High School Flag Football Coach of the Week | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buccaneers High School Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week presented by Nike
The selections were made from a combined effort from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Andy Villamarzo, Sports Reporter from SBLive Sports. All nominees were based on specific criteria. Now, it is up to you to vote for the Buccaneers High School Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week presented by Nike. Voting will start on Tuesdays of each week at 9:00 a.m. and end on the Thursdays of that week at 11:59 p.m. The winner will be announced on the Saturday of that week and posted on buccaneers.com/coachoftheweek and on our social channels.
Please consider the following criteria when voting for the 2024 Buccaneers Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week presented by Nike:
- Have winning record, beat a longtime rival, snap a losing streak, defeat a defending champion, and/or record an amazing comeback victory.
- Show commitment to player safety by teaching the fundamentals of the game, proper techniques, concussion management practices and adherence to heat and hydration techniques.
- Display a strong rapport and have earned respect from the team's players.
- Have developed a mutually respectful relationship with game officials by using acceptable methods for questioning and avoiding disruptive behavior.
- Be a leader in the game field by always exhibiting positive behavior.
- Be involved with outside organizations such as camps, clinics, and coaching conventions.
- Be involved with community programs.
- Developed excellent relationships with other coaches by being cooperative, considerate and being positive with game related media statements.
Week 6 Nominations:
Travis Combs, Lennard HS: One of the state's top teams was on full display last week with back-to-back shutout victories. Combs led the Longhorns to victories over Gaither (33-0) and Spoto (34-0).
Steve Karoff, Leto HS: The Falcons picked up win No. 2 on the season when they soundly defeated Gaither 24-0 last week. Karoff has Leto moving in the right direction as they enter the second half of the season.
Jamie LaCourse, The Villages HS: One of the hottest teams in the state of Florida right now is the Buffaloes under LaCourse. The Villages are currently 10-3 on the season, including winning games last week against North Marion and West Port.
Matthew Timmons, Winter Haven HS: In the Blue Devils first season of playing within the FHSAA state series and Timmons has his girls playing solid football. Winter Haven currently sits with a record of 4-2, with a strong 38-0 victory over Kathleen last week.
WINNERS:
Week 1: Nick Clements – Fort Pierce Central HS
Week 2: Andrew Sitar - Springstead HS
Week 3: Matt Hernandez - Alonso HS
Week 4: Josh Saunders - Robinson HS
Week 5: Billy Hughes - Weeki Wachee HS