Marquette baseball coach Sal Bando Jr. resigns after 15 seasons

Bando cites personal reasons for stepping down from the head coaching role.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:36pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented baseball game, with players and field elements broken down into overlapping angular shapes and planes, conveying a sense of transition and uncertainty surrounding the program.The abrupt resignation of Marquette's longtime baseball coach leaves the program's future in a state of flux.Marquette Today

Sal Bando Jr. has resigned as the head baseball coach at Marquette University High School after leading the program for the past 15 seasons. In a statement, Bando said he was 'forced to resign' on April 2nd due to personal reasons, though the specific details were not provided.

Why it matters

Bando's resignation comes as a surprise, as he had been a fixture with the Marquette baseball team for over a decade and a half. His departure leaves the program in flux as they search for a new head coach to lead the team going forward.

The details

Bando had been the head baseball coach at Marquette University High School since 2011. During his tenure, he led the team to multiple conference championships and playoff appearances. However, in his statement announcing his resignation, Bando cited personal reasons as the driving factor behind his decision to step down from the role.

  • Bando announced his resignation on April 2, 2026.

The players

Sal Bando Jr.

The former head baseball coach at Marquette University High School, who resigned from the position after 15 seasons.

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What they’re saying

“On Thursday, April 2nd, I was forced to resign as Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Marquette University High School, a program I have led for the past 15 years,”

— Sal Bando Jr., Former Head Baseball Coach

What’s next

Marquette University High School will now begin the search for a new head baseball coach to lead the program going forward.

The takeaway

Bando's sudden resignation after 15 successful seasons as Marquette's head baseball coach is a surprising development that leaves the program in a state of transition as they look to find a new leader to guide the team.