JSerra Athletic Director Chris Ledyard confirmed that Head Football Coach Pat Harlow has stepped down, effective immediately. "Pat Harlow is one of the most respected men, not only here on campus and within his profession but in life," stated Ledyard. "He is a man of virtue and has been a great leader and mentor to our student-athletes. JSerra was blessed to have a man of Pat's character and integrity represent our school's mission."

In addressing the timing of the announcement, President Rich Meyer acknowledged the need to identify Harlow's successor with expedience. "We were disappointed to receive Coach Harlow's news but respect his decision. For the good of the young men in the program and for the record number of incoming students that have committed to being a part of the team, we have already begun to prudently consider both internal and external candidates along an accelerated timeline."

Harlow compiled a 22-17 record in his four seasons at the helm of JSerra Football. In just his second season (2018), JSerra went 9-3 (3-2 in the Trinity League) and reached the CIF-SS Division 1 Quarterfinals. It was the second-best season in school history. In 2019, JSerra was 6-5 with notable wins against East High School (Salt Lake City, UT) and Milton High School (Milton, GA) as well as earning a CIF playoff berth for the fourth time in school history.

During Harlow's tenure, JSerra Football prepared more than 15 student-athletes to compete at the highest level of collegiate athletics at such institutions as USC, Washington, Michigan, Cal, Army, Columbia, and Penn among others.