Memorial Football Coach Tom Westcott Resigns
Eau Claire Memorial High School announced the resignation of head football coach Tom Westcott, who led the program for three seasons.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
Eau Claire Memorial football head coach Tom Westcott has resigned, the school announced in a statement. Westcott led the program for three seasons after serving three years as an assistant coach.
Why it matters
The departure leaves the Memorial football program without a head coach following a 2-25 record under Westcott. The school will open the position for applications in the coming days.
The Memorial program compiled a 2-25 record over Westcott's three seasons as head coach, and he spent six years with the program in total, including three as an assistant. The school has not yet named a successor, and the reasons for the resignation were not disclosed.
The players
Tom Westcott
Former head football coach at Eau Claire Memorial High School who previously served three seasons as an assistant before leading the program.
Eau Claire Memorial High School
Public high school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, whose football program Westcott coached.
The details
Memorial High School announced Westcott's resignation through an official statement that thanked him for his time and dedication to the program. The school will post the head coaching job for applications in the coming days.
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: Memorial High School announces Westcott's resignation.
Coming days: The head coaching position is posted for applications.
Program Trajectory
The resignation follows a 2-25 stretch under Westcott, a record that places the Memorial program's current direction at the center of the coaching search. The school's next hire will determine whether the program's losing run continues.
The vacancy means Memorial football will enter its next season under a new head coach hired through the posted application process. Players and families will need to watch for the school's announcement of the successor and any changes to the program's direction.
The takeaway
Coaching transitions often reset a program's direction, and the hire Memorial makes next will shape how quickly the football team can move past its recent record.
What happens next
Memorial High School will post the head coaching position for applications in the coming days.
Further reading
For more on local high school sports, see Football coverage across the Eau Claire area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Weau.
