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As part of the Coach of the Week presented by Russell Athletics program, The NFL and the Atlanta Falcons will recognize twelve (12) head high school varsity football coaches around the State of Georgia for their hard work and dedication to making a difference in student-athletes lives on and off the field. Beginning early September through mid-November, each  winner will receive a plaque signed by Head Coach Mike Smith and a $1,000 grant from the NFL’s Youth Football Fund to help his school maintain and upgrade it’s football program.

For photos and additional information on past winners, please check out “Spreading Our Wings”, the Falcons Community blog.

2011 Winners

• Keith Maloof of Norcross High School
• Brian Montgomery of Shiloh High School
• Rodney Walker of Mary Persons High School
• Tim Hardy of Mountain View High School
• Sid Maxwell of Lambert High School located in Suwanee, GA
• Bobby Johns of Bacon County High School located in Alma, GA
• Jarrett Laws of Charles Drew High School located in Riverdale, GA
• Franklin Pridgen of Wesleyan High School located in Norcross, GA
• Jason Strickland of Lamar County High School located in Barnesville, GA  
• Richie Marsh of Thomasville High School located in Thomasville, GA
• Bob Sphire of North Gwinnett High School located in Suwanee, GA

To read about past Coach of the Week presented by Russell Atheltic winners, click here.