Sal Bando Jr. has resigned from his position as head baseball coach at Marquette University High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after leading the program for 15 years. His resignation, announced on April 9, 2026, was prompted by an anonymous letter alleging that he coached five players during the offseason, which violated Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) rules prohibiting such contact outside the official season. Bando Jr. stated that the decision was straightforward, focusing on the well-being of the students involved. He lamented the loss of leadership and culture for the 2026 MUHS Varsity Baseball team, which has now lost its head coach and pitching coach. During his tenure, Bando Jr. achieved notable success, winning four WIAA summer league state titles in 2012, 2014, 2020, and 2021. His resignation has left a significant impact on the team and its 22 student-athletes, as they navigate the ongoing spring season without their established coach.