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:
- The nominees are:
- Christian Grier led the Columbus girls flag football team to a state playoff appearance last season.
- In Cam Jones’ second season at Duluth, the Wildcats compiled their highest win total in 25 years.
- Rodney Hackney collected his 100th win as a head coach last season. He led Riverdale to its first region title since 1998 in 2020.
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
Week 6: Maurice Dixon, Creekside
Week 7: Zach Corcoran, St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School
Week 8: Leroy Hood, Pebblebrook
