Indianapolis – Nick Stroud of Crawford County High School has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, presented by Indianapolis-based Corteva Agriscience and sponsored in part by Certor Sports, the Indianapolis Colts announced today.
The Class 2A Wolfpack (3-1) defeated Class 1A South Decatur (1-3), 38-14. The Wolfpack have won three straight games for the first time since the program started in 2007. This is Crawford County's first-ever Coach of the Week selection
The following coaches also were recognized as honorable mentions for Week 4:
Region 1: Cody French – Michigan City
Region 2: Fank Karcewski – South Bend John Adams
Region 3: Chad Zolman – Homestead
Region 4: Kevin O'Shea – Twin Lakes
Region 5: Rob Patchett – Taylor
Region 6: Brad Sanders – Riverton Parke
Region 7: Sam Otley – Roncalli
Region 8: Jed Richman – Pendleton Heights
Region 9: Jason Lowe – Spring Valley
This season marks the 26th year the Colts have recognized outstanding high school football coaches throughout Indiana. Each week following a high school football weekend, one coach will be announced as the honoree.
All high school head coaches in the state are eligible regardless of their school size, league or division. Coaches are evaluated on various factors including the coach's impact on the team, school and community, as well as the team's performance. The honorees are selected by a panel of football media, former athletic directors and other football representatives from across the state.
At the conclusion of the high school season, each winning coach will receive a $1,000 donation from the NFL Foundation, as well as a commemorative plaque. What's more, Corteva Agriscience will contribute an additional $1,000 to the school's athletic fund. Certor Sports will issue a $1,000 helmet credit to each winning program's athletic department.
For more info, visit Colts.com/HighSchoolFootball.
