Hot! Grandview's John Schultz Is Denver Broncos High School Coach Of The Week

John Schultz

School: Grandview Wolves, Class 5A Creek League

Record: 1-1 around 2011, profession 61-24

Coaching resume: Assistant during Nederland (1992) and also Overland (1993-99), protecting coordinator from Grandview (2000-03), travel guru during Grandview because 2004

Life lines: Age 46. Born throughout Grand Rapids, Mich. Graduated coming from Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School with 1983 (as valedictorian) plus through Michigan Tech in 1987 (degree in engineering). Teaches mathematics with Grandview.

Back around his day: Played protecting back again with Catholic Central from 1979-82. Played security from Michigan Tech (1983-86), wherever he seemed to be an school All-American with 1986.

Last week: Facing reigning strength Mullen Friday night, Schultz shockingly been given additional compared to this individual had anticipated.

"All I were going to view was the trouble amount improve, especially about defense," he said. "I didn't imagine all of us were really physical."

Two breaks earlier, inside Zero Week, that Wolves were routed 45-17 by defending Class 4A champion Valor Christian. Grandview ended up being idle inside Week 1 and then hosted Mullen, the actual three-time defending 5A champ and also owner of any 34-game receiving streak.

No problem. The Wolves earned 12-7.

"I'd claim we did a lot better," Schultz said.

Annually on the list of state's prime protective units, Grandview fell lurking behind 7-0 nevertheless limited your Mustangs to help 163 full yards. Eli Williams captured a touchdown move from Jordan Schlehuber plus put in a basic safety in the second quarter. Williams altered a industry goal while in the third quarter. The Wolves picked away Mustangs quarterback Cyler Miles twice.

"When we all attached it during 7-7, it turned out virtually 2 yrs that him and i scored about Mullen in a very meaningful situation," Schultz said.

Consider the actual Wolves, point out champions in 3 years ago as well as semifinalists in 2010, the government financial aid the actual bill mix. They take on Class 5A seventh- graded Bear Creek about Saturday.

"In this case, we were in a position to regroup as well as heal up," Schultz said. "Our focus will be backside where this need to be."

Neil H. Devlin, The Denver Post

About that award: The Denver Broncos graduating coach from the few days award, within it's 17th year, could possess 10 honorees throughout the frequent season. The NFL Youth Fund will current a new pay attention to $1,000 towards receiving school's program. Schultz brings together Denver East's Ron McFarland, the first winner throughout 2011. A coach with the year or so will often be introduced at the Broncos' Jan. 1 video game resistant to the Kansas City Chiefs with Sports Authority Field at Mile High plus receive $2,000. Coaches are generally decided on by way of cell consisting connected with Neil H. Devlin, The Denver Post; Billy Thompson, the Broncos; along with Andy Lindahl, KOA 850 AM.