By TOMMY REZAC
St. Joseph Post
The Kansas City Chiefs announced their High School Coach of the Week honors for the third week of the 2023 season Wednesday.
Winning this honor in the state of Missouri this week is St. Joseph Central Head Coach Regi Trotter.
Central beat William Chrisman this past Friday 52-20 to move to 4-0 on the season - their first 4-0 start since 1986.
Trotter says this accolade from the Chiefs is a symbol of how hard his team is working and how far they've come since one-win seasons in 2020 and '21 and an 0-10 campaign in 2019.
"It's really awesome," Trotter told KFEQ Radio. "It just lets you know our program is moving in the right direction. We have some players and kids that have bought into what we're trying to do, and they're competing very well, which is great to see."
Senior quarterback Caleb Aguilar says Trotter is very deserving of the award.
"He's an amazing man and coach," Aguilar said of Trotter. "He holds a high standard for us. He always makes sure we're alright, we're okay and he always checks up on us. Just a great person and great coach."
Junior running back Gabe Fields says Trotter is a great man on and off the field.
"He's a great coach and I love him, "said Fields. "He's a dog! I love him and I can't wait to see what's left in the tank for him."
Trotter earned this award last season as well after the Indians beat Excelsior Springs last October. As a result of this honor, Central High School will receive a $500 grant from the Hunt Family Foundation.
Trotter was presented a pair of Oakley sunglasses, a congratulatory commemorative Super Bowl 57 coin and a certificate recognizing his selection.
Trotter is now qualified for the Eric Driskell Coach of the Year Award, which will be voted on later this fall.
The Kansas City Chiefs partner with PrepsKC to select Coaches of the Week from Missouri and Kansas each week.
The Indians are on the road this Friday night to face North Kansas City. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
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