Springbrook High School head football coach Akiel Russell was selected the Washington Commanders Coach of the Week on Sept. 29.
Russell, 37, is a Springbrook graduate himself. After high school he went on to attend Delaware State, where he starred at defensive end and continued playing football im the American Indoor Football Association and Semi-Pro leagues before returning to Springbrook as an assistant coach in 2009. He became the school‘s head football coach this season after spending time with other programs in recent years.
The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation recognized Russell for his positive leadership, dedication and motivation to his student-athletes. He was nominated by one of his athletes. Springbrook received a $1,000 grant for the honor. He will be honored with others the weekend of January 6th as part of a 2023 Coach of the Week celebration when the Commanders take on the Dallas Cowboys for the last home game of the regular season.
