Milan High School Football Coach Carl Diffee resigns

MILAN, Tenn. — Milan High School Football Coach Carl Diffee has resigned.

A statement from Milan High says Diffee’s resignation comes as the two parties were unable to come to an agreement about the direction of the football program.

Milan High says it appreciates the work put in by Diffee, as well as the culture he created among student athletes.

The school is now searching for its next football coach.

You can read the full statement below:

“Milan High School and Coach Carl Diffee were unable to come to an agreement about the future and direction of our football program. Coach Diffee tendered his resignation as head football coach this morning. We appreciate the time and energy that Coach Diffee poured into our program. He created a culture where student athletes wanted to work hard in all areas, from the weight room to the classroom. We look forward to building on those things and further growing the tradition of excellence. We will immediately begin the process of looking for the next football coach at Milan High School.”

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