Indianapolis – John Hart of Brownsburg High School has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the
Week, presented by CenterPoint Energy, the Indianapolis Colts announced today.
Hart was nominated and selected for the award after his Bulldogs outlasted Cathedral in a battle of Class
6A heavyweights.
The win ended Cathedral’s seven-game win streak. Hart is the sixth winningest coach
in Indiana history with 318 wins. This is his third time receiving this Coach of the Week award.
The following coaches also were recognized as honorable mentions for Week 2:
Region 1: Demetri Blanco – River Forest Region 7: Mike Kirschner – Warren Central
Region 2: Will Hostrawser – LaVille Region 8: Darrin Fisher – Whiteland
Region 3: Doug Dinan – Fort Wayne Carroll Region 9: Mo Sutton – Evansville Harrison
Region 4: Clayton Mannering – Lewis Cass Region 10: Jake Meiners – East Central
Region 5: Bob Prescott – Huntington North
This season marks the 23rd year the Colts are recognizing outstanding high school football coaches
throughout Indiana. 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, CenterPoint Energy will contribute
an additional $1,000 to the school’s athletic fund.
For more information, visit Colts.com/HighSchoolFootball
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