The All-American Bowl Selection Committee announced the finalists for the prestigious Coach of the Year Award. The All-American Bowl’s Coach of the Year honors the nation’s top high school coach for exceptional coaching abilities and leadership skills and acknowledges his role as a positive influence on young Americans on and off the field.
 

This year’s finalists are:

NAMESCHOOLCITYSTATE
Vito CampanileBergen Catholic High SchoolOradellNJ
Todd DodgeWestlake High SchoolAustinTX
Eric KurleGraham-Kapowsin High SchoolGrahamWA
Eric MooreCenter Grove High SchoolGreenwoodIN
Pat WardSt. John’s College High SchoolWashingtonD.C.
 

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