Apalachee Head Football coach Mike Hancock steps down after PTSD and fear of the tragedy

Mike Hancock von Apalachee announced that for reasons such as PTSD, he will return fear and grief after the fatal shootings in school in September in September as head coach at school.

The shootout lived four people in Apalachee: two students, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angelo as well as two teachers, Cristian Irimie and Apalachee -Football -Defenseivinator Richard Aspinwall.

The former Apalachee trainer went to X to announce his resignation.

“The past seven years have made it possible for me to make some great memories and to build long -lasting relationships and friendships,” said Hancock about social media.

“After a lot of prayer and the search for spiritual leadership, I decided to withdraw my position as a Cheff football coach in The Chee. The last few months have been both mentally and physically difficult. And at this point I have to move away from coaching and work on my mental health. As a trainer, we are a proud group and often do not look for the help we need to get better. To be open and honest, I have to fight with PTSD, fear, grief and depression. I have had these things crippled in the past few months. Through God's grace and myself, I humble myself in front of the cross that I am looking for the mental help and healing that I have to be myself again. I started visiting and learning sessions with a Christian consultant, working through my fear, grief and depression. When I say that, I encourage everyone who has to fight intellectual help to look for leadership and get the help you need. My new mission is to help other coaches to learn to work through mental health problems that are a struggle for them. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you want to speak! “

After the tragic incident in Apalachee, the school canceled two games after shooting when the Wildcats ended 0: 8 in 2024.

Hancock has been at school since 2018 and trained in various roles before he was promoted to the head coach of Wildcats by his post as a defensive coordinator of the schools in 2023.

The perpetrator named in custody who is not worth named was charged in October for four cases for murder of crimes.