Indianapolis – Nick Hart of Gibson Southern 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.
In a battle of southern Indiana heavyweights the Class 3A No.2 Titans out-distanced Class 4A No.1 Heritage Hills Patriots 38-34. The win halted the Patriots 18-game win streak dating back to August 30, 2024.
Coach Hart has previously been award the Colts Coach of the Week award in week No.11 of 2021 and in week No.6 of 2015. Coach Nick Hart is the son of John Hart (Brownsburg) who was named the Colts Indiana Coach of the Year and the Don Shula Award in 2024.
The following coaches also were recognized as honorable mentions for Week 6:
Region 1: Casey McKim - Lowell
Region 2: Ben Downy – South Bend Saint Joseph
Region 3: Quentin Bowen – Fort Wayne Northrop
Region 4: Marc Hall – West Central
Region 5: Jeff Adamson – Eastbrook
Region 6: Josh Yoder - Lebanon
Region 7: Anthony King – Indianapolis Crispus Attucks
Region 8: Curt Funk - Fishers
Region 10: Reed May - Brownstown
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.
