The New Orleans Saints are honoring Northlake Christian’s James Willis as their latest High School Coach of the Week. The former NFL linebacker has served as the school’s head coach since 2019.
This year, Northshore Christian is off to a 4-2 start.
Willis was taken in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. During his seven year career, he also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks. Since retiring, Willis has coached at the NFL and collegiate level.
Introducing this week's High School Coach of the Week: former NFL player and coach, James Willis with @NCSCovington!
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) October 14, 2022
His team is going into Friday's game with a 4-2 record🏈https://t.co/9lwfh8vHtd
2022 New Orleans Saints Coach of the Week Winners
Week 5 – Dennis Skains, Cecelia HS
Week 4 – Frank Gendusa, St. Mary’s Episcopal HS
Week 3 – Vinnie Bullara, Catholic Pointe Coupee HS
Week 2 – Etheridge Foster, Sara T. Reed HS
Week 1 – Dorsett Buckels, Hammond HS
