After three decades of coaching football, Derek Mason is ready to take a break.
The veteran coach and current defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State announced Thursday that he would be taking a sabbatical from coaching, bringing an end to his one-year tenure at the school for the time being.
“After 30 consecutive seasons in the great game of football, I have decided to take a sabbatical from coaching in college at the conclusion of my current contract at OSU,” Mason wrote. “I look forward to spending time with my family to rest and reflect on opportunities within the game I love.