The Denver Broncos have been honoring a tackle football coach of the week since 1996 and it added a flag football coach of the week in 2024 to coincide with that being the inaugural season of CHSAA sanctioning flag football. At the end of the season, the Broncos will honor a coach of the year for both flag and tackle football.
Each selected coach receives a monetary donation from the NFL Foundation for their high school football or flag football program, and the coach will also be honored on field at a Broncos game during the season.
To nominate a coach, athletic directors should
use this form.
Previous Winners
The 2025 winners will be released on a week-by-week basis this fall.Â
2024 Winners
|
Flag Football |
Tackle Football |
| Week 1 |
Lex Gutierrez, Northglenn (Aug. 21) |
Myles Smith, Cheyenne Wells (Sept. 4) |
| Week 2 |
Alexis Rosholt, Chatfield (Aug. 28) |
Scott Przymus, Steamboat Springs (Sept. 11) |
| Week 3 |
Frank Haist, The Classical Academy (Sept. 4) |
Stephen Ruempolhamer, Denver East (Sept. 18) |
| Week 4 |
Tori Elmore, Denver South (Sept. 11) |
Levi Kramer, Wray (Sept. 25) |
| Week 5 |
Shane King, ThunderRidge (Sept. 18) |
Jerimi Calip, Mesa Ridge (Oct. 2) |
| Week 6 |
Mark Fisher, Grandview (Sept. 25) |
Josh Gardner, Mancos (Oct. 9) |
| Week 7 |
Eric Mosley, Rangeview (Oct. 2) |
Carl Frerichs, Basalt (Oct. 16) |
| Week 8 |
Mitch Hulse, Mullen (Oct. 9) |
Brett Mertens, Montrose (Oct. 23) |
| Week 9 |
Rodney Pierso, Doherty (Oct. 16) |
Chad Drummond, Woodland Park (Oct. 30) |
| Week 10 |
Dana Srdoc, Mountain Vista (Oct. 23) |
Stephen Robbins, Lutheran (Nov. 6) |
| Coach of the Year |
Tim Test, Mountain View |
Levi Kramer, Wray |
2023 Winners
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Justin Rich, The Classical Academy |
| Week 2 |
Kris Cotterman, Pueblo Central |
| Week 3 |
David Guy, Simla |
| Week 4 |
Jamie Steele, Thompson Valley |
| Week 5 |
Andy Lowry, Columbine |
| Week 6 |
Garrett Pickett, Otis |
| Week 7 |
Matt Yemm, Fort Collins |
| Week 8 |
Cameron Ross, Fruita Monument |
| Week 9 |
Cory Ticnor, Berthoud |
| Week 10 |
Jesse German, Green Mountain |
| Coach of the Year |
Andy Lowry, Columbine |
| NFL Don Shula High School Coach of the Year |
Andy Lowry, Columbine |
2022 Winners
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Troy Hoffman, Platte Valley |
| Week 2 |
Jesse McConnell, Stratton |
| Week 3 |
Ben Johnson, Delta |
| Week 4 |
Ricky Manzanares, Littleton |
| Week 5 |
Jeremy Hayden, Northridge |
| Week 6 |
Shane Baughman, Dove Creek |
| Week 7 |
Mike Armentrout, Palmer Ridge |
| Week 8 |
Manny Wasinger, Monte Vista |
| Week 9 |
Eric Tonkin, Poudre |
| Week 10 |
Kyle Forster, Centauri |
| Coach of the Year |
Blair Hubbard, Broomfield |
2021
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Tom Doherty, Grandview |
| Week 2 |
Harrison Chisum, Weld Central |
| Week 3 |
Jared Yannacito, Golden |
| Week 4 |
Luis Corona, Sierra Grande |
| Week 5 |
James Wagner, Summit |
| Week 6 |
Chris Kelly, Aurora Central |
