Ozark soccer coach Zack Owens resigns after district titles

Owens led the Tigers and Lady Tigers to a pair of district championships during his tenure.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

Zack Owens, a graduate of Ozark High School, has resigned as the head soccer coach for both the Tigers and Lady Tigers teams, effective at the end of the current school year. The announcement was made by Ozark Athletic Director Yancey Little.

Why it matters

Owens had led the Ozark soccer programs to a pair of district championships during his tenure as head coach, making his resignation a significant development for the school's athletic department and the local community.

The details

Owens, an Ozark High School alumnus, has decided to step down as the head coach of both the Tigers and Lady Tigers soccer teams at the end of the current school year. The announcement was made by Ozark Athletic Director Yancey Little.

  • Owens submitted his resignation earlier this week.
  • His resignation will be effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

The players

Zack Owens

The outgoing head coach of the Ozark Tigers and Lady Tigers soccer teams, who led the programs to a pair of district championships during his tenure.

Yancey Little

The Athletic Director at Ozark High School, who announced Owens' resignation.

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What’s next

Ozark High School will now begin the process of searching for a new head coach to lead their soccer programs.

The takeaway

Owens' resignation marks the end of a successful run as the head coach of the Ozark soccer teams, as he led the programs to multiple district titles. The school will now look to find a new leader to continue the teams' winning tradition.