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:
More about this week’s candidates:
- Tim Barron, in his first season at Villa Rica, won a state title at Heard County after 19 seasons at the west Georgia school.
- Maurice Dixon went 0-10 in his first season — 2017 — at Creekside. The Seminoles are 23-12 since with two region titles.
- Jason Roquemore took over a Towns County team that went 11-20 in three seasons prior.
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
Week 4: Wesley Tankersley, Stephens County
Week 5: Marquis Westbrook, Warner Robins
