Indianapolis – Austin Colby of Western 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.
After finishing last season 0-10, the Class 3A, unranked Panthers (2-1) have turned the tide by defeating Class 2A-No. 2 Indianapolis Lutheran, 46-14. Colby is in his first year as head coach at Western.
The following coaches also were recognized as honorable mentions for Week 3:
Region 1: Casey McKim - Lowell
Region 2: Cody Vincent - Jimtown
Region 3: Brent Kunkel - Bluffton
Region 4: Troy Hudson – Logansport
Region 6: Scott Fischer - Edgewood
Region 7: Kevin Miller - Perry Meridan
Region 8: Michael Kelly - Hamilton Southeastern
Region 9: Derek Hart - Jasper
Region 10: Steve Stirn - North Decatur
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.
