The Buffalo Bills have announced a special recognition for three high school girls flag football coaches, naming them Coaches of the Year for their respective regions.
Regional Coaches of the Year Recognized
Chris Edwards, based in Buffalo, brings decades of experience as both a coach and athletic director at Pioneer High School, where he guided the team to a state championship and compiled a 41‑3 record.
Mike Wilkinson, who leads a program in Rochester’s Hornell, has cultivated a strong culture around the sport, encouraging participation and fostering teamwork among his players.
Ryan Aldrich, coaching at Fayetteville‑Manlius near Syracuse, emphasizes teamwork and community service, organizing food‑pantry drives and breast‑cancer awareness campaigns that extend the impact of his team beyond the field.
Each coach received a $1,000 grant for their programs and was invited to a Buffalo Bills minicamp, where they will celebrate the achievement alongside players and staff.
The initiative underscores the Bills’ commitment to growing women’s football at the grassroots level, highlighting how local leaders shape both athletic success and community well‑being.