Power of Influence Award
In 2002, the American Football Coaches Association and the American Football Coaches Foundation decided to implement a national award for high school head coaches. Since this award is so prestigious, we ask state high school coaches associations to nominate the most deserving head football coach in their organization.
The AFCA and The Foundation take great pride in nationally recognizing a high school football head coach who, for a lifetime, has had a powerful influence on his staff, players, and his community.
To learn about past Power of Influence Award recipients and to learn more about how to nominate a coach Click Here.
The Spirit of Giving Award
The essence of the game of football is embodied in "The Spirit of Giving." Coaches give their effort, knowledge, time, talent and resources to those that play the game. The players give, in the same way, to the game and to each other. The Executive Director's "Spirit of Giving" Award goes to an individual who personifies this unique spirit of giving. It is only awarded when such an occasion arises in which the Executive Director wishes to express gratitude and appreciation to a deserving individual on behalf of the American Football Coaches Foundation. Please take a moment to learn more about our honorees Click Here.
Randy Walker Power of Influnce "Doing Great" Award
From the onset, the Randy Walker Power of Influence Golf Outing was developed to be much more than just a great day of golf and a fundraising initiative. It is designed to highlight the outstanding leadership education the AFCF provides to coaches at all levels who, in turn, not only pass those successful coaching traits on to other coaches, but influence the lives of millions of young people across the nation.
When we lost Coach Walker, the golf outing provided the opportunity to honor Randy's legacy as a coach and overall leader and his commitment to the AFCF. This year, the golf outing experienced another wonderful transformation as the inaugural AFCF Randy Walker "Doing Great" Award was presented to Libertyville High School Head Football Coach, Randy Kuceyeski. This article is from the Thursday, July 16, Lake County edition of the Chicago Daily Herald. Congratulations again to Coach Kuceyeski!
Texas Coaches Influence Award
The Texas Coaches Influence Award is given yearly at the Texas Power of Influence Golf Outing. The award honors those who have had a strong and noble influence within the game of football, in Texas. The AFCF honored two Texas High School coaching legends, Eddie Joseph and D.W. Rutledge with the inaugural Texas Coaches Influence Award.
