Tyler Bless of Plainfield High School has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, presented by Indianapolis-based Corteva Agriscience and sponsored in part by Certor Sports, the Indianapolis Colts announced today.
Bless' Class 5A Quakers (8-1) won at previously unbeaten Class 4A-No.2 ranked Martinsville, 50-37. Plainfield's win earned them a share of the Mid-State Conference crown with Class 5A-No.5 Decatur Central (6-2) and Martinsville (8-1).
The following coaches also were recognized as honorable mentions for Week 9:
Region 1: Nick Testa - Wheeler
Region 2: Jordan Leeper - Bremen
Region 3: Doug Dinan - Ft. Wayne Carroll
Region 4: Blake Betzner- Carroll (Flora)
Region 5: Joe Grant - North Miami
Region 7: Mike Kirschner - Warren Central
Region 8: Kyle Ralph - New Palestine
Region 9: Jason Lowe - Springs Valley
Region 10: Reed May - Brownstown Central
This season marks the 25th 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, Corteva Agriscience will contribute an additional $1,000 to the school's athletic fund.