| Week 7 |
JD Stone, Haxtun |
| Week 8 |
Curtis Hintz, North Fork |
| Week 9 |
Matt Van Praag, Evergreen |
| Week 10 |
Jeff Fulton, Fossil Ridge |
| Coach of the year |
Ty Davies, Fort Morgan |
2020
|
Coach |
| Week 1 (fall) |
Joe Roskam, Woodland Park |
| Week 2 (fall) |
Bill Forgey, Walsh |
| Week 3 (fall) |
Jay Madden, Pomona |
| Week 4 (fall) |
Jake Novotny, Fountain-Fort Carson |
| Week 5 (fall) |
Troy Ward, Rampart |
| Week 1 (spring) |
Ryan Bishop, Boulder |
| Week 2 (spring) |
Tyson Vigil, Las Animas |
| Week 3 (spring) |
Pat Engle, Glenwood Springs |
| Week 4 (spring) |
Ryan Marini, Denver South |
| Week 5 (spring) |
Cory Archuleta, Manitou Springs |
| Coach of the Year |
Zac Lemon, Eaton |
2019
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Nick Trombetta, Thornton |
| Week 2 |
Wayne Voorhees, Riverdale Ridge |
| Week 3 |
Drew Sandlin, Alamosa |
| Week 4 |
Brian McGee, Silver Creek |
| Week 5 |
Brad Doherty, Branson/Kim |
| Week 6 |
John Sullivan, Vista PEAK |
| Week 7 |
Joe Cary, Sanford |
| Week 8 |
Matt Loyd, Ralston Valley |
| Week 9 |
Damon Wells, Rifle |
| Week 10 |
Shawn Mitchell, Discovery Canyon |
| Coach of the year |
Rob Busmente, Sterling |
2018
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Wayne McGinn, Loveland |
| Week 2 |
Zac Lemon, Eaton |
| Week 3 |
Chris Michel, Sedgwick County |
| Week 4 |
Derrick Martin, Thomas Jefferson |
| Week 5 |
Mike O'Dwyer, Limon |
| Week 6 |
Brett Mertens, Montrose |
| Week 7 |
Doug Nisenson, ThunderRidge |
| Week 8 |
Travis Peeples, Frederick |
| Week 9 |
Jaron Cohen, Ponderosa |
| Week 10 |
Dan Sutter, Merino |
| Coach of the year |
Chris Michel, Sedgwick County |
2017
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Jeff Krumlauf, Doherty |
| Week 2 |
Michael Farda, Hinkley |
| Week 3 |
Dayne Eaton, Holly |
| Week 4 |
Lane Wasinger, Roosevelt |
| Week 5 |
Ryan Goddard, Pueblo South |
| Week 6 |
Chad Cooper, Erie |
| Week 7 |
Gary Heide, Bayfield |
| Week 8 |
Justin Kerns, Prairie |
| Week 9 |
Chris Jones, Windsor |
| Week 10 |
Jared Yannacito, Golden |
| Coach of the year |
Ryan Goddard, Pueblo South |
2016
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Chris Brown, West Grand |
| Week 2 |
Mark Sampson, Cripple Creek-Victor |
| Week 3 |
Blair Hubbard, Broomfield |
| Week 4 |
Jason Klatt, Mead |
| Week 5 |
Wayne Voorhees, Legacy |
| Week 6 |
Clint Buderus, La Junta |
| Week 7 |
Mike Schmitt, Eaglecrest |
| Week 8 |
Mike Schmidt, Platte Canyon |
| Week 9 |
Bret McGatlin, Chatfield |
| Week 10 |
Scott Yates, Kent Denver |
| Coach of the year |
Jeff Giger, Strasburg |
2015
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Rich Bortner, Arvada |
| Week 2 |
Mike D. Gabriel, Holy Family |
| Week 3 |
Shane Ward, Gateway |
| Week 4 |
Frank Ybarra, Horizon |
| Week 5 |
Jeremy Mercer, Pueblo Central |
| Week 6 |
Tom McCartney, Fairview |
| Week 7 |
Doug Johnson, Longmont |
| Week 8 |
Kerry Denison, Westminster |
| Week 9 |
Mike Campbell, Arapahoe |
| Week 10 |
