Former Tennessee Vols assistant coach reportedly fired from high school coaching job
A former Tennessee Volunteers assistant football coach was reportedly fired from his high school coaching job this week.
Former Tennessee Vols assistant coach Joe Osovet was reportedly fired from his job as the head coach at Heritage High School in Blount County on October 21.
The Knoxville News Sentinel broke the news.
Osovet, who was hired by Heritage in 2022, was placed on administrative leave on October 2.
“Blount County Schools has made the decision to relieve Joe Osovet of his duties as the head football coach at Heritage High School, effective immediately,” said Blount County schools in a press release. “Mr. Osovet’s employment status as a teacher remains under review as part of an ongoing personnel investigation.”
“We recognize the importance of stability and continuity for our student-athletes, families and the Heritage High School community. Our focus remains on supporting our students and ensuring that the school’s football program can move forward in a positive and productive manner. Because this remains an ongoing personnel matter, Blount County Schools will not provide additional details at this time.”
The New York native was hired by then Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt as an off-field assistant in 2018. Osovet was promoted to tight ends coach in 2022. He was not retained when Josh Heupel was hired to replace Pruitt as Tennessee’s head coach.
