Congratulations to Jason Ward, head football coach at Tri-West High School, (Lizton, Indiana) on being named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Ward, who is a Tri-West alum, was hired as the program’s new head coach earlier this year.
Congratulations to Coach Jason Ward of @triwestsports on being named the #Colts Week 7 Coach of the Week!
— Indianapolis Colts Youth Football (@ColtsYouthFB) October 5, 2020
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Ward was nominated and selected for the award after his Class 3A, No. 15-ranked Bruins defeated Class 3A, No. 14-ranked North Montgomery 35-6.
Pretty dang happy for this guy! He works his butt of every day to provide an environment of inclusion and respect. His passion is evident to anyone around the program and community. Congrats Jason!!!! https://t.co/L2NO7pOhqJ
— Torri Ward (@TorriWard) October 5, 2020
The following coaches were recognized as honorable mentions for Week 7:
| Region | Coach/School |
|---|---|
| 1 | Keith Kilmer – Lowell |
| 2 | Matt Thacker – Fairfield |
| 3 | Chad Zolman – Homestead |
| 4 | Terry Peebles – W. Lafayette Harrison |
| 5 | Ron Qualls – Anderson |
| 7 | Rob Doyle – Chatard |
| 8 | Darrin Fisher – Whiteland |
| 9 | John Hurley – Evansville Memorial |
| 10 | Ryan Knigga – Lawrenceburg |
This season marks the 21st year the Colts are recognizing outstanding high school football coaches throughout the state. Each week following a high school football weekend, one coach will be announced as the honoree.
All high school head coaches in the state are eligible regardless of their school size, league or division. Coaches are evaluated on various factors including the coach’s impact on the team, school and community, as well as the team’s performance. The honorees are selected by a panel of football media, former athletic directors and other football representatives from across the state.
At the conclusion of the high school season, each winning coach will receive a $1,000 donation from the NFL Foundation, as well as a commemorative plaque. What’s more, Anthem will contribute an additional $1,000 to the school’s athletic fund, as well as a donation of about 2,000 meals to a food shelter of the coach’s choice.
For more information, visit Colts.com/HighSchoolFootball.
2020 Colts/NFL Coach of the Week Winners
Week 6 – Chris Skinner – Andrean
Week 5 – Josh Shattuck – Elkhart
Week 4 – Mike Kirschner – Mt. Vernon
Week 3 – Mac Webb – Tell City
Week 2 – Bill Peebles – Cathedral
Week 1 – Jason Doerffler – Ft. Wayne Northrop
