The NFHS is proud to name Jack Henderson of Dufur High School in Dufur, Oregon as the 2017-18 8-Player Football Coach of the Year!

Coach Jack Henderson of Dufur High School in The Dalles, Oregon is a powerhouse coach at the head of a powerhouse program! The NFHS is proud to name him the 2017-18 NATIONAL 8-Man Football Coach of the Year! Congratulations Coach Henderson!

School: Dufur High School

2017-18 Win/Loss: 13-0 | State Championships: 9

Coaching Highlights: Oregon Athletic Coaches Association 1-A Football Coach of the Year (1994-95, 1999-02, 2006, 2015-17)

Philosophy of Athletics

Athletics should be treated as an integral piece of each students educational program. The experiences that student athletes have while representing their schools in athletics cannot be matched in classrooms. Athletics lead students through real life challenges that will help them throughout their lifetimes. Student athletes should be motivated to improve on a daily basis on the field of play, in the classroom, and in their personal lives. Athletics have the potential to be the driving force behind lifelong success of the high school student athlete.   

See all of the 2017-18 National Coach of the Year recipients by viewing our press release.