Washington High School assistant football coach Ron Todd has died after collapsing in the stands following Friday night's game against McGuffey. 

After Washington defeated McGuffey in their home opener, Todd collapsed in the stands of Wash High Stadium. The educator and assistant football coach was pronounced dead a short time later. 

"These young men need someone to guide them, to lead them, to direct them. Someone with integrity and morals. And I believe the coach had those things," said Washington resident Jonathan Gathers. 

Angie Turner, a friend of the Todd family, said she talked to Todd's wife a little on Sunday.

"Washington needs more men like Ron," Turner said. 

The school community was notified of Todd's death on Sunday night in a letter from Washington School District Acting Superintendent, Mr. BJ Mihelci.

Mihelci says that grief counselors will be available for anyone who needs help processing their emotions or finding comfort in the wake of Todd's death.

Counselors will be available at the Junior/Senior High School and at the Washington Park Elementary/Intermediate School starting Monday morning. 

"Please know that our entire school community is here to support each other as we navigate this loss together," Mihelci said.

A cause of death for Todd hasn't been released.