Detroit, MI—The Detroit Lions have named Mike Smith of Lapeer West High School the week three recipient of the 2013 High School Football Coach of the Week Program. Smith led his Panthers to a 19-13 victory over cross town rival Lapeer East on September 13 to claim their third victory of the season. This game marked the final game in the 39 year rivalry as both schools will be merging at the end of the school year. In his 29th season at Lapeer West, 16th as head coach, Smith has directed Lapeer West to 11 state playoff appearances. Smith was the defensive coordinator at Lapeer West when the Panthers won the 1995 Class A State Championship. This Friday, Lapeer West, ranked #7 in Division 3, will look to go 4-0 as take on Flint Metro League foe Swartz Creek. In addition to his accomplishments on the field, Smith and the Lapeer West Athletic Department are proactive in terms of promoting player health and safety. ImPACT Concussion testing is administered for every athlete during the pre-season of their 7th, 9th and 11th grade year. Coaches and the school athletic trainer have implemented a thorough return to play protocol for concussions as well a heat and humidity policy endorsed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. All coaches are concussion, CPR and AED certified.
Showing posts with label HIGH SCHOOL COACH OF THE WEEK. Show all posts
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Thursday, September 19, 2013
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
DENNY HOPKINS OF LINDEN HIGH SCHOOL NAMED DETROIT LIONS FIRST COACH OF THE WEEK FOR 2012
Michigan Army National Guard on Board as Presenting Sponsor of High School Coach of the Week Program
Detroit, MI—The Detroit Lions have named Denny Hopkins of Linden High School the week one recipient of the 2012 High School Coach of the Week Program presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
Hopkins led his Eagles to a 17-15 victory over arch-rival Fenton on August 24 to claim the Eagles first victory of the season. The victory was also Hopkins’ 100th career victory (100-43) in 14 seasons as Linden’s Head Football Coach. Prior to becoming head coach, he spent 26 years as an assistant coach at Linden. Hopkins, a member of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, has led Linden to the state playoffs 12 times, including the last 10 seasons in a row. This Friday, Linden will look to go 2-0 as they take on Holly at 7 p.m.
In addition to his accomplishments on the field, Coach Hopkins and the Linden High School Athletic Department are proactive in terms of promoting player health and safety within their school. Baseline cognitive evaluations are administered to all Linden High School student-athletes of contact sports at the outset of the school year. These tests are administered by Dr. Donna Benford of Silver Lake Family Practice. This baseline testing is critical in identifying and managing a concussion once an injury has happened.
Detroit, MI—The Detroit Lions have named Denny Hopkins of Linden High School the week one recipient of the 2012 High School Coach of the Week Program presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
Hopkins led his Eagles to a 17-15 victory over arch-rival Fenton on August 24 to claim the Eagles first victory of the season. The victory was also Hopkins’ 100th career victory (100-43) in 14 seasons as Linden’s Head Football Coach. Prior to becoming head coach, he spent 26 years as an assistant coach at Linden. Hopkins, a member of the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, has led Linden to the state playoffs 12 times, including the last 10 seasons in a row. This Friday, Linden will look to go 2-0 as they take on Holly at 7 p.m.
In addition to his accomplishments on the field, Coach Hopkins and the Linden High School Athletic Department are proactive in terms of promoting player health and safety within their school. Baseline cognitive evaluations are administered to all Linden High School student-athletes of contact sports at the outset of the school year. These tests are administered by Dr. Donna Benford of Silver Lake Family Practice. This baseline testing is critical in identifying and managing a concussion once an injury has happened.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
JASON MCINTYRE OF MOUNT PLEASANT NAMED LIONS COACH OF THE WEEK
In Play Magazine
Michigan Army National Guard is Presenting Sponsor of High School Coach of the Week Program
Allen Park, Mich. - The Detroit Lions have named Jason McIntyre of Mount Pleasant as the 2011 week three recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program Presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
McIntyre and his Oilers defeated Flint Northern 56-28 on Friday (Sept. 9) to improve to 3-0 on the season and claim their 26th-straight Saginaw Valley League victory. They are currently ranked No. 1 in Division 3 by the Detroit Free Press.
McIntyre is in his 15th season as a coach, including six seasons as head coach at Mount Pleasant. His career record stands at 50-11.
This week McIntyre and the Oilers host Midland Dow (1-2).
Michigan Army National Guard is Presenting Sponsor of High School Coach of the Week Program
Allen Park, Mich. - The Detroit Lions have named Jason McIntyre of Mount Pleasant as the 2011 week three recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program Presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
McIntyre and his Oilers defeated Flint Northern 56-28 on Friday (Sept. 9) to improve to 3-0 on the season and claim their 26th-straight Saginaw Valley League victory. They are currently ranked No. 1 in Division 3 by the Detroit Free Press.
McIntyre is in his 15th season as a coach, including six seasons as head coach at Mount Pleasant. His career record stands at 50-11.
This week McIntyre and the Oilers host Midland Dow (1-2).
