Green Bay East Hires New Football Coach

Jashawn Witt takes over the Red Devils program after serving as defensive coordinator

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Green Bay East High School has hired Jashawn Witt as its new football coach, replacing Niko Sila who was fired after the 2025 season. Witt has been the team's defensive coordinator for the past three seasons and has been a teacher at Washington Middle School since 2022.

Why it matters

East High School's football program has struggled in recent years, failing to make the playoffs since 2007. The hiring of Witt, who has built strong relationships with students and a reputation for developing well-rounded athletes, signals the school's commitment to reviving the program and instilling valuable life skills in its players.

The details

Witt, who has been a trusted mentor in the school community, will take over a Red Devils team that went 2-7 last season. The new head coach is known for his ability to build positive relationships with students and help them grow as both athletes and individuals.

  • Witt has been the Red Devils' defensive coordinator for the past three seasons.
  • Witt has been a teacher at Washington Middle School since 2022.
  • East High School went 2-7 last season and has not made the postseason since 2007.

The players

Jashawn Witt

The new head football coach at Green Bay East High School, who previously served as the team's defensive coordinator for the past three seasons and has been a teacher at Washington Middle School since 2022.

Niko Sila

The former head football coach at Green Bay East High School, who was fired after the 2025 season.

Steph Mathu

The activities director at Green Bay East High School and Washington Middle School.

Lisa Lipp

The principal of Green Bay East High School.

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What they’re saying

“Coach Witt brings a vision that aligns perfectly with our mission to develop student-athletes who thrive not only in sport but in life. He has a unique ability to build positive, authentic relationships with all students and to help them grow into the best version of themselves. We are very excited to have Coach Witt lead our football program.”

— Steph Mathu, Activities Director, Green Bay East High School and Washington Middle School (fox11online.com)

“Coach Witt has become a trusted mentor within our school community, building meaningful bonds with our student-athletes and showing an unwavering commitment to their success. He understands that football is about far more than wins and losses-it's about teaching discipline, resilience, teamwork and leadership. Those are skills our students will carry with them long after they leave the field. We are eager to see where Coach Witt takes our program.”

— Lisa Lipp, Principal, Green Bay East High School (fox11online.com)

What’s next

Witt will begin his tenure as the new head football coach at Green Bay East High School immediately, leading the team through offseason workouts and preparations for the upcoming 2026 season.

The takeaway

The hiring of Jashawn Witt as the new head football coach at Green Bay East High School signals the school's commitment to reviving its struggling program and developing well-rounded student-athletes who can thrive both on the field and in life. Witt's reputation for building positive relationships and instilling valuable life skills in his players makes him an ideal fit to lead the Red Devils back to success.