Detroit — The Detroit Lions have named Phil Jacobs of Dexter High School the week two recipient of the 2022 High School Football Coach of the Week Program. Jacobs’ Dreadnaughts played their 1st home game of the season and came out on top with a convincing 59-8 victory over Southeastern Conference foe Ann Arbor Skyline. Dexter is currently ranked No. 2 in Division 2. On Friday, September 9, Dexter travels to Temperance Bedford in a battle of 2-0 teams.
Jacobs is currently in his 6th season as head coach at Dexter, taking over in 2017 for a program that won only 2 games in 5 seasons prior to his arrival. Jacobs has led the Dreadnaughts to the playoffs the last 4 seasons, marking the only playoff appearances in school history. Prior to Dexter, Jacobs spent 11 seasons as head coach at Adrian High School, leading the Maples to the playoffs in 7 seasons. Overall, he has compiled a 93-68 record.
Detroit Lions Football Education sat down with Phil Jacobs to talk about turning around a high school football program and the mindset and intentional actions needed to change the culture. Jacobs was also informed of his Coach of the Week selection on Head Coach Hangout. See his reaction and the entire interview by visiting www.DetroitLions.com/coachoftheweek.