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
ED GREENMAN OF HARPER CREEK NAMED LIONS COACH OF THE WEEK
In Play Magazine
Michigan Army National Guard on Board as Presenting Sponsor of High School Coach of the Week Program
Allen Park, Mich. — The Detroit Lionshave named Ed Greenman of Battle Creek Harper Creek as the 2011 week two recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program Presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
Greenman guided his Beavers to a 39-37 victory over Stevensville Lakeshore on Friday (Sept. 2) to improve to 2-0 of the season. Harper Creek is currently ranked No. 2 in Division 3 by the Detroit Free Press.
Greenman is in his 27th season as head coach at Harper Creek and has led the school to 11 league championships and 14 state playoff appearances. His career record stands at 170-96.
This week Greenman is preparing his squad to take on Sturgis (1-1).
Michigan Army National Guard on Board as Presenting Sponsor of High School Coach of the Week Program
Allen Park, Mich. — The Detroit Lionshave named Ed Greenman of Battle Creek Harper Creek as the 2011 week two recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program Presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
Greenman guided his Beavers to a 39-37 victory over Stevensville Lakeshore on Friday (Sept. 2) to improve to 2-0 of the season. Harper Creek is currently ranked No. 2 in Division 3 by the Detroit Free Press.
Greenman is in his 27th season as head coach at Harper Creek and has led the school to 11 league championships and 14 state playoff appearances. His career record stands at 170-96.
This week Greenman is preparing his squad to take on Sturgis (1-1).
Thursday, September 1, 2011
CHARLES SPANN OF DETROIT PERSHING NAMED LIONS FIRST COACH OF THE WEEK FOR 2011
In Play Magazine
Allen Park, Mich. - The Detroit Lions have named Charles Spann of Detroit Pershing as the 2011 week one recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program Presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
Spann led his Doughboys to an 18-12 victory over Detroit Renaissance on Friday (August 26) to claim his first victory of the 2011 season. Spann is in his second season as head coach at Pershing and 41st season as a coach. He coached at Detroit Chadsey from 1974-99 and led the Explorers to 11 state playoff appearances and two Public School League championships. His career record stands at 143-95.
This week Spann and Pershing host Detroit Frederick Douglass (1-0).
COACH OF THE WEEK PROGRAMEach week throughout the 2011 nine-week high school regular season, one coach that best develops his players' character, discipline and football skill will be recognized for his commitment to the team, school and community. The winner is selected by a panel of three newspaper writers -- Mick McCabe (Detroit Free Press), Jane Bos (Grand Rapids Press) and Hugh Bernreuter (Saginaw News).
This season's program will award $22,000 to aid in the development and promotion of high school football in the state of Michigan thanks to contributions from the Detroit Lions and the National Football League and presenting sponsor the Michigan Army National Guard.
Each winning coach throughout the regular season will receive a $2,000 donation to his school's football program. All weekly winners will be honored at an awards ceremony during the Lions-Vikings game at Ford Field on December 11. During the ceremony, the Lions will also introduce the High School Coach of the Year. This year's Coach of the Year will receive a $4,000 donation to his team's football program.
In addition to the monetary award, all winners receive a framed certificate signed by Lions' head coach Jim Schwartz and National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell. Winning coaches also receive a personalized game ball, and a Detroit Lions "Coach of the Week" hat.
In its 15th year, the Detroit Lions High School Coach of the Week program will have awarded $290,000 to high school football programs throughout the state of Michigan. For more information on the Detroit Lions High School Coach of the Week program, contact Chad Walker at (313) 216-4000.
Allen Park, Mich. - The Detroit Lions have named Charles Spann of Detroit Pershing as the 2011 week one recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program Presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
Spann led his Doughboys to an 18-12 victory over Detroit Renaissance on Friday (August 26) to claim his first victory of the 2011 season. Spann is in his second season as head coach at Pershing and 41st season as a coach. He coached at Detroit Chadsey from 1974-99 and led the Explorers to 11 state playoff appearances and two Public School League championships. His career record stands at 143-95.
This week Spann and Pershing host Detroit Frederick Douglass (1-0).
COACH OF THE WEEK PROGRAMEach week throughout the 2011 nine-week high school regular season, one coach that best develops his players' character, discipline and football skill will be recognized for his commitment to the team, school and community. The winner is selected by a panel of three newspaper writers -- Mick McCabe (Detroit Free Press), Jane Bos (Grand Rapids Press) and Hugh Bernreuter (Saginaw News).
This season's program will award $22,000 to aid in the development and promotion of high school football in the state of Michigan thanks to contributions from the Detroit Lions and the National Football League and presenting sponsor the Michigan Army National Guard.
Each winning coach throughout the regular season will receive a $2,000 donation to his school's football program. All weekly winners will be honored at an awards ceremony during the Lions-Vikings game at Ford Field on December 11. During the ceremony, the Lions will also introduce the High School Coach of the Year. This year's Coach of the Year will receive a $4,000 donation to his team's football program.
In addition to the monetary award, all winners receive a framed certificate signed by Lions' head coach Jim Schwartz and National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell. Winning coaches also receive a personalized game ball, and a Detroit Lions "Coach of the Week" hat.
In its 15th year, the Detroit Lions High School Coach of the Week program will have awarded $290,000 to high school football programs throughout the state of Michigan. For more information on the Detroit Lions High School Coach of the Week program, contact Chad Walker at (313) 216-4000.
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