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| Charlie Pierce won in 2001 and 2010 Moe Murphy/CCS |
"The program was started in 2001 by the Redskins Foundation in cooperation with the NFL Foundation and was established to recognize high school football coaches throughout the DC Metro area and their efforts both on and off the field in creating a better, safer game for their athletes." Ross Taylor, Director of Communications for the Washington Redskins said.
Several local coaches have been reciepients of the award over the years and they all spoke of being honored by the award and how it has helped in their programs.
Charlie Pierce, Coach at Briar Woods was the first recipient of the award in 2001 while at Park View. Pierce won the award a second time in 2010 at Briar Woods.
"I have these awards framed and in my office. I see them everyday," Pierce said. "I get a great sense of pride out of having done this at two different schools. In both cases the money was spent towards new uniforms for our teams."
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| Mickey Thompson won in 2006, 2012 Moe Murphy/CCS |
"The award helps promote high school football. I personally appreciate the recognition and also it's nice to have your program recognized for having a good year," Thompson said. "Any time the highest level in your sport gives you an award its special. In 2006 we used the money on gloves for the team, in 2012 it went towards our State Playoff dinner."
Heritage assistant and long time head coach Wes Driskill won the award in 2008. The money was used to purchase homecoming jersey's for the JV and Varsity squads.
"My staff, administration, players and I were very honored and grateful to receive this award," Driskill said. "Over the years the Redskins have been awesome about recognizing and helping football programs in Loudoun."
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| Chris Parker won in 2009 Moe Murphy/CCS |
Clarke County Coach Chris Parker was a winner in in 2009.
"I was honored and very humbled to get that award, " Parker said. "The fact that I am a Redskin fan meant the world to me. We were able to use the money to purchase new practice jerseys that at the time were greatly needed."
Rock Ridge first year varsity coach Tony Tallent won the award in 2013 while coaching the Warren County Wildcats.
"Right now it's the only certificate I have hanging in my new office," Tallent said. "I was impressed that the Redskins focused on more than state championships. They focused on programs that wanted to develop young men to be great leaders. They recognize success both on and off the field."
Bruce Sheppard, the current assistant AD at Woodgrove High School won the award in 2005 while the head coach at neighboring Loudoun Valley.
"In football there is no recognition that is earned without the contributions of many," Sheppard said. "2005 was the year that Loudoun Valley moved up to AAA, and thankfully we did so with an outstanding group of character players. We shared the recognition by the Redskins organization with the entire program. We ultimately used the funds to assist in the purchase of a new sled for our offensive lineman."
The list of area coaches to have won the award is impressive and include the following coaches.
Coach Charlie Pierce 2001 Park View, 2010 Briar Woods , Mickey Thompson Stone Bridge 2006, 2012 , Coach Bruce Sheppard Loudoun Valley 2005, Coach Andy Hill Park View 2007, Coach Bill Hall Sherando 2007, Coach Michael Burnett Broad Run 2008, along with Coach of the Year 2008, Coach Tony Rayburn John Handley 2008, Coach Wes Driskill Heritage 2008, Coach Chris Parker Clarke County 2009, Coach Todd Hill Loudoun County 2009, Coach Mike Skinner Woodgrove 2013, Coach Tony Tallent Warren County 2013. A complete listed is provided at the end of this article.
Coaches are evaluated on how the coach emphasizes safety during practice and game, overall community involvement and their record.
The high school athletic director is interviewed and asked a series of questions regarding the coach. Typically three candidates are evaluated each week and the winner is selected through an internal panel.
The coach receives a personalized certificate signed by Coach Gruden, Bruce Allen, Scott McCloughan and Commissioner Goodell, in addition to the $1,000. grant for their program.
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| Bill Hall 2007 winner Moe Murphy / CCS |
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| Todd Hill 2009 winner Moe Murphy / CCS |
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| Tony Rayburn 2008 winner Moe Murphy / CCS |
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| Mike Skinner winner in 2013 Moe Murphy / CCS |
Yellow denotes Coach of the Year
2001
|
Park
View High School
|
Charlie Pierce
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Loudoun County
|
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2003
|
Archbishop
Carroll
|
8-4
|
Rick Houchens
|
Distric of Columbia Private
|
2005
|
Douglass High
|
8-3
|
J.C. Pinkney
|
Prince George's County
|
Osbourn
|
14-0
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Steve Schultze
|
Manassas City
|
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Northwest
|
Randy Trivers
|
Montgomery County, MD
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Centreville
|
6-4
|
Mike Skinner
|
Fairfax County
|
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H.D.
