Detroit Lions Name Fenton's Jeff Setzke Coach of the Week

The Detroit Lions have named Fenton's Jeff Setzke as the 2011 week six recipient of the High School Coach of the Week Program, presented by the Michigan Army National Guard.

Setzke guided his Tigers to a 48-0 victory over Clio on Friday to improve to 4-2 on the season.

This is Setzke’s sixth year as head coach at Fenton and has led the Tigers to two state playoff appearances. He inherited a program that had only 11 victories in the previous five seasons before he took over.

Setzke coached at Burton Bendle for 15 seasons, including 10 as head coach and led them to six state playoff appearances. His overall career record as a head coach stands at 92-62.

This week Setzke and the Tigers travel to Lapeer East (5-1).

Each week throughout the 2011 nine-week high school regular season, one coach that best develops his players’ character, discipline and football skill will be recognized for his commitment to the team, school and community. The winner is selected by a panel of three newspaper writers -- Mick McCabe (Detroit Free Press), Jane Bos (Grand Rapids Press) and Hugh Bernreuter (Saginaw News).

This season’s program will award $22,000 to aid in the development and promotion of high school football in the state of Michigan thanks to contributions from the Detroit Lions and the National Football League and presenting sponsor the Michigan Army National Guard.

Each winning coach throughout the regular season will receive a $2,000 donation to his school’s football program. All weekly winners will be honored at an awards ceremony during the Lions-Vikings game at Ford Field on December 11. During the ceremony, the Lions will also introduce the High School Coach of the Year. This year’s Coach of the Year will receive a $4,000 donation to his team’s football program.

In addition to the monetary award, all winners receive a framed certificate signed by Lions’ head coach Jim Schwartz and National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell. Winning coaches also receive a personalized game ball, and a Detroit Lions “Coach of the Week” hat.

* Information obtained from the Detroit Lions.