Beginning back in August, in an effort to recognize coaches across the country who have gone "above and beyond for the game" USA Football set out on a mission to find coaches who are doing a great job of teaching the life lessons that football imparts on its player.
According to the USA Football release:
The Thanks Coach program honors coaches who have inspired their players to be better, work harder and attain more. With more than 1,000 nominations, there are no shortage of coaches around the country who are making a significant impact on the lives of young people.
In their quest, USA Football found ten finalists and two grand prize winners ranging from youth coaches, to high school coaches (and some that juggle both) and guys that come from coast to coast, from California to Maryland, and all the way out in Japan.
Grand Prize Winners:
10 Finalists:
Head over to the full release from USA Football to learn more each of the finalists and the Grand Prize winners.