"Ron Shaffer has informed Plymouth High School of his decision to resign from his position as Head Football Coach and Dean of Students effective immediately. 

In his message to school leadership, Shaffer shared that the decision 'was not made lightly,' and that after 'careful consideration,' he believes stepping aside is 'the right thing to do for the program and for Plymouth High School.'

Our focus remains on supporting student-athletes, coaching staff, and the football program as we move forward. Plymouth High School will work quickly and thoughtfully to determine the next steps to ensure stability for our players and school community. We appreciate the continued support of Plymouth Athletics."

The school board had hired Shaffer on Tuesday, Jan. 6 of this year. Previous to his short tenure at Plymouth, he was the head coach at Rochester for five years.