The Chicago Bears have officially named head coach George Klupchak of Maine West High School in Des Plaines, Ill., as their High School Coach of the Week. The recognition is presented by Athletico Physical Therapy. In support of the initiative, the Bears will make a $2,000 donation to the Maine West football.
Below is what the Bears said about Coach Klupchak on a news release:
On Sept. 22, head coach George Klupchak guided his team, the Maine West Warriors (5-0), to a hard-fought 20-19 conference victory on the road against the Highland Park Giants (2-3) on Friday night. The Warriors have maintained their undefeated streak, marking the first time since 1979 that they’ve begun a season with a 5-0 record. During the game, they successfully prevented a two-point conversion attempt with just over a minute remaining, followed by a recovery of the onside kick, effectively running out the clock to secure the victory. Coach Klupchak, with over 15 years of coaching experience, took over the Warriors football program in 2020. Before joining Maine West, he served as head coach and athletic director at Walter Payton College Prep for five seasons, winning a conference championship and reaching the IHSA state playoffs in all five seasons. The Warriors are set to play against their rival, the Maine East Blue Demons (1-4) on Friday night, Sept. 29.
Chicago Bears news release
About “Coach of the Week” & “High School All-Star”
The Chicago Bears Coach of the Week program was launched in 1996 and High School All-Star program in 2011. The Coach of the Week program honors outstanding Illinois high school coaches who develop players’ football skills and knowledge, character, leadership, discipline and teamwork abilities. The nomination criteria for the High School All-Star program includes on-field performance, community involvement and good sportsmanship. Exceptional high school coaches and players who go beyond expectations are nominated by a panel of local high school sports journalists. The winning candidates are chosen each week from Aug. 25th to Oct. 21st. Since the program’s inception, the Bears have donated more than $369,000 to Illinois high schools in support of their football programs. For more information, please visit ChicagoBears.com/Community/High-School-Football.
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2023 Chicago Bears HS Coach of the Week Winners
Week 4 – Jeff Boyer – Byron HS
Week 3 – Colton Nero – Amos Alonzo Stagg HS
Week 2 – Adam Chavez, West Chicago HS
Week 1 – Terry Maxwell, Seneca HS
