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Buccaneers High School Coach of the Week

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers in collaboration with Andy Villamarzo, National High School Sports Reporter for Rivals & On3 sports, have made the below nominations for Coach of the Week. It is up to you to vote for the Buccaneers High School Coach of the Week. Voting will start on Tuesdays of each week starting on at 9:00 a.m. and end on the Thursdays of that week at 11:59 p.m. The winner will be announced on Fridays and posted on buccaneers.com/coachoftheweek shortly after.

Please consider the following criteria when voting for the 2026 Buccaneers Coach of the Week:

1. Have winning record, beat a longtime rival, snap a losing streak, defeat a defending champion, and/or record an amazing comeback victory.
2. Show commitment to his player's safety by teaching the fundamentals of the game, proper tackling techniques, concussion management practices, and adherence to heat and hydration techniques.
3. Display a strong rapport and have earned respect from his players.
4. Have developed a mutually respectful relationship with game officials by using acceptable methods for questioning and avoiding disruptive behavior.
5. Be a leader in the game field by always exhibiting positive behavior.
6. Be involved with outside organizations such as camps, clinics, and coaching conventions.
7. Be involved with community programs.
8. Developed excellent relationships with other coaches by being cooperative, considerate and being positive with game related media statements.

The winner will receive an additional grant for $2,000 to help maintain and upgrade their football program and receive (4) tickets to an upcoming Buccaneers game courtesy of Ticketmaster.

Buccaneers High School Coach of the Week

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers in collaboration with Andy Villamarzo, National High School Sports Reporter for Rivals & On3 sports, have made the below nominations for Coach of the Week. It is up to you to vote for the Buccaneers High School Coach of the Week. Voting will start on Tuesdays of each week starting on at 9:00 a.m. and end on the Thursdays of that week at 11:59 p.m. The winner will be announced on Fridays and posted on buccaneers.com/coachoftheweek shortly after.

Please consider the following criteria when voting for the 2026 Buccaneers Coach of the Week:

1. Have winning record, beat a longtime rival, snap a losing streak, defeat a defending champion, and/or record an amazing comeback victory.
2. Show commitment to his player's safety by teaching the fundamentals of the game, proper tackling techniques, concussion management practices, and adherence to heat and hydration techniques.
3. Display a strong rapport and have earned respect from his players.
4. Have developed a mutually respectful relationship with game officials by using acceptable methods for questioning and avoiding disruptive behavior.
5. Be a leader in the game field by always exhibiting positive behavior.
6. Be involved with outside organizations such as camps, clinics, and coaching conventions.
7. Be involved with community programs.
8. Developed excellent relationships with other coaches by being cooperative, considerate and being positive with game related media statements.

The winner will receive an additional grant for $2,000 from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation to help maintain and upgrade their football program and receive (4) tickets to an upcoming Buccaneers game courtesy of Ticketmaster.

Week 1 Winner: Chris Harvey, Clearwater Central Catholic

Week 2 Winner: Scott Paravicini, Lakewood Ranch

Week 3:

Jason Schmachtenberger — Anclote High School: Coach Jason Schmachtenberger has Anclote off to a strong 2-1 start, including back-to-back victories over Gateway Charter and Bishop McLaughlin Catholic. The Sharks' latest win was a 36-24 comeback victory over Bishop McLaughlin, marking their first winning record under Schmachtenberger this season.

Eric Sanders — Palmetto High School: Coach Eric Sanders has the Palmetto Tigers off to a strong 2–1 start, capped by a thrilling 34–28 victory over Riverview Sarasota in their most recent game. Sanders continues to lead a Tigers program that has established itself as a strong competitor in Manatee County.

Dominick Ciao — Berkeley Preparatory School: Coach Dominick Ciao has Berkeley Prep rolling after the Buccaneers earned back-to-back wins, including a dominant 36-7 victory over Wiregrass Ranch in their most recent game. Ciao also led Berkeley Prep to its first state championship in 2023, finishing that season with a 13-2 record.

Thor Jozwiak — Clearwater High School: Coach Thor Jozwiak has the Clearwater Tornadoes off to a perfect 3-0 start, capped by a dominant 26-0 shutout of Countryside in their latest game. After leading Clearwater to an 8-4 record and a district championship last season, Jozwiak and the Tornadoes are continuing that momentum into 2026.