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Cabrillo College football head coach takes family medical leave
Justin Hansen expected to be away through spring 2026 semester
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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Cabrillo College has announced that head football coach Justin Hansen has begun a formal family medical leave of absence. Hansen is expected to be away from his coaching duties through the end of the spring 2026 semester.
Why it matters
The leave of absence for the head football coach at Cabrillo College, a community college in Aptos, California, will impact the school's football program and players during the upcoming season.
The details
Cabrillo College released a statement saying that head football coach Justin Hansen has begun a formal family medical leave of absence. The school expects Hansen to be away from his coaching duties through the end of the spring 2026 semester, though they hope to have him back when the time is right.
- Justin Hansen began his family medical leave in February 2026.
- Hansen is expected to be away from coaching duties through the end of the spring 2026 semester.
The players
Justin Hansen
The head football coach at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California.
Cabrillo College
A community college located in Aptos, California that has a football program.
The takeaway
The leave of absence for Cabrillo College's head football coach will require the school to find a temporary replacement to lead the team through the upcoming spring 2026 season.
