Chauncey Williams-Barefield graduated from Como Park Senior High School in 2004. After graduating, he spent a few years coaching youth football for Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Centers. He began coaching at Brooklyn Center High School as the Offensive Coordinator in 2017. In 2018 he became the interim Head Coach and hired as the Head Coach for the 2019. Coach Williams-Barefield’s commitment is to build a football program that gives young people the character traits to be successful in life along with being competitive on the football field.
The Vikings and Gatorade are teaming up to honor a Gatorade Coach of the Week after each week of games during the high school football season. Coaches are chosen based on their contribution on the football field, but more importantly on the impact they make within their community and for their student athletes.
In addition to being recognized in local media for the achievement, the school’s football program receives Gatorade product for the season and a $1,000 donation on behalf of the Minnesota Vikings.
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2020 Minnesota Vikings Coaches of the Week
Week 2 – Jared Essler, St. Michael-Albertville
Week 1 – Dave Dahlstrom, Foley HS
