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G-E-T Football Coach Luke Oliver Steps Down
Longtime high school football coach retires after 18 seasons leading the Red Hawks program.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:26pm
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The departure of longtime G-E-T football coach Luke Oliver marks the end of an era for the Red Hawks program.Madison TodayLuke Oliver, the head football coach of the G-E-T Red Hawks in Wisconsin, has announced his retirement after 18 seasons leading the program. Oliver was a successful and respected coach, guiding the Red Hawks to multiple playoff appearances and conference championships during his tenure.
Why it matters
Oliver's departure marks the end of an era for the G-E-T football team and the local community. As a longtime fixture on the sidelines, his leadership and impact on student-athletes will be missed. The search is now on for a new head coach to continue the Red Hawks' winning tradition.
The details
In his 18 seasons as head coach, Oliver led the G-E-T Red Hawks to a record of 132-54 and guided the team to 12 playoff appearances. Under his leadership, the Red Hawks won 6 conference championships and reached the state semifinals on 3 occasions. Oliver is known for his intense coaching style and his ability to develop talented players.
- Oliver announced his retirement on March 30, 2026.
- He has been the head coach of the G-E-T Red Hawks since 2008.
The players
Luke Oliver
The now-former head football coach of the G-E-T Red Hawks, who led the program for 18 seasons and guided the team to multiple playoff appearances and conference championships.
G-E-T Red Hawks
The high school football team that Oliver coached for 18 seasons, establishing the program as a consistent winner in their conference.
What they’re saying
“It's been an honor to coach these young men and be a part of the G-E-T community for the past 18 years. I'm proud of what we've accomplished, but it's time for me to step away and focus on the next chapter.”
— Luke Oliver, Former Head Football Coach, G-E-T Red Hawks
What’s next
The G-E-T school district will begin the search for a new head football coach to lead the Red Hawks program going forward.
The takeaway
Coach Luke Oliver's retirement marks the end of a successful era for the G-E-T Red Hawks football team. His leadership and impact on student-athletes will be missed, and the community now looks to the future as they search for a new head coach to continue the program's winning tradition.
