In Play Magazine
Allen Park, Mich. — The Detroit Lionshave named Terry Hessbrook of Ithaca as the 2010 week five recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
Hessbrook led his Ithaca Yellowjackets to a 42-6 victory over St. Charles on Friday (Sept. 24) to improve to 5-0 on the season. Ithaca is currently ranked No. 1 in Division 6 by the Detroit Free Press. They have outscored their opponents 278-41.
Hessbrook is in his seventh season as head coach of the Yellowjackets where he has compiled a career record of 50-17 including four state playoff appearances. This season marks his 23rd year of coaching which includes nine years an assistant at Ithaca, five seasons as head coach at Montabella and two years as an assistant at Alma College.
This week Hessbrook and the Yellowjackets travel to Saginaw Valley Lutheran (0-5).
COACH OF THE WEEK PROGRAM
Each week throughout the 2010 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.
This season’s program will award $24,000 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.
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 14th year, the Detroit Lions High School Coach of the Week program will have awarded $268,000 to high school football programs throughout the state of Michigan.
