BELLE GLADE, Fla. — The Rick Casko era is over at Glades Central — for the second time.
Earlier on Tuesday, Casko announced his resignation from the western Palm Beach County School after the Raiders dropped their first round Class 4A regional semifinal to defending Class 4A state champion Booker T. Washington on Thursday night, the Palm Beach Post reported.
Rick Casko has stepped down as Glades Central football coach after three seasons. He previously coached the Raiders from 1991-94.
— Jodie Wagner (@JRWagner5) November 15, 2016
The change at Glades Central marks the 23rd head coaching change on The Original Coaches Moving Van™ list for 2017.
RELATED: The Original Coaches Moving Van™ for 2017
Casko came back to Glades Central in 2014 after spending 11 seasons coaching Georgia and was able to lead the Raiders to the playoffs all three seasons where the eventually fell to eventual state champion, Booker T. Washington each year.
With the end his second stint, Casko will finish with a record of 59-15 — 34-4 first stint (1991-1993), 25-11 second stint (2014-2016).
Casko will continue with coaching duties until the school hires his replacement.


















![Bishop Moore has surged into the Florida Power 25 rankings and is 8-0 on the season [Instagram/Bishop Moore Catholic Athletics]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FPRI-Florida-Power-25-Rankings-following-Week-9-Featured-120x86.jpg)
![Evans has made significant moves in the FPRI rankings and has now made a late season surge after defeating Lake Mary last week [Instagram/Evans High School | DVT Progam]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FPRI-Top-10-Classification-Rankings-following-Week-9-Featured-120x86.jpg)
![Winter Haven is a favorite this week and could win a district championship as well in their Week 10 contest. [X/@WHCoachWhite]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FPRI-Forecast-Week-10-Featured-120x86.jpg)
![St. Augustine is a heavy favorite in their Week 10 game. [X/@SAHSJackets]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FPRI-Projected-Scores-Week-10-Featured-120x86.jpg)
![Carey Metts (left) and George Wade (right) are currently leading Orangewood Christian and Eustis respectively. However, they are not expected to be the leaders in charge come the 2026 season [Courtesy of Orangewood Christian & X/@GWadeFF]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Orangewood-Christiand-and-Eustis-coaching-openings-Featured-120x86.jpg)
![Tyronn Johnson was dismissed on Monday as the head coach at the Miami Norland Vikings after going 4-5 with one game remaining on the 2025 schedule and playoff fate undetermined going into Week 10. [X/@JohnsonTyronn]](https://floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tyronn-Johnson-Miami-Norland-Football-Head-Coach-Featured-120x86.jpg)