Mount Carmel Hires Former Providence Coach Tyler Plantz
Tyler Plantz joins the Mount Carmel football staff after his departure from Providence earlier this year.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in People
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Mount Carmel has officially added Tyler Plantz as a volunteer assistant coach for its football program. Plantz, who previously led Providence as head coach, initiated the move himself after his tenure at his former school ended abruptly.
Why it matters
The transition allows Plantz to continue coaching immediately rather than remaining on the sidelines. His arrival bolsters the Mount Carmel coaching staff as the team approaches its upcoming schedule.
Plantz finished his Providence tenure with a 35-19 coaching record and a No. 5 ranking in the Super 25. Since his termination, the team has posted a 2-2 record under interim head coach Adam Nissen.
The players
Tyler Plantz
He is a former head football coach at Providence who previously played at Notre Dame.
Phil Segroves
He serves as the athletic director at Mount Carmel.
Adam Nissen
He is the current interim head football coach at Providence.
The details
Tyler Plantz secured the position after reaching out to Mount Carmel athletic director Phil Segroves following a game between the two schools. Plantz, a graduate of both Providence and Notre Dame, is scheduled to make his debut on the sideline during the upcoming game at Loyola.
Timeline
Tyler Plantz graduated from Providence in 2010.
Tyler Plantz graduated from Notre Dame in 2014.
Tyler Plantz began his coaching tenure at Providence in 2022.
Providence fired Tyler Plantz on September 13, 2026.
Tyler Plantz will be on the sideline at Loyola on October 16, 2026.
Market Landscape
The move reflects the highly fluid nature of high school coaching talent in the Chicago area following the 2026 Providence firing of Tyler Plantz. This quick transition highlights how quickly experienced coaches can pivot to new programs within the competitive local landscape.
Local football fans attending the game at Loyola on Friday night will see Plantz coaching from the sideline. This change provides immediate stability to the Mount Carmel coaching staff for the remainder of the season.
The takeaway
Plantz's rapid transition illustrates the importance of networking within competitive high school athletic circles. Coaches often find new opportunities by leveraging professional relationships shortly after leaving a previous program.
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