SHENANDOAH — Randy Maksimik has been involved in sports his whole life and was a star during his high school playing days at Shenandoah Valley.
He’s spent the last 14 years in coaching, including the last two as Shenandoah Valley’s head football coach.
Recently, the 35-year-old decided it’s time for a break.
“It’s time for a mini-vacation,’’ Maksimik said with a chuckle by telephone Tuesday evening.
To spend more time with his young children and family, Maksimik confirmed he submitted his letter of resignation about two weeks ago. Superintendent Dr. Stanley G. Rakowsky restated in writing that the program is in search of a new head coach.
Maksimik said he will help the Blue Devils’ seniors through the college recruiting process and would like to stay around the program in some capacity, just not as head coach.
“I’ll probably play a different role,’’ he said.
In two seasons as head coach, Maksimik’s teams went 2-19. The Blue Devils completed this season in Week 11 with a 17-14 victory over Kutztown that ended a 17-game losing streak.
Maksimik accepted the head coaching job in the summer of 2013 in the wake of the sudden resignation of Mike Reese, who was appointed to replace Nick Sajone the previous winter. With Maksimik’s departure, Shenandoah Valley will have its fourth head coach in four seasons this fall.
“The kids really gave their all,’’ Maksimik said. “The booster club and administration were behind us.
“The kids were wonderful,’’ he added. “They came to play week in and week out, no matter what our record was. It was a great experience.’’
Interested applicants may contact the Shenandoah Valley School District athletic office at (570) 462-1936 or svsdad@ptd.net.