Former Ohio University Football head coach now President of Youngstown State University Jim Tressel,spoke to Mansfield City School District employees Tuesday, as a kickoff to the school year. Richlandsource.com reports that Tressel spoke of the importance of education, leadership and achievement. Tressel has had long relationship with Mansfield City Schools Superintendent Stan Jefferson. Tressel hired Jefferson as part of his staff at Ohio State in 2004. The Mansfield City School's year will start August 26th with a staggered-start.