Shawn Johnson of Lafayette Jefferson Named Indianapolis Professional Football Team Girls’ Flag Football Coach of the Week
The Indianapolis Professional Football Team named Shawn Johnson of Lafayette Jefferson High School its girls’ flag football coach of the week for Week 6 on Oct. 1, the team’s communications department announced. Lafayette Jefferson defeated Logansport, McCutcheon and North Central (Indianapolis) last week. The Bronchos have won five straight games and improved to 7-2 on the season.
The Indianapolis Professional Football Team also released a list of honorable-mention coaches for Week 6. They were Jeff Myszak of Lake Central (Region 1), Kyreece Parker of South Bend Washington (Region 3), Sara Brown of DeKalb (Region 4), DaQuan Spencer of Pike (Region 5), David Barlow of Crispus Attucks (Region 6), AJ Gooden of Lawrence Central (Region 7) and Brittany Robinson of Terre Haute North (Region 8). This season marks the third year the program has recognized outstanding high school girls’ flag coaches across Indiana.
All head coaches within the team’s girls’ flag league are eligible for weekly honors regardless of school size or region. Coaches are evaluated on factors including their impact on the team, school and community and on-team performance. Honorees are nominated by their fellow league members, including coaches and athletic directors.
At the conclusion of the high school girls’ flag season, each winning coach will receive a $1,000 donation from the NFL Foundation and a commemorative plaque. The team directs readers to its flag program webpage for more information at Colts.com/Flag. The program recognizes coaches across Indiana for their contributions to their teams and communities.
NFL Sports Blog Take
The Indianapolis Professional Football Team’s weekly recognition highlights coaches who contribute to on-field success and community impact. A $1,000 NFL Foundation donation and a commemorative plaque provide tangible support for high school girls’ flag programs across Indiana. For Lafayette Jefferson, the honor underscores a midseason surge as the Bronchos ride a five-game winning streak to a 7-2 record.