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Broomfield’s Robert O’Brien steps down as head football coach
Robert O’Brien resigned due to workload conflicts between coaching and special education teaching despite leading Broomfield High to a 22-7 record and a state title.
For the second time in three years, Broomfield High School is on the hunt for a new football coach. Following his hire in 2023, Robert O’Brien led the Eagles to a Class 4A state championship in 2024, and racked up a 22-7 record. He said he decided to hang up his whistle due to the strain of doubling up coaching a football program and teaching special education. “I’ve done special education for the last 12 years. It’s a very difficult job,” O’Bri…