by Coach of the Year
Mike Elder of Avon
Reason – One day years from now when you talk about the greatest coaches in Ohio High School Football History, you will hear the names Kyle, Lombardo, Tyrell and Moore. No one can argue that . But the one name that you will hear that doesn’t get mentioned nearly enough and should, is Mike Elder. He is a master motivator and his team is always prepared and never out of any game.
Year in and year out, coach Elder continues to amaze me with how well his kids are always prepared, and no matter the large amount of talent that graduates, he has the next group ready to go. No lead is safe against a Mike Elder led team.
The Eagles started the season 2-2 with a loss against their rival at home, but a great coach never lets an ounce of doubt creak in, and Elder never did. The Eagles have been shining ever since to the tune of 7 straight wins as they appear to be a solid favorite to come out of their region in Division 2 once again. Elder has brought culture and consistency to Avon, and it shines year in and year out.
I’d challenge this with Isaiah Johnson from Elyria