Les Sanders to Resign as Opp City Schools Athletic Director and Football Coach
Les Sanders is resigning from his positions as Athletic Director and head football coach for Opp City Schools, effective November 16, citing a need to prioritize his health and personal well-being.
Dothan, AL, October 22, 2026 —
Les Sanders is resigning from his roles as athletic director and head football coach for Opp City Schools, effective November 16. The stated reason is a need to prioritize his health and personal well-being.
The information provided does not specify the year associated with the November 16 effective date. It also does not identify when Sanders’s decision was announced or provide further details about his plans. No additional explanation of his health or personal circumstances was provided.
Sanders is leaving two positions with the school system: athletic director and head football coach. The information available does not say whether the roles will be filled by one person or separately, or whether an interim appointment has been made. It also does not provide details about a search or hiring timeline.
No information was provided about how the resignation may affect the football program, the athletic department or the school system’s operations after the effective date. The summary does not describe any other changes or events connected with the decision.
Sanders’s stated focus on health and personal well-being is the only reason given for his resignation. No further comment from Sanders or Opp City Schools was included in the information provided. Details about his tenure, the school’s next steps and any successor remain unspecified.
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