Stacy Coryell, Wheat Ridge |
| Coach of the year |
Rod Sherman, Valor Christian |
2014
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Dan Jajczyk, Adams City |
| Week 2 |
Aaron Jones, Nederland |
| Week 3 |
Dean Huffman, Manual |
| Week 4 |
Zach Morris, Bear Creek |
| Week 5 |
Manny Wasinger, Monte Vista |
| Week 6 |
Jeremy Cole, Cotopaxi |
| Week 7 |
Wayne Voorhees, Legacy |
| Week 8 |
Ryan Hollingshead, Castle View |
| Week 9 |
Kurt Krantz, Littleton |
| Week 10 |
Rob Woitalewicz, Dakota Ridge |
| Coach of the year |
Dave Logan, Cherry Creek |
2013
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Ashour Peera, Gateway |
| Week 2 |
Matt Smith, Thompson Valley |
| Week 3 |
Brandon Milholland, Cedaredge |
| Week 4 |
John Trahan, Montbello |
| Week 5 |
Todd Casebier, Montrose |
| Week 6 |
Mark Robinson, Lakewood |
| Week 7 |
Matt Flavin, Buena Vista |
| Week 8 |
Brian Davey, Mountain Range |
| Week 9 |
David Joyce, Doherty |
| Week 10 |
Shawn Mitchell, Discovery Canyon |
| Coach of the year |
Todd Miller, Pine Creek |
2012
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Seth Replogle, Overland |
| Week 2 |
Mitch Johnson, Fountain Fort-Carson |
| Week 3 |
Bill Mondt, Eaton |
| Week 4 |
John Vogt, Chaparral |
| Week 5 |
Sean Mulvey, Fruita Monument |
| Week 6 |
Shawn Randel, McClave |
| Week 7 |
David Bervig, The Classical Academy |
| Week 8 |
Ben Johnson, Delta |
| Week 9 |
Tony Lindsay, Denver South |
| Week 10 |
Damon Wells, Rifle |
| Coach of the year |
Phil Bravo, Monarch |
2011
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Ron McFarland, Denver East |
| Week 2 |
John Schultz, Grandview |
| Week 3 |
Mark Buderus, Florence |
| Week 4 |
Randy Begano, Trinidad |
| Week 5 |
Robbie Owens, Grand Junction |
| Week 6 |
Jamie Heiner, Cornerstone Christian Academy |
| Week 7 |
Randy Dreitz, Brush |
| Week 8 |
Mike Apodaca, Silver Creek |
| Week 9 |
Chris Coppa, Cañon City |
| Week 10 |
Fred Marjerrison, Widefield |
| Coach of the year |
Andy Lowry, Columbine |
2010
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Shelby Langford, Primero |
| Week 2 |
Mark Nolan, Regis Jesuit |
| Week 3 |
Levi Kramer, Wray |
| Week 4 |
Glynn Higgs, Burlington |
| Week 5 |
Bill Nelson, Skyview |
| Week 6 |
Troy Hauxwell, Bethune |
| Week 7 |
Rich Martinez, John F. Kennedy |
| Week 8 |
Matt Loyd, Ralston Valley |
| Week 9 |
Ed Eastin, Roosevelt |
| Week 10 |
Thad Lear, Frederick |
| Coach of the year |
Dave Logan, Mullen |
2009
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
James Lopez, Manzanola |
| Week 2 |
Tom Doherty, Eaglecrest |
| Week 3 |
Jaron Cohen, Liberty |
| Week 4 |
Bret McGatlin, Chatfield |
| Week 5 |
Ryan Hollingshead, Castle View |
| Week 6 |
Tom Lynch, Rock Canyon |
| Week 7 |
Gregg Wyatt, Durango |
| Week 8 |
Keith Gille, Yuma |
| Week 9 |
Jeff Jordahl, Edison |
| Week 10 |
Blair Hubbard, Faith Christian |
| Coach of the year |
Mike Griebel, Heritage |
2008
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Joe Johnson, ThunderRidge |
