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Oregon High School Football Legend Phil Rombach Takes Over as Jesuit Head Coach
The former state champion and NCAA Division III titleholder returns to his Oregon roots to lead one of the state's most successful programs.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:24pm
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Phil Rombach, a state champion and NCAA Division III titleholder, has been named the new head football coach at Jesuit High School in Oregon, taking over for legendary coach Ken Potter who retired after 39 seasons and 369 wins.
Why it matters
Rombach faces a significant challenge in replacing the winningest coach in Oregon high school football history, but his championship pedigree and experience as both a player and coach make him an ideal candidate to continue Jesuit's tradition of success on the gridiron.
The details
Rombach played for Potter at Jesuit, winning a state title in 2000, before going on to win an NCAA Division III championship at Linfield University. He spent 16 years coaching at Linfield before taking a head coaching job at St. Michael's Academy in Texas, where he led the Warriors to a 16-16 record over three seasons.
- Rombach was named Jesuit's new head coach in April 2026.
- Ken Potter retired after 39 seasons and 369 wins as Jesuit's head coach.
The players
Phil Rombach
The new head football coach at Jesuit High School in Oregon, Rombach is a former state champion and NCAA Division III titleholder who is taking over for legendary coach Ken Potter.
Ken Potter
The winningest coach in Oregon high school football history, Potter retired in 2026 after 39 seasons and 369 wins as the head coach of Jesuit High School.
Jesuit High School
An Oregon high school football powerhouse, Jesuit has won six state titles and 34 Metro League championships under the leadership of legendary coach Ken Potter.
What’s next
Rombach will look to build on Jesuit's recent success, which includes a seven-game winning streak and a quarterfinal appearance in the Oregon School Activities Association Class 6A Open playoffs last season.
The takeaway
Rombach's return to Oregon high school football as the new head coach of Jesuit represents a passing of the torch from one legendary figure to another, as the program aims to maintain its status as one of the state's premier programs under new leadership.
