High School Flag Football Coach of the Week | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buccaneers High School Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week presented by Nike
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers 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.
Please consider the following criteria when voting for the 2025 Buccaneers Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week presented by Nike:
- Have winning record, beat a longtime rival, snap a losing streak, defeat a defending champion, and/or record an amazing comeback victory.
- Show commitment to player safety by teaching the fundamentals of the game, proper techniques, concussion management practices and adherence to heat and hydration techniques.
- Display a strong rapport and have earned respect from the team's players.
- Have developed a mutually respectful relationship with game officials by using acceptable methods for questioning and avoiding disruptive behavior.
- Be a leader in the game field by always exhibiting positive behavior.
- Be involved with outside organizations such as camps, clinics, and coaching conventions.
- Be involved with community programs.
- Developed excellent relationships with other coaches by being cooperative, considerate and being positive with game related media statements."
Week 4 Nominees
Kendoll Gibson, Riverdale High School - After an impressive 4-0 start, Coach Gibson and the Raiders are looking to stay perfect all season, but they will have a tough test this week when the 3-0 Red Nights of North Fort Myers on Tuesday night.
John Reed, St Petersburg High School - Coach Reed and the Green Devils are 6-2 and sit atop of their district, this past weekend they had two tough losses at the Buccaneers' She is Football Flag Football Tournament losing to Newsome and Alonso, who are both hot teams right now in their respective districts. They look to bounce back this Thursday against Osceola.
John Johnson, Mantee High School - The 5-1 Mantee Hurricanes are off to a great start and are currently riding a 3-game winning streak. In their last 3 games, they have shut their opponents out and look to continue their win streak Tuesday night against Braden River.
Joshua Saunders, Robinson High School - The Lady Knights are no rookie when it comes to winning. They have started out the season at a hot 8-1 record and have just won the inaugural She is Football Flag Football Tournament this past weekend. They look to capture yet another state championship this year.
WINNERS:
WEEK 1: Nick Clements, Fort Pierce Central High School
WEEK 2: Travis Combs, Lennard High School
WEEK 3: Matt Hernandez, Alonso High School
WEEK 4: Joshua Saunders, Robinson High School