| Week 2 |
Francisco Lujan, Jefferson |
| Week 3 |
Larry Gartrell, Erie |
| Week 4 |
Todd Miller, Pine Creek |
| Week 5 |
Rocky Schneider, Prairie View |
| Week 6 |
Aaron Abeyta, Antonio |
| Week 7 |
Casey Coons, Arvada West |
| Week 8 |
Mick Holmes, Dayspring Christian |
| Week 9 |
Reid Kahl, Wheat Ridge |
| Week 10 |
Mark Haering, Pueblo South |
| Coach of the year |
Brian Christensen, Akron |
2007
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Tim Owens, Thomas Jefferson |
| Week 2 |
Bret McGatlin, Chatfield |
| Week 3 |
George Purnell, Holyoke |
| Week 4 |
Mike Griebel, Heritage |
| Week 5 |
Mike Woolford, Regis Jesuit |
| Week 6 |
Jason Catron, Falcon |
| Week 7 |
Doug Johnson, Longmont |
| Week 8 |
Paul Griese, Woodlin |
| Week 9 |
Todd Matkin, Highland |
| Week 10 |
Rocky Whitworth, Glenwood Springs |
| Coach of the year |
Monte Pinkerton, Pueblo West |
2006
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Mark Robinson, Lakewood |
| Week 2 |
Rick Upchurch, Pueblo East |
| Week 3 |
Monte Thelen, Cherokee Trail |
| Week 4 |
Reid Kahl, Wheat Ridge |
| Week 5 |
Jeff Wilson, Pueblo County |
| Week 6 |
Mike O'Dwyer, Limon |
| Week 7 |
Brian Christensen, Akron |
| Week 8 |
Ric Cash, Mountain Vista |
| Week 9 |
Bob Hudson, Fort Lupton |
| Week 10 |
Shawn Mitchell, Harrison |
| Coach of the year |
Tim Gribben, Idalia |
2005
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Greg Critchett, Cherry Creek |
| Week 2 |
Mike Schmidt, Platte Canyon |
| Week 3 |
Tony Ramunno, Lewis-Palmer |
| Week 4 |
Dan Schmidt, Julesburg |
| Week 5 |
John Nichols, Lyons |
| Week 6 |
Casey Coons, Arvada West |
| Week 7 |
Tony Manfredi, Overland |
| Week 8 |
Jeff Ketron, Douglas County |
| Week 9 |
Tom Ritter, Brighton |
| Week 10 |
Gary Davies, Broomfield |
| Coach of the year |
Jeff Ketron, Douglas County |
2004
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
David Hall, Aurora Central |
| Week 2 |
Frank Ybarra, Horizon |
| Week 3 |
Mark Bauder, Sterling |
| Week 4 |
Don McGatlin, Green Mountain |
| Week 5 |
Vern McGee, Central (G.J.) |
| Week 6 |
Tom Doherty, Eaglecrest |
| Week 7 |
Jason Tice, Lamar |
| Week 8 |
Chad Senseney, Centaurus |
| Week 9 |
Tom Smailes, Rocky Mountain |
| Week 10 |
Jeff Sweet, Gateway |
| Coach of the year |
Mike O'Dwyer, Limon |
2003
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Chad Koepke, Littleton |
| Week 2 |
Eric Rice, Fort Collins |
| Week 3 |
Manuel Gonzales Jr., Holly |
| Week 4 |
Brian Christensen, Akron |
| Week 5 |
Jay Madden, Pomona |
| Week 6 |
Dane Gonzales, Rangeview |
| Week 7 |
Wayne Voorhees, Legacy |
| Week 8 |
Don McGatlin, Green Mountain |
| Week 9 |
Oliver Lucas, Montbello |
| Week 10 |
Tony Manfredi, Overland |
| Coach of the year |
Mark Swalley, Denver Christian |
2002
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Dominic Capra, Legacy |
| Week 2 |
Jeff Wilson, Pueblo County |
| Week 3 |
Mike Gabriel, Holy Family |
| Week 4 |
Matt Loyd, Ralston Valley |
| Week 5 |
