Panthers recognize 2017 youth football coaches of the week

Nov 06, 2017 at 02:35 PM

The Carolina Panthers and Gatorade are pleased to recognize ten youth football coaches from across the Carolinas through the team's Youth Football Coach of the Week program. The program acknowledges the outstanding achievements of volunteer youth coaches who make positive impacts on the lives of their players, the development of youth football at the grassroots level and service to their community. This year's Carolina Panthers/Gatorade Youth Football Coach of the Week class was recognized during a special in-game presentation during the Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers game at Bank of America Stadium November 5, 2017.

"The Carolina Panthers are proud to recognize some of the region's most outstanding youth football coaches who volunteer their time to serve their teams and their communities. The impact made by these coaches goes well beyond the playing field," said Riley Fields, Carolina Panthers Director of Community Relations.

The 2017 Carolina Panthers/Gatorade Youth Football Coach of the Week Recipients include:

2017 YOUTH FOOTBALL COACH OF THE WEEK WINNERS
COACH	TEAM	LOCATION
Sheldon Williams	C-Meck 49ers	Charlotte, N.C.
Jonathan Campbell	South Greenville Bulldogs	Greenville, S.C.
Al Pace	316-Sports White Attack	Indian Trail, N.C.
Desmond Campbell	Sylvia Circle Demons	Rock Hill, S.C.
David Alexander	New Ellenton Blue Devils	Aiken, S.C.
William Hardy	Winston-Salem Indians	Winston-Salem, N.C.
Brad Piner	Pitt Greenville Titans	Greenvville, N.C.
Anthony Meachem	Pitt Greenville Titans	Greenville, N.C.
Buster Howard	Lesslie Hornets	Rock Hill, S.C.
James Bowens	Pitt Lightning	Greenville, N.C.

All youth football coaches in the Carolinas whose team participates in USA Football's Heads Up Football program are eligible for the Youth Football Coach of the Week regardless of their team's size, league or division. Coaches are evaluated on their impact on their team, league and community. Nomination forms are distributed by USA Football in late July to Heads Up Football-certified youth league administrators.