The 2022 San Francisco 49ers PREP U.S. Bank Charlie Wedemeyer Memorial Coach of the Year Award goes to Lincoln’s Phil Ferrigno. He’s now a finalist for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award.
In 2022, Coach Ferrigno led Lincoln to its third state title under his direction. The Cougars beat Crenshaw 54-6 for the CIF Division 7-A state championship.
During his two decades as the San Francisco school, Ferrigno has led the school to 17 postseasons.
Coach Ferrigno was also saluted during the regular season as the 49ers’ Week 1 Coach of the Week.
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Congratulations to Coach Phil Ferrigno of Lincoln High School, our 49ers PREP pres. by @usbank Charlie Wedemeyer Memorial Coach of the Year and Don Shula Coach of the Year nominee!
— 49ers Foundation (@49ersFoundation) February 3, 2023
As part of his nomination, Coach Ferrigno will receive a grant from the NFL.
Congrats, Coach!
2022 San Francisco 49ers Coach of the Week Winners
Week 10 – Brad Tubbs, Newark Memorial HS
Week 9 – Jeff Scheller, San Mateo HS
Week 8 – Paul Perenon, Mt. Eden HS
Week 7 – Matt Kaufman, Irvington HS
Week 6 – Roberto Clemente, Dougherty Valley HS
Week 5- Danny Jones, Amador Valley HS
Week 4 Jason Piccolotti, Terra Nova HS
Week 3 – Paul Reynauld, Concord HS
Week 2 – Darren Yafai, Christopher HS
Week 1 – Phil Ferrigno, Lincoln HS
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