Rocky Whitworth, Grandview |
| Week 6 |
Don Morse, Bennett |
| Week 7 |
Randy Penn, Englewood |
| Week 8 |
Jim Ryan, Regis Jesuit |
| Week 9 |
Gene Dixon, La Junta |
| Week 10 |
Jamie Woodruff, Ponderosa |
| Coach of the year |
Al Talbot, Golden |
2001
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Gary Thompson, Eaglecrest |
| Week 2 |
Brad Bunting, University |
| Week 3 |
Jeff Sweet, Gateway |
| Week 4 |
Tony Manfredi, Overland |
| Week 5 |
Jim Trahern, Kit Carson |
| Week 6 |
Ken Soper, Dolores County |
| Week 7 |
Tom Ritter, Brighton |
| Week 8 |
Mark Swalley, Denver Christian |
| Week 9 |
Jim Dooley, Doherty |
| Week 10 |
Steve Finesilver, George Washington |
| Coach of the year |
Manny Wasinger, Alamosa |
2000
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Ed Stevens, Chaparral |
| Week 2 |
Louis Wright, Montbello |
| Week 3 |
Tom Smailes, Rocky Mountain |
| Week 4 |
Billy Moore, Fruita Monument |
| Week 5 |
Dan Gallas, Smoky Hill |
| Week 6 |
Joel Johnson, Kiowa |
| Week 7 |
Bob Carskie, Boulder |
| Week 8 |
Mike Roof, Pine Creek |
| Week 9 |
Chuck Puga, Highlands Ranch |
| Week 10 |
Gary Davies, Broomfield |
| Coach of the year |
Lee Hitchcock, Cañon City |
1999
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Dave Renquest, Lutheran |
| Week 2 |
Harold Johnson, Denver South |
| Week 3 |
Mike Sirko, Rampart |
| Week 4 |
Scott Gallas, Northglenn |
| Week 5 |
Tony Manfredi, Overland |
| Week 6 |
Matt Loyd, Golden |
| Week 7 |
Bill Mara, Regis Jesuit |
| Week 8 |
Paul Colgate, Wasson |
| Week 9 |
John Poovey, Loveland |
| Week 10 |
Marty Heaton, ThunderRidge |
| Coach of the year |
Andy Lowry, Columbine |
1998
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Mick Ward, Aurora Central |
| Week 2 |
Dave Logan, Arvada West |
| Week 3 |
Paul "Tiny" Koehler, Niwot |
| Week 4 |
Paul Nelson, Arapahoe |
| Week 5 |
Gary Davies, Broomfield |
| Week 6 |
Tom Thenell, Bear Creek |
| Week 7 |
Gary Klatt, Pomona |
| Week 8 |
Rich Yonker, Poudre |
| Week 9 |
Tom McCartney, Fairview |
| Week 10 |
Louis Wright, Montbello |
| Coach of the year |
Clint Fick, Faith Christian |
1997
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Steve Thyfault, Durango |
| Week 2 |
John Pounder, Hinkley |
| Week 3 |
Tom Thenell, Bear Creek |
| Week 4 |
Clint Fick, Faith Christian |
| Week 5 |
Nate Howard, Manual |
| Week 6 |
Mike Griebel, Heritage |
| Week 7 |
Gary Anderson, D'Evelyn |
| Week 8 |
Dave Ramsey, Boulder |
| Week 9 |
Gordon Cramer, Longmont |
| Week 10 |
Bill Mara, Jesuit |
| Coach of the year |
John Pounder, Hinkley |
1996
|
Coach |
| Week 1 |
Don McGatlin, Green Mountain |
| Week 2 |
Mick McCall, Mullen |
| Week 3 |
Greg King, Stratton |
| Week 4 |
Glenn Gielas, Horizon |
| Week 5 |
Ralph Bredehoft, Flagler |
| Week 6 |
Dave Sidwell, Regis Jesuit |
| Week 7 |
Oliver Lucas, Thomas Jefferson |
| Week 8 |
Tom Brockman, Pueblo Central |
| Week 9 |
Mike Woolford, Cherry Creek |
| Week 10 |
Joe Ramunno, Palisade |
| Coach of the year |
Joe, Ramunno, Palisade |