Photo Credit: Nick Smith/PrepsKCFootball is the ultimate team sport. It takes everyone on the roster to win a game on Friday nights. Coaching a football team is the same. While the head coach gives the interview, and the record is next to his name it’s not the work of just one person that brings home victories.
This season PrepsKC and DM Injury Law will honor those assistant coaches who do the little things behind the scenes that not only lead to wins but develop athletes not just as players but people too.
Each week head coaches from across the Metro will nominate their staff for the honor. PrepsKC will select one staff to have their story told and be honored for their work.
The first Coaching Staff of the Week is Ruskin. The Golden Eagles defeated Truman 56-19 to earn their second season opening win since 2011. Head Coach Tim Callaghan nominated Shannon Moore, Jamie Howell, Alvin Gilmore, Kevin Fondren, DJ Turner, Will Young, Sam Hudson, Jaron Reed and Jeff Tolbert for their work this summer and heading into the Truman game.
“This staff has overseen the Eagles all summer long helping build the culture of tough-minded young men,” Callaghan said. “A New Defensive plan and an upgraded offensive plan were all part of their hard work. They put our kids in a position to compete week 1.”
To nominate your staff for this honor, send nominations to PrepsKC’s Dion Clisso at dion@prepskc.com by midnight Sunday each week.
