Alabama high school football head coach placed on administrative leave
According to a WKRG report, an Alabama high school football head coach has been placed on administrative leave
www.on3.comHere’s the latest available on Zach Golson and the AHSAA suspension, based on recent coverage.
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The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has imposed a year-long coaching suspension for Zach Golson, the head football coach at Mary G. Montgomery High School, covering the 2026-2027 school year. The sanction stems from recruiting-rule violations by the program, with the school also facing penalties including fines and probation. Golson will not be able to coach during the 2026-2027 year, and MGM’s varsity football program is restricted for the upcoming season [sources summarized from multiple outlets in May 2026].[1][3][6]
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MGM’s football schedule for 2026 remains a 10-game regular-season slate, but the team cannot participate in postseason play during that year due to the sanctions. The penalties are part of the broader program consequences tied to the recruiting violation, while Golson’s administrative leave had already been in effect prior to the formal league penalty.[2][6][1]
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In addition to the league actions, local coverage reported that Golson had been placed on administrative leave in May 2026 as part of the ongoing investigation before the AHSAA announced the formal suspension, and reaction from players and the community highlighted the impact on MGM’s program and its upcoming season.[4][5][2]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline of events and provide links to each report, or summarize the exact penalties as issued by the AHSAA. I can also look for official AHSAA statements or MGM school communications for the most authoritative details.