Truman Football Coach Finalist for NFL High School Coach of the Year

Truman High School football coach Gregg Webb was named one of three finalists from across the country for the Don Shula NFL High School Football Coach of the Year Award. Webb was one of 32 coaches nominated by NFL teams or players for their character and integrity, inspirational leadership, commitment to the community and on-field success.

For being a finalist, Webb receives a $2,500 cash award and a $5,000 grant for Truman’s football program. This year’s Shula Award winner, a coach nominated by the Green Bay Packers, receives $25,000 from the NFL Foundation and will be a guest of the NFL during the Super Bowl.

It was breakthrough year for Webb’s Patriots. Under Webb, Truman won their first playoff game in school history and had just their second winning season in the last 20 years. Truman finished with a record of 6-5. Former Chiefs All-Pro Tim Grunhard presented Webb with the Chiefs High School Football Coach of the Year Award January 13.

This award, named after the winningest coach in NFL history, was created to honor exemplary high school football coaches who demonstrate a commitment to player health and safety, integrity, achievement and leadership. An impressive selection panel featuring, among others, Shula, former Indianapolis Colts Head Coach and current broadcaster Tony Dungy, former Oakland Raiders Head Coach, NFL broadcaster and Hall of Fame member John Madden and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, made the final selection.