The Atlanta Falcons have been at the forefront in helping develop girls flag football from the very beginning. Another milestone in helping bridge the gap for gender equality in high school sports has been reached.
On Wednesday, Jan. 19, the Falcons announced that Zach Corcoran, the head coach of the girls flag football program at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic Shool, would be their 2021 high school coach of the year. Not only is this the first time Atlanta has nominated a girls flag football coach for this award but it is also a first in the history of the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award.