The Kansas City Chiefs have announced their High School Coaches of the Week for the fifth week of the 2024 season. Head coach Jed Paulson of Blue Springs High School and head coach Rod Stallbaumer of Basehor-Linwood High School are the two latest winners of the prestigious award.
This recognition comes from a partnership between the Chiefs and the high school football media organization PrepsKC, which covers the Kansas City metro area.
Blue Springs High School stood out this week for defeating Rockhurst High School 30-13 for their first win against the Hawklets since 2019. This victory for the Wildcats earned Paulson the Head Coach of the Week award for Week 5.
Speaking about the recognition after the win, Coach Paulson said:
“This award is a representation of the hard work from our players, parents and staff over the past three years. The buzz surrounding the Wildcat football program comes from years of building the culture the right way.”
The other award winner for Week 5, Stallbaumer of the Basehor-Linwood Bobcats, is currently coaching the 5-0 for their season after defeating Topeka West High School 59-6.
In his comments from the Chiefs’ official media release about the award, Stallbaumer said:
“This award is a reflection of the hard work of our student athletes, the dedication of our assistant coaches and the support of our parents and community – all three factors are paramount to a successful football program” Head coach Stallbaumer shared after receiving the award.
Winning a Head Coach of the Week award gets the school a $500 Hunt Family Foundation grant. The coach receives a pair of Oakley sunglasses, a certificate of recognition, and qualification for the Eric Driskell Coach of the Year Award which will be selected later this fall.