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Buccaneers High School Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week presented by Nike

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers in collaboration with Andy Villamarzo, Rivals High School National Sports Reporter, will select all nominees 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.

Winning coaches receive a $2,000 grant from the Bucs Foundation to help maintain and upgrade their football programs.

Please consider the following criteria when voting for the 2025 Buccaneers Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week presented by Nike:

  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 player safety by teaching the fundamentals of the game, proper techniques, concussion management practices and adherence to heat and hydration techniques.
  3. Display a strong rapport and have earned respect from the team's 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."

WEEK 6 NOMINEES:

Vincent Brown, Wildwood High School – The Wildcats are off to a 1-1 start this season, highlighted by a win over South Sumter. They are currently ranked No. 1 in the 1A District 5 standings.

Rick Keeran, Lecanto High School – The Panthers have opened the season 3-5, with an impressive three shutout victories showcasing their defensive capabilities.

John Grone, Wiregrass Ranch High School – The Bulls hold a strong 5-2 record and have demonstrated dominant defense, recording three shutout wins so far this season.

James Mumma, River Ridge High School – The Royal Knights are 2-4 to begin the season, with both of their wins coming in shutout fashion.

WINNERS:

Week 1: Tom Pusateri, Countryside High School

Week 2: Jason Ranze, Tarpon Springs

Week 3: Shawn Millard, Land O' Lakes High School

Week 4: Travis Combs, Lennard High School

Week 5: Ben Addis, East Bay High School

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