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Aptos Today
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Cabrillo Football Coach to Take Leave of Absence
Cabrillo College announces head coach Justin Hansen will step away for family medical reasons.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Cabrillo College announced that head football coach Justin Hansen will take a formal family medical leave of absence effective immediately. Hansen is expected to be away from his coaching duties through the end of the spring semester, with the possibility of extending into the fall. During his absence, current Cabrillo assistant coaches will collectively step up to manage the program's operations.
Why it matters
The leave of absence for the head coach of the Cabrillo College football team will require the assistant coaches to step up and maintain the program's operations and student-athlete development through the spring and potentially into the fall season.
The details
Cabrillo College announced that head football coach Justin Hansen will take a formal family medical leave of absence effective immediately. An interim head coach has not been named yet, but the current assistant coaches will collectively manage the program's operations during Hansen's absence. The coaches will focus on student-athlete development, maintaining the academic and athletic growth of Cabrillo's current roster, actively recruiting top talent, and executing a rigorous spring training program to ensure the Seahawks are ready for their 2026 fall campaign.
- Effective immediately, Justin Hansen is taking a leave of absence.
- Hansen is expected to be away from his coaching duties through the end of the spring semester, with the possibility of extending into the fall.
The players
Justin Hansen
The head football coach at Cabrillo College who is taking a formal family medical leave of absence.
Mark Ramsey
The Athletic Director at Cabrillo College who expressed confidence in the assistant coaches to uphold the strong tradition of Seahawk Football during Hansen's absence.
Cabrillo College
The community college located in Aptos, California that announced the leave of absence for its head football coach.
What they’re saying
“We have the utmost confidence in our assistant coaches to uphold the strong tradition of Seahawk Football. They are prepared, professional and deeply committed to our student-athletes. While we will miss Coach Hansen's presence, Cabrillo College fully supports his decision.”
— Mark Ramsey, Athletic Director (Cabrillo College)
“We are still going strong and looking forward to the 2026 season.”
— Mark Ramsey, Athletic Director (Text message)
What’s next
Cabrillo College will provide further updates regarding the coaching leadership as they become available.
The takeaway
The leave of absence for Cabrillo College's head football coach will require the assistant coaches to step up and maintain the program's operations and student-athlete development through the spring and potentially into the fall season, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability of the coaching staff during this transition.
