Allen Park, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have named Tim Brandon of Grosse Pointe South as the 2011 week five recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program Presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.
Brandon led his Blue Devils to an 18-13 victory over Grosse Pointe North on Friday (Sept. 23) to improve to 4-1 on the season.
Brandon has been coaching for 22 years including the last five as head coach at Grosse Pointe South. In those five seasons he has led the Blue Devils to two state playoff appearances, including the Division 2 state semifinals last season. His career record at Grosse Pointe South stands at 29-17.
This week Brandon and the Blue Devils travel to Anchor Bay (1-4).
COACH OF THE WEEK PROGRAM
Each week throughout the 2011 nine-week high school regular season, one coach that best develops his players’ character, discipline and football skill will be recognized for his commitment to the team, school and community. The winner is selected by a panel of three newspaper writers -- Mick McCabe (Detroit Free Press), Jane Bos (Grand Rapids Press) and Hugh Bernreuter (Saginaw News).
This season’s program will award $22,000 to aid in the development and promotion of high school football in the state of Michigan thanks to contributions from the Detroit Lions and the National Football League and presenting sponsor the Michigan Army National Guard.
Each winning coach throughout the regular season will receive a $2,000 donation to his school’s football program. All weekly winners will be honored at an awards ceremony during the Lions-Vikings game at Ford Field on December 11. During the ceremony, the Lions will also introduce the High School Coach of the Year. This year’s Coach of the Year will receive a $4,000 donation to his team’s football program.
In addition to the monetary award, all winners receive a framed certificate signed by Lions’ head coach Jim Schwartz and National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell. Winning coaches also receive a personalized game ball, and a Detroit Lions “Coach of the Week” hat.
In its 15th year, the Detroit Lions High School Coach of the Week program will have awarded $290,000 to high school football programs throughout the state of Michigan. For more information on the Detroit Lions High School Coach of the Week program, contact Chad Walker at (313) 216-4000.
