Each winning head coach of the Falcons Coach of the Week, presented by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, receives a $1,000 grant for their program, a commemorative Falcons item and recognition from the Falcons and AJC at a game this season. Vote now for the nominees and visit the AJC Wednesdays for final results:

Week 4 nominees

  • Shaun Conley, has been at Gainesville school Chestatee for six seasons.
  • Wesley Tankersley, was inducted into the Gilmer County Hall of Fame in 2020.
  • John Reid, has coach championship teams in three states, including 5A titles in Rome in 2016 and ‘17.

The NFL and Atlanta Falcons will recognize 10 head high school varsity tackle and girls flag football coaches across the states of Georgia and Alabama throughout the 2021 season with the Coach of the Week award, presented by the AJC, for their work in making a difference in student-athletes lives on-and-off the field.

Atlanta Falcons Coach of the Week for 2021

Week 1: Craig Coleman, Luella

Week 2: Rich Fendley, Bowdon

Week 3: William Felton, Decatur