Congratulations to Coach Mike Mitchell: Football Coach of the Year

Saint Francis High School football coach Mike Mitchell has been named the 2009 Football Coach of the Year in California by the National Coaches Association of the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Mitchell stepped down from his head coach position at the end of the season, but he will continue to teach and coach on lower levels next year. Mitchell finished his 14-year head-coaching career with an overall record of 99-61-5 and ended the season 9-4. He was named a CCS Honor Coach in 2006.

“Coach Mitchell has made me a better player on the field, a better student in the classroom and most of all, he taught me how to be a better leader,” said senior quarterback and 2009 co-captain Kyle Miller. When I think of Coach Mitch, I think of tradition. He represents what this school is about: effort, teamwork and sportsmanship. Coach Mitchell has made me a better person and has always pushed me to work harder.”

“Mike Mitchell is the true essence of all that is good about high school sports,” Director of Athletics Michael Pilawski said. “His teams always compete hard, play together and represent the school and the program with the highest levels of sportsmanship. He is a true teacher in the classroom and on the playing field.”