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Mitch Gebhardt is stepping down as head coach of Southeast Saline after 16 years, concluding a successful tenure with a 129-40 record and a state title in 2024.
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Having coached in 169 games throughout his storied Kansas high school football career, Gypsum (KS) Southeast Saline head coach Mitch Gebhardt has decided to step away from the sidelines.
Per a report by Salina Post Sports, Gebhardt by the end of the current school year is stepping away from his teaching and coaching position with the Trojans. Gebhardt over the course of 16 years coaching Southeast Saline compiled an overall record of 129-40, which included winning a Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Class 2A state title in 2024.
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āAt the end of the current school year I am resigning from my position at Southeast of Saline,ā Gebhardt said in a statement. āCoaching and teaching at Southeast of Saline have been the greatest honors of my career. I have had the privilege of working with outstanding students and athletes who wanted to work, learn, and grow.ā
I want to thank the players I coached, coaches I coached with, parents, teachers, administration, and all others that supported our program over the years. It has been a rewarding 16 years. I am proud of what we have accomplished over the years, and look forward to the next chapter of its success. Thank you for the opportunity to lead the Southeast of Saline Trojans.ā
Along with Gebhardtās accomplishments when it comes to wins and a state championship was his 22-11 postseason record, with the head coach bringing home a title just over a year ago. Now one of the stateās more tenured head football coaches steps away from the game, leaving a prominent job open as spring begins in the Midwest.
The Trojans ended this past season with a 12-1 record and finished ranked No. 14 in theĀ final 2025 Kansas High School FootballĀ .
Mitch Gebhardt has decided to step away from his teaching and coaching position by the end of the current school year.
During his 16 years at Southeast Saline, Mitch Gebhardt compiled an overall record of 129-40.
Yes, Gebhardt won a Kansas State High School Activities Association Class 2A state title in 2024.

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