Woodson High
|
8-4
|
Greg Fuller
|
District of Columbia
|
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Loudoun
Valley
|
6-4
|
Bruce Sheppard
|
Loudoun County
|
|
Ballou
High
|
9-3
|
Noel Cyrus
|
District of Columbia
|
|
Dematha
|
12-0
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Bill McGregor
|
Prince George's County Private
|
|
Gwynn Park
High
|
10-2
|
Danny Hayes
|
Prince George's County
|
|
Dunbar
High
|
9-2
|
Craig Jefferies
|
District of Columbia
|
|
2006
|
C.H. Flowers
|
11-1
|
Mike Mayo
|
Prince George's County
|
Friendly High
|
14-0
|
George Early
|
Prince George's County
|
|
Sherwood
|
Al Thomas
|
Montgomery County, MD
|
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Westfield
High
|
11-1
|
Tom Verbanic
|
Fairfax County
|
|
Hylton
High
|
8-2
|
Lou Sorrentino
|
Prince William County
|
|
Dunbar
High
|
9-2
|
Craig Jefferies
|
District of Columbia
|
|
Flint
Hill
|
8-2
|
Michael Wright
|
Fairfax County Private
|
|
COTY
|
Northwest
|
Randy Trivers
|
Montgomery County, MD
|
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St.
Johns
|
8-3
|
Joe Patterson
|
District of Columbia Private
|
|
Bishop
McNamara
|
6-5
|
Bryce Bevill
|
Prince George's County Private
|
|
Stone
Bridge
|
11-1
|
Mickey Thompson
|
Loudoun County
|
|
2007
|
Surrattsville
High
|
4-6
|
Tom Green
|
Prince George's County
|
Good
Counsel (Mont.Co.)
|
10-2
|
Tom Green
|
Montgomery County (MD)
|
|
COTY
|
Quince Orchard
|
07' COTY
|
Dave Mencarini
|
Montgomery County (MD)
|
Edison
|
11-3
|
Vaughn Lewis
|
Fairfax County
|
|
West
Springfield High
|
4-6
|
Bill Renner
|
Fairfax County
|
|
Potomac
Senior
|
11-2
|
Tony Lilly
|
Prince William County
|
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Gonzaga
|
4-6
|
Joe Reyda
|
District of Columbia Private
|
|
Park
View
|
9-2
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Andy Hill
|
Loudoun County
|
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Sherando
|
10-1
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Bill Hall
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Frederick County
|
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Bishop
Ireton
|
Anthony Verducci
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Alexandria City Private
|
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2008
|
Woodbridge
High
|
2-0
|
Keith King
|
Prince William County
|
Heritage
High
|
3-0
|
Wes Driskill
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Loudoun County
|
|
Roosevelt
Senior High
|
3-2
|
Daryl Tilghman
|
District of Columbia
|
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Forestville
Military Academy
|
3-1
|
Charles Harley, Jr
|
Prince George's County
|
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Seneca
Valley
|
5-0
|
Fred Kim
|
Montgomery County (MD)
|
|
Handley
|
5-1
|
Tony Rayburn
|
Frederick County
|
|
Yorktown
|
5-3
|
Bruce Hanson
|
Arlington County
|
|
Battlefield
|
8-0
|
Mark Cox
|
Prince William County
|
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Wootton
|
6-3
|
Greg Malling
|
Montgomery County (MD)
|
|
Model
School for Deaf
|
7-3
|
Mark Burke
|
District of Columbia
|
|
COTY
|
Broad Run
|
14-0
|
Mike Burnett
|
Loudoun County
|
2009
|
Loudoun
County High School
|
1-0
|
Todd Hill
|
Loudoun County
|
Dr.
Henry A. Wise Jr, Senior High School
|
2-0
|
DaLawn Parrish
|
Prince George's County
|
|
Ocean
Lakes High School
|
0-3
|
Chris Scott
|
Virginia Beach (Virginia)
|
|
Walt
Whitman High School
|
3-1
|
Jim Kuhn
|
Montgomery County (MD)
|
|
Robinson
Secondary School
|
5-0
|
Mark Bendorf
|
Fairfax County
|
|
Christiansburg
High School
|
6-0
|
Tim Cromer
|
Montgomery County (VA)
|
|
Clarke
County High School
|
7-0
|
Chris Parker
|
Clarke County
|
|
WT
Woodson High School
|
7-1
|
Trey Taylor
|
Fairfax County
|
|
Amherst
County High School
|
9-0
|
Cecil Phillips
|
Amherst County
|
|
Rockville
High School
|
8-1
|
Kevin Bernot
|
Montgomery County (MD)
|
|
COTY
|
Lake Braddock
Secondary School
|
13-3
|
Jim Poythress
|
Fairfax County
|
2010
|
McLean
High School
|
2-0
|
Jim Patrick
|
Fairfax County
|
Damascus
High School
|
3-0
|
Eric Wallich
|
Montgomery County (MD)
|
|
Suitland
High School
|
4-0
|
Ed Shields
|
Prince George's County
|
|
Briar
Woods High School
|
4-2
|
Charlie Pierce
|
Loudoun County
|
|
Cardozo
High School
|
3-1
|
Robert Richards
|
District of Columbia
|
|
Archbishop
Carroll High School
|
5-2
|
Rick Houchens
|
District of Columbia (Private)
|
|
Clintwood
High School
|
8-0
|
Rick Mullins
|
Dickenson County (VA)
|
|
Lancaster
High School
|
7-1
|
Fred Birchett
|
Lancaster County (VA)
|
|
Gaithersburg
High School
|
9-1
|
Kreg Kephart
|
Montgomery County (MD)
|
|
Washington-Lee
High School
|
6-6
|
Josh Shapiro
|
Arlington County
|
|
COTY
|
H.D. Woodson High
School
|
9-3
|
Greg Fuller
|
District of Columbia
|
2011
|
Friendship
Collegiate Academy
|
2-0
|
Aazaar Abdul-Rahim
|
District of Columbia
|
Chantilly
High School
|
2-0
|
Michael Lalli
|
Loudoun County
|
|
Clarksburg
High School
|
2-1
|
Larry Hurd, Jr.
