult news about our football program. Earlier this month, we informed you that the district self-reported violations of Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) regulations related to no contact days. At that time, the district took corrective steps to address lapses in policy and MSHSAA bylaws.
I am disappointed to share that since Aug. 1 additional violations have occurred, specifically a few students participating in practices without fully completing their physicals or the registration process.
At LSN, we believe all of our programs must meet high standards of compliance and care for students. Today the district accepted the coaching resignation of Head Coach Jason Rogers, effective immediately. To provide consistency and stability for our athletes, Coach Deron Washington will continue serving as Interim Head Coach. We are committed to supporting our players through this period of change.
I know this is not the start to the season anyone wanted, and I recognize how disappointing and disruptive this has been for our athletes. Please know that the decisions we make are rooted in protecting student safety and ensuring positive experiences. Privacy rules may sometimes limit what we can share, but never the seriousness with which we address these matters.
Our priority is to support our athletes, help them succeed, and protect the integrity of the program that means so much to our students, staff, and families. I am proud of how our Bronco football athletes are handling these changes, and I know our community will continue to support them. Thank you for your care for our students and for standing alongside them during this time. Please reach out to me or our Activities Director, Mike McGurk, if you would like to discuss the needs of your individual athlete.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tim Collins