November 7 – Youth/Prep Weekly Award Winners

High School Coach of the Week presented by Russell Athletic:
Richie Marsh of Thomasville High School located in Thomasville, GA has been selected as this week’s NFL High School Coach of the Week.

Each week of the season, the winner of this award will receive a plaque signed by Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith and a $1,000 grant from the NFL’s Youth Football Fund to his school’s athletic department. The coaching staff will also receive Coach of the Week sweatsuits along with Coach of the Week t-shirts for members of the football team.

Captain in the Community presented by Russell Athletic:
The Atlanta Falcons Captain in the community winner is Jay Dawahare, a quarterback at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School in Columbus, GA.

When Jay was asked, “What makes a good leader?” he responded, “There are a lot of things that go into being a good leader. One of the major attributes would be caring about the people you are trying to lead. If you care about the people on your team and always ask yourself “will this help them”, everything else will fall into place. Another important quality as a leader is hard work and attitude. Whatever you demonstrate, other people will follow. This is why it is essential that you model the right way. Anyone can lead, but to be a good leader you need to lead people down the right path. We are all given talents and gifts. It is our job to share these gifts with all people, especially those in our own community. Giving back to the community through service and good works makes all of us better.”

The Captain in the Community program recognizes outstanding high school football student-athletes around the state of Georgia that demonstrate strong leadership skills both on-and-off the field. Winners are selected by USA Football, the Official Youth Football Development Partner of the NFL. Additionally, each winner’s high school will receive a grant in the amount of $1,000 to support community initiatives courtesy of the Atlanta Falcons and the NFL’s Youth Football Fund.

Youth Team of the Week:
The Youth Team of the Week is the Northeast Packers, an 8-year-old team located in Columbus, GA.

This program recognizes outstanding youth football teams around the State of Georgia through mid-November. Each winning team’s organization will receive a grant in the amount of $500 courtesy of the Atlanta Falcons and the NFL’s Youth Football Fund.

Cheer Squad of the Week:
The Cheer Squad of the Week is the Mountain View Bears first grade cheerleaders, located in Lawrenceville, GA.

This program recognizes outstanding youth cheer squads around the state of Georgia through mid-November. Each winning squad’s organization will receive a grant in the amount of $500 courtesy of the Atlanta Falcons and the NFL’s Youth Football Fund.