|
Montgomery County (MD)
|
|
Bladensburg
High School
|
2-2
|
Derek Tyler
|
Prince George's County
|
|
Hermitage
High School
|
4-0
|
Patrick Kane
|
Henrico (VA)
|
|
Brookville
High School
|
7-0
|
Jeff Woody
|
Campbell County (VA)
|
|
Oscar
Smith High School
|
6-1
|
Richard Morgan
|
Chesapeake (VA)
|
|
Landstown
High School
|
6-2
|
Tommy Reamon
|
Virginia Beach (VA)
|
|
Coolidge
High School
|
7-1
|
Natalie Randolph
|
District of Columbia
|
|
Kettle
Run High School
|
10-0
|
Jeff Lloyd
|
Fauquier County
|
|
COTY
|
Centreville High
School
|
13-2
|
Chris Haddock
|
Fairfax County
|
2012
|
West
Potomac HS
|
6-5
|
Jeremiah Davis
|
Alexandria (VA)
|
Stone
Bridge HS
|
13-0
|
Mickey Thompson
|
Ashburn (VA)
|
|
Oakton
HS
|
10-4
|
Jason Rowley
|
Vienna (VA)
|
|
Heritage
HS
|
11-1
|
Brad Bradley
|
Lynchburg (VA)
|
|
West
Springfield
|
6-5
|
JT Biddison
|
Springfield (VA)
|
|
Good
Counsel
|
10-0
|
Bob Milloy
|
Olney (MD)
|
|
Yorktown
HS
|
12-1
|
Bruce Hansen
|
Arlington (VA)
|
|
Ocean
Lakes HS
|
13-1
|
Chris Scott
|
Virginia Beach (VA)
|
|
North
Stafford HS
|
11-1
|
Joe Mangano
|
Stafford (VA)
|
|
Lake
Taylor HS
|
13-0
|
Hank Sawyer
|
Norfolk (VA)
|
|
COTY
|
Lake Taylor HS
|
13-0
|
Hank Sawyer
|
|
2013
|
Douglas
S. Freeman High School
|
10-3
|
Mike Henderson
|
Richmond (VA)
|
Quince
Orchard High School
|
10-3
|
Dave Mencarini
|
Gaithersburg (MD)
|
|
Hylton
High School
|
10-2
|
Tony Lilly
|
Woodbridge (VA)
|
|
Patriot
High School
|
8-3
|
Brud Bicknell
|
Nokesville (VA)
|
|
Dunbar
High School
|
6-4
|
Jerron Joe
|
Washington (DC)
|
|
Warren
County High School
|
8-5
|
Tony Tallent
|
Front Royal (VA)
|
|
Woodgrove
High School
|
9-4
|
Mike Skinner
|
Purcellville (VA)
|
|
Dinwiddie
High School
|
15-0
|
Billy Mills
|
Dinwiddie (VA)
|
|
Northwest
High School
|
12-2
|
Michael Neubeiser
|
Germantown (MD)
|
|
Giles
High School
|
15-0
|
Jeff Williams
|
Pearisburg (VA)
|
|
COTY
|
Hylton High School
|
10-2
|
Tony Lilly
|
|
2014
|
Central
High School
|
3-7
|
Kenneth Amaker
|
Capitol Heights (MD)
|
Salem
High School
|
10-0
|
Steve Magenbauer
|
Salem (VA)
|
|
Westfield
High School
|
9-1
|
Kyle Simmons
|
Chantilly (VA)
|
|
Surrattsville
High School
|
6-4
|
Robert Harris
|
Clinton (MD)
|
|
Churchill
High School
|
6-4
|
Joe Allen
|
Potomac (MD)
|
|
Liberty
High School
|
10-1
|
Sean Finnerty
|
Bealeton (VA)
|
|
Jefferson
Forest High School
|
10-0
|
Bob Christmas
|
Forest (VA)
|
|
Atlee
High School
|
8-2
|
Roscoe Johnson
|
Mechanicsville (VA)
|
|
Highland
Springs High School
|
10-0
|
Loren Johnson
|
Highlands Springs (VA)
|
|
Massaponax
High School
|
11-0
|
Eric Ludden
|
Fredericksburg (VA)
|
|
COTY
|
Westfield High School
|
9-1
|
Kyle Simmons
|
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Ross Taylor and the Washington Redskins Public Relations Department contributed to this report.
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