High School Football Coach of the Year

[tamirrt]

Just wondering who everyone thinks is in the early running for Coach of the Year honors....there are certainly plenty of high quality coaches out there....

[PainTrain]

in class 4A, without a doubt sullivan east head coach Ralph Nelson. He has turned athe patriots a full 180 degrees and has lead them thus far to a 8-0 record and a #7 ranking in the state. The patriots have locked down a playoff birth for the first time in school history, and with a win over south tonight, they will be playing Tennessee High for the conference championship. Congrats to the East patriots and best of luck the rest of the way.

 

in 5A...it is up for grabs, but i would imagine whoever wins state will win it...Always a good choice is The "G" man from kingsport dobyns-bennett, he always finds a way to win and returns every year with a team that is capable of going all the way. Congrats to the "g" man on his continued success in Kingsport.

[BlackKnights]

DeWayne Wells--Campbell County, he ahs rebuilt thsi team into a playoff contender---for a team that hasn't ever had a winning season

[cougarhater]

in class 4A, without a doubt sullivan east head coach Ralph Nelson. He has turned athe patriots a full 180 degrees and has lead them thus far to a 8-0 record and a #7 ranking in the state. The patriots have locked down a playoff birth for the first time in school history, and with a win over south tonight, they will be playing Tennessee High for the conference championship. Congrats to the East patriots and best of luck the rest of the way.

 

in 5A...it is up for grabs, but i would imagine whoever wins state will win it...Always a good choice is The "G" man from kingsport dobyns-bennett, he always finds a way to win and returns every year with a team that is capable of going all the way. Congrats to the "g" man on his continued success in Kingsport.

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It would almost be impossible to not be able to turn the patriots a full 180 degrees because they have just been terrible. Its not the coach that did it, its the players. After this years seniors graduate East will go back to their normal losing seasons.

[tamirrt]

I'll put my vote in for my fav 2a coach...Kevin Ward of the Camden Central High Lions!....in less than 2 years he has turned around a struggling program into a probable 9-1 season....the no. 4 team in the state....the first play-off game ever to be hosted by Camden...and a team that is a true contender for a chance to play in the blue cross bowl come Dec.....He has accomplished this all with a TEAM (and I do mean the capital letters) that is led by an outstanding group of seniors with no true "star player". There may have been more "talent" on other Camden teams in the past...but NO team has every played with as much continuity, teamwork and HEART as the 2004- 2005 Lions....Coach Ward has not only brought out the best in his team, but we have seen a large change in the town as a whole!...We have something and someone to be excited about for years to come and our team interest has grown by leaps and bounds...Regardless of who wins, Coach Ward and his phenomenal staff deserve our thanks and praise for a job well done!!...GO LIONS! thumb

Edited October 22, 2004 by tamirrt

[Gerry Bertier]

In 5a, I would go with McGavock's coach. I am unsure of his name at the moment, but the things he has done this year have surprised every in TN football. Congrats to McGavock on a terrific season.

[bigchief]

McGavock's coach is first year man Arcentae Broome. He is definitely the 5A coach of the year.

[shaggyJ]

whoever is coaching mt. pleasent should win for 1A

[alreadyleftguard]

sorry tamirrt but my 2A vote goes to Davis of POLK CO. He has football in his genes and the coaching talent to back it up. he knows the game well and can motivate better than anyone i know. and as far as turning a program around since he came to polk he has produced playoff caliber teams, a big improvement from an 2-8 or lesser season history. i know, former player. Good luck tonight cats

 

Go POLK Go

[LionPride]

I'll put my vote in for my fav 2a coach...Kevin Ward of the Camden Central High Lions!....in less than 2 years he has turned around a struggling program into a probable 9-1 season....the no. 4 team in the state....the first play-off game ever to be hosted by Camden...and a team that is a true contender for a chance to play in the blue cross bowl come Dec.....He has accomplished this all with a TEAM (and I do mean the capital letters) that is led by an outstanding group of seniors with no true "star player".  There may have been more "talent" on other Camden teams in the past...but NO team has every played with as much continuity, teamwork and HEART as the 2004- 2005 Lions....Coach Ward has not only brought out the best in his team, but we have seen a large change in the town as a whole!...We have something and someone to be excited about for years to come and our team interest has grown by leaps and bounds...Regardless of who wins, Coach Ward and his phenomenal staff deserve our thanks and praise for a job well done!!...GO LIONS! thumb

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Well said tamirrt...GO LIONS! thumb

[CougarTrav02]

Coach Wells of Campbell County - 1st winning season in 29 years of the school and first play-off appearance, from a team that usually sits at bottom of reg 1 5A

Edited October 22, 2004 by CougarTrav02

[REBELRON]

As much as I think George Quarles is a great coach. Ralph Nelson has to be the coach of the year. Sullivan East has always been a 2-8 or 1-9 team. Ralph Nelson has turned that program around. A good coach makes a difference. I bet after this season there will be more kids out for football at Sullivan East. Success breeds success.