MERRILLVILLES’S BRAD SEISS NAMED 2022 ‘COACH OF THE WEEK’ FOR WEEK 7
Indianapolis – Brad Seiss of Merrillville High School has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the
Week, presented by CenterPoint Energy, the Indianapolis Colts announced today.
Seiss was nominated and selected for the award after his Class 5A No. 2 Merrillville Pirates raced past
Duneland Conference Rival Class 5A No. 7 Valparaiso, 37-10. Since 2019, the Pirates are 39-6 with two
DAC titles, three sectionals and three regional crowns mark.
The following coaches also were recognized as honorable mentions for Week 7:
Region 2: Nate Andrews- NorthWood Region 7: Eric Quintana- Roncalli
Region 3: Grant Moser- South Adams Region 8: Larry Wright- Sheridan
Region 4: Brett Lambert- North Judson Region 9: Tony Lewis- Jasper
Region 5: Jon Kirschner- Hamilton Heights Region 10: Daniel McDonald- Providence
Region 6: Justin Pelley- Western Boone
This season marks the 23rd year the Colts are recognizing outstanding high school football coaches
throughout Indiana. Each week following a high school football weekend, one coach will be announced as
the honoree.
All high school head coaches in the state are eligible regardless of their school size, league or division.
Coaches are evaluated on various factors including the coach’s impact on the team, school and
community, as well as the team’s performance. The honorees are selected by a panel of football media,
former athletic directors and other football representatives from across the state.
At the conclusion of the high school season, each winning coach will receive a $1,000 donation from the
NFL Foundation, as well as a commemorative plaque. What’s more, CenterPoint Energy will contribute
an additional $1,000 to the school’s athletic fund.
For more information, visit Colts.com/HighSchoolFootball
