Updated: Bryan Steps Down as Piedmont Football Coach

football coach Kurt Bryan confirmed Wednesday that he has resigned from the position to pursue another football-related opportunity.

"It's an exceptionally amazing opportunity that has presented itself," Bryan said. "I think it's safe to say it came out of nowhere."

What it actually is remains to be seen. Bryan said he expects to be able to talk about it in the next five to seven days. 

"I love Piedmont, I grew up there and my parents still live there," Bryan said. "There have been hundreds of kids over the years that I had the chance to coach and I got a lot of calls wishing me luck today and [Tuesday]. I'm lucky to have had several other opportunities that I've said no to because I liked my situation at Piedmont."

Bryan said he has no plans to leave the area. 

"I've been adamant about not moving out of the area and moving really isn't an option," he said. "My son [Parker] has two years left of high school [at Foothill in Pleasanton] and this new thing will let me see him play."

In an e-mail addressed to the Highlander football community, PHS principal Randy Booker thanked Bryan for his dedication to the program and wished him luck in the future. 

Also in the e-mail, Booker wrote: "Early next week I will send an email to all PHS football families outlining our process and timeline for hiring a new varsity football coach."

"I expect it to be an extremely popular job opening — it's a great job," Bryan said. 

He spent the last five years as the head coach and, along with offensive coordinator Steve Humphries, created the A-11 offense, which has been featured in numerous national media outlets. 

The A-11 offense, which utilized the scrimmage-kick formation, was banned when the National Federation of State High School Associations Football Rules Committee deemed it unsportsmanlike it 2009. 

Bryan, who is also a published novelist, first served as the coach from 1993-96. He compiled a 52-43-1 record. His resignation was first reported by the Oakland Tribune.

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