Joe Tenorio (right), from Encinal High School, was named The Oakland Raiders High School "Coach of the Year" for the 2010 season. Photo by Tony Gonzales.
The Oakland Raiders High School "Coach of the Week" program, presented by the United States Marine Corps, promotes high school football, giving high school coaches and teams the recognition that they deserve.
Designed to honor coaches who have created successful programs for teams and players, both on and off of the playing field, the "Coach of the Week" program provides teams with financial assistance to maintain their football programs. During each week of the high school season, the Oakland Raiders selected one high school coach as the "Coach of the Week" winner.
Each recipient was awarded a $1,000 donation to the school's football program from The Oakland Raiders and the NFL Youth Football Fund, a certificate signed by The Oakland Raiders Head Coach Tom Cable, and an Oakland Raiders "Coach of the Week" cap.
Coach of the Year: Joe Tenorio, from Encinal High School, was named The Oakland Raiders High School "Coach of the Year" for the 2010 season. The Jets (12-1) upset the Marin Catholic Wildcats, the top-ranked Division III team in Northern California, 20-15. With the win, the Jets advanced to the North Coast Section Division III championship game against Cardinal Newman High School.
Congratulations to Coach Tenorio, and all of the Oakland Raiders "High School Coach of the Week" recipients!
Week 11: Brian Hamilton, from Concord High School, was named The Oakland Raiders High School "Coach of the Week" winner. The Minutemen defeated Ygnacio Valley High School 46-24 last week. With the win, the Minutemen clinched the school's first outright Diablo Valley Athletic League title for the first time in 20 years.
Week 10: Steve Alameda, from Pinole Valley High School, was named The Oakland Raiders High School "Coach of the Week" winner. The Spartans defeated El Cerrito High School 49-13 last week. With the win, the Spartans remain undefeated at 8-0, 5-0 in the Alameda/ Contra Costa Athletic League (ACCAL).
Week 9: Ken Wittmer, from Washington High School, was named The Oakland Raiders High School "Coach of the Week" winner. The Huskies defeated American High School 50-20 last week. With the win, the Huskies advance to a 4-4, 4-0 record in the Mission Valley Athletic League.
Week 8: James Barnes, from Arroyo High School, was named The Oakland Raiders High School "Coach of the Week" winner. The Dons defeated San Leandro High School 25-16 last week. With the win, the Dons ended the Pirates' 27-game Hayward Area Athletic League (HAAL) win streak, and are now 3-4, 2-1 on the season.
Week 7: Chad Nightingale, from Salesian High School, was named The Oakland Raiders High School "Coach of the Week" winner. The Pride defeated Harker High School 56-18 last week in Bay Football League action. With the win, the Pride are now 4-2, 1-0 on the season.
Week 6: Isamu Falevai, from Fremont High School, was named The Oakland Raiders High School "Coach of the Week." The Tigers defeated Liberty High School 24-21 last week at Curt Flood Field. With the win, the Tigers are now 2-3 on the season.
Week 5: Steve Rochlin, from Alameda High School, was named The Oakland Raiders High School "Coach of the Week." The Hornets defeated De Anza High School 56-14 last week in the Alameda Contra Costa Athletic League opener. With the win, the Hornets are now 2-3 on the season.
Week 4: Joe Tenorio, from Encinal High School, was named The Oakland Raiders High School "Coach of the Week." The Jets defeated Alameda High School 27-12 last week in the Island Bowl. With the win, the Jets are now 2-1-0 on the season.
Week 3: Jacob Wright, from San Lorenzo High School, was named The Oakland Raiders High School "Coach of the Week." The Rebels defeated Alameda High School 28-21 last week. Tied at 21, the Rebels scored the game winning touchdown with 29 seconds left in the game. With the win, the Rebels are now 2-0-0 on the season.
Week 2: George Zuber, from James Logan High School, has been named The Oakland Raiders High School "Coach of the Week." The James Logan Colts defeated the San Leandro Pirates 25-0 last week in non-league action. With the win, the Colts move on to a 2-0-0 record.
Week 1: Curtis McCauley, from McClymonds High School, was named The Oakland Raiders High School "Coach of the Week" for Week 1. The McClymonds Warriors defeated the Ferndale Wildcats 18-0 last Friday in non-league action. With the win, the Warriors kick off the season with a 1-0-0 record.
