4 months ago
- High School Sports
- Published: Jan. 07, 2026, 10:00 p.m.
After astir a decade astatine nan helm and a historical season, Phil Jacobs has decided to measurement down arsenic Dexter’s shot coach.
Jacobs, who led nan Dreadnaughts to their first-ever authorities finals travel past fall, announced Wednesday evening connected societal media his determination to resign from nan position.
“After 9 unthinkable years arsenic nan caput shot coach astatine Dexter High School, I want to definitive my deepest gratitude connected nan travel we’ve shared,” Jacobs said successful his statement. It has been an grant to coach specified astonishing young men, and to activity alongside an outstanding coaching staff.
“None of this would person been imaginable without an management that values athletics, and a supportive organization and passionate fans.”
Jacobs inherited a Dexter programme that was 1 of nan worst successful nan authorities and transformed it into a authorities power.
He arrived successful Dexter successful 2017 connected nan heels of a 3rd consecutive winless season.
After going 0-9 successful his first season, Jacobs led nan Dreadnaughts to 8 consecutive postseason berths including a authorities finals quality successful 2025 and a semifinal berth successful 2022.
Jacobs compiled a grounds of 65-31 that besides included 2 regionals titles, 2 territory crowns and 2 convention championships.
The occurrence connected nan section besides led to aggregate players earning assemblage scholarships -- much than half a twelve astatine nan Division I level -- turning nan Dreadnaughts into a destination for recruiters.
Jacobs besides thanked his family for their support during his coaching career, which has spanned much than 30 years.
“I americium everlastingly grateful for nan opportunity to person been portion of this astonishing program, and I time off pinch a bosom afloat of pridefulness and lasting memories,” Jacobs said. “Thank you, Dexter, for allowing maine to beryllium a portion of this unthinkable journey.”
Greg Wickliffe is simply a sports newsman for MLive.com and covers section sports successful Ann Arbor. Greg writes astir various topics, pinch a superior attraction connected precocious schoolhouse sports. Greg has covered Michigan High School...
