Louisville City Schools announces that Matt Furino, recently hired as Head Football Coach for the Louisville Leopards, has made the difficult decision to step down from the position due to a newly identified medical issue.
Coach Furino shared that this decision was not made lightly and comes with deep sadness, as leading the Leopards football program was an opportunity he was truly excited to embark on. After thoughtful consideration, he and his family determined that prioritizing his health at this time is the right and necessary choice.
Although Coach Furino had not yet officially begun on-field coaching duties, he had already been working behind the scenes in preparation for the upcoming season. While stepping away is difficult, he expressed full confidence in the program’s leadership and direction going forward. Coach Furino is confident the team will be in excellent hands with the new coach joining the Leopards and remains confident in the program’s continued growth and success.
Louisville City Schools, the athletic department, student-athletes, families, and the entire Leopard community extend their sincere support and best wishes to Coach Furino. We hope he knows that he has the unwavering support of an entire Pride of Leopards standing behind him.
Additional information regarding the football program’s next steps and coaching transition will be shared very soon.
Coach Furino respectfully asks for privacy for himself and his family during this time.
