Ryan Schnieder steps down as Cocoa (Fla.) head football coach

Key Highlights

• Thomas Aquinas, respectively. Once Schneider took over at Cocoa, it was for the most part a seamless transition for the program that had already won four state titles before he ever got there.
• Schneider never had a losing season under his watch, recording five double-digit victory seasons and winning state titles in 2022 (2S), 2023 (2S) and 2024 (2A). This past campaign was by far the most challenging of Schnieder’s tenure with the Tigers as the team started off 2-4 before reeling off six straight victories en route to making it back the Final Four. Cocoa finished this past 2025 season with a 8-5 record and reached the Class 2A state semifinals, falling to eventual champion Cardinal Mooney, 40-0.
• The Tigers ended up finishing as the No.
• 52 ranked team in the state, according to the final Florida 2025 High School Football Massey Rankings. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMore about Cocoa High SchoolCocoa High School, located in Cocoa, Florida, is a notable public school recognized for its strong academics, competitive athletics, and active extracurricular programs.
• Offering a range of AP and honors courses, the school prepares students for